Motoring News
Welcome to today's motoring news headlines courtesy of the telegraph.
Britons caught speeding in France to get points on their licence
Thousands of Britons flashed for speeding in France each year may soon be getting points on their licence back home it has emerged.
Parents to control how fast children drive
Parents will be able to limit how fast their children drive and how loud they play the car stereo under technology being developed by Ford.
Falling oil price could lead to cheaper petrol
Oil prices have plummeted to their lowest level in eight months on the back of the growing economic uncertainty.
Car sales tumble amid credit crisis
New car sales have tumbled with the latest industry figures showing a fall of more than a fifth compared with a year ago.
Britain only European country where motorists can 'drink and drive'
Britain will soon be the only European country in which motorists can have one alcoholic drink and still be allowed to drive.
Tories plan driving test shakeup
Learner drivers could be spared the ordeal of having to convince a driving examiner of their ability to reverse round a corner or parallel park under plans being considered by the Tories.
Winter gritting could wreck cars
Millions of motorists are at risk of damage to their cars this winter because of new gritting techniques being used by the Highways Agency.
Road schemes 'destroying historic churches'
Historic churches are being forced to close because of mistakes made by planning authorities that have left them isolated from communities a leading heritage body has claimed.
Frowning road signs 'have shortlived effect on driver speed'
Road signs which feature a face frowning when motorists exceed the speed limit are being widely ignored a study has found.
Land protests force Tatas to close factory for world's cheapest car
A £200 million factory to produce the cheapest car in the world has been forced to relocate even before it started to operate in India's West Bengal state.
Paris Motor Show 2008 Hyundai
Its concept cars were all seen at Detroit last January but the Korean car maker chose Paris to unveil its new Ford FiestaVauxhall Corsa rival the i20.
Paris Motor Show 2008 Vauxhall
The handsome new Insignia is a much classier car than the Vectra it replaces.
Ducati Monster 1100 First ride
Ducati works its seductive magic on Kevin Ash with the bigger and better Monster 1100.
Win an evening with race ace Kevin Schwantz
Win an evening with Texan bike racing legend Kevin Schwantz.
Suzi Perry It's Rossi's title but there's still plenty to play for
So he did it and in such style. Outgoing World Champion Casey Stoner called Valentino Rossi a "worthy champion" and he was spot on.
Choose a car with Honest John small estates
Honest John helps find a small and economical car for a dog lover.
Ducati Monster 1100 Tech Spec
The technical lowdown on Ducati's Monster 1100.
Vauxhall Insignia Tech Spec
The facts and figures for Vauxhall's new Insignia.
Vauxhall Insignia First drive
Even Vauxhall's griffin badge has been given a makeover for the new Insignia but are we still building cars for salesmen in the 21st century?
Paris Motor Show 2008 Venturi
The Venturi Eclectic will go on sale next year at 15000 euros £11808.
Paris Motor Show 2008 Peugeot
Peugeot's concept car the Prologue3008 will go on sale next year with a range of engines taken from the 308.
Paris Motor Show 2008 Renault
We've already seen if not driven the new Renault Mégane in fivedoor guise but Paris marked the first appearance of the threedoor coupé version.
Paris Motor Show 2008 Volvo
Stephen Odell Volvo's new Chief Executive on the challenges ahead for Volvo.
Paris Motor Show 2008 MercedesBenz
MercedesBenz debuts next year's Eclass coupe and the Fascination a concept car.
Honest John VED private car sales and Mercedes gremlins
Your questions answered by the dealer you can trust.
Paris Motor Show 2008 Lamborghini
Lamborghini's new concept car the Estoque is announced at the Paris Motor Show.
James May One helmet law for all
I've made a bet with Jeremy Clarkson. Should I be arrested?
Car sales continue to slump
Car sales have plummeted by around a fifth compared to the same time last year figures due to be released next week will show.
Paris Motor Show 2008 Ferrari
The California is a 4.3litre 460bhp 357lb ft frontengined V8 Ferrari for women.
Paris Motor Show 2008 Citroen
Citroen reveal ambition that by 2010 every model range will have "stop and start" technology.
Paris Motor Show Audi
Audi previews the A1 sportback and showcases the new S4 saloon.
Paris Motor Show star cars
Breaking news from press day at the Paris motor show Andrew English Erin Baker and Peter Dron examine the star cars.
John Whitmore Can we go green?
John Whitmore poses a few questions about sustainable transport in a fragile world.
Singapore twilight Formula One diary September 23 30
Formula One's twilight experiment in Singapore proved to be a smash hit?unless you happened to be wearing red trousers writes Simon Arron.
Birmingham worst place for commuting survey
Survey finds Birmingham is the worst city in Britain for commuting.
Paris Motor Show introduction
Andrew English Erin Baker and Peter Dron offer a few insights and tips for British visitors to the Paris Motor Show.
Paris Motor Show visitors' guide
What not to miss at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.
Mr Money deals for motorists
Mike Rutherford finds more good deals for hardpressed motorists.
Motoring costs soar by almost one fifth
The cost of motoring has increased by nearly a fifth with the owner of a family car now paying more than £100 a week to keep it on the road new figures have disclosed.
Sat nav sends tourists looking for Aberdulais waterfall to culdesac
Tourists seeking Aberdulais Falls are being sent to village culdesac.
Financial crisis Car production slashed as economic crisis bites
Motor manufacturers in Britain have been forced to bring in three and four day weeks as they have been swept up in the financial crisis engulfing the global economy.
Satnav maps for HGVs offers hope to villages
Council's new maps could stop lorries from becoming stuck in narrow lanes.
Fortis failure would leave motorists at risk
Millions of motorists risk driving uninsured if the British arm of the European bank Fortis fails.
Financial crisis Motorists ditch school run as credit crunch hits
The school run has become the latest casualty of the credit crisis according to a survey.
UK drivers risk onthespot fines in France
Motorists who do not carry reflective jackets or warning triangles in their vehicles risk on the spot fines if they are stopped on French roads under new laws coming into force.
Vauxhall Insignia new fleet contender on sale in December
Vauxhall's new Insignia family saloon and hatchback goes on sale in the UK this December.
Kawasaki Z1 remembrance of things fast
Owning an old motorcycle makes perfect sense. Rod Ker states the case for riding a Kawasaki Z1.
MG TF gets 'English' driving instructions
The new MG TF LE500 roadster has a confusing enough provenance but Chinese owners of the new roadster are about to be even more bemused.
Norwich Union MSA Classic run preview
Paul Hudson previews this year's Norwich Union MSA Classic run.
Aston Martin named Britain's coolest brand
The James Bond factor has helped luxury car marque Aston Martin keep its position as the UK's coolest brand it was revealed today.
Source: Telegraph Motoring