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Category: Motoring

Is the driving test fit for purpose?

Half of experienced drivers would fail their driving test if they were asked to take it again – if the results of an experiment by Auto Express and the Institute of...

One in four admit letting friends drive while over the limit

A new survey to mark National Road Safety Week (Nov 23-29) has found that a worrying 26% of car passengers in the North West have admitted to getting in a vehicle with a...

Penalty points cost over £132 million a year

Penalty points on driving licences are costing UK motorists over £132 million a year in higher insurance premiums, according to new research by the Institute of...

Travelling in snow: advice from the IAM

The IAM is issuing advice about driving in winter weather following yellow warnings of snow forecast across much of the country over the next 24 hours. Broadcast...

Drivers urged to prepare their cars for winter

With winter on its way, Motor Codes, the government-approved consumer watchdog for the automotive industry, is urging motorists to ‘winter-proof’ their cars. Its...

Watch: New Jaguar XJR meets XJR9-LM at Silverstone

Legendary racing driver and 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Andy Wallace relived his 1988 victory by taking to the Silverstone circuit to drive the Jaguar XJ-R9 LM during day...

Severe weather warning driving tips

Following the Met Office amber weather warning for heavy rain across the UK. The IAM are advising on how to keep safe in the storms. Remember, always see and be seen at...

Range Rover Evoque Convertible

The Dawn of a New Era in Luxury Convertible Driving Having first teased the public with candy-coloured wireframe sculptures, Land Rover has finally revealed the all-new...

The all-new MINI Convertible

The reinvention of the MINI brand continues apace with the launch of the all-new MINI Convertible. With major refinements against its predecessor, the car features a...

17,000 + convicted of careless driving in the past 2 years

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) can reveal that more than 17,000 people have been convicted of careless driving offences since police were given the power to...