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UK: Research shows almost half of drivers support 20 mph limits in towns

UK: Research shows almost half of drivers support 20 mph limits in towns

UK: Research shows almost half of drivers support 20 mph limits in towns

Study finds 44 percent think 30 mph limits should be dropped to 20 mph.

By James Fossdyke 21 July 2021

Study expects more EVs than ICE vehicles will be sold by 2033

Study expects more EVs than ICE vehicles will be sold by 2033

Study expects more EVs than ICE vehicles will be sold by 2033

We know this is going to happen eventually, but isn’t 2033 a bit too optimistic?

By Andrei Nedelea 07 July 2021

FIA reveals 'remarkable' 160 billion euro motorsport impact

FIA reveals 'remarkable' 160 billion euro motorsport impact

FIA reveals 'remarkable' 160 billion euro motorsport impact

The FIA has revealed the findings of a key study.

By Jonathan Noble 07 July 2021

Third of drivers don't know what green number plates represent

Third of drivers don't know what green number plates represent

Third of drivers don't know what green number plates represent

Hint: They're only for zero-emission vehicles.

By James Fossdyke 30 June 2021

Autonomous Cars

UK drivers love assistance tech but aren't ready for driverless cars

UK drivers love assistance tech but aren't ready for driverless cars

UK drivers love assistance tech but aren't ready for driverless cars

That's the conclusion of a new survey from one online car marketplace.

By James Fossdyke 28 June 2021

One in five Brits 'too scared' to take driving lessons

One in five Brits 'too scared' to take driving lessons

One in five Brits 'too scared' to take driving lessons

The study suggests would-be drivers fear taking to the road.

By James Fossdyke 24 June 2021

Estimated 4m drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel

Estimated 4m drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel

Estimated 4m drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel

Shocking study suggests it's a regular occurence.

By James Fossdyke 21 June 2021

UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

Drivers say they should be paying less given the impact Covid has had on their mileage.

By James Fossdyke 17 June 2021

Average classic car driver spends more than £4k a year on their hobby

Average classic car driver spends more than £4k a year on their hobby

Average classic car driver spends more than £4k a year on their hobby

But the average historic vehicle covers just 878 miles a year.

By James Fossdyke 16 June 2021

Drivers back wider use of average speed cameras on motorways

Drivers back wider use of average speed cameras on motorways

Drivers back wider use of average speed cameras on motorways

That's despite more than half of motorists speeding on 70 mph roads.

By James Fossdyke 10 May 2021

Study shows most drivers think electric cars are 'too expensive'

Study shows most drivers think electric cars are 'too expensive'

Study shows most drivers think electric cars are 'too expensive'

The AA research also revealed many drivers have never heard of grants for electric vehicles.

By James Fossdyke 26 April 2021

Research suggests average insurance premium fell by £55 over winter

Research suggests average insurance premium fell by £55 over winter

Research suggests average insurance premium fell by £55 over winter

And young drivers' average premiums have fallen dramatically over the past year.

By James Fossdyke 15 April 2021

Three in four buyers delayed new car purchases due to lockdown

Three in four buyers delayed new car purchases due to lockdown

Three in four buyers delayed new car purchases due to lockdown

News comes amid turmoil in the new car market.

By James Fossdyke 13 April 2021

New survey says younger UK riders more likely to ride electric

New survey says younger UK riders more likely to ride electric

New survey says younger UK riders more likely to ride electric

Results, while not surprising, are interesting.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 10 March 2021

Drivers expect electric cars to overtake diesels by 2030

Drivers expect electric cars to overtake diesels by 2030

Drivers expect electric cars to overtake diesels by 2030

Study shows the UK is expected to have more EVs than diesels at the end of the decade.

By James Fossdyke 22 February 2021

Eight in 10 drivers planning post-lockdown road trips

Eight in 10 drivers planning post-lockdown road trips

Eight in 10 drivers planning post-lockdown road trips

Most motorists will be hitting the road when lockdown is over.

By James Fossdyke 22 February 2021

Brits remember real car names more than letters and numbers

Brits remember real car names more than letters and numbers

Brits remember real car names more than letters and numbers

The numbers don’t lie.

By Matthew Crisara 18 February 2021

Tesla Model S more 'desirable' than Rolls-Royce Phantom - study

Tesla Model S more 'desirable' than Rolls-Royce Phantom - study

Tesla Model S more 'desirable' than Rolls-Royce Phantom - study

You'd think that a half a million-dollar Rolls-Royce would top the list of the most desirable luxury cars in the world, but it didn't.

By Michael Cantu 15 February 2021

Study shows increased interest in EVs, but cost remains an issue

Study shows increased interest in EVs, but cost remains an issue

Study shows increased interest in EVs, but cost remains an issue

Eight in 10 motorists think EVs are too expensive.

By James Fossdyke 22 January 2021

UK study finds VW e-Golf holds its value better than other EVs including Teslas

UK study finds VW e-Golf holds its value better than other EVs including Teslas

UK study finds VW e-Golf holds its value better than other EVs including Teslas

This probably only applies to the UK (and Europe), but it does show the power of a well established brand.

By Andrei Nedelea 11 January 2021

UK study shows nine in 10 EV drivers wouldn't go back to petrol or diesel

UK study shows nine in 10 EV drivers wouldn't go back to petrol or diesel

UK study shows nine in 10 EV drivers wouldn't go back to petrol or diesel

Just one percent would buy a petrol or diesel car again.

By James Fossdyke 30 December 2020

Ever wondered why the M25 is so busy? New research reveals all

Ever wondered why the M25 is so busy? New research reveals all

Ever wondered why the M25 is so busy? New research reveals all

Almost three-quarters of drivers on the M25 are heading in or out of the capital.

By James Fossdyke 23 December 2020

Disabled drivers struggle with EV charging network, research claims

Disabled drivers struggle with EV charging network, research claims

Disabled drivers struggle with EV charging network, research claims

Survey finds a third of disabled EV drivers struggle to find a suitable charger.

By James Fossdyke 21 December 2020

Potholes remain a concern for drivers despite Covid-19 pandemic

Potholes remain a concern for drivers despite Covid-19 pandemic

Potholes remain a concern for drivers despite Covid-19 pandemic

Lockdowns have seen mileages tumble, but the state of local roads remains a worry for many.

By James Fossdyke 14 December 2020

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