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Government Half of UK drivers think local roads are getting worse

Half of UK drivers think local roads are getting worse

The RAC says drivers would like to see car tax ring-fenced for road maintenance.
By James Fossdyke 8h ago
Safety These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

Plus, the ten best cities for driving across the globe.
By Anthony Karr Nov 21, 2019
Green Electric cars will only go mainstream if businesses get

Electric cars will only go mainstream if businesses get 'support'

AA says companies are keen on the idea, but drivers need convincing.
By James Fossdyke Nov 21, 2019
Safety Speed awareness courses work, new research suggests

Speed awareness courses work, new research suggests

Re-offending rates fall slightly after drivers take the remedial courses.
By James Fossdyke Nov 21, 2019
Lifestyle Most still choose to drive to the shops despite push to leave the car at home

Most still choose to drive to the shops despite push to leave the car at home

And many want more parking spaces, too.
By Dominik Wilde Nov 20, 2019
Safety One in 10 Brits has crashed while driving at night

One in 10 Brits has crashed while driving at night

Six in 10 would take other forms of transport to avoid driving at night.
By James Fossdyke Nov 20, 2019
Green Electric cars

Electric cars 'best option' for fifth of UK new car buyers

Yet the cars account for less than two percent of new car sales.
By James Fossdyke Nov 14, 2019
General Pass Plus makes

Pass Plus makes 'no difference' to insurance premiums

But some insurers will still offer a discount for those who have completed the course.
By James Fossdyke Nov 12, 2019
Safety Motorists need 60 weeks behind the wheel to become

Motorists need 60 weeks behind the wheel to become 'good drivers'

But the average learner only gets 40-50 hours of practice before their test.
By James Fossdyke Nov 12, 2019
Safety Mobile phone use remains drivers

Mobile phone use remains drivers' biggest annoyance

But figures suggest the number of offenders is falling.
By James Fossdyke Nov 07, 2019
Autonomous Cars UK motorists resistant to autonomous cars

UK motorists resistant to autonomous cars

People aren't in favour of shared ownership, either.
By Dominik Wilde Nov 05, 2019
Green Fifth of drivers want electric power for their cars

Fifth of drivers want electric power for their cars

Study suggests electric cars are now more desirable than diesel models.
By James Fossdyke Nov 01, 2019
Celebrity / Entertainment Royals are among most trusted celebs for car endorsements

Royals are among most trusted celebs for car endorsements

Drivers think Attenborough's would be the most trustworthy endorsement, though.
By James Fossdyke Oct 31, 2019
Corporate / Financial Around a third of UK drivers have had a car written off

Around a third of UK drivers have had a car written off

And seven percent have had two or more cars written off.
By James Fossdyke Oct 30, 2019
General Young drivers

Young drivers 'clueless' about car insurance, comparison site says

Go Compare says two-thirds of youngsters take out policies on price alone.
By James Fossdyke Oct 29, 2019
Safety Drivers say smart motorways are more dangerous than conventional roads

Drivers say smart motorways are more dangerous than conventional roads

Just one in 10 say all-lane running is safer than having a hard shoulder.
By James Fossdyke Oct 21, 2019
Safety Two-thirds of car passengers felt uncomfortable with drivers

Two-thirds of car passengers felt uncomfortable with drivers' speed

But about a third said they didn't feel comfortable raising the issue with the driver.
By James Fossdyke Oct 21, 2019
Safety Only a quarter of drivers know the legal minimum tyre tread depth

Only a quarter of drivers know the legal minimum tyre tread depth

Kwik Fit says its study's findings are "alarming" and show there's "work to do" on tyre safety.
By James Fossdyke Oct 16, 2019
Design Poor car seats cost UK economy almost £9 billion a year

Poor car seats cost UK economy almost £9 billion a year

And men are more likely to suffer than women.
By James Fossdyke Oct 10, 2019
Industry The Tesla Effect is making luxury cars lose value faster than ever

The Tesla Effect is making luxury cars lose value faster than ever

A study from Capital One shows some of these luxury cars lost 30 percent of their value.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Oct 09, 2019
Green Drivers want councils to take action on engine idling

Drivers want councils to take action on engine idling

Almost half of British motorists favour fines for those who refuse to switch off.
By James Fossdyke Oct 07, 2019
Safety Half of UK drivers wait two months to fix car faults

Half of UK drivers wait two months to fix car faults

And just as many have no idea how to change a tyre.
By James Fossdyke Oct 02, 2019
Safety Calls for changes to city centres as roads are

Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

A study found two-thirds of drivers think roads are unsafe for children to walk down.
By James Fossdyke Oct 01, 2019
Safety Brits have

Brits have 'blind spot' for tyre safety, research suggests

Almost two-thirds of us don't know the legal tyre tread depth limit.
By James Fossdyke Sep 27, 2019
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