Category: Car stuff
1 in 3 Under 34s now considering getting rid of their car
Almost one in seven (14%) UK drivers have considered getting rid of their car because of the pandemic (17% men and 11% women), rising to one in three (35%) under 34s. According to a new survey of 2,000 UK drivers by InsuretheGap, a provider of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance, over half (56%) say they…
6 in 10 car buyers want incentives to buy an EV
New research from CarGurus (www.cargurus.co.uk) suggests that recently-announced cuts to electric vehicle (EV) grants are at odds with the steps most likely to persuade drivers considering the switch. The UK government has announced its intention to reduce grants for EV buyers from £3,000 to £2,500 (a further reduction from the £4,500 offered this time last…
Speeding tech could save drivers £327 million a year, claims study
Technology which can read road signs could save drivers £327 million in speeding fines according to new research by SEAT. The study of 2,000 UK motorists found that nearly 10% admitted to being caught speeding annually, resulting in potentially millions of pounds in fines every year. Analysis by the Spanish car brand found that over…
UK car production down 14% in February – but EV sales up
UK car production fell -14.0% in February, with 105,008 units leaving factory gates, although growth of electric vehicles increased 25% in the same period, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Over 17,00 fewer cars were manufactured in February, representing an 18th consecutive month of decline and the…
Parking bonanza for those living in tourist hotspots, claims study
UK homeowners living near tourist hotspots should prepare for a money-making parking bonanza according to new research from an online parking portal. With foreign holiday travel likely to be severely restricted, YourParkingSpace.co.uk found overwhelming evidence that many Brits will prefer a staycation this year. It means British homeowners with an empty driveway, such as those…
6 in 10 motorists see self-driving vehicles as safety threat
A study from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that 60 per cent of motorists consider self-driving vehicles as a serious threat to road safety. And among female drivers (66 per cent) and drivers over the age of 70 (64 per cent) there are even greater concerns. This is despite…
We Score football app added to new VW Golfs
Don't want to miss the latest football scores? Then you may be interested to hear that the We Score app has been added to all new VW Golfs from the 2020 model year onwards. Users can pre-set three clubs and one national team, and follow their favourites in all competitions. Along with live scores –…
World Sleep Day: Over 1 in 3 struggle to sleep in car
Research carried out by car manufacturer Citroën for World Sleep Day (19th March 2021) shows that more than a third of passengers struggle to sleep in a car. The findings come from a study of 2,000 UK motorists. The research was carried out with the support of leading sleep behaviour and environment expert, James Wilson,…
9 in 10 want speed cameras used for insurance, MOT and tax
A road safety charity is urging the police to take notice of motorists who are calling for speed cameras to detect whether vehicles have valid insurance, MOT and Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax). The findings come from new research conducted by IAM RoadSmart, which has revealed that nine-in-ten (90 per cent) motorists, who were surveyed…
Jaguar E-type celebrates 60th Birthday with limited edition makeover
The Jaguar E-type: quite simply the best looking car ever made, and now it's being given a makeover for its 60th anniversary. The E-type made its world debut in Geneva, Switzerland on 15 March 1961. Six decades later, the E-type 60 Collection pays tribute to two versions of the legendary model: the Opalescent Gunmetal Grey…
