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Get smart: EV drivers need to charge off-peak

31 May 2022

46% of EV drivers are not using cheaper, off-peak charging, according to a recent survey, potentially negating the cost savings offered by electric vehicle technology.With… Read More

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Cost of living crisis impacting on driver habits, survey finds

4 May 2022

69% motorists have changed their motoring activities since the start of 2022 due to the cost of living crisis, a survey from Kwik Fit has… Read More

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The new power generation: Learner drivers keen on EVs poll reveals

3 May 2022

42% of learner drivers would favour an EV or hybrid as their first car, a new YouGov survey commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed.26%… Read More

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EV charging prices rise, but are still cheaper than petrol/diesel in real terms

29 April 2022

EV drivers are experiening a higher increase in the cost of powering their vehicles, compared with those who use internal combustion engine vehicles, although in… Read More

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It’s all Greek to me: Survey unrolls EV range anxiety map of Europe

26 April 2022

EV drivers in Greece experience the highest level of range anxiety in western Europe, according to new research. The study by StressFreeCarRental.com… Read More

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Kent is number one for icy car crashes

7 December 2021

With winter upon us, garages and bodyshops are likely to see cars coming through the door that have been in accidents caused by ice, but… Read More

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Fuel shortages affected half of drivers

22 October 2021

47% of drivers struggled to get fuel during the recent forecourt shortages, according to research from Kwik Fit. The company’s survey of 2,000 drivers extrapolated… Read More

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Bridgestone partners on new EV charging network

14 September 2021

Bridgestone and electric vehicle charging provider EVBox have teamed up on a project to put in 3,500 new charging ports across Bridgestone’s European retail and… Read More

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EVs and hybrids surge in popularity over last 12 months

27 July 2021

11% of drivers planning to change their car expect its replacement to be fully electric, up from 8% in 2020 according to new research. When… Read More

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Saturday/Sunday drivers: Pandemic makes motorists Weekenders research suggests

2 July 2021

Garages should see overall work levels settle towards pre-pandemic levels as new research shows weekend traffic levels above pre-Coronavirus levels, while weekday traffic remains lightly… Read More