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Priced off the road? Drivers wary about cost of EVs

4 May 2022

47% of drivers that took part in a recent survey said they did not think an electric car was affordable for them, rising to 50%… Read More

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Motorists accelerate towards EVs

2 March 2022

Motorists accelerate towards EVs67% of motorists are looking to switch from petrol and diesel cars to EVs, according to a new survey, and they… 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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46% would consider an EV in the next five years

29 June 2021

46% of those, who do not currently own a EV or hybrid would consider buying one in the next five years, a survey has… Read More

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Tyres not left behind

24 June 2021

Motorists may be more aware of their tyres than you might think, according to a new survey that found 77% would personally check or have… Read More

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74% of garages hit by MOT exemption slump

14 June 2021

The ongoing impact of 2020’s MOT exemption had been laid bare in a survey that found that 74% of garages saw their business decrease in… Read More

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Driving up in popularity: 75% prefer staycations

7 June 2021

75% of motorists said their attitude and interest in the idea of a staycation has increased due to COVID-19, according to new research.The survey, conducted… Read More

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Ben health and wellbeing survey: Take part

13 May 2021

Ben has launched its fourth Annual Industry Survey 2021. Ben is urging those who work, or have worked, in the automotive industry, to take… Read More

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Money beats planet on EV switch says CTEK survey

28 April 2021

Financial considerations may be taking over from environmental concerns as the main incentive for buying an electric vehicle, with charging also shifting away from the… Read More

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Nine million drivers don’t know when MOT is due

9 February 2021

Nine million motorists may not know when their MOT is due, as a survey has suggested there may be widespread confusion on the topic among… Read More