UK Driving

1st February 2022

UK’s favourite colour for new cars in 2021 revealed

What colour is your ideal new car? Would it be a bold or muted shade? If it’s the latter, you’re in good company, as grey has […]
25th January 2022

Learner drivers face 10-month wait for test amid backlog

Are you facing a long wait for your driving test? You’re not alone. Some learners are having to wait up to 10 months for their practical […]
20th January 2022

Quarter of Brits planning UK road trip as staycation boom continues

Looking to get away this winter? While some people are choosing to jet off to sunnier climes, more Brits are shunning trips abroad in favour of […]
18th January 2022

Most drivers baffled by car jargon like PHEV and ABS

Don’t know your PHEV from your PCP? You’re certainly not alone because a whopping 70% of Brits are bamboozled by car jargon, research has found. Top […]
13th January 2022

Smart motorway rollout paused while safety data collected

They’re the subject of much controversy… but now the rollout of all-lane-running smart motorways is being put on hold amid safety concerns. The planned expansion of […]
11th January 2022

Only one in five drivers ‘happy’ with UK roads

Are you satisfied with the state of the nation’s roads? If you are, you’re in the minority, it would appear. Only one in five drivers is […]
4th January 2022

Milton Keynes trials driverless car service

It might well be the famed home of concrete cows and 130 roundabouts, but now Milton Keynes is making a name for itself for a different […]
14th December 2021

Are you one of 18 million motorists planning to hit the roads over Christmas?

Driving home for Christmas? Plan your travel to avoid the busy roads… Nearly 18 million motorists are predicted to travel in the lead up to Christmas, […]
9th December 2021

Top 10 annoying driving traits revealed

What annoys you most about other drivers? New research has revealed the driving traits Brits can’t stand, with tailgating and road rage among the top 10.  […]
7th December 2021

Rise in new car demand masks ‘underlying weakness’ of market

How do you think the new car market is faring? While the number of new cars being registered is on the rise, automotive industry leaders have […]
25th November 2021

‘Cowboy’ parking fines on the up despite decline in traffic levels

Have you been slapped with a parking fine you thought was unfair? UK drivers have collected a near record number of parking charges from private firms […]
18th November 2021

Rising fuel prices will force four in ten drivers to cut back this winter

Have rising fuel prices forced you to tighten your purse strings? Four in ten drivers may have to make sacrifices in order to keep their cars […]
11th November 2021

Gen Z spends most time researching car purchases

When it comes to making the most informed decisions about buying a car, it seems Generation Z spends more time researching a vehicle before making a […]
9th November 2021

New car sales: UK records worst October in 30 years

Wondering how the car industry is coping? Unfortunately, new figures show the UK endured its worst October performance since 1991. That said, the market for plug-in […]
5th November 2021

More than three quarters of motorists don’t care for non-essential car tech

What’s your stance on in-car tech? New research has found the majority of drivers think too much tech can be distracting and would prefer to have […]
28th October 2021

Drivers willing to use cars less to tackle climate change

How much would you be prepared to sacrifice to help fight climate change? It seems a third of British motorists are open to using their cars […]
27th October 2021

Car dependency at record high despite commuting decline

Would you find it challenging without a car? The proportion of motorists who say they’d struggle without one has soared to the highest level since 2006, […]
21st October 2021

‘Autumn rush’ expected to hit our roads this half-term

Planning to take a road trip this month? It seems you’re not alone, as the arrival of half-term this Friday (22nd October) in many parts of […]
19th October 2021

Cost is main reason youngsters are putting brakes on driving

Feel like there’s fewer young people behind the wheel these days? That’s probably because there are. The number of young people hitting the roads is declining, […]
10th October 2021

Nearly half of Brits trust their own skills over driverless cars

How do you think your driving compares to that of a self-driving car? It seems almost half of British motorists reckon they’re better behind the wheel […]