It’s official: women are the best drivers – but only by a very small margin …
The smart festival, the world’s biggest single-day gathering of smarts, is confirmed for 2011, taking place on Saturday, 10th September at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge. As well as celebrating all things smart, this year’s event gives visitors the chance to experience a ‘test drive with a difference’.
The overall fuel economy of new cars has improved by a quarter since 1997, mostly in the last ten years …
The average driver could save nearly £300 a year by using ‘eco-driving’ techniques, or £18,000 over their driving lifetime (at today’s fuel prices) …
There has been a dramatic increase in mileage discrepancies between 2005 and 2010, with certain vehicle styles apparently more of a risk than others …
Car buyers are now more focused on getting a good deal on their finance than on ownership of the vehicle, as sales of Personal Contract Purchases plans and leasing continue to grow …
Start/Stop technology can reduce a vehicle’s CO2 emissions by 8% in average city driving, and up to 15% in dense city traffic …
Despite spending an average of 18 hours online researching a car before they make a purchase, actually buying online remains a step too far for most …