Driving Life

Driving Life

Low Emission Cars exempt from ULEZ

We are seeing the introduction of low emission zones (ULEZ )in major UK cities - find out which vehicles are exempt.

Six Drivers' New Years Resolutions to Give a Go in 2020

A New Year is a time for bettering ourselves – and there’s no reason that can’t include your driving.

Electric Cars: Myths and Misconceptions Debunked

We're about to challenge some of the most common myths and misconceptions about electric cars.

Safety While Driving On The Roads

There are many factors that can jeopardise your safety while driving. Here are the main ones.

How the BMW Servotronic System Defined The Future of Power Steering

Did you know that it was BMW that pushed power steering technology to new heights?

Alternative Fuel Ideas That Could Become Reality

We’re told alternative fuels are the future – but how alternative can alternative get?

Our Five Favourite All-Wheel Drive Systems

AWD is more popular than ever – but which marque’s efforts come out on top?

Six Incredible Winter Road Trips

From Iceland to New Zealand, these are snow-capped drives you’d never forget.

Our Favourite Fictional Car Models from Film, TV and Game - Ranked

From KITT to The Homer, these are cars we’d love to see – and drive – in real-life.

50 Years of Bullitt: Remembering Film's Most Iconic Car Chase

Few car chases have ever lived up to Steve McQueen’s spin in this 1968 classic.

6 Car Models That Seriously Upped Their Game

Every now and then, a model surprises us with a dramatic overhaul. Here are six of our favourites.

6 Ways an SUV Could Supercharge Your Lifestyle

Aside from dominating on the road and handling well off it, there are some serious benefits to buying big.

A History of Hybrid and Electronic Vehicles

Beauty By The Sea: Seven Stunning Coastal Roads Around the World

Behind the MINI John Cooper Works badge

If you buy a modern performance MINI, you'll find a Cooper or John Cooper Works badge on it. But what does it actually mean?

BMW classics of the future

Christmas Foods That Could Send You Over the Drink-Drive Limit

Which boozy foods could be putting you at risk this Christmas?

Common Road Signs you Might Not Know the Meaning of

Unless you’re a genius, you probably don’t remember every detail from your theory test. Let us help jog your memory.

Driving on Water: A History of Amphibious Car Concepts

We’ve all dreamed of taking to the open water in our car. Here, we explore the models that made it.

F1 Tracks You Can Actually Drive On

Motor racing is one of the world's most popular sports, and Formula One is seen by many as the pinnacle of motorsport. Here we've provided the low-down on the tracks you can actually drive on from the current F1 calendar

Five Concept Cars We Wish Had Made It

Five Family Holidays That are Just a Drive Away

Five Grands Prix We'd Love to See Revived

Five Models Set to Go Electric In 2018

Five Mind Blowing Mountainous Drive

From the Alps to the Rockies, here are five high-altitude drives that’ll make your jaw drop.

Five of Our Favourite Infotainment Systems

Infotainment practically comes as standard across today’s higher end car models. But which systems are the best?

Five Spectacular US Road Trips

Most of us dream of taking an American Road Trip. If you're lucky enough to actually plan one, this article is for you!

Five Times The Automotive Industry April-Fooled Us

Even the automotive industry wants in on the most frustrating day of the year.

Four Cars We'd Love To See Bond In Next

Bond’s ever-changing wheels are almost as renowned as the man himself. So what might Bond be driving?

Green Driving Concepts That Could Become Reality

The future’s bright, the future’s green. We take a look at the eco-friendly innovations set to change driving forever.

How Much Could You Save by Car Sharing on Your Commute?

If only there were a way to make your commute quicker, cheaper – and perhaps even a little more fun, too? As it happens, there is.

John Cooper Works Pro kit for your MINI

If you want your MINI to stand out from the crowd, John Cooper Works accessories are now available

Land Rover Heritage Merchandise Range

Land Rover has released a new range of accessories, celebrating the first overland crossing.

Why does the World drive on different sides of the road?

Mercedes S Class Coupe Night Edition

Debuting at the Detroit motor show, the S-Class Coupé ‘Night Edition’ will add an extra dimension to the luxury fastback model.

Racing Games: The Top 10 All-Time Greatest

StopStart Technology Explained

This nifty innovation pretty much comes as standard across the industry these days. But what actually is it?

Tailor your Toyota to your music with AUPEO

Want to tailor your car to your music without much hassle? Now you can thanks to AUPEO!

The All-Time Top Ten On-Screen Car Stunts

Everybody loves a death-defying car stunt. Here, we run through the finest flips and chases to ever grace the silver screen.

The best looking BMWs in history

The Car of the Future - What the Movies Got Right and Wrong

Presenting incredible (and sometimes terrifying) visions of the future is a stalwart of Hollywood's brightest minds. Here, we take a look at some of the things the movies got right and wrong when it comes to driving.

The Coolest In-Car Tech of 2017

The Definitive Guide to UK Tourist Attraction Costs

The cost of family days out can be staggering, especially when you’ve got two or more children in tow. Here we look at the costs for a family visiting the UK's leading attractions.

The MINI Gentleman collection

To go with the launch of the new MINI Clubman, MINI has released the MINI Gentleman's Collection.

The MINI in Rally History

A brief rally history of MINI and it's recent return to greatness.

The most unusual Land Rover Defenders ever

The UK's Best Urban Drives

You needn’t hit the ‘open’ road to see some incredible sights. Here are seven urban drives that really impress.

Toyota Auris What's Been Upgraded for Generation 3

The 2018 Geneva International Motor Show confirmed this stalwart will get an upgrade this year – so what should we expect?

Toyota Touch 2 with Go

The Toyota Touch 2 with Go system aims to enhance the current mileage range, as an to the Infotainment system

Ultra-Limited Edition Models We Wish We'd Got Our Hands On

Produced in their 100s, 10s or even as one-offs, we explore some of the finest cars ever made.

Weird or Wonderful: History's Most Unusual Car Exteriors

Car design history is littered with hits and misses – but these are the models we couldn’t make our mind up on.

What To Expect From The Motorways Of Tomorrow

Some of us are speed freaks and some of us are cruisers. Whichever category you come under, one thing's for sure - motorways are here to stay. Here, we take a look at what you can expect of the motorways of tomorrow.

Ultimate Volkswagen family cars

With children and responsibilities comes boring family cars, right? Wrong. Oh, so very wrong.

Toyota GT86 - Honestly the UK's Best Performance Car

The Toyota GT86 has scooped up the Performance Car of the Year title at the honestjohn.co.uk awards.