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Electric and hybrid knowledge more importan...

May 10, 2019Comments off

Nearly half of workshop technicians believe that they will need electric and hybrid technology know-how more than traditional mechanical knowledge in as little as five

Excitement for autonomous vehicles soars bu...

May 09, 2019Comments off

A new study from the Capgemini Research Institute has found that consumer preference for riding in self-driving cars is set to double within the next

AI could save automotive manufacturers up t...

May 09, 2019Comments off

Greater use of advanced analytics, and AI in particular, could produce a saving of between £150m and £200m in reduced warranty claims for car manufacturers,

Manufacturers of not so “Smart” vehicle...

May 09, 2019Comments off

The race by manufacturers to cram new vehicles with the latest technologies is turning into a headache for owners, with audio/communication/entertainment/navigation (ACEN) systems comprising half

Brexit preparations completed

May 09, 2019Comments off

Brexit preparations have been completed by cap hpi to ensure its data and systems will be ready for the impact of the UK leaving the

The changing face of UK van drivers

May 09, 2019Comments off

From professional knitters to vicars, the UK’s van drivers are fast becoming an eclectic mix of people, as new research released by MoneySuperMarket reveals who are the most accident-prone drivers. While the

Having nine points on licence cheaper than ...

May 08, 2019Comments off

Being one step away from a driving ban can mean cheaper car insurance costs than having zero no-claims discount according to new research by Vantage

Plug-in hybrid owners really do plug in

May 08, 2019Comments off

A recent survey of drivers of the UK’s most popular Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, reveals that around two thirds (68%) plug their

Demand for EU action on safe and comfortabl...

May 08, 2019Comments off

Transport by road is vital for Europe, carrying around three quarters of inland freight in the EU. However, the truck parking areas where drivers rest

81% of consumers call for licence ban for r...

May 08, 2019Comments off

As the fifth UN Road Safety Week (6-12 May) calls for people to #SpeakUp and save lives, a survey from Venson, an independent UK wide