EV charging network swells by 13%
The UK’s public EV charging network has grown by 13% in the past year, according to Department for Transport figures. There are now 116,052 public chargers across the UK, which […]
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Vehicle theft figures reveal hybrid focus
DVLA vehicle theft figures have revealed that one car was stolen roughly every 10 minutes in the UK last year, with criminals increasingly targeting hybrids. The data has revealed that […]
Six car models heading for extinction in 2027
New research has identified the car models expected to become extinct in the UK in the next year. Temporary car insurance provider Tempcover analysed 10 years of official vehicle registration […]
Driving without insurance to top eight million this Christmas
A fifth of motorists are expected to risk driving without insurance this Christmas, which equates to more than eight million people. New research from temporary car insurance provider Tempcover has […]
Seven in 10 drivers experience a near miss every year
More than seven in 10 drivers say they’ve experienced a near miss while driving, with most motorists having three close calls every year. The survey of 2,000 motorists was carried […]
Drivers call for car tax system reform
Nearly a quarter of drivers believe the car tax system is unfair, with almost a third believing it should be based on annual mileage. A survey of 2,000 drivers commissioned […]
High repair costs driving motorists into new car market
A new study has found that the main reason motorists replace their cars is because repair costs become too high. It found that 22% of drivers said they had decided […]
Driver confidence dims after autumn clock change
Nearly half of drivers admit to losing confidence behind the wheel following the autumn clock change, with more than a third avoiding journeys. The clocks go back an hour on […]
Average car buyer purchases near £20,000
The average UK car buyer spent nearly £20,000 on their current vehicle, according to new research carried out by day insurance provider Tempcover. It analysed data from 2,000 motorists, with […]
In-car technology overwhelming most drivers
New research has found that drivers value convenience and comfort over road safety when it comes to in-car technology. A survey of 2,000 motorists carried out by temporary car insurance […]
Ford Transit Custom most successful MOT van
The Ford Transit Custom has been identified as the most likely van to pass its MOT. This is based on analysis of more than 33 million MOT results from 2005 […]
Mercedes Sprinter tops list of recalled vans
New research has identified the Mercedes Sprinter as the most recalled van model in the UK. Analysis carried out by temporary van insurance provider Tempcover found that the Mercedes Sprinter […]