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Safety Three in four UK drivers oppose proposed switch from annual MOT

Three in four UK drivers oppose proposed switch from annual MOT

The government is looking at increasing the permitted time between tests to two years.
By James Fossdyke 28 March 2023
Industry UK: Almost 17m drivers expected to hit the roads this Christmas

UK: Almost 17m drivers expected to hit the roads this Christmas

And the AA says the threat of rail strikes could make congestion even worse.
By James Fossdyke 14 December 2022
Safety UK drug-driving and speeding offences hit record levels in 2021

UK drug-driving and speeding offences hit record levels in 2021

Court appearances for five different motoring offences hit record highs following the coronavirus pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 02 December 2022
Safety UK: Garages expect busy autumn as 10m cars due MOT test

UK: Garages expect busy autumn as 10m cars due MOT test

AA is urging drivers to book tests early amid high demand this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 15 September 2022
Green Government to support rollout of 1,000 new charging points across England

Government to support rollout of 1,000 new charging points across England

New pilot project sees nine local authorities split £10m of funding for new chargers.
By James Fossdyke 25 August 2022
Corporate / Financial UK: Third of drivers unaware used cars can be financed too

UK: Third of drivers unaware used cars can be financed too

New study shows drivers are in the dark about second-hand car finance.
By James Fossdyke 05 July 2022
Green 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
Safety Half UK drivers

Half UK drivers "concerned" about safety of EV battery repairs

New survey shows drivers worry about the safety of electric car battery replacements after accidents.
By James Fossdyke 09 March 2022
Industry UK: One in three drivers to change their car in 2022

UK: One in three drivers to change their car in 2022

But buyers now favour monthly payments over buying outright.
By James Fossdyke 18 February 2022
Safety Almost half UK drivers would take an electric car driving lesson

Almost half UK drivers would take an electric car driving lesson

The AA says the Highway Code should include more information on electric vehicles (EVs).
By James Fossdyke 15 February 2022
Industry UK: AA president calls for 'more accessible' charging points

UK: AA president calls for 'more accessible' charging points

Survey suggests eight in 10 people support more accessible charging posts.
By James Fossdyke 24 January 2022
Green AA calls for Highway Code change over charge point uncertainty

AA calls for Highway Code change over charge point uncertainty

The organisation's research suggests a third of drivers are not confident using an electric car charger.
By James Fossdyke 24 January 2022
Safety AA calls for increased police presence on UK roads

AA calls for increased police presence on UK roads

The organisation says it's a "scandal" that five people a day die on British roads.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2022
Technology UK drivers stick with paper maps, according to AA research

UK drivers stick with paper maps, according to AA research

That's despite the increase in in-car technology of late.
By James Fossdyke 15 December 2021
Technology UK: Drivers still pay for parking in cash despite pandemic

UK: Drivers still pay for parking in cash despite pandemic

Roughly half of UK drivers still prefer to pay in cash.
By James Fossdyke 27 September 2021
Safety UK: Pandemic made three in four drivers nervous behind the wheel

UK: Pandemic made three in four drivers nervous behind the wheel

Two-thirds of those said they have done nothing to fix their problem.
By James Fossdyke 08 September 2021
Safety MoTs could be at a premium next month after Covid extensions

MoTs could be at a premium next month after Covid extensions

The AA says more than 5.5 million cars have seen their test dates moved to the autumn.
By James Fossdyke 18 August 2021
Safety UK: Data reveals most common reasons for failing a driving test

UK: Data reveals most common reasons for failing a driving test

AA analysis of DVSA data shows turning right and using mirrors also tripped up many learners.
By James Fossdyke 04 August 2021
Industry UK drivers urged not to 'panic' over new E10 petrol introduction

UK drivers urged not to 'panic' over new E10 petrol introduction

The AA says 98 percent of petrol cars in the UK can run the new, more eco-friendly petrol.
By James Fossdyke 04 August 2021
Industry UK: Relaxed Covid restrictions and school holidays are 'perfect storm' for traffic

UK: Relaxed Covid restrictions and school holidays are 'perfect storm' for traffic

An AA survey suggests four in 10 drivers will drive to their summer holiday destination.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2021
Green Drivers say scrapping VAT is most effective way to boost EV uptake

Drivers say scrapping VAT is most effective way to boost EV uptake

That's according to research from the AA.
By James Fossdyke 09 July 2021
Green Third of drivers don't know what green number plates represent

Third of drivers don't know what green number plates represent

Hint: They're only for zero-emission vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2021
Safety UK: Highway Code updates aim to boost motorway safety

UK: Highway Code updates aim to boost motorway safety

Proposed changes include guidance on using smart motorways.
By James Fossdyke 22 June 2021
Safety New data reveals country roads are most dangerous for young drivers

New data reveals country roads are most dangerous for young drivers

Roads in Kent and County Durham topped the list.
By James Fossdyke 17 May 2021
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