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Green Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

NFU Mutual study shows charging and range concerns top the reasons for sticking with petrol and diesel.
By James Fossdyke 18 May 2022
Industry UK average annual car running costs hit £1,860

UK average annual car running costs hit £1,860

The price has been driven up by growing insurance and fuel costs.
By James Fossdyke 30 March 2022
Safety UK: Analysis reveals rise in accidents leading to death and serious injury

UK: Analysis reveals rise in accidents leading to death and serious injury

Car insurance firm says drivers should do all they can to prevent errors.
By James Fossdyke 28 March 2022
Industry Young drivers' running costs rise by more than £160 in six months

Young drivers' running costs rise by more than £160 in six months

Price comparison site says insurance and fuel costs are driving the increase.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2022
Industry UK insurance prices up £76 in first two weeks of February

UK insurance prices up £76 in first two weeks of February

It comes amid new rules designed to make insurance pricing fairer.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2022
Safety UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020

UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020

And more than 350 under-16s were caught driving without insurance.
By James Fossdyke 15 February 2022
Industry Car insurance premiums hit a six-year low in 2021

Car insurance premiums hit a six-year low in 2021

But industry body says prices may rise in 2022.
By James Fossdyke 09 February 2022
Industry UK insurance premiums up £64 compared with 2020 after rule change

UK insurance premiums up £64 compared with 2020 after rule change

The average premium stands at £700 in January, according to research from CompareTheMarket.com.
By James Fossdyke 26 January 2022
Industry UK car insurance prices rise by £43 after new rules arrive

UK car insurance prices rise by £43 after new rules arrive

The new rules are supposed to make pricing fairer for customers.
By James Fossdyke 13 January 2022
Industry UK insurance prices hit seven-year low at tail end of 2021

UK insurance prices hit seven-year low at tail end of 2021

Figures show the average annual premium was £640.
By James Fossdyke 06 January 2022
Industry 'Fairer' new insurance rules come into force in the UK

'Fairer' new insurance rules come into force in the UK

The FCA says the new rules will save consumers more than £4bn over 10 years.
By James Fossdyke 05 January 2022
Industry UK: New guidance for consumers ahead of insurance pricing changes

UK: New guidance for consumers ahead of insurance pricing changes

The insurance industry is urging drivers to ensure their policy suits their needs.
By James Fossdyke 15 December 2021
Corporate / Financial Study shows insurance 'loyalty trap' costing UK households £450 a year

Study shows insurance 'loyalty trap' costing UK households £450 a year

The news comes ahead of regulation changes designed to stop loyal customers being fleeced.
By James Fossdyke 15 December 2021
Industry UK electric car insurance premiums fall by almost £100 a year

UK electric car insurance premiums fall by almost £100 a year

But the average petrol or diesel car premium is still lower.
By James Fossdyke 24 November 2021
Technology UK car industry body creates automated tech marketing guidelines

UK car industry body creates automated tech marketing guidelines

The guidelines are supposed to stop manufacturers overstating cars' capabilities.
By James Fossdyke 23 November 2021
Industry Insurance prices continue to fall after lockdown cut accident rates

Insurance prices continue to fall after lockdown cut accident rates

The average premium is now seven percent lower than at this time last year.
By James Fossdyke 09 November 2021
Safety UK drivers warned to check loading rules before half-term getaways

UK drivers warned to check loading rules before half-term getaways

Insurance firm Admiral reckons 44 percent of drivers have not read the Highway Code in more than 20 years.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2021
Industry UK insurance prices continue to fall despite traffic returning

UK insurance prices continue to fall despite traffic returning

CompareTheMarket.com says shopping around could now save you up to £100 a year.
By James Fossdyke 11 October 2021
Industry Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Cheaper fuel and insurance have caused the reduction.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2021
Industry UK: Insurance premiums fall to five-year low

UK: Insurance premiums fall to five-year low

Reduced traffic levels - and accident rates - during lockdown have kept prices low.
By James Fossdyke 11 August 2021
Industry Insurance claims up premiums by almost £200, study suggests

Insurance claims up premiums by almost £200, study suggests

But the research also shows premiums fall quickly if you don't claim again.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2021
Green UK: Third of drivers undecided over petrol, diesel or electric power

UK: Third of drivers undecided over petrol, diesel or electric power

Research suggests many drivers don't know which to choose.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2021
Safety UK: Third of drivers would make detours to avoid country lanes

UK: Third of drivers would make detours to avoid country lanes

Drivers fear having to squeeze past other cars on narrow roads
By James Fossdyke 04 August 2021
Green UK insurance industry suggests electric replacements for written-off cars

UK insurance industry suggests electric replacements for written-off cars

The industry association wants insurers to "enable" customers to make "more sustainable" choices.
By James Fossdyke 19 July 2021
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