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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 23h ago
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
Green UK drivers want green signs for electric car charging points

UK drivers want green signs for electric car charging points

Research shows the public want the signs to stand out more.
By James Fossdyke 05 May 2020
General Dogs make people drive more carefully

Dogs make people drive more carefully

New research from Seat has revealed that dogs have a positive effect on motorists.
By Dominik Wilde 04 May 2020
Safety Almost half of drivers think speeding is on the rise in lockdown

Almost half of drivers think speeding is on the rise in lockdown

The RAC says police speed traps are needed "more than ever".
By James Fossdyke 24 April 2020
General Brits now want to ban pavement parking, study suggests

Brits now want to ban pavement parking, study suggests

Despite the small sample size, the commissioning company says the results are "significant".
By James Fossdyke 22 April 2020
General One in six UK drivers would defy pavement parking ban

One in six UK drivers would defy pavement parking ban

The government recently announced it was considering giving councils powers to ban parking on the kerb.
By James Fossdyke 01 April 2020
Green Buyers show marginal increase in knowledge of EVs over past year

Buyers show marginal increase in knowledge of EVs over past year

Consumers seem to be getting a little more electric vehicle-savvy.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2020
Safety Are in-car infotainment systems more dangerous than drink-driving?

Are in-car infotainment systems more dangerous than drink-driving?

Study suggests in-car systems are causing more problem than booze or drugs.
By James Fossdyke 17 March 2020
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