Motoring

Speak to any petrolhead about car performance modifications and most will jump straight to engine tweaking. However, there are a myriad of other tweaks you can make to your car to improve its performance and help it run smoother. After all, there’s more to car tuning than just engine maintenance.

A whole industry has sprung up from modifying cars and there are thousands of enhancements you can make to your vehicle — from changing the wheels and tyres to complete body kit overhauls. Making changes to your car can completely transform both its performance and its looks; plus, it...

Two in five (44%) of the South West’s 17-25-year-old drivers are being put under pressure to drive faster by other motorists, according to a new report, “ Beyond the Box”, from Co-op Insurance.

Over 24,000 of Co-op’s young drivers had the opportunity to share their driving experiences, along with 4,000 UK motorists of all ages. The nationally representative survey includes views from hundreds of drivers aged 17-25 in the South West.

The report, which is the most in-depth study into driving behaviours, reveals that the South West’s young drivers have said they regularly...

More than half of Britain’s car drivers are exceeding the speed limit, according to official figures released today from The Department for Transport.

The data reveals that on roads in built-up areas, with a 30 mph speed limit 54% of motorists, on average, are breaking the law.

On motorways it is 50% and this drops to 9% on single carriageways (60 mph limit for cars). However, only 12% of motorway car drivers exceeded the speed limit by more than 10mph on motorways. This dropped to 6% for 30mph roads and 1% for single carriageways.

The data also shows an 88%...

The SUV, or Sports Utility Vehicle, is one of the most popular types of vehicles on the market nowadays, and for good reason. The SUV offers numerous benefits to vehicle owners, and you don't even have to be living far out in the countryside to appreciate its advantages. SUVs are not only stylish, but they're also spacious and roomy, and they can take much more wear and tear than a standard car. But whether you're a mum driving her kids to school or a single individual who loves going on off-road adventures, SUVs certainly have a lot to offer. Want to find out more about what SUVs can...