Category: Car stuff
Will Chris help to keep drivers’ eyes on the road and off their phones?
Billed as the 'Alexa for Automobiles', and called somewhat bizarrely Chris (the same name as the author of this post), here's a device that claims to prevent drivers from becoming distracted by their mobile phones while driving. With mobile phone use during driving seemingly reaching epidemic proportions, despite dramatic increases in fines and penalty points, Chris…
Autonomous race car, Robocar, attempts Goodwood Hill Climb
It's been completed by several F1 drivers, including David Coulthard, but now the famous Goodwood Hill Climb is set to be undertaken for the very first time by a fully autonomous race car. Designed by Daniel Simon, the automotive futurist best known for his work in Hollywood films such as Oblivion and Tron, Robocar will…
Top 12 tips for surviving summer driving
Most Brits love nothing more than basking in the sunshine, and according to reports, Britain is about to hit a heatwave, as tropical air from the Atlantic Azores islands engulf the nation over the next 10 days. This will affect us all, but for those planning road trips it’s essential to be prepared. Drivers need to…
Ford working with Postmates for self-driving food deliveries in 2021
Ford is working with on-demand delivery platform Postmates in the US to operate a self-driving delivery service, a bit like Amazon Locker on wheels. Currently underway in Miami Beach, the Postmates pilot involves up to 70 businesses, including local favourites like Coyo Taco. For residents in the area, when they order tacos – or almost…
Should I buy an electric car? New report says wait until 2023
Drivers wanting to watch the pennies are being encouraged to consider holding off purchasing an electric car until 2023, according to a new report. The in-depth study by Confused.com comes as the latest SMMT (Society Motor Manufacturers and Traders) reveal electric vehicles have made up just 2% of new registrations in 2018 to date despite…
Audi A6 Review: technology and comfort combined in a high-end saloon
Chris Price heads to Portugal's stunning Douro Valley to spend time driving the latest Audi A6 Saloon. His verdict? Not only is it very agile for a big car, it also combines onboard comfort with loads of great technology features... Driving around the mountainous roads of Portugal's Douro Valley it's difficult to believe that I'm behind…
New Nissan LEAF named best electric car in DieselCar and EcoCar awards
The new 2018 Nissan LEAF has been named ‘Best Electric Car’ in the annual DieselCar and EcoCar awards. The DieselCar and EcoCar editorial team evaluated more than 175 new cars in real-world conditions using a comprehensive road test scoring system to create the final rankings. Says Ian Robertson, Editor of DieselCar and EcoCar Magazine: “If…
THINKWARE launches £79 8GB dashcam, HD F70
THINKWARE has announced the launch of its latest dashcam, the HD F70 (8GB). It's available now for £79, or as a bundle with an optional GPS antenna for £99. The new F70 records in Full HD 1080p providing improved image quality when driving both day and night. The camera has a wide dynamic range sensor…
Volvo embeds Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Google Maps in next gen infotainment system
Scandinavian car company Volvo Cars is working with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, based on Google’s Android operating system. It's hoped that Volvo Cars’ intended partnership with Google will further enhance the way Volvo customers engage with and…
Ford Mustang World’s Best-Selling Sports Coupe, BULLITT special edition comes to Europe
The new special edition Ford Mustang BULLITT celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary film starring Steve McQueen The Ford Mustang has been named the world’s best-selling sports coupe for the third consecutive year. Global Mustang registrations in 2017 totalled 125,809 cars, at least according to Ford's analysis of the most…
