Drivers caught breaking the rules on the capital's red routes will face fines of £160 from today as Transport for London increases penalty charges.

The most popular and unusual names drivers give their cars has been released by the DVLA.

The GR Yaris is a rally car for the road. Paul Acres gets behind the wheel

Around 2,500 personalised number plates will go on sale next month, including one combination made famous by Disney.

Kia have made a raft of improvements to the Rio. Paul Acres gives his verdict

The price of fuel has soared to record highs, beating the previous record set in April 2012.

'My parrot destroyed it' are among the unusual reasons drivers have given the DVLA when asking for a replacement vehicle registration certificate.

Drivers flouting the law and driving in closed motorway lanes can now be picked up by new auto-detection cameras with fines and points for offenders.

The value of old paper car tax discs is now at an all time high, say collectors, with some fetching more than £1,000.

The Citroen Ami, an electric car with a top speed of 28mph and which can be driven in France without a licence, is going to be sold in the UK.

For 111 years GB car stickers have been used to identify UK-registered vehicles in international traffic, but now the rules have changed.

Problems at the petrol pumps, and a rise in fuel costs, is encouraging people to consider new technology say those leasing and hiring plug-in cars.

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of drivers 'misfuelling' their cars since panic buying at the pumps started, says the AA.

Looking to make the petrol or diesel in your car last longer? Motoring experts say there is plenty drivers can do. Here's some top tips:

The financial pressures on motorists continue as it is revealed the prices of some of our most popular cars are rising faster than wages.

The Discovery is great off road but most will probably spend most of their lives on it. Paul Acres puts it through its paces

More than 600,000 vehicles aren't compatible with the UK's new E10 petrol including these 10 popular makes and models.

The XF Shooting Brake promises driving thrills with a little extra dose of practicality. Does it deliver? Paul Acres find out

It might look like little has changed but don’t be fooled, the new Continental is a very different proposition, as Paul Acres finds out

More than 600,000 vehicles can't use the new eco-friendly petrol being rolled out this month, causing ongoing confusion for drivers says the RAC.