Nissan-backed evolvAD autonomous driving project gets underway

evolvAD, the UK’s newest autonomous driving research project backed by Nissan and funded by the UK Government, has officially got underway.   To enhance the UK’s autonomous drive capability and technically support the supply chain’s readiness for mass adoption, evolvAD will put Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) through their paces on a variety of urban…

New anti-braking speed cameras could come to the UK

Drivers have been warned UK roads could soon be equipped with devices designed to detect harsh braking following successful implementation in Spain. The groundbreaking new technology will penalise drivers who attempt to avoid penalties by braking harshly to slow down for speed cameras and then speeding back up too quickly after passing them. The anti-braking…

Toyota reveals British-built, hydrogen-fuelled Hilux Prototype pick-up

UK development project delivers prototype of an electrified Toyota Hilux pick-up, equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell system Vehicle produced by a consortium led by Toyota Manufacturing UK at TMUK’s Burnaston vehicle plant in Derby Project supported by Government funding via the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) Toyota has unveiled a prototype hydrogen fuel cell-powered Hilux.…

Top areas for car security revealed from eBay data

eBay Parts and Accessories identifies the top 10 car security-conscious areas in the UK, analysing sales data for theft prevention products Research took into account thousands of purchases nationwide, including products such as GPS trackers, steering locks and other security items like Faraday pouches Searches for Faraday boxes increased by 125% from May 2022 to…

5 tips to save money on buying a car

New car sales are slowly recovering but are still below pre-pandemic levels and used car prices remain high, while the cost of living crisis is squeezing household budgets across the board. Whether your current car is ready for the scrapheap, you need a vehicle for work, or you just fancy a new motor, together with…