Lifestyle: Motors

There are few things to look out for in tyres when setting out in very hot temperatures (PA)

Drivers urged to make urgent check on cars this weekend amid Met Office warning
There are few things to look out for in tyres when setting out in very hot temperatures.

How the new plant at Blyth will look

North East factory bosses hit back at claims it is on 'life support' amid cuts

Bus lane fines more than double and here's where you're most likely to get caught

REVEALED: The 5 North East bus lanes where the most drivers have been caught

Drivers worried most about smart motorways and rural roads (PA)

More than half of motorists worry about driving on Britain's roads

Alan Johnson, vice president manufacturing at Nissan

Hundreds expected as major auto industry event returns to Sunderland venue

There are a number of myths related to speed cameras that drivers should be wary of (PA)

AA warns motorists of the common 'speed camera myths' they need to avoid

There are a number of myths related to speed cameras that drivers should be wary of (PA)

AA warns motorists of the common 'speed camera myths' they need to avoid

The sharply-styled Peugeot 308 hatchback GT Premium stands out from the crowd

New 308 continues Peugeot's impressive recent form

Car passenger Callum Geary died in hospital from head injuries suffered in the collision with a lorry on the A68 near West Auckland in August 2020
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Man sentenced after crash killed passenger on the A68 near West Auckland

The footage is analysed using artificial intelligence to determine if motorists were using a handheld phone (PA)

New method to be employed to catch out drivers on their mobile phones

Defendant Bradley Smith and the police block on the A688 after collision he caused on Keverstone Bank, in January last year Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Jail term extended for County Durham driver after head-on crash following row with partner

File photo of a road in poor condition Picture: Pixabay

Council responsible for 8,500km of roads can only afford to fix 300km per year

File photo of a road in poor condition Picture: Pixabay

Council responsible for 8,500km of roads can only afford to fix 300km per year

Police vehicle behind Audi with engine running, lights illuminated and with man at wheel wearing seat belt, in the Market Place, Crook Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham man at wheel of Audi with engine running claimed he was not driving

Classic Car Gathering at Ripon Racecourse Pictures: Brenda Stobbart

11 pictures of vintage vehicles as hundreds attend popular Classic Car Gathering

This year’s Twisted open day takes place on Sunday July 31 at the factory in Thirsk Picture: Richard Doughty

Twisted open day offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of top Land Rover firm

The Fiat 500 on test in West Yorkshire

Electric Fiat 500 is cute, funky and fun

Drops in petrol prices are not always being seen on the UK's forecourts (PA)

Are petrol prices going to drop in the North East as fuel protests are set to take place?

A new £3m Metro bridge has been successfully installed in North Tyneside

Watch timelapse video of £3m Metro bridge lowered into place in North Tyneside

The scheme will lead to dualling the remaining single carriageway sections of the A66

Major roadworks planned for A66 near Scotch Corner as development takes step forward

Petrol price drop: Tank of fuel could be £10 cheaper as wholesale cost falls. Picture: PA

Petrol price drop: Tank of fuel could be £10 cheaper as wholesale cost falls

Staff from Twisted Automotive and specialist dipping company, Hydrographics, will now collectively share full ownership of the business

Meet the new owners of the Twisted Land Rover firm as founder reveals his pride

Petrol price drop: Tank of fuel could be £10 cheaper as wholesale cost falls. Picture: PA

Petrol price drop: Tank of fuel could be £10 cheaper as wholesale cost falls

Subaru Outback retains its rugged edge - but now offers better on-road manners

Subaru Outback retains its rugged edge - but now offers better on-road manners

Classic Car Show at Newby Hall and Gardens in Ripon Pictures: JAMES SCOTT

15 pictures as crowds flock to huge classic car show featuring over 500 vehicles

Alan Johnson, Matt Beeton and Michael Simpson

Port extending its partnership with car giant by another FIVE years

The DVSA has given tips for learner drivers to ensure that they are actually ready for their test (PA)

DVSA gives warning to learner drivers as thousands of tests are wasted per month

Councillors have been considering a plan for an off-road motorcycle training centre and motor track at Thornley, Durham. Picture: Northern Echo.

Plans to build new motorcycle track next to County Durham cemetery

Fuel thefts are rising across the UK as petrol prices soar

This is where fuel thefts are being reported in North East as police issue plea

Fuel thefts are rising

What every driver should know as North East fuel thefts rise

Electric vehicles will become far more common on the UK's roads in the near future (PA)

Electric Vehicle charging points near me - See the full UK map

The southern part of the roundabout on the A1 at junction 67 will closed for vital bridge work

Traffic disruption expected on A1 as 'vital' bridge work starts in North East

The tolls booths at the Tyne Tunnels have now been removed. Picture: NQ STAFF

Tyne Tunnel cashless system review finds shorter journeys and emissions slashed

Deceased Kayley Robinson, who was a passenger in the defendant's BMW which collided with a tree in October 2020 Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Prison 'inevitable' for driver after passenger died when BMW hit tree near Newton Aycliffe

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers in the UK

DVLA issues warning to everyone with a driving licence in the UK

The SEAT Arona on test in West Yorkshire

SEAT Arona is a good all-rounder enhanced by a recent facelift

The rate of tickets being issued reached an average of 23,000 every day between April 2021 and March 2022 (PA)

Drivers handed record 8.6 million parking tickets by private firms in a year

The Yaris Cross

Toyota Yaris hits new heights – literally

Anthony Beamson, posed 'genuine and imminent' risk to other road users in two police chases Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Unqualified driver jailed after two police chases in nine days in County Durham

Steven Finley given a 12-month prison sentence and 30-month driving ban after his 32nd conviction for motoring offences Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham man with bad driving record told he seems to think road laws 'don't apply' to him

Toyota Aygo X – city car grows muscles

The Tyne Bridge will see a series of road closures in the coming weeks.

Everything you need to know as closures of the Tyne Bridge begin

Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback on test in West Yorkshire

Audi Q4 e-tron is a captivating premium EV

The DVLA passed on motorists’ personal details to private parking firms (PA)

If you have a parking ticket you could get compensation due to DVLA law breach, expert says

An Arriva bus in Darlington town centre. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Arriva buses crash into each other in Darlington leaving child 'hysterical'

The cost of owning a vehicle is increasing. Picture: PR

HALF of Durham motorists avoid car repairs due to rising costs, study reveals

The team behind the 5G CAL success

How driverless trucks could be used to bring supplies to Sunderland motors giant

Figures from data firm Experian show the average price of a litre of diesel at UK forecourts reached a new high of 197.1p on Tuesday (PA)

Motorists warned as diesel comes 'perilously close' to costing £2 per litre

Pod Point's home charger makes life with an electric car a breeze

Should you get an electric car? This one thing could make all the difference

Bus lane cameras made millions for North East councils

Revealed: The North East councils making millions from bus lane cameras

An LNER train at Darlington Station. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

North East MP accuses rail unions of holding country to 'ransom' ahead of strike

Motorists have been warned there will be more cars on the road this week as rail passengers turn to road transport. Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT

North East drivers warned of 'surge' in traffic as rail strikes set to bring delays on the roads

The NYMR heritage railway is a popular tourist attraction

How the rail strikes will affect this hugely popular tourist attraction in the region

David Baines, fourth from left, with the TMD team

Team should be incredibly proud, says global CEO of Hartlepool business