With no engine sound, the electric Jaguar I-PACE required a new way to warn blind, visually impaired and other vulnerable road users it is approaching at low speed. Jaguar has designed a unique Audible Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) for its first EV that meets and exceeds all forthcoming global legislation. Jaguar’s engineers have developed a … Read More →
From today, learner drivers can now take to the fastest roads in the UK – the motorways. This decision follows a consultation launched at the end of 2016. The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart said they change could save countless lives. IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Research, Neil Greig, said He “strongly … Read More →
The Department of Transport’s dedicated road safety website, THINK!, has created a variety of thought-provoking adverts to help tackle road-safety related issues. Some of these issues include seatbelts, mobile phone use while driving, and perhaps most memorable are their drink driving campaigns. THINK! states that in 2015 in Great Britain, 170 young people (aged 17-24) … Read More →
The dilemma faced by motorists to ‘ditch the diesel’ has never been greater than in recent months. Faced by a ‘perfect storm’ of Government regulations and a flurry of scrappage schemes announced by the major car manufacturers, diesel car owners have never had more pressure or opportunity to get rid of their ‘dirty diesels’. It … Read More →
Diesel has been driving the automotive news agenda all summer but the first ten days in August has just seen things go up a gear. Traditionally a quiet news period, August 2017 has turned up the noise with a series of diesel announcements to fire the interest of motorists everywhere in what has been a … Read More →
Do you drive a diesel car? If so, you could soon find yourself paying a fee of up to £20 a day! It was unveiled by Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, earlier this month that there is a plan to introduce ‘Toxin Tax’ in an attempt to crack down on air pollution. Up to 10 million … Read More →
Goodwood Festival of Speed is back this summer – and we can’t wait! Taking place in the beautiful parkland surroundings of the Goodwood House and estate, this event is also known as the ultimate summer garden party for motorsport lovers. Best part – tickets are now on sale, so it’s time to plan ahead! So, … Read More →
This year we’ve seen some impressive advancements in the auto industry, with car manufacturers like Tesla going driverless and introducing breakthroughs that will change the nature of driving as we know it. This got us thinking that there really is no limit to what could be achieved to enhance the driving experience… In this spirit, … Read More →
You’ve seen it all over the news, self-driving cars are coming and sooner than you might think. Tesla has already announced they are working on their model as have Audi, Google and many others. Talking of Google, we wrote all about the Google self-driving car way back in June 2014 so check out that article. … Read More →
A top show needs a top star to co-host: enter Matt LeBlanc. Best known for his role in iconic American sitcom Friends, LeBlanc will be the first non-British presenter in the show’s 39-year history. Top Gear is known for its comic touches and fervent fans, but what can its new high-profile co-host bring to the … Read More →
