Maria McCarthy

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

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.

Lollipop ladies/men/people - delete as appropriate - celebrate their 60th anniversary this year. But government cuts means this familiar and friendly sight is fast becoming an endangered species.

As consumer watchdog Passenger Focus publishes the findings of its annual survey on what bus users think of services, motoring writer Maria McCarthy asks: are you a bus user, bus snob - or a bit of both?

New MOT rules mean your car is more likely to fail. Are these changes fair, asks motoring writer Maria McCarthy.

Would you park in a disabled bay when you have no right? Motoring writer Maria McCarthy explains why selfish parking of this sort gets her goat.

Audi has been rapped by advertising watchdog the ASA for 'misleading' claims that its A3 TDI could do 68.9 miles per gallon (mpg). Motoring writer Maria McCarthy takes a closer look at mpg claims.

The average car in the UK is 7.44 years old. Motoring journalist Maria McCarthy asked car experts for tips on how to keep an older motor going.

Driving while pregnant can be awkward due to the baby bump. Motoring writer Maria McCarthy looks at how mums-to-be can remain comfortable behind the wheel.

The state of Britain's roads is deteriorating and increasing numbers of vehicles are suffering damage from hitting potholes, according to a new report.