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Insights

Insights brings together Nationwide Vehicle Contracts' independent research, studies, and data-led stories from across the motoring world. From the best and worst places to drive to parking, driving habits, and industry insight, we dig into the numbers to uncover the stories behind how people drive. 

Sports stadium parking index

We analyse official and unofficial stadium parking rates to reveal the most and least affordable.
Insights
Updated 19th Jul 2022
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The UK's best and worst drive-thrus

We rank the best and worst drive-thrus in the UK based on customer reviews, helping you enjoy a more delicious drive.
Insights
Updated 24th Jun 2022
The UK's best and worst drive-thrus

America’s Dream Cars

We analysed search volumes in each U.S. state to reveal the most popular dream car brand and model across America.
Insights
Updated 17th Feb 2023
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Hardest places in the world to drive

We look into the most visited cities in the world for tourism to determine which city is the hardest place to drive.
Insights
Updated 31st Jul 2023
Driving through Serra do Cipó region, in Minas Gerais Brazil

Worst UK cities to live in if you’re a nervous driver

We’ve reveal the UK cities that are the worst to live in if you’re a nervous driver, from traffic levels to weather conditions.
Insights
Updated 19th Feb 2024
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How to overcome MOT anxiety

We’ve surveyed 2000 Brits to discover how people are feeling towards car garages in 2024, from experiences with MOTs to common car scams.
Insights
Updated 16th Sep 2024
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The driving apps that are draining phone battery

We’ve analysed 100 navigation apps and 100 entertainment apps to see which is draining a driver’s phone battery the most, as well as which apps are the most popular across the world.
Insights
Updated 7th Oct 2024
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The Hardest F1 Tracks 2025

We’ve analyse the 2025 F1 circuits to uncover which is the most difficult for drivers, based on corners, straights, weather, and more.
Insights
Updated 24th Feb 2025
A F1 Car on a Racing Track

Future of the Auto Industry

A comprehensive report predicting factors driving the automotive sector, from new markets and car technologies to auto brands and electric vehicles (EVs).
Insights
Updated 18th Jun 2025
realistic photographic image of a modern electric vehicle commuting through a smart city, augmented reality HUD on windscreen

The Future of Driving Jobs

We’ve analysed data to predict the UK driving jobs facing worker shortages and the most popular automotive roles by 2050, driven by tech, booming markets, and population growth.
Insights
Updated 27th Jun 2025
a motorway digital sign at sunrise warning drivers with the message: "WARNING! COMPLETE LORRY DRIVER SHORTAGE BY 2029.

Hardest Global Destinations to Navigate

We've analysed the top worldwide cities to reveal the most difficult and easiest locations to navigate by car.
Insights
Updated 11th Aug 2025
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The world's biggest cheaters on GTA

We analyse search volumes, reviews, and the price people around the world pay for GTA cheats and hacks to discover the countries that cheat the most.
Insights
Updated 9th May 2023
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