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Features 20 May, 2015

The hazard perception test is a component of the driving theory test, assessing your awareness of and reactions to hazards on the road

Tips & advice 15 Oct, 2018

Hazard Perception Test tips for learner drivers, and what to expect when you sit it

Tips & advice 11 Oct, 2019

Are intensive driving courses a good way to get a driving licence? We guide you through the options to help you pass the practical test.

Features 20 May, 2015

Everyone likes the idea of learning to drive in a week or two but are intensive driving courses value for money?

Former BMW executive Sabine Scheunert is the new head of Citroen in China. Scheunert is the first woman to become director of a European brand in China and is responsible for Citroen's largest single market.

Following are some key events in the cumulative global recall by more than 10 automakers since 2008 of more than 31 million cars fitted with potentially defective airbags made by Takata.

A study of OEM-Supplier relations on North America shows strong gains for Toyota and Honda, with Ford, Nissan, FCA and GM falling well behind.

Takata's latest recall leaves U.S. regulators with a dilemma: swap defective airbags with parts that may be no safer than the original ones, or shoulder automakers with replacing 34 million vehicles.

News 20 May, 2015

DS boss says Citroen’s luxury spin-off brand will take at least two model generations to establish itself, needs to be ahead of the curve

Features 20 May, 2015

Everything you need to know about the UK highway code including top tips for learning it ahead of your driving test

New vehicle sales in Malaysia dropped sharply in April, by over 23% or 45,187 units from 58,741 units a year earlier, according to data gathered by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

Troubled airbag supplier Takata began changing the safety devices in 2008 to reduce the risk that humidity would cause them to deploy abnormally, three people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

Swedish auto safety gear maker Autoliv said today that it is ready to boost production capacity to meet increased demand as Japanese competitor Takata acknowledged its airbag inflators in nearly 34 million vehicles are defective.

A Pakistan government panel has reportedly recommended lower tariffs on cars to boost import volumes and net tax revenue, according to Bloomberg.

Continental has paid EUR600m (US$677m) for the automotive division of Elektrobit Oyj. Elektrobit Automotive GmbH is a supplier of embedded software to BMW, Daimler, Ford, GM and Volkswagen.

Takata's epic airbag recall has now widened to 33.8m vehicles in the US, making it the largest US recall ever.

News 20 May, 2015

Jaguar’s new all-wheel drive coupe becomes support car for Bloodhound SSC World Land Speed Record, debuts at Coventry show on May 30th

The first production model for the Renault-Nissan Alliance's CMF-A platform has been revealed. The Kwid, which was formerly known mainly by its XBA project code, will initially be built and sold in India.

Swedish supplier Autoliv said it was ready to boost production capacity to meet increased demand as Japanese competitor Takata recalls an additional 17 million airbag inflators.

Mike O'Driscoll, Group CEO of Williams, leads a brand that is well known for its motorsports activity and Formula One participation. However, the firm is now eyeing more consultancy business and looking further afield for opportunities. Ian Adcock caught up with him to hear more.