Technology advancements in company cars have made British workers around a third more productive, adding almost £36 billion to the economy, new research reveals.

The survey from car manufacturer Skoda looked at how much workers, whose jobs require time on the road, rely on their in-car gadgetry.

When asked which kit they couldn’t ‘work without’, around one in six (14%) chose smartphone connectivity systems, while a tenth selected cruise control and sat-navs.

However, for bosses across the country, the perk of automotive technology is how much more efficient it makes their employees.

Skoda's poll of 600 company car drivers found the right equipment can save time (according to 42%), make navigation easier (37%) and ultimately save money (31%).

The knock-on efffect is an improvement in productivity, with Skoda's figures showing each worker completes, on average, 33% more work than they would do without their vehicle’s tech.

Henry Williams, head of fleet at Skoda UK, said: “At Skoda, we know that in-car technology is hugely important to company car drivers and their employers, to help save time and money.

"We regularly investigate which gadgets are most effective in improving business productivity and safety.”