Google searches for electric cars up 56%
Google searches for ‘electric cars’ rose 56% in the last year, with new analysis identifying the most popular models. The research, carried out by MoneySuperMarket, looked at data for than […]
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Insurance policies could be invalidated after house move
New research has revealed that 14.7 million drivers could invalidate their insurance policies by not updating details after a house move. According to MoneySuperMarket, 18% of UK drivers have delayed […]
UK’s drink driving hotspots revealed
New research has identified the areas in the UK with the highest number of drink driving penalty points. Released to mark Alcohol Awareness Week, which runs from 6-12 July, the […]
Driver observation skills well below perceived levels
New research has revealed that actual driver observation skills are far below their perceived levels. Three quarters of drivers are confident that they notice everything important while behind the wheel. […]
Drivers warned of hidden dangers of dashboard clutter
Van drivers have been warned that dashboard clutter could pose a serious safety risk. A survey of more than 1,300 van drivers carried out by MoneySuperMarket has found that one […]
Motorway breakdowns up seven per cent in a year
New research has revealed the top 10 motorway breakdowns in England in 2025. A Freedom of Information request from MoneySuperMarket to National Highways found that there were 303,213 motorway breakdowns […]
Ghost car insurance searches up by over 2,000%
Online searches for ‘ghost car insurance’ have increased by 2,130% in the last month to more than 32,000. This is based on analysis of google trends carried out by MoneySuperMarket. […]
Fuel bills for van drivers rise to £1,750
Diesel van drivers in the UK are facing an annual fuel bills of £1,750, according to analysis carried out by MoneySuperMarket. Diesel prices have risen to £1.91p per litre since the […]
Breakdown hotspots identified in new research
The UK’s breakdown hotspots have been revealed following analysis of more than 300,000 breakdowns last year. MoneySuperMarket looked at breakdown data from 303,213 incidents during 2025 following a Freedom of […]
7.5 million UK drivers admit using mobile phones while driving
A nationwide survey has revealed that 18% of drivers admit to using mobile phones while driving. This is the equivalent of 7.5 motorists. According to the research carried out by […]
Motor insurance lapses could cost drivers
About 1.6 million motorists in the UK are unaware there is an expiry date on their motor insurance policies. According to MoneySuperMarket, about four per cent of motorists don’t realise […]
Drivers warned of caffeine crash behind the wheel
New research has revealed the hidden risks of drivers experiencing a caffeine crash in the lead up to Christmas. A caffeine crash can follow after drinking too much tea of […]