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How to avoid car theft - Cars which are most likely to be stolen

The least stolen car, based on Confused.com's customer data, is the Ford Ka3 with no incidences of theft among 9,070 owners between 2004-2011.

UK holidaymakers find foreign drivers “very aggressive”

Over one in six (17%) Britons who have driven a hire car abroad, find foreign drivers “very aggressive”, according to YouGov research, released by iCarhireinsurance.com.

Driving in a tunnel

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow.

M25 has five of UK's ten worst jams in July

M25 has five of UK's ten worst jams in July

The M25 accounted for five of the UK's top ten worst traffic jams in July, according to data analysed by the TomTom HD Traffic Centre.

Don’t let corners drive you round the bend

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow.

Have a great break not a great break down

As families are hitting the road for a summer get-away the Institute of the Motor Industry is keen for everyone to have a safe break.

New AA reward plus credit card stretches the miles

A brand new credit card, that aims to help drivers manage their petrol and diesel buying as well as earn points on everything else they buy, has been trial launched by AA Financial Services.

Warning to drivers over ‘glove-box stashing'

Items most commonly left in the boot or glove-box include SatNavs (43 per cent), mobile phones (32 per cent) and wallets/purses (29 per cent).

Gocompare asks “Are you an average motorist?"

Gocompare asks “Are you an average motorist?"

The average British motorist will own 26 cars, cover nearly 300,000 miles and exceed the speed limit 18,165 times during their driving lifetime, reveals Gocompare.com.

GPS racers

Sainsbury's Car Insurance extends a serious warning to motorists tempted by the "fun" side of their Global Positioning System (GPS) while they're on the move.

No-cost used car advertising for private and trade sellers

No-cost used car advertising for private and trade sellers

With every penny of a car dealer's budget having to work harder than ever, shelling out for online classified advertising can soon eat into precious profits.

Potholes give councils a bumpy ride

Potholes give councils a bumpy ride

A third of drivers have had their cars damaged by a pothole, according to the latest poll from road safety charity the IAM.

Konnie Huq supports campaign for Personal Safety On The Roads

Konnie Huq supports campaign for Personal Safety On The Roads

Marking the poignant 25th Anniversary year of the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh tomorrow, road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is launching a leaflet dedicated to advising drivers, especially women, on the importance of personal safety on the roads.

Save money on your holiday driving

As families get ready to head off on their summer holidays, drivers were reminded today by Transport Minister Norman Baker of the savings they can make from adopting smarter driving techniques.

Motorists name slow drivers as biggest frustration on the road

Dawdling drivers are the top cause of irritation for UK drivers, according to a new survey.