VW is stockpiling new models it cannot sell because of delays in getting their emissions approval under the new WLTP tests. The tougher tests are taking VW longer to comply with and it has throttled back on production lines to stem the backlog so its rented car parks and open spaces to store the tens of thousands of cars involved. The MiVue 7 series … [Read more...]
Accessories
Newslines 16 March
A new fascia mounted “thank you” device has been developed under the name CarmaLight. An act of kindness by an oncoming driver can be acknowledged by pressing the device switch to flash a message or emoji as a way of expressing thanks, staying illuminated for three seconds only, and the £22 light is being crowd-funded to get it into production if enough … [Read more...]
Green for go
The Travel Magazine has voted the Green-Zones App as one of Europe´s most innovative travel applications of 2017. The leading British travel magazine reported,“These mobile and web-based apps truly improve journeys for road users and help them to save money and time.” Among many applications tested, Green Zones stood out for its user-friendly … [Read more...]
Stay safe this winter with some simple tips
As winter nights draw in, the inevitable cold season is creeping up on us. Along with the potential bleak weather conditions often comes an increase in car journeys as families travel to visit loved ones over the festive period but it is important to ensure both vehicle and motorist are ready for what winter roads might have in store. Dash cam company … [Read more...]
Getting good earplugs is sound advice
Ear damage is the not so silent danger of enjoying your motorbike, writes Keith Swann. It’s important to get a pair of plugs which securely fit in your ears and block out the worst noises while letting in important sounds to keep you safe. I have been testing the Tour and Race plugs from Alpine in their MotoSafe Pro line which cost a whopping £23. You … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 January
Work on a £65m bypass in Gwynedd could face further delays, an assembly member has warned. Construction of the Bontnewydd road was due to start by the end of 2016, but was delayed amid concerns over wildlife while Arfon AM Sian Gwenllian fears it could be further pushed back as no date has been set for the public inquiry. Toyota and Nissan say they … [Read more...]
Silent witness could save your honour
The arrival of the first "standard fit" in-car camera used on some new Citroen C3 models will improve their insurance rating. The camera is integrated infront of the rear view mirror and works automatically to record rolling footage or can be set to take individual images, all downloadable to a smart-phone in the car. But you dont have to spend tens of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 9 November
A luxury car zone has been created at today’s IntroBiz event in the Motorpoint Arena. Lexus LFA, BMWi8, Mercedes and Maserati are all exhibiting. The EU executive has asked the British government for details of assurances it gave to Nissan that new investment would not suffer when Britain leaves the bloc, a European Commission spokesman said. The … [Read more...]
In-car comms are putting crooks in touch
Modern in-car communications systems are opening the door of opportunity for thieves, says Tracker. The latest in-car wifi and cloud based applications present a wide range of opportunities for thieves to attack, making it even more difficult for modern vehicles to be completely secure from determined hackers. Head of Police Liaison at Tracker, and a … [Read more...]
Number plate thefts fall but cloned cars are unknown – RAC
Number plate thefts in North Wales have almost halved, the RAC has been told. The total number of reported thefts of vehicle number plates in England and Wales fell between 2010 and 2014, although a small number of forces reported significant rises, says the RAC. Twenty six of the 34 police forces that responded to a Freedom of Information request by … [Read more...]
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