Cost of getting a licence is keeping young off the road 

It costs young people in Northern Ireland on average £1,000 to obtain a driving licence, prompting fears they are being driven off the road.

Superb tops car owners' favourites 

The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey.

Video: Lamborghini shifts into top gear with Egoista concept car 

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Lamborghini unveiled a new concept car, the Egoista, on May 13.

Vauxhall’s Astra VXR points way for hot hatches 

Blisteringly quick, yet with the style, comfort, quality and grace of a luxurious executive saloon, Vauxhall’s classy Astra VXR points the direction hot hatches should be taking.

Skoda Fabia vRS: when less is more 

When Mazda launched its now iconic MX5 the principle of “less can amount to more” was brought into play.

Northern Ireland drivers steer clear of cracks 

Potholed roads have led to a leap in car windscreen damage — although drivers in Northern Ireland appear to be best at avoiding them, according to an AA/Populus survey.

Pre-1960 car owners hail MOT exemption move 

Car enthusiasts have hailed the decision to scrap MOT tests for all pre-1960 vehicles as a victory for common sense.

Pre-1960 cars in MOT exemption 

Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced that he is exempting pre-1960 historic vehicles from the MOT test.

Volkswagen Golf - It’s a winner! 

Arguably the most iconic of all mass market cars, the Volkswagen Golf has been with us for 39 years, through seven design generations, and in its latest, soon to be launched GTi iteration is still the hot hatch benchmark setter.

Mii too, please 

Style and performance used to be the headline items on most car buyers’ tick lists.

Dubai police get £360,000 Lamborghini Aventador: world's most expensive patrol car 

Dubai police have unveiled a modified $550,000 (£360,000) Lamborghini Aventador, capable of speeds up to 217mph and 0-60 in a staggering three seconds.

Space and grace - Chrysler’s updated Voyager 

When Renault launched the word’s first ever people carrier, as MPVs were initially called, it was a resounding flop. Sales were abysmal.

Fiat Panda bares its teeth 

The demure and static lines of the previous generation Fiat Panda have been refined in the latest model with a more elegant interpretation that does wonders for the model range.

Super Sorento 

Revised and upgraded specifications, rather than genuinely new models, have become the order of the day in the car industry.

World's 50 Best Cars - from Jaguar and Porsche to Dacia and Kia 

Video: Can the Nissan Leaf give an electric experience? 

It's a typically biting chilly day in Belfast and I’m staring at what for all intents and purposes appears to be a traditional compact family five-door runaround.

Chevrolet's Cruze missile 

Head on, there’s a very strong familial resemblance between the Vauxhall Insignia and the new Chevrolet Cruze.

L-plate proposals could slash young driver premiums 

Young drivers in Northern Ireland could save hundreds of pounds a year on car insurance under proposed legislation, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said.

Take 5: BMW 5 Hybrid 

BMW’s latest 5 Series is easily the best looking car ever to bear that proud designation. The problem is that, at least in profile, it looks very similar to the Mazda 6 and half a dozen of its other competitors too.

Mazda’s family fun 

It’s wrong to play favourites in this game but I must confess I’ve always had a soft spot for Mazda and its products and always kook forward to them when they come up on my road test schedule.