The survey of 2,000 UK drivers with cars over 10 years old revealed 57 per cent will keep their car for longer due to worries about the current financial situation. However, running an older car has, in some cases, caused some motorists financial anguish, with 10 per cent claiming some repair bills have run into the thousands . While nearly …
The iconic Little Tikes toy car has been given a one-off electric makeover in a bid to get families thinking more sustainably. Millions of children have their first taste of ‘driving’ a car in the red-and-yellow Cozy Coupe, which features a petrol filling cap. Now it has been given an electric makeover for the first time replacing the cap with …
The world’s first car-powered hotel has opened to the public – with all power supplied by electric vehicles for a true off grid experience. Situated in Ongar, Essex, the secluded accommodation is the perfect location for a quiet escape to the countryside. Guests can enjoy a local menu and mixology curated using innovative and sustainable ingredients sourced within Essex, as …
A poll of 2,000 motorists revealed 72 per cent have turned up to their desired location with no real recollection of the route they took. Other common distractions include worrying about how much fuel is left, engine noise and talking to passengers. It also emerged 26 per cent of motorists don’t pay as much attention to their surroundings when driving …
A poll of 2,000 motorists found drivers of robust SUVs are the most family orientated – with three in five (59 per cent) of these claiming to ‘always’ put their loved ones first. Half (48 per cent) of hatchback drivers believe they are loyal and reliable, with only a five per cent saying they ‘live life in the fast lane’. …
Almost half (48 per cent) of the 2,000 car owners polled admitted they don’t know everything their car can do. And of those who activated a new feature, 38 per cent “accidentally triggered” it, while 44 per cent were alerted to the hidden extras by family or friends. It also emerged that although 49 per cent cite safety reasons in …
A poll of 2,000 adults who travel to work by car, bus, tube or train found the single most annoying thing is being stuck in traffic for hours. Traffic lights which keep changing to red as you approach, tailgaters, and people who undertake on the motorway also frustrate many of those polled. Hefty train and bus fares are right up …
A survey of 2,000 car owners found 59 per cent of women believe they have been charged too much for work on their vehicle, along with 55 per cent of men. However, 40 per cent of those women feel they were overcharged as they had very little car knowledge so couldn’t question the quote, while just 29 per cent of …
Brits have revealed the most popular ‘pet’ names for their cherished cars – with Betsy, George, and Beast topping the list. A study of 2,000 drivers found four in 10 have named a car, with Bessie, Betty, Bertha, and Bertie also common monikers. Boris, Lucy, and Dolly completed the top 10, with other popular names including Bella, Priscilla, and Rusty. …
A study of 500 adults who drive a van for work found they spend 13-and-a-half hours behind the wheel each week – parting with £71 a week for fuel. And as well as sipping 14 hot drinks a week from the comfort of their van, one in four drivers even admitted to ‘often’ taking a nap in their vehicle between …
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