Motorists

In this situation, the pedestrian has right of way, not the car (Picture: Andrew O'Brien)

Drivers' ignorance of law change is potentially lethal for pedestrians Alastair Dalton

The Green Welly Stop has gone on sale

Iconic Scottish destination Green Welly Stop on sale after 61 years

Plates4Less have created a valuation guide for private number plates

Ad Feature Demand for private number plate valuations soars by more than 150%

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Classic cars can be a lifestyle choice

Why more under-25s are choosing £5,000 classic cars over modern models

The NOCO Genius 10 is one of the most versatile smart chargers on the market

NOCO Genius 10 review: Worth buying?

Classic Volkswagen Beetles and campervans are attracting a new generation of younger drivers, with specialist insurance potentially costing less than cover for a newer car

Why young drivers could cut insurance costs by choosing a classic car

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

This cheap check could save car buyers from expensive hidden problems

Younger drivers are saving themselves money on insurance by choosing older cars

Why under-25s are swapping modern cars for a £5,000 classic

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

The Leapmotor B10 might not win any styling awards, but it offers plenty for the money

Leapmotor B10 review: a fully loaded electric SUV for £29,995

Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

Used car buying guide – the simple checks every buyer should make

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

The £19.99 check every used car buyer should know about

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

This £19.99 check could stop you making a costly used car mistake

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid

Potholes come with a real cost to the economy (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why Scotland's potholes are a key test of the state of the nation Scotsman comment

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

Choosing a car can be a leap of faith - but there are ways to make the process far safer

The simple checks every motorist should do before buying a used car

Contraflow will be in operation on this stretch of the M8 near Whitburn for the next two weekends.

Motorists using the M8 told to expect delays as bridge works begin

The Iran oil crisis has cost UK drivers £2 billion through higher fuel prices

Iran oil crisis costs UK drivers £2 billion through higher fuel prices

More than 70,000 motorists were fined for using their mobiles at the wheel over the last three years

Motorists have been fined £14 million for mobile phone use

Rail firm seeks to capitalise on high fuel prices with petrol pump ads

smart has moved determinedly into the premium electric SUV market.

Ad Feature Why larger and smarter EVs are ruling the streets

Potholes top the list of motorists’ bugbears

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

NC500: New chief's frank admission about route's impact and road ahead

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers could claim hundreds for car finance mis-selling

Bernard Street has been closed since Thursday morning.

Busy Leith road still closed more than 24 hours after gas leak reports

Three Scots cities are in the top 10

Scots city has UK's highest rate of potholes - with two more in top 10

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

The Tory motion on oil and gas was well beaten

MPs vote against motion on new North Sea oil and gas projects

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers urged to check finance deals after commission investigation

Starmer urged to convene emergency four nations energy bills summit

Emergency services attended the scene.

Two men seriously injured in horror crash on Scottish street

There has been growing public interest in historic PCP deals and other potential mis-sold car finance concerns

Ad Feature UK drivers revisit historic car finance deals with eligibility checks

The conflict in the Middle East will ‘inevitably increase’ the price of fuel, according to the AA

Chancellor urged to scrap fuel duty hike amid petrol price warning

The newly issued banned list for the upcoming ‘26’ registration series includes combinations considered inappropriate or potentially offensive for display on UK roads.

Ad Feature DVLA bans 400+ ‘26’ number plates as demand for private plates rises

Exclusive Tories pledge to ban new low emission zones in Scotland

Drivers warned over parking meter scam in major city
Drivers have reported finding large sums of money taken from their account.

Motorists warned as two-month long roadworks to begin on major road

Major road closed after two-vehicle crash

Early morning crash closes busy road in both directions

Honda lined up a range of cars on London’s Harley Street, famous for cosmetic procedures, to show how the iconic Civic has evolved since its inception in 1972.

Motorists will drive 63 laps around earth in their lifetime

The proposed minimum learning period is part of a bid to tackle the high proportion of young people involved in motor accidents.

New drivers to face minimum learning period of up to six months

Driver with 36 points on licence still free to drive Scotland's roads

The full impact of NC500 is to be explored as the driving route marks its 10th anniversary.

NC500: Landmark review of Highland driving route on 10th anniversary

A new app-based service is transforming the way we use our breakdown cover

Breakdowns are changing: how drivers now get help with just an app tap

Major bridge works on M8 to pause over Christmas and New Year

Pavement parking on a Glasgow street.

Full list of Glasgow streets to be exempt from pavement parking ban

Drivers are experiencing delays

Chickens 'all over the road' as trailer crash closes major road

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm.

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm

Motorists are being advised to use an alternative route.

Busy Scottish motorway closed during rush hour as police called to medical matte...

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

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