The ATS Euromaster network of tyre and maintenance centres has been upskilled to ensure technicians can work on both hybrid and electric vehicles safely. Technicians have been trained in line with industry standards, set by IMI, as part of a phased roll out by the tyre service and maintenance provider. This ensures it can meet the challenge of working on both vehicle types safely, in … [Read more...]
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Hi-def dash-cam close to human eye resolution
Smart car and car networking company, Cruise Cloud Technology Corporation, is launching its MIOFIVE 4K Dash Cam with 5G Wi-Fi and built in storage. The high end driving recorder with 24 Hour Parking Monitoring and G-Sensor, uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to make the driving experience smarter, smoother and safer is available on Amazon UK for £149.99. Equipped with a Sony … [Read more...]
Fuel price rises accelerating ev move, says Ombudsman.
Rising fuel prices are making more drivers think of soon moving to an electric car, says a survey for The Motor Ombudsman, writes Kim Henson of Wheels-Alive. An online poll by the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector has shown that, with prices at the pumps continuing to increase and reach record highs, nearly half (48%) of UK car owners are concerned about having a pure petrol or … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels UK search for car legend renews
The world’s #1-selling toy in the world and the leading vehicle franchise that unites and represents all segments of car culture, Hot Wheels, is renewing its UK search for a car that could become a Hot Wheels die-cast model. The 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour invites car enthusiasts to put forward their life-size vehicle for the chance to become part of the Hot Wheels line-up. With a rich and … [Read more...]
Motorists’ misery is mounting by the day
Motorists’ misery is mounting by the day, said the RAC. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “The average price of petrol went up yet again on Sunday to a new record of 188.7p a litre. “More than five weeks of successive record prices has caused a litre of unleaded to rocket 23p from 165.5p in mid-May. “Diesel also climbed to another all-time high on Saturday with a litre reaching 196.1p. A … [Read more...]
Save over £1,400 as motoring costs rise
If you want to save about £1,400 annually when driving, follow these seven tips to slash bills from sales group Peter Vardy. Filling up at a supermarket garage can save you £74.10: Typically, supermarket forecourts are cheaper for fuel compared to branded garages. By switching to fill up your car at a supermarket garage, you can save yourself £74.10 a year. It’s rumoured that … [Read more...]
Putting the finger on a driver’s mood
BMW is working on a paint technology to improve a driver’s mood at the touch of a button and has previewed it on the BMW iX Flow. The fluid colour changes are made possible by a specially developed body wrap that is tailored precisely to the contours of the all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle from BMW. When stimulated by electrical signals, the electrophoretic technology brings different … [Read more...]
Be a better driver and say “thanks”
National Tyres and Autocare have surveyed 1,000 of their customers to find out what they appreciate most when on the road. Other key findings include: 1 in 20 drivers say they never thank people on the road Almost 1 in 5 drivers prefer to use hazard lights to say thanks to another driver. Fewer than 1 in 10 opt for the indicator side to side options. 1 in 3 choose the classic wave … [Read more...]
Cardiff braced for more concert carnage
As Cardiff braces for more chaos around major events this weekend, Welsh Conservatives are calling on Welsh Ministers to learn from the mistakes of the concert carnage as Cardiff played host to major concerts. This weekend sees Cardiff play host to more major events as Tom Jones and Stereophonics are set to play in front of thousands of fans. Earlier this week Transport for Wales strongly … [Read more...]
After ev anxiety, there is a new concern
The adoption of hydrogen as a source of fuel for net zero road transport is “lagging way too far behind electricity,” FleetCheck is warning. The fleet management software company says that visible signs of progress are almost non-existent and that Government strategy appears to be drifting. Peter Golding, managing director, said, “The Government’s hydrogen strategy, released last year, stated … [Read more...]