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Green UK needs to bring combustion ban forward to meet climate goals – study

UK needs to bring combustion ban forward to meet climate goals – study

A new study from Greenpeace and Green Alliance says that the ban should be by at least 2030.
By Dominik Wilde 21 September 2020
Safety Lockdown saw drivers' confidence plummet, study suggests

Lockdown saw drivers' confidence plummet, study suggests

Survey indicates weeks away from the driving seat took their toll.
By James Fossdyke 21 September 2020
Industry Rush-hour traffic back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Rush-hour traffic back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Figures show schools and nurseries are part of the problem.
By James Fossdyke 21 September 2020
General Holidaymakers swap flying for driving amid coronavirus fears

Holidaymakers swap flying for driving amid coronavirus fears

Even those going abroad look likely to use their cars.
By James Fossdyke 09 September 2020
Green Roughly half of UK drivers think 2035 is too soon to go electric

Roughly half of UK drivers think 2035 is too soon to go electric

Study comes ahead of ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars in 2035.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2020
Green 12m drivers considering an electric car in next two years

12m drivers considering an electric car in next two years

Uswitch estimates drivers will save a combined £4bn a year.
By James Fossdyke 03 September 2020
General Brits to make 45m day trips by car this month

Brits to make 45m day trips by car this month

That's according to new research by the RAC.
By James Fossdyke 10 August 2020
General Third of Brits will consider buying a car to commute after Covid-19

Third of Brits will consider buying a car to commute after Covid-19

Study suggests six in 10 will look to avoid public transport as a result of the pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2020
General Coronavirus pushes car insurance prices down in 2020

Coronavirus pushes car insurance prices down in 2020

Study shows premiums have fallen in 2020 as traffic levels slumped during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2020
Government Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

But most would support no punishment.
By Dominik Wilde 23 June 2020
General Brits will turn to staycation road trips after lockdown, study suggests

Brits will turn to staycation road trips after lockdown, study suggests

With travel restrictions in place, Brits are more hopeful of late summer road trips.
By James Fossdyke 19 June 2020
Range / Efficiency New cars five percent thirstier than official figures, study shows

New cars five percent thirstier than official figures, study shows

That's despite the introduction of a new, more "real-world" test in 2017.
By James Fossdyke 19 June 2020
General Drivers still favour showrooms over buying online, study reveals

Drivers still favour showrooms over buying online, study reveals

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the support for dealers is stronger among older drivers.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2020
Commercial Vehicles Study reveals personal cost of van drivers' coronavirus efforts

Study reveals personal cost of van drivers' coronavirus efforts

Drivers are working 20 extra hours a month.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2020
Safety Four in 10 drivers fear catching coronavirus from a petrol pump

Four in 10 drivers fear catching coronavirus from a petrol pump

And that number rises noticeably among high-risk people and taxi drivers.
By James Fossdyke 09 June 2020
Safety Self-driving cars will eliminate just one-third of crashes - study

Self-driving cars will eliminate just one-third of crashes - study

Automakers will need to prioritise safety over speed and convenience.
By Anthony Alaniz 07 June 2020
Safety One million unsafe vehicles could hit the roads as lockdown is eased

One million unsafe vehicles could hit the roads as lockdown is eased

Research from Kwik Fit suggests many cars will be driven that would not pass an MOT.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2020
Green Improved air quality could lead to more EV sales

Improved air quality could lead to more EV sales

The improved air pollution levels during coronavirus lockdown could change car buying habits.
By Dominik Wilde 22 May 2020
Green Six in 10 UK drivers 'too daunted' to buy an electric car

Six in 10 UK drivers 'too daunted' to buy an electric car

Study shows drivers still have concerns about electric cars.
By James Fossdyke 22 May 2020
General Drivers have saved almost £270 million on fuel during lockdown

Drivers have saved almost £270 million on fuel during lockdown

More than two-thirds of us drive to work every weekday.
By James Fossdyke 22 May 2020
Safety Drivers plan weekend trips now restrictions have eased

Drivers plan weekend trips now restrictions have eased

The RAC expects 15 million leisure journeys to be made by car this weekend.
By James Fossdyke 18 May 2020
Industry Coronavirus crisis leaves drivers struggling to pay for their cars

Coronavirus crisis leaves drivers struggling to pay for their cars

Finance repayments and insurance bills are among drivers' biggest concerns.
By James Fossdyke 15 May 2020
Safety Drivers' behaviour has deteriorated during lockdown, study suggests

Drivers' behaviour has deteriorated during lockdown, study suggests

The AA says cooperation is key to peaceful roads during the coronavirus crisis.
By James Fossdyke 13 May 2020
Industry Surge of new car buyers expected when showrooms open in June

Surge of new car buyers expected when showrooms open in June

The end of lockdown is expected to see a huge uplift in demand for new models.
By James Fossdyke 13 May 2020
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