Australian motorists could save thousands of dollars on running costs and loan repayments by making their next car purchase electric, according to new research from Compare the Market.

Compare the Market crunched some numbers and found that, in one scenario, upping the excess on home insurance was able to save a homeowner 13.99% off their annual premium

Compare the Market research found that one in two pet owners let their pet cat or dog sleep in bed with them.

Compare the Market research has found that as many as one in five will pay for their next holiday with a credit card, personal loan or Buy Now Pay Later scheme.

According to new analysis from Compare the Market, motorists could be slugged with higher car insurance premiums based on the colour of their car.

As the Summer Olympics in Paris draw near,Compare the Market is urging travellers to safeguard their European summer sports dreams.

Japan has peaked as Australia’s favourite snow sports destination, according to Compare the Market

Recent Compare the Market research has found that 39.2% of pet owners had not taken their pet to a vet in the past 12 months.

Compare the Market research has revealed that tailgating is the number one pet peeve of Australian drivers.

Ahead of National Road Safety Week, Compare the Market data has revealed one in ten drivers have received a speeding fine in the past 12 months.

44% of Australian drivers admit that mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras don’t deter them from dangerous driving behaviour.

Compare the Market research has found that 17.4% said they ditched cover due to rising premiums, not seeing the value in cover or their vehicle not being worth enough.