Insight

All tyred out! How old tyres are a growing problem

Checking tyre tread levels is a must-do for all responsible UK motorists, but knowing the age of your tyres can be just as important if you want to avoid calling-out your breakdown provider this spring.

Let’s simplify vehicle tax

The rising popularity of electric vehicles is creating a black hole in public finances that, if left unchecked, could see the Government lose out on £32 billion in tax.

Recovery experts looking to beat the Beast from the East 2

Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown provider is responding to reports of a potential polar vortex during February. The organisation’s own in-house weather specialist, Lee Wylie, constantly monitors weather patterns around the UK, so that it is prepared for any scenario.

Honda C90 and Triumph Bonneville top the charts for classic motorcycle enthusiasts

The humble Honda C90 and trusty Triumph Bonneville are the most popular classic bikes with British enthusiasts, according to a new report from loop detailing the carbon footprint of the UK’s historic motorcycles.

‘Cone free Christmas’ supported by leading recovery team

Start Rescue, Britain’s best value breakdown and roadside recovery service, believes that a ‘cone free Christmas’ is excellent news for motorists.

Semiconductor drought could soon become a flood of chips

The semiconductor shortage that has plagued the automotive industry for much of the last two years may soon be turned on its head, as a lack of chips critical for high-tech features suddenly becomes a glut.

Average classic car’s annual emissions equivalent to drinking three lattes a day

A new report from loop has quantified the carbon footprint of all classic cars registered in the UK, revealing that the average classic car’s annual emissions are comparable to a single roundtrip flight from London to New York, a typical three-day Christmas for one person, or drinking three lattes a day.

Driving the Future – how COVID has hit public transport use

A new survey reveals the impact of COVID-19 on transport and vehicle use, and points to a very different future for personal mobility. Download the exclusive free report now.

What types of content now resonates with audiences and how should the automotive industry respond?

The way that audiences are responding to marketing content has changed dramatically. This means that the automobile industry will need to adapt its marketing efforts in order to demonstrate marketing ROI in the wake of the pandemic.

Is there really a business case for autonomous vehicles?

Our latest exclusive report, based on the habits on 3,000 members of the public, lifts the lid on people’s attitudes to the technology behind autonomous vehicles, and whether the COVID-19 crisis has changed their views.

Following on from report #01 – Transport Use, this second part of our Driving the Future series reports on the changing attitudes towards our relationship with the buying, using and even driving, the vehicles of tomorrow.