The technical abilities of modern day cars is making thousands of motorists feel “overwhelmed” – with cruise control, assisted parking, and getting connected to Bluetooth among the most baffling features. In a poll of 500 car owners of vehicles less than two years old, 68 per cent claimed they struggle to get to grips with …
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New research by the University of Warwick has identified characteristics of aggressive driving – which impact both road users and the transition to self-driving cars of the future. In the first study to systematically identify aggressive driving behaviours, scientists have measured the changes in driving that occur in an aggressive state. Aggressive drivers drive faster …
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Three quarters of motorists would only buy a used vehicle that has a full or nearly full service history, a new study by BookMyGarage.com has found. Four-in-10 drivers (42%) would insist on a full service history, with not a single service missed. The survey explored the impacts that a used vehicle lacking a full service …
Potential car buyers have revealed that they want to test drive cars on their own and not be accompanied by sales staff. This was a key finding of research from eBay Motors Group and its Consumer Insight Panel which polled the views of 2,000 car buyers on incentives dealers can offer to boost test drive …
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Is car ownership on the decline as rentals increase in popularity? Passing your driving test and getting your first car has been viewed as a right of passage for generations and is often seen as one of the gateways to adulthood. However, with a changing work landscape and the ever-increasing cost of living, the idea …
New research reveals the demand for car sharing has increased by 22% in the UK Read More »
Getting stuck in traffic is incredibly tedious and frustrating if you are trying to get somewhere in a hurry. Traffic is caused by many factors, just a few of the more common reasons are the weather, road conditions, roadworks, and accidents. However, all of these don’t compare to the biggest contributor or all, which is …
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Two thirds (64%) of UK motorists are reducing their vehicle usage to cut fuel bills, according to our latest research. BookMyGarage.com‘s study on the impact of the cost of living crisis explored how drivers are cutting expenditures as millions feel the financial pinch. Revealing the extent of the caution amongst UK drivers, the survey showed …
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Continued growth in new car registrations (up 26%) has been driven by fleets recording a near 50% rise says The Car Expert, while private new car sales have failed to keep up. The analysis of the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals that while businesses appear to be rapidly …
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According to a recent survey, nearly two thirds of drivers feel that aggressive cyclists endanger their safety. In a survey of 2,010 UK drivers, 60 per cent said aggressive cyclists pose a greater concern today than they did three years ago. The IAM RoadSmart data comes after 494 cyclists died on British roads in car-cyclist …
Cyclists’ aggressive behavior a growing concern for UK drivers, survey shows Read More »
Pheonix Motorcycle Training looks at motorcycle training and licence vs commuting by car or train.
