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The soaring price of motoring has boosted demand for smaller cars with cheaper running costs, a new study of Britain's most popular secondhand cars reveals.

Manchester City player Carlos Tevez has been ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid community service after admitting driving while disqualified and without car insurance.

The new Citroën C5 Tourer could be so good but never really quite hits the mark, says motoring writer Tim Barnes Clay, who put the executive car to the test.

The government expects young driver car insurance costs to come down thanks to new proposals aimed at improving the safety of new drivers.

The Peugeot RCZ coupe is aimed at professionals who want a sporty drive for less than the price of an Audi. Motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay puts it to the test.

MP Eric Pickles has called for traffic wardens to be more lenient. But is this a genuine proposal or party propaganda, asks motor lawyer Jeanette Miller.

Forget safety ratings - the only way of truly testing a car's toughness is to put it through its paces on a banger racing circuit.

Lifestyle or sport utility vehicles (SUVs) seem to be all the rage. Motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay says the Kia Sportage KX-4 stands out from the crowd.

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.