Equipping cars with technology which would prevent them from breaking the speed limit would not necessarily make UK roads safer, it has been claimed.

This picture, taken at 11.00 am on Friday 2nd January, shows BCA Blackbushe packed to the rafters as the company opened for business in 2009. Blackbushe alone saw over 1,000 people in attendance with a packed auction hall as buyers competed strongly for cars. The New Year certainly started with a bang for BCA as the company’s ‘Fast Start’ campaign attracted thousands of buyers around the network to bid on hundreds of used cars. BCA’s Communications Director Tony Gannon commented “Our Fast-Start programme ensures we are ready to meet the demands of buyers with a great selection of stock from our corporate sellers on the very first trading day of the year.”

Next Monday (January 5th) is likely to be the worst day this year for car breakdowns, new motoring advice says.

People buying a car in the future may find their vehicle is fitted with Intelligent Speed Adaption (ISA), it has been suggested.

People looking at buying a car that will retain more of its value than its rivals are being urged to consider the new Hyundai i20.

People who have received in-car technology and entertainment systems for Christmas this year could be left feeling a bit sick, according to new research.

People who like buying a car from a forward-thinking company with good green credentials may want to consider Hyundai when making their next purchase.

An increasing number of motorists are putting their car insurance cover in jeopardy by lying in order to secure a better deal, it has been claimed.

Motorists considering buying a car in 2009 may be tempted to treat themselves to an Audi after seeing the manufacturer's latest offering.

Some motorists may end up having to sort out a car insurance claim this Christmas - rather then enjoying the festivities - because they failed to conduct basic maintenance, it has been suggested.