Tag: cars
CES 2019: The year when smart vehicle technology took centre stage
Martyn Landi/PA Car and other vehicle concepts are transforming CES from a traditional gadget convention into something much more diverse, writes Martyn Landi... The technology on display at CES increasingly involves cars and other vehicles, with the gadget show becoming more diverse in the products showcased as a result. Some vehicle…
Two thirds of drivers forget where they have parked, claims Nissan survey
Nearly two thirds of UK drivers (65.1%) – or around 21.4 million motorists – have forgotten where they parked their car with multi-storey car parks being the place where they are mostly likely to lose them. According to the survey of 2,000 motorists carried out by Nissan, one in three (33.75%) said they do so…
Ford and Vodafone prototype warns drivers of accidents and emergency vehicles
Ford and Vodafone are working on a connected vehicle technology that could alert drivers to an accident ahead just moments after it has happened. What's more, the system could also provide early warning that emergency vehicles are approaching – and which side of the road they should move towards to avoid being an obstruction. The…
Audi introduces on demand service for short term rental
A range of Audi models available for short-term loan periods from one hour to 28 days One all-in fee including unlimited mileage, fully comprehensive insurance, Roadside Assistance, delivery & collection Prices from £70 per day Available for collection from Audi Centre or delivery within 30-minute radius First Audi on demand facility established in Manchester, with more cities to…
Audi turns to Virtual Reality headsets in car showrooms
Seems like the days of car dealerships with dozens of motors on the forecourt could become a thing of the past! Audi has become the latest brand to turn to Virtual Reality to improve, or at least to modify, the retail experience with dealers in Germany, the UK and Spain installing virtual reality headsets courtesy…
One in three drivers wait up to two weeks before dealing with engine light
A survey from ClickMechanic, an online marketplace for car repair, has found that a third of UK drivers wait for up to two weeks or more before investigating an engine light displaying on the dashboard. When a car’s check engine light comes on, the issue should be diagnosed as soon as possible because it may affect…
WATCH: Jaguar XF high-wire world record
Jaguar yesterday pulled off a new world record as part of a promotional stunt for its latest car. Check out the video above to see stuntman Jim Dowdall pilot the car across a high wire, suspended above one of the docks above Canary Wharf.
Tesla testing battery replacement technology that could recharge your car in 3 minutes
One of the big problems with electric cars is that they take rather a long time to charge up - at least compared to the time taken to pump another tank of petrol. But Tesla might have found a solution: Replace the batteries. According to Inhabitat the company has just started a trial of the…
Is Google working on an in-car version of Android?
Google is planning a version of Android that will run on cars on-board computers, according to reports. According to Reuters the new system would be different from the previously announced Android Auto, because rather than simply acting as an in-car display for your phone (with the phone doing all of the clever stuff), it would…
WATCH: 3D Printed Cars are things that we can make now
Check this out - a company called Local Motors has made a fully functioning 3D printed car. The 100% electric car features regenerative breaking, rear-wheel drive and a battery with a 62 mile range - and 3.5 hour charge time. Amazingly, it only takes four days to print. According to the company, whilst the car…