Mid life

For decades, soap opera fanatics have watched their favourite characters live and die in an array of dramatic and tragic ways.

The Nissan Micra turns 30 in 2013. Motoring writer Maria McCarthy explores our love-hate relationship with the mini motor.

Opting for a used petrol car is likely to be much more cost effective than the equivalent diesel model, according to new research. We take a closer look.

AA staff are being given the power to take the details of drivers suspected of committing a motoring offence. Writer Chris Torney asks: Should this remain a job for the police?

It can be tough for credit card virgins to get a top deal on their plastic. However, three great credit building cards from Barclaycard look set to buck the trend.

Few things in life can compete with putting your foot down and feeling the wind ruffling your hair – but which convertible will suit you best. Motoring journalist Rob Griffin has some suggestions.

The average British adult spends more than 20 hours a day sitting or lying down, a survey from Weight Watchers has found.

Spend the weekend researching your next trip, but when it comes to booking hold off until Tuesday morning to save money, says journalist Sue Hayward.

New research finds more than 1,000 motorists - more than two a day - were hit by "motorway missiles", such as bricks thrown from bridges, in 2012.

Plans to give shoppers more protection when they buy faulty goods or have substandard work done on their homes, plus news of the state pension reform, have been outlined in the Queen's Speech.