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Three-quarters of EV shoppers prefer to buy at dealerships - survey

Three-quarters of EV shoppers prefer to buy at dealerships - survey

Not that many EV buyers appear comfortable with the concept of buying an electric vehicle online.

By Brian Potter 28 September 2022

Two-thirds of UK airports raise drop-off prices post pandemic

Two-thirds of UK airports raise drop-off prices post pandemic

Just a handful of major UK airports still offer free drop-off parking.

By James Fossdyke 31 August 2022

UK: These crazy unusual EV survey question responses may shock you

UK: These crazy unusual EV survey question responses may shock you

While more and more people are learning about EVs, this simple survey shows we've got a long way to go with EV education.

By Brian Potter 30 August 2022

Range / Efficiency

Tesla Model 3: Efficient on paper, but really depends on the driver

Tesla Model 3: Efficient on paper, but really depends on the driver

If you drive it like you stole it or kick up the heat or AC to the max, it's not going to be that efficient.

By Brian Potter 12 July 2022

Tesla bucks industrywide trend, sees important brand loyalty gains

Study reveals luxury car brand loyalty dropped by an average of 4.7% from January 2020 through April 2022, while Tesla's rose by 4%.

By Brian Potter 06 July 2022

More than half of UK drivers see low fuel costs as key benefit of EVs

More than half of UK drivers see low fuel costs as key benefit of EVs

But more than a fifth reckon there's no upside to life with an EV.

By James Fossdyke 30 June 2022

UK: Three in four don't feel confident with ANY car maintenance tasks

UK: Three in four don't feel confident with ANY car maintenance tasks

Study suggests older drivers have more confidence in their abilities.

By James Fossdyke 27 June 2022

Tesla has highest owner rating based on data from multiple sites

Tesla has highest owner rating based on data from multiple sites

According to data from Autotrader, Edmunds, HonestJohns, and Parkers, people seem to love their Teslas.

By Brian Potter 18 June 2022

82 percent of European drivers don't keep eyes on road, says survey

82 percent of European drivers don't keep eyes on road, says survey

Around 75 percent also reported using their phones while driving, but that number includes GPS use.

By Brian Potter 03 June 2022

One in four UK drivers struggling to afford cost of motoring

One in four UK drivers struggling to afford cost of motoring

A study suggests a third (33 percent) are worried they will struggle to meet the cost of driving in the coming weeks and months.

By James Fossdyke 24 May 2022

Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

NFU Mutual study shows charging and range concerns top the reasons for sticking with petrol and diesel.

By James Fossdyke 18 May 2022

UK: Drivers 'see red' after being stuck at green lights for three seconds

UK: Drivers 'see red' after being stuck at green lights for three seconds

RAC says inattentiveness at traffic lights is a real issue.

By James Fossdyke 25 April 2022

One in six UK drivers can't do basic car maintenance

One in six UK drivers can't do basic car maintenance

Yet a quarter don't have breakdown cover...

By James Fossdyke 23 March 2022

Young drivers' running costs rise by more than £160 in six months

Young drivers' running costs rise by more than £160 in six months

Price comparison site says insurance and fuel costs are driving the increase.

By James Fossdyke 18 March 2022

UK: Drivers are avoiding former hard shoulders on smart motorways

UK: Drivers are avoiding former hard shoulders on smart motorways

Study shows three in four will avoid using the left-hand lane on all-lane-running motorways.

By James Fossdyke 22 February 2022

UK drivers fear a white Christmas ahead of festive period

UK drivers fear a white Christmas ahead of festive period

And motorists also fear a rise in drink-driving.

By James Fossdyke 22 December 2021

Corporate / Financial

Study shows insurance 'loyalty trap' costing UK households £450 a year

Study shows insurance 'loyalty trap' costing UK households £450 a year

The news comes ahead of regulation changes designed to stop loyal customers being fleeced.

By James Fossdyke 15 December 2021

UK: Half of over-60s support testing of older drivers every five years

UK: Half of over-60s support testing of older drivers every five years

And almost as many would like to see restrictions imposed on those who aren't up to snuff.

By James Fossdyke 22 November 2021

Corporate / Financial

These automakers earn more money per second than most people in a month

These automakers earn more money per second than most people in a month

They do spend it rather quickly, though.

By Brian Potter 18 November 2021

UK: Four in 10 drivers 'forced to cut spending' amid rising fuel prices

UK: Four in 10 drivers 'forced to cut spending' amid rising fuel prices

The RAC study suggests almost half the UK's motorists have no alternative but to suck up the higher prices.

By James Fossdyke 17 November 2021

UK survey reveals how riders feel about latest tech and gear

UK survey reveals how riders feel about latest tech and gear

Riders on both sides of the argument.

By Brian Potter 15 November 2021

UK: Nine in 10 buyers think radio should remain standard in new cars

UK: Nine in 10 buyers think radio should remain standard in new cars

Eight in 10 said they would be less likely to buy a car that didn't have a radio.

By James Fossdyke 15 November 2021

UK: Young drivers do most research when buying a car

UK: Young drivers do most research when buying a car

And 18-24-year-olds also take longer to make a decision.

By James Fossdyke 12 November 2021

Three in four UK drivers don't want unnecessary in-car tech

Three in four UK drivers don't want unnecessary in-car tech

A third of drivers use just a quarter of the gizmos fitted to their vehicles.

By James Fossdyke 08 November 2021

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