Motor Insurance

New Research Identifies Increased Theft Risk on Hybrid Cars

Maybe it’s the value of the battery pack, or perhaps some modern car parts make hybrids more appealing to chop shops? Either way, this research seems to suggest that there is an increased theft risk. […]

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Car Repair Volumes Are Holding Steady, Says Trend Tracker

The conversation has returned to repair volumes with some bodyshops reporting a significant drop in the number of notifications – so what does the data tell us? Paul Sell, Director, Trend Tracker, provides this update: […]

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62% of Car Owners Reluctant to Buy Pure Electric

As the cost of living rockets, price comparison experts CompareNI.com asked consumers across Northern Ireland how they really feel about electric versus fossil fuel cars (petrol/diesel) and which they found most cost effective. The new […]

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Maybe a Hydrogen/Battery Hybrid is The Answer?

Renault just teased the motoring press with this Scenic Vision concept car that uses hydrogen fuel cells, alongside battery tech. It’s an admission that pure EVs are not viable for mass everyday transport or longer […]

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Thatcham Publishes Latest NCAP Safety Results

Thatcham has been busy over the first two months of 2022 testing new cars, here’s some feedback on the NCAP results; Matthew Avery, Chief Research Strategy Officer offers his perspective on the latest safety test […]

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Why Is Electric Car Insurance More Expensive?

Electric car insurance is more expensive than conventional insurance, largely due to the need for specialist parts, says Trend Tracker.  However, repair costs for electrification technologies will improve as OEMs optimise designs, according to a […]