Wagonex reveals five popular cars for summer staycations
Wagonex, the UK’s leading vehicle subscription business, has released its list of the five popular models searched for by British families planning their summer staycations.
‘What can I get in the boot’ beats ‘how fast can I go’ in online searches for popular cars
CAR BUYERS are more interested in boot space than performance, according to analysis of the search terms used by motorists conducted by a leading online car supermarket.
Avoid Travel Trailer Trauma this Summer
With ‘staycations’ increasingly on the agenda for the Great British Summer, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has released the 10th edition of its Trailer Towing Guidance and the Law Guide to promote safe driving, as growing numbers of holiday makers look at using caravans and other towed vehicles for the first time.
Over 50% of cars and vans were speeding in towns and on motorways in 2020 according to latest statistics
The latest statistics on vehicle speed compliance for 2020 in Great Britain, released today by the Department for Transport, paint a worrying picture according to IAM roadsmart, the UK's largest independent road safety charity. The statistics revealed most drivers and motorcyclists exceeded the speed limit on 30mph roads and motorways.
Motor Ombudsman survey shows drivers prefer an element of heel and toe when at the wheel
A recent online yougov study commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that the nation’s drivers prefer footwear that keeps their heels, soles and toes cool when getting behind the wheel. When asked about what kind of shoes they have previously turned to, the majority (54%) of respondents stated they have opted for sandals, flip-flops, or
BVRLA response to Government’s transport decarbonisation ‘Greenprint’
BVRLA members own and operate more than four million vehicles. They buy around 50% of all new vehicles sold each year and expect to have around 900,000 battery electric cars and vans on fleet by 2025.
Make sure there are no ‘hot dogs’ in your car, says GEM Motoring Assist
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging pet owners to ensure their animals are safe and comfortable on car journeys this week. The call comes as forecasters predict sunny and warmer weather for later in the week, with temperatures rising into the high 20s by the weekend.
Driving Forward: A Significant (re)Search for Gender Equality & Empowerment in the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is a dinosaur. Existing for over 100 years and failing to adapt fast enough to society as it evolves.
Working from home – and playing away
While car traffic volumes on weekdays remain lower than pre-pandemic levels, official figures show that in June, the number of weekend journeys outstripped the pre-Covid figures, and new research for Kwik Fit reveals the factors behind the weekend boom.
Consumer car finance market up by 327% in May
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the consumer car finance market reported growth in new business volumes of 327% in May 2021 compared with the same month in 2020. In the first five months of 2021, new business volumes were 37% higher than in the same period in 2020.
GEM calls on courts to get tough on ‘totters’
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging courts across the country to get tough on ‘totters’. A consistent and strong message is needed for drivers and riders who accumulate 12 penalty points on their licences, says GEM.
Share our vision for safe roads – by booking an eye test soon, urges GEM
ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers and riders of all ages to make an appointment for an eyesight test. This would make a significant contribution to reducing collisions and injuries on the UK’s roads, says GEM.
Aviva busts summer driving myths and misunderstandings
As the temperatures rise and motorists enjoy the summer sun, Aviva has put together a list of myths and misconceptions about driving at this time of year. But which are true, which are false and which depend on the situation?
Half of drivers say they’re paying too much for insurance given how little they’ve been driving
Half of drivers (51%) believe they are paying too much for car insurance given how little they have been driving since the pandemic, with a similar proportion (50%) unable to switch to a cheaper policy without getting charged, research for RAC Pay by Mile Insurance has found.*
GEM’s six-point ‘POLLEN’ plan aims to reduce risk for drivers with hay fever
HAY FEVER season is with us again, and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging sufferers to be extra careful before getting behind the wheel.
Hot weather warning: 500 pets and children locked in cars last summer – AA
Parents and dog owners are being warned to be on their guard against locking their children or pets inside the car on the first hot weekend of the summer.
Shocking results from study reveal that four million drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel
Four million drivers have momentarily fallen asleep behind the wheel, reveals shocking new research by IAM roadsmart, the UK's largest independent road safety charity.
Vehicle supply issues risk recovery, says fleet industry
Findings from the BVRLA’s latest Business Impact Survey show that, although the vehicle rental and leasing industry is optimistic about economic recovery, there is widespread concern about vehicle supply, for vans in particular.
Motor Ombudsman poll reveals tyre checks are not left behind by car users before a summer staycation
With many holidaymakers set to hit the road across the country for their summer staycation, a recent online yougov study of 1,496 UK car users commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman to mark the launch of its “Have the right atyre” tyre safety awareness campaign on social media
Three quarters say drivers can get away with motoring offences – AA
Three quarters (74%)* of people say drivers can get away with a variety of motoring offences due to a lack of traffic police officers, according to the AA.
One in four drivers are now more nervous behind the wheel following a year of lockdowns
Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of drivers say they now feel more nervous about driving than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Top 10 driving stresses revealed as traffic gets heavier
The top 10 driving stresses facing drivers as our roads return to normal have been revealed by a leading road safety charity, with the return of traffic jams now causing the most agitation behind the wheel.
Two thirds of drivers have insurance worries when charging an electric vehicle – AA
More than two thirds (69% 1 ) of drivers are concerned about cover for their electric vehicle should it be damaged when connected to a public chargepoint, according to a poll by the AA.
Renault finds more than half of drivers would take detour for clean school air
More than half of drivers would be willing to take a different route on their regular commute, if it meant avoiding and reducing congestion outside of schools, new data from Renault has revealed.
Emergency! Five simple tips to help an ambulance on a blue light journey
A set of tips for drivers has been assembled by road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist to help keep them safe when making way for an emergency ambulance.