MOT tests will be exempt for 6 months, says the DfT. However, it adds that vehicles must be 'kept in a roadworthy condition' and those found at the controls of unsafe motors can be prosecuted.

A petrol station in Birmingham is the first retailer in Britain to offer fuel for less than £1-a-litre following the oil crash earlier this month - the first time it has dropped below £1 since early 2016.

Andrew Hebbs, 67 (pictured), told us this week that an appointment with a Toyota dealership for a recalled seatbelt fault on his Prius hybrid had been cancelled.

Handy steering wheel attachments for laptops and the use of onboard wi-fi in the latest models means the car could be the ideal place to get work done during the pandemic.

Consumer group Which? has given us its exclusive expert answers to five of the key questions buyers are asking about electric vehicles right now.

The industry body representing independent motor garages in the UK criticised the 6-month exemption for MOT tests, warning it will cause an increase in unroadworthy vehicles on UK roads.

Environmental health professors from the UK, US and India said images of lung damage caused by air pollution would be a cheap and effective way to encourage people to cut reliance on fossil fuels.

Road users can rapidly find themselves out of pocket if their bike or vehicle is damaged by one, while cyclists can easily be injured if a pothole causes them to come off their bike.

The all-new Defender has just returned from a punishing expedition in West Africa. But Land Rover has been pitting its vehicles against tough terrain for 65 years. Here are the best examples.

While there are guidelines for motorists to not car share unless it's with members of their household, the rules are not as clear for critical workers who give non-driving colleagues lifts.

With around nine in every 10 new cars in the UK acquired using some form of finance, the impact of the coronavirus will be causing concern for many drivers. What help is at hand?

The Financial Conduct Authority said it was pressing ahead with the package of proposals to support people facing payment difficulties because of the pandemic.

Some 21 UK towns and cities either have plans in place for low emission zones or vehicle bans, or have already implemented restrictions on vehicle use in their area. Here's what they have proposed.

This theory element is now made up of 50 multiple choice questions and 14 short video clips in which people have to click on the screen when they see a potential hazard.

According to new research by Accident Advice Helpline, millions of licence holders have forgotten some of the basics and can't recall the meaning behind common road signs.

Worryingly, almost one in five motorists believe a glowing icon on the dashboard is a good thing. Take the quiz to see if you know what these nine common icons are trying to tell a driver.

Savvy buyers can pick up cars that will may only retain their value, but could be sold for more down the line. in our new Cash Cars column Tony Middlehurst looks for models that fit the bill

The cheapest new Audi A8 will cost you £69,995, but a good quality used example could be yours for a few thousands pounds and it's not likely to fall much further in value.

Buy a good Honda S2000 now for under £10,000 it should hold its value and reward you with many miles of high-revving fun, says Tony Middlehurst in our Cash Cars column.

Do you know your Gatso from your HADECS? Can you tell which are fixed smart motorways cameras and average speed monitors? Take our quiz and find out which ones you need to look out for.

Jaguar’s supercharged luxe-express might not be the unreliable money-pit you think it is, reckons Tony Middlehurst, and a smasher could be yours from about £6,000.

While there is some a general uniformity and standardisation when it comes to roadside instructions, some European countries have signs that are unique from any other nation.

The DB7 ushered in a new era for Aston Martin. For years people have been saying DB7s must go up in value - and they haven't - but it may soon happen, says our Cash Cars column.

Want a crystal ball for collectible cars? Experts have named the models they predict will become future classics - and the best news is they're currently on the market at bargain prices.

Despite its rundown state, the prospect of an unmolested Miura with just 18,000 miles on the clock proved 'irresistible' to collectors, according to RM Sotheby's. It confirmed its sale price of £1.25m.

Despite its shabby appearance, this Ford Sierra RS Cosworth - with fewer than 7,500 miles on the clock - caused a bidding war between enthusiasts at a recent auction in Kings Lynn.

The new Toyota Supra got our Cash Cars columnist excited but not because he wants one. What he likes is the extra interest he reckons it's going to create in old, proper Supras

Bearing in mind how iconic it is, the VW Beetle feels strangely undervalued, says our Cash Cars columnist.

If 17-year-old eco-warrior Greta Thunberg were looking for her first car, the zero-emissions British-built Mini Electric could be just the job. We've been to Miami to get an early taste of the green Mini.

Say hello to the 3D printed Czinger 21C. It's been created by the LA-based auto maker and just 80 will be produced. Everything has been developed in-house, including a 1,233bhp drivetrain.

Behind Bond's famous silver Aston Martin took in second spot was the Jaguar E-Type in third. And in a boost for the UK, six of the top 10 are British brands. But do you agree with the order of 100 cars?

The 242bhp power output of the new Mk8 Golf GTI is less than the car's natural hot hatch rivals, including the Hyundai i30N Performance, Honda Civic Type R and Ford Focus ST.

Just five examples will be built as part of a total run of 150 Battista models as the the legendary Italian styling house branches out into building its own cars bearing its name.

One in three motorists pays over the odds for their car insurance - and the worst thing you can do is simply renew. We reveal ten tips to get the cheapest car insurance deal.

German car giant BMW has launched a new electric executive car that features a soundtrack by Academy Award winning movie composer Hans Zimmer.

The dozen hand-made cars have already been allocated to their super-rich customers ahead of delivery early next year, said bosses at the luxury car firm based in Crewe.

The German car maker has confirmed the ID.4 SUV will be on sale later this year, with production in Europe, the US and China for each of the separate markets. Here's what we know so far...

Just 88 examples of the £765k V12 Speedster will be built ready for first deliveries to well-heeled customers in 2021, Aston Martin says. This example is designed on the F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet.

The Swedish hypercar builder has coined it as the first 'Mega GT' car. It uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain packing 1,700bhp and can accelerate from standstill to 62mph in a mere 1.9 seconds.

Frenchman Marcel Petitjean, who is an ex-racing driver, is offering 96 prized motors that he has amassed over the last 50 years to the highest bidder at an auction in Germany on March 26.

Smooth as silk, hard as nails and as tough as old boots. I'm talking about the new 21st century Land Rover Defender which I've just had a chance to put thoroughly through its paces.

Lawyer Nick Freeman (left) believes that many motorists are lulled into a false sense of security during the Covid-19 restrictions and has produced a list of things drivers need to know.

Motoring organisations said the numbers are 'staggering' and called on councils to issue warning letters rather than fines for first-time offenders.

Researchers from the University of Westminster examined accident information from police injury statistics, road traffic data and the national travel survey.

The Fiesta XR2 was popular with boy racers in the 1980s but is now a collectors' item. Auctioneers in Cheshire say the restored Fiesta is the best example they have ever seen.

Hackers were able to remotely access safety features, such as traction control and tyre pressure warning systems.

Benjamin Chen, 33, lost control of the ultra-rare $750,000 Porsche Mirage GT at 7.30 am on Tuesday and plowed into a parked car in New York City, which remains under strict coronavirus lockdown.

Parking officials in parts of Kent, including Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling are pocketing their full public sector salaries despite thousands of workers across the country being furloughed.

John Brayshaw was passing time in the garden at his home in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire before stumbling across what appeared to be a Ford Popular.

Data released by Forecourt Trader and the AA shows that a litre of unleaded on average is most expensive in London costing 113.6p while in Northern Ireland it is just 105.7p - an 8p difference.