Category: Transport
Nissan ‘Vehicle2Grid’ solution could allow electric cars to power your home, generate extra revenue
This is an interesting idea and one that could give a much needed boost to the electric car market. Nissan, which manufactures the world's best selling electric car, the Nissan LEAF, has teamed up with Enel, Europe's second largest power company for installed capacity, to develop a Vehicle2Grid system that will allow EV (electric vehicle)…
First look: Tech Digest reviews the latest 2016 Jaguar XF S
The new 2016 Jaguar XF S. Surprisingly sleek and sporty but somehow lacking the panache of Jags from yesteryear When I was a child I loved Jaguars. There was something quite beautiful about the curved lines and the super long bonnet of models like the Mark II (driven by Inspector Morse)…
9 Cool Scooter Tricks You Need to Know
In association with Halfords Trick scooters are the latest craze this year, but what do you do once you’ve got one? Learn some tricks of course! In this scooter tricks guide you can see how easy it is to perform a range of stunts in just 3 steps. Find out what accessories are needed and…
Ford test drives autonomous vehicle at Michigan’s Mcity
Ford has become first manufacturer to test drive autonomous vehicles at Mcity Ford has become the first manufacturer to test drive an autonomous vehicle at Mcity, a 32 acre site housing the world’s first, full scale, simulated urban environment, situated at the University of Michigan. Although the company has been testing…
TomTom extends GO range with GO 51 and GO 61 – with lifetime speed cameras
The new TomTom models feature lifetime world maps and lifetime speed cameras TomTom has expanded its range of TomTom GO navigation devices with the introduction of the 5inch TomTom GO 51 and the 6inch TomTom GO 61. Priced at £139 and £159 respectively, the new sat navs boast Lifetime World Maps and Lifetime Speed Cameras.…
Nissan unveil IDS Concept automated car with a manual mode
Could this be the way forward? Nissan has unveiled an an automated zero emission electric concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 which has both manual and automated modes. Called the Nissan IDS Concept, the good looking hatchback features a piloted mode where the steering wheel recedes into the centre of the instrument panel and…
Ford introduces Meople.Connector, voice activated social media app for in-car
Remember when car makers were just concerned with issues like Torque, Horse Power and MPG? Those days are long gone. Ford, one of the pioneers in the connected car market, is announcing a new voice activated app for in-car, specifically for social media users. Called somewhat oddly Meople.Connector, it will allow the driver or passengers…
Is it game over for the self-balancing ‘Swegway’ scooter?
A few weeks ago my 12 year old son Archie and I reviewed the latest must-have gadget, popularly known by the kids as a 'Swegway'. We both raved about it. I called it a 'revolution in private transport' - and I widely predicted it would be one of the biggest selling gadgets this Xmas as…
Review: Audi A4 Saloon 2.0 TDI S line 190 PS S tronic £33,345.00
For me Audi is one of those car brands which I know (leaving the digital emissions scandal behind for a minute) has a great reputation and produces great cars. But somehow I can never quite get excited about their models. Given the choice I'd almost certainly plump for a Mercedes or a BMW, both their…
VW’s Audi and Porsche unveil electric cars at Frankfurt motor show
Audi's e-tron quattro concept car was unveiled in Germany. The manufacturer claims a range of 500 kilometres. Is Tesla about to have a rival in the luxury electric car market? Volkswagen's two premium flagship brands, Audi and Porsche, unveiled battery-powered sports cars at the Frankfurt auto show on Monday. Although neither…
