Research Findings on Audi Drivers

A new breed of driver is dominating British roads. These drivers, termed ‘petrosexuals’, are not identified by the cars they drive, but by their boots full of shopping and the rock anthems they sing along to.

A study into British driving habits, released by Carmony.co.uk, shows that unlike outdated preconceptions, women and male drivers are now seen to be equals at the wheel, resulting in a new era of ‘petrosexual’ drivers. Women are also edging in on men in the car knowledge stakes, with 57% of women saying they know a coupe from a hatchback, compared to almost two thirds of men (65%). However, BMW drivers seem to be the most aware of what’s under the bonnet, with one in five (20%) saying that they have a similar knowledge to Jeremy Clarkson himself.

Women are still more likely to name their cars, with almost one in five (17%) naming their ‘Fifi Fiesta’ or ‘Andy Audi’, compared to just 12% of men. Renaults are the most likely vehicle to be named, with 20% christened by their owners. ‘Tommy Toyotas’ however, are few and far between, and are the least likely to be given the human touch (12%).

Here are some interesting statistics about Audi drivers that were also discovered in the study:

• The overall Audi driver’s favourite singalong track is ‘Queen - don’t stop me now’
• Audi drivers most likely to have 10 shopping bags in the boot
• Male Audi drivers are most likely to be wearing loose boxer shorts
• More than other car drivers, Male Audi drivers are most likely to be wearing Tight Y fronts/pants
• More than any other car driver, he is most likely to say his partner ‘goes like a rocket’
• Male Audi drivers thinks that their car makes them look intelligent
• More than any other car driver, male Audi drivers are most likely to think that they are well endowed
• Male Audi drivers are most likely to have 10 shopping bags or sports equipment/gym kit in their boot
• Women Audi drivers are most likely to have 10 shopping bags or recycling in the boot
• Women Audi drivers think that their car makes them look intelligent
• Women Audi drivers are more likely than any other driver to think that her car makes her look like a show off

What do you think? Do any of these findings apply to you?