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Safety 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
Lifestyle 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
Industry 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
Safety 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
Safety 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
Safety 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
Industry 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
Motorcycles 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
Technology 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
Industry 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
Technology 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
Industry Fuel shortages made a third of Brits more likely to go electric

Fuel shortages made a third of Brits more likely to go electric

Survey also shows young drivers were more likely to panic buy fuel than older motorists.
By James Fossdyke 04 November 2021
Motorsport.com F1 encouraged survey results confirmed ‘vibes’ about fanbase

F1 encouraged survey results confirmed ‘vibes’ about fanbase

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali felt encouraged that the series’ “vibes” about its fanbase were confirmed by the recent global fan survey.
By Luke Smith 01 November 2021
Motorsport.com Domenicali surprised Hamilton did not top F1 fan popularity poll

Domenicali surprised Hamilton did not top F1 fan popularity poll

But understands the appeal of Lando Norris.
By Luke Smith 29 October 2021
Lifestyle UK: More drivers than ever say they'd struggle without a car

UK: More drivers than ever say they'd struggle without a car

That's despite a reduction in commuting as a result of the pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 25 October 2021
Motorsport.com Norris glad to influence young fans after F1 survey result

Norris glad to influence young fans after F1 survey result

Lando Norris felt glad to have a positive influence on the youngest generation of F1 fans.
By Luke Smith 23 October 2021
Motorsport.com F1 fans becoming younger and more diverse, say Global Survey results

F1 fans becoming younger and more diverse, say Global Survey results

According to the biggest-ever Global Survey commissioned.
By Charles Bradley 22 October 2021
Safety UK: Four in 10 parents want their kids to learn to drive in an electric car

UK: Four in 10 parents want their kids to learn to drive in an electric car

But more than a quarter think electric cars are harder to learn in and to own.
By James Fossdyke 22 October 2021
Lifestyle UK: Cost is the factor most likely to put young drivers off learning

UK: Cost is the factor most likely to put young drivers off learning

A study has found vehicle running costs dissuade 29 percent of youngsters.
By James Fossdyke 21 October 2021
Green UK study shows six in 10 motorists would consider an electric car

UK study shows six in 10 motorists would consider an electric car

The new research suggests most drivers are open to going electric.
By James Fossdyke 13 October 2021
Industry Study shows half UK drivers have been affected by fuel shortages

Study shows half UK drivers have been affected by fuel shortages

Problems have been greatest in London and the south-east of England.
By James Fossdyke 08 October 2021
Green UK study shows four in 10 plan to buy an electric or hybrid car next

UK study shows four in 10 plan to buy an electric or hybrid car next

Study suggests demand for electrified cars is swelling.
By James Fossdyke 30 September 2021
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