A DSA (Driving Standards Agency) examiner at Morden Test Centre alerted the police to a 35 year old who regularly took practical driving tests for other people. Gageen Preet Singh who took payment of up to £3000 from individuals wanting him to impersonate them on test would wear wigs and disguises in order to trick […]

A two-litre VW Beetle convertible with top speeds of 114pmh now runs on human excrement. UK engineers have established the bio bug which runs on methane gas generated by human excrement. Household sewage is processed by anaerobic digestion at sewage works, which in turn generates enough energy to power the vehicle. It is hoped that […]

Most standard insurers base a quote on the driver’s age, employment status, address, marital status and estimated mileage. At least 2 millions drivers are thought to be uninsured in the UK and many of drivers are under 25. The Co-op says that with higher premiums for younger drivers and inflation rates it is leading to […]

Drivers using GPS navigation systems should be wary of the instructions given as a number of drivers have had some serious mishaps when relying on the devise as opposed to their common sense. One motorist drove along 20ft of a railway line when his sat nav told him to take the next right, instructions should […]

Over 250 miles of road in and around London are to be reserved for only the elite. Officials, sponsors, politicians, the media and athletes will have their own congestion free lanes, including parts of the M25 to make travelling to the Olympic stadium as stress free as possible. It is not just the designated lanes […]

Actor Danny Dyer has been seen driving his Porsche Cayenne 4×4 despite not holding a driving license. The star was caught on numerous occasions driving the vehicle in and around Essex, in one instance on the motorway. Not only are provisional licence holders not allowed on the motorway, he was also in the car alone. […]

Police in America are continually trying to combat drink driving and one way of doing this is by setting up sobriety checkpoints. The checkpoints are hoped to reduce alcohol related accidents as drivers are worried about the risk of being caught. However, with the latest technology it is becoming increasing difficult to keep these checkpoints […]

Twelve new cycle paths are set to be introduced in the capital and stimulate a cycling revolution, making it safer and easier to commute. As part of the funding for Barclays Cycle Superhighways, Transport for London will be installing over 5,000 cycle parking space and putting money into cycle training and cycle lane maintenance. The […]

Road tax used to be a standard charge based on the size of your car’s engine however, now it’s a little more complicated. Tax rates can range from £940 to nothing at all. The rates are calculated by assessing the car’s CO2 emission level. The lower the car’s emission levels the cheaper the road tax. […]

Insurance policies can vary from one insurer to the next. Each policy will depend on the type of car being insured and more importantly the person. The person’s age, gender and history all play a part in calculating the premiums. It is already common knowledge that new drivers, particularly those under the age of 25 […]