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From Diana Ross to Coldplay: New study reveals how our music taste differs based on our car brand
When heading out on a car journey, a key part of establishing the atmosphere of your upcoming trip is the music, with over half of drivers (59%) listening to music for the majority of their car rides. But with plenty of choice, it can be difficult to decide what...
Second-hand September: Data reveals the most affordable cars for new drivers
With new number plates introduced this month, September is naturally a more popular time for motorists to sell their car for a new model - and, as a result, the best time of year for new drivers to snag their dream vehicle. But which car is the best fit for your first...
Morrisons is leading the supermarkets: Unleaded prices tumble in August, and there could be more good news in September
Unleaded prices dropped over 4 pence per litre (ppl) throughout August, settling with an average price of just under £1.40 per litre. Prices as low as this were last seen back at the start of the year, during the 3rd week of January. There was also good news for...
Which of the UK’s most popular first cars are most at risk of extinction?
Every driver knows how nostalgic it is to think of your first car. Just like the stuffed animal you wouldn’t go anywhere without as a child, our first cars are special to us. And new Dick Lovett research finds that more than a third (34%) of British drivers admit to...
7 in 10 British drivers don’t know how to merge-in turn properly with lane closures
New research from Dick Lovett reveals that 7 in 10 (68%) British drivers don’t know how to merge in turn properly with lane closures. Merging in turn is a traffic flow measure that makes cars from two or more lanes merge into one. Basically, all it does is allow...
What to do after a car accident? Motoring experts answer these 5 most Googled car questions
Approximately 40 to 50 million Brits rely on their car every day. Despite this, many drivers lack simple knowledge about their vehicles, with recent research from Group 1 Automotive finding that a huge 93% of drivers don’t know the dashboard signals that could appear...
Fuel prices are set to fall, but will they?
Brent crude oil prices fell through July, topping out at a little over $87 a barrel on the 4th before falling throughout the month to close around $80 a barrel. At the pumps, motorists had enjoyed a downward trend on unleaded through June, whereas July has been much...
Electric car insurance proves 54% more expensive
Over half of Britons are not planning to make the switch to driving an electric car with 86% say they prefer petrol or diesel vehicles. That’s according to a new survey by the price comparison experts at Quotezone.co.uk who quizzed motorists on making the change to an...
Experts reveal the psychology behind ‘overtaking’ and four other common bad driving habits…
New research from Dick Lovett reveals nearly half (45%) of British drivers say they’ve experienced another road user deliberately speeding up when they try to overtake them. However, another 1 in 9 (11%) drivers admit to being the ones doing this. To understand the...
Car maintenance checks drivers are neglecting: 67% of drivers don’t know how to check their car’s battery health
Owning a car comes with the responsibility of upkeep, but many drivers don’t know how to properly maintain their car. Uswitch car insurance recently conducted research to investigate what car maintenance checks drivers lack knowledge on the importance of, possibly...
Recent Supermarket Fuel Price Changes in the UK Point to an Upward Trend
Pump prices fell around three pence per litre through June, with the average unleaded price dropping below £1.45 per litre and diesel below £1.50 per litre. During the second half of June, Morrisons consistently had the lowest price of all four supermarkets on both...
Are supermarket petrol prices cheaper, if they are closer to other supermarkets?
Does having two supermarkets close to one another guarantee lower prices for motorists, or are other factors more important?To test this, we investigated the impact the proximity of another supermarket has on the pricing of an Asda supermarket. For each Asda, we...
Europe’s football stars all drive supercars – find out their values on the used car market!
Motorway has always been first off the bench to give you more money when you sell your car. From family estates, to SUVs, compact cars, vans, and even footballer-worthy sports cars, you can use Motorway to value, sell, and run checks on pretty much any car. A car’s...
Diesel and petrol prices start to fall
Prices are starting to fall at the pumps as Brent oil prices fall back from the year highs of $91/barrel in mid-April to $77/barrel. This will be welcome news for motorists across the UK who will undoubtedly look to travel as the weather improves. At the start of May...
Is your local petrol station selling diesel below unleaded?
Drivers across the UK are familiar with diesel being sold for a higher price per litre than unleaded petrol. Currently, the average diesel per litre price is just below £1.57, while unleaded retails on average at £1.49. However, some stations are bucking the trend and...
BBC Panorama Highlights Further Smart Motorway Safety Concerns
BBC Panorama has discovered that the technology behind England's smart motorway network regularly stops working. In a recent TV episode, Panorama detailed information that showed hundreds of incidents when crucial safety equipment was out of action.What is a Smart...
Pump prices rise 4 pence in a month
If you have been to a petrol station recently, you may have noticed prices have been increasing once again. Crude oil, from which unleaded and diesel are refined, had been increasing in price from mid to late March and has continued this trend into April. Brent Crude...
UK Fuel Prices: 6th March 2024
Last week, the average UK price of unleaded petrol reached just over £1.45 for the first time since 6th December 2023. This is a 3.4% increase from a month ago. The year-to-date low point was in the middle of January when prices dipped below the £1.39 mark but have...
Exploring Car Leasing Options on Auto Trader: A Comprehensive Guide
Sponsored. Are you in the market for a new vehicle but unsure whether buying outright is the right choice for you? Car leasing could be the solution you're looking for, offering flexibility, lower monthly payments, and the opportunity to drive a brand-new vehicle...
Paris Voters Back Large Increase in SUV Parking Fees
On Sunday, 4th February, voters in Paris voters backed a proposal from the city's socialist mayor, Anne Hidalgo, to triple parking charges on SUV-style cars. Parisians voted 54.5% in favour of charging cars weighing 1.6 metric tons or more €18 (£15) per hour for...
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