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Britain now has more electric car charging points than petrol stations

Britain now has more electric car charging points than petrol stations

Britain now has more electric car charging points than petrol stations

Nissan research finds there are now 9,300 "charging locations" across the UK.

By James Fossdyke 17h ago

Brits think drivers should undergo mandatory eyesight tests at 59

Brits think drivers should undergo mandatory eyesight tests at 59

Brits think drivers should undergo mandatory eyesight tests at 59

A third of us think the current eyesight test for driving is not thorough enough.

By James Fossdyke Aug 19, 2019

Drivers' group launches campaign against blanket 20mph limits

Drivers' group launches campaign against blanket 20mph limits

The Alliance of British Drivers says the schemes have "no road safety benefit whatsoever".

By James Fossdyke Aug 16, 2019

Up to 15 million drivers have ignored dogs left in hot cars

Up to 15 million drivers have ignored dogs left in hot cars

Up to 15 million drivers have ignored dogs left in hot cars

Research reveals three-quarters of those who have seen dogs in hot cars do nothing.

By James Fossdyke Aug 07, 2019

Fuel type now top priority for new car buyers

Fuel type now top priority for new car buyers

Fuel type now top priority for new car buyers

What powers a car is now more important than the way it drives, or so research claims.

By James Fossdyke Aug 05, 2019

Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Research also shows a fifth of us admit to texting while driving.

By James Fossdyke Aug 02, 2019

UK drivers risk safety abroad by going too long between breaks

UK drivers risk safety abroad by going too long between breaks

UK drivers risk safety abroad by going too long between breaks

Nine in 10 exceed the recommended maximum two-hour stint between breaks.

By James Fossdyke Aug 01, 2019

Seven in 10 feel the UK

Seven in 10 feel the UK's roads are more dangerous than five years ago

Seven in 10 feel the UK's roads are more dangerous than five years ago

Findings lead to calls for increased police presence on the roads.

By James Fossdyke Aug 01, 2019

Nearly 20 per cent of drivers would pay surcharge to fix potholes

Nearly 20 per cent of drivers would pay surcharge to fix potholes

Nearly 20 per cent of drivers would pay surcharge to fix potholes

A new survey has revealed that nearly 20 percent of motorists would cough up to sort potholes.

By Dominik Wilde Jul 24, 2019

UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

That's a lot.

By Dominik Wilde Jul 19, 2019

Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

The weekend is expected to be the busiest start to the summer break for four years.

By James Fossdyke Jul 15, 2019

Many Brits 'in the dark' about French driving rules as holidays start

Many Brits 'in the dark' about French driving rules as holidays start

Two thirds don't know tailgating is illegal and half don't know mobile phone laws.

By James Fossdyke Jul 12, 2019

Electric car ownership

Electric car ownership 'right choice' for 1.5m UK households

Electric car ownership 'right choice' for 1.5m UK households

Research shows many could make the switch without affecting their lifestyles.

By James Fossdyke Jul 11, 2019

Filling up could cost as much as £20 more at motorway services

Filling up could cost as much as £20 more at motorway services

Filling up could cost as much as £20 more at motorway services

Fuel costs up to 37p per litre more

By James Fossdyke Jul 05, 2019

Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

New report suggests political uncertainty has stopped prices falling.

By James Fossdyke Jul 01, 2019

Aggressive driving around cyclists is on the rise, drivers say

Aggressive driving around cyclists is on the rise, drivers say

Aggressive driving around cyclists is on the rise, drivers say

Four in 10 think there's more aggressive driving around cyclists than five years ago.

By James Fossdyke Jun 13, 2019

Toyota remains world’s most valuable car brand, study shows

Mercedes and BMW round out the three automakers in the top 100 most valuable brands.

By Anthony Alaniz Jun 12, 2019

Drivers say headlight dazzle is getting worse

Drivers say headlight dazzle is getting worse

Drivers say headlight dazzle is getting worse

RAC study suggests drivers think they are being dazzled more often than ever.

By James Fossdyke Jun 11, 2019

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