Car Research & Statistics

Find out what Australians think about using mobile phones while driving and how to discourage texting while driving.

We surveyed 992 Australians (aged 18+) on their opinions about road safety and what they think are the safest and the most dangerous modes of transport.

Budget Direct surveyed more than 950 Australians on the key insights into car purchasing habits and the factors influencing car ownership.

Read our guide to the cost of rush-hour traffic to motorists around the world.

Find out about Australians’ attitudes towards car accidents in our latest survey and statistics article.

We surveyed Australians to explore attitudes and opinions about car running costs in 2023. Check out the results to see what everyday Aussies are noticing.

Do you feel like you’re paying more for fuel even though you’re using less? Explore trends and attitudes around fuel use in Australia with our deep dive into fuel consumption across the country.

Find out how everyday Australian drivers feel about speeding behind the wheel with our deep dive into the dangerous driving behaviour.

Want to know about the car-buying habits of Australians? Check out our in-depth report where we explore the attitudes, opinions and trends on Aussie roads.

Is road rage a problem in Australia? How do Aussies feel about their experiences with road rage? Check out our latest survey all about road rage.

Do you ever find yourself yawning behind the wheel? You’re not alone, with plenty of Australians admitting to fatigued driving. Check out our survey results to understand what it’s all about.

Find out about Australians’ attitudes and beliefs towards distracted driving.

Many of us think parallel parking is a pain so we explore how many Aussies find it stress and anxiety inducing.

Find out if car theft is more common in your state in our new survey.

Explore trends, behaviours and attitudes that Australian drivers have about drink driving with our latest survey and statistics.

Males in our survey were significantly more likely to exaggerate their driving hours in their learner logbook.

From touchscreens to CD players, we explore Aussie attitudes to in-car tech old and new to see whether it’s a delight or a distraction.

A billion two-ton lumps of metal hurtle up and down the world’s roads every day....

Explore how Australians commute to work and find out why there’s been changes recently in how we get to and from our everyday jobs.

Thinking about getting into the EV market, but worried about range anxiety? Check out our guide on the country’s electric vehicle charging network.

Young drivers often care about the price of petrol, car running costs and safety. Based on these metrics, find out the best and worst cities for young drivers.

They’re touted as taking the first step into the future, but how do everyday Australians feel about electric vehicles?

Electric car sales in Australia are the highest they’ve ever been but are still far below the average international electric car market sales.

An in-depth analysis of the latest vehicle statistics travelled per day/per year.

Running into a toll road can be a nasty surprise, especially if you’re in a foreign country and aren’t used to having to pay them!

How many public charging points were there for every EV in Australia in 2020 and how good is the coverage around the country?