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1 in 4 drivers more nervous since Covid-19 pandemic, claims report
Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of drivers say they now feel more nervous about driving than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic started. The research by Spanish car manufacturer SEAT found the equivalent of almost 10 million drivers feel more apprehensive about driving, now that the lifting of many COVID-19 restrictions allows travel anywhere…
Speeding tech could save drivers £327 million a year, claims study
Technology which can read road signs could save drivers £327 million in speeding fines according to new research by SEAT. The study of 2,000 UK motorists found that nearly 10% admitted to being caught speeding annually, resulting in potentially millions of pounds in fines every year. Analysis by the Spanish car brand found that over…
Eye-tracking technology helps SEAT to design safer cabins
SEAT is using the latest eye-tracking technology to enable its engineers to design cabins which allow drivers to operate in-car technology safely. The Barcelona-based manufacturer can track a driver’s gaze using eye-tracking glasses which use infrared light sensors, high-resolution images and a sophisticated algorithm to pinpoint exactly where the driver is looking when behind the…
Four winter rules for a plug-in hybrid car
With the arrival of winter, the outside temperature in many European countries is below freezing first thing in the morning. We know the general effects of the cold on our vehicles, but how does it affect plug-in hybrid cars specifically? We asked SEAT to give us their tips to get the most out of your…
Two in three people would ride e-scooter to work, claims survey
As government trials of rental e-scooter schemes get underway this month, a Venson Automotive Solutions survey shows two thirds of consumers welcome the acceleration of plans to accommodate alternative electric vehicles on UK roads. 64% of respondents to a survey commissioned by the fleet management specialist said they would consider using an e-scooter as…
SEAT explores technology to detect drivers nodding off
Car manufacturer SEAT is experimenting with technology that studies a driver’s eyes and head movement to detect if they’re falling asleep. SEAT’s Xplora team searches for innovative companies which develop connected car tech and smart mobility services. It has now partnered with Eyesight Technologies, which uses advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to improve road…
SEAT Leon talks to traffic lights
SEAT has trialled a technology which enables is Leon vehicles to talk to traffic lights so the driver knows when they’re about to change colour.The new SEAT Leon was connected to Barcelona’s traffic light infrastructure as a test to look at ways of improving road safety, traffic flow and environmental efficiency. When the Leon…
SEAT e-scooter costing £1 per week to run unveiled
Spanish car firm SEAT has unveiled its first ever e-scooter which, it says, could cost the average biker just £1 per week in running costs. The e-scooter concept is a response to a growing demand for zero emission, practical urban mobility solutions. Power is from a 11kW motor, which is equivalent to a 125cc petrol…
SEAT introduces portable Handspresso coffee machine as £185 optional extra
www.matthowell.co.uk Many cars now have cup holders. But SEAT, part of the Volkswagen Group, has gone one step further with the introduction of a portable Handspresso coffee machine as an optional extra from all dealerships priced £185. It will fit neatly into the twin cup holders between the front seats…
SEAT and Noveto working on personalised in-car sound system
Car manufacturer SEAT and tech firm Noveto are working on a new technology that they claim will enable sound from audio devices to be beamed straight to the ears of the driver or passengers. Dispensing with the need for traditional speakers and headphones, it's hoped the new technology will provide a personalised high-quality audio experience to…
