Category: Car stuff
UK car registrations fall in June but battery EV sales up
UK new car registrations fell by nearly a quarter (24.3%) in June, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month […]
Parkopedia launches voice-assisted parking for US drivers
Connected vehicle services provider, Parkopedia, has launched a new Amazon Alexa Skill for voice-assisted parking in the US. According to the American Automobile Association, a record-breaking 43.6 million Americans were […]
VW unveils two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired ID. Buzz vehicles at Star Wars Celebration
Two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired Volkswagen ID. Buzz show cars are part of this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California (May 26-29) as the brand’s collaboration with the new series, […]
Mobile phone use biggest threat to personal safety, claims road charity
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has released the seventh iteration of its annual Driving Safety Culture report, with results revealing mobile phone use is the biggest […]
Trials of UK’s first 5G connected truck take place in Sunderland
Vantec, a part of Hitachi Transport Systems Ltd, has begun testing what’s being billed as the UK’s first 5G connected autonomous truck. Following the partnership with truck manufacturer Terberg and […]
10 Top Tips to save hundreds on your car and home insurance
As the impact of the cost of living crisis hits home for millions of people, Which? shares tips to help save consumers hundreds of pounds on their car and home […]
Britain moves closer to self-driving cars with Highway Code changes
Government sets out changes to Highway Code to ensure self-driving vehicles are introduced safely Changes clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles, including when a driver must be ready to take […]
Ford trials smart traffic lights to help emergency vehicles
Ford has trialled smart traffic lights that could automatically go green to offer clearer routes for ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles. They could also help reduce the risk of […]
Parkopedia partners with APCOA for digital parking solution
Vehicle services provider Parkopedia has partnered with APCOA PARKING Group, Europe’s leading parking operator, to deliver automated, digital parking payments. By leveraging ANPR technology at APCOA’s car park locations across […]
10 ways you can save money on fuel costs
Which? is advising motorists on how they can save money on petrol costs by filling up at a supermarket, sticking to the speed limit and using some other less well-known […]