The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the car that never forgets thanks to the world-first integration of Tile’s advanced tracking app. Its the first vehicle to incorporate the pioneering technology using tiny £20 Bluetooth trackers that can be attached to important items and used to track their whereabouts using smartphone technology integrated into the … [Read more...]
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Men go to mars and women go to venus, official
It is official, men and women drift into different worlds when switched to ‘autopilot’ and hope for different benefits from future automotive advances. Women drivers are nearly twice as likely as their male counterparts to compile a mental shopping or ‘to do’ list whilst men listen to music, the radio or podcasts. Eight in ten road users admit they … [Read more...]
Let there be light – please!
Too many drivers are in the dark with their lights, say the Institute of Advanced Motorists. IAM director of standards, Mark Lewis, says there are simple rules for driving with the correct lights under different circumstances on the road and you shouldn’t rely on dashboard displays to tell you if they are faulty. Lots of cars now have dashboard … [Read more...]
Power to overcome the winter
With winter just around the corner and forecasters warning that it’s going to be a chilly one, Cobra has redesigned its successful JumPack. It’s thinner and more compact than before, but it still offers enough power to jump-start a car and charge multiple devices. Small enough to fit neatly into any glove compartment or bag, the new Cobra JumPack CPP … [Read more...]
Multi-purpose gift for motorists will get you going and talking
A pocket sized power-pack capable of starting a car with a flat battery is one of the more useful gadgets on sale in time for Christmas. The fact it can also be used to charge mobile phones and works off mains and 12v systems makes it an ideal multi-purpose gift. Cobra Electronics Corporation, a leading designer and marketer of award-winning … [Read more...]
Welsh enthusiast launches definitive book on historic Mercedes-Benz
Mark Cosovich has been "busting his knuckles" on Mercedes-Benz W123 series cars, repairing and restoring these cars like new for nearly 30 years. Mark has written a comprehensive book on the W123 with Martin Buckley. The film explains why these cars are worth a book and adds weight to their claim that the W123 series are indeed the finest saloon cars of … [Read more...]
Subaru VIZIV coming to a screen near you
The “SUBARU VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo” is due to be released on Gran Turismo®6, available exclusively on PlayStation®3. This stunning prototype sportscar boasts the most aggressive vehicle specifications in Subaru history. Leading designers and manufacturers have embraced the project and provided a glimpse into the future of car design through … [Read more...]
Physical locks to beat future thieves
Tech savvy car thieves now have the ability to clone electronic car keys in seconds, as well as being able to access vehicles with keyless entry easier than ever before. As a result the trusty steering lock has witnessed a renaissance amongst the nation’s car owners. The time that it takes to remove or break a steering lock is deterrent enough for most … [Read more...]
Exide’s power charge will boost efficiency
Exide’s new Premium battery will recharge up to 1.5 times faster. The performance gains come from new Carbon Boost technology, a key breakthrough from Exide’s renowned R&D facility. Carbon Boost was first developed for Exide’s Start-Stop AGM and EFB batteries, based on years of intense research and experimentation. The unique carbon additives lead … [Read more...]
Dangers & benefits of technology not appreciated by drivers
Fleets and drivers have shown contrasting views towards telephones and technology in modern vehicles. Drivers are underplaying the dangers of chatting on a mobile while driving, according to Warrantywise's latest survey. Only 9% saw chatting on a phone as dangerous while driving and viewed the most serious offence was drunk driving with 67% of … [Read more...]
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