Category: Car stuff
Older users ‘Un-appy’ as pay-by-phone parking gathers pace, says recovery provider
Millions of mature drivers could be restricted from taking simple trips simply because they aren't able to pay for parking, says vehicle breakdown recovery provider Start Rescue. As local authorities increasingly move to ‘pay by app’ systems, pensioners who do not have a smartphone will find themselves high and dry at parking bays in the…
Nissan launches Qashqai e-POWER Kuro Edition
Following the introduction of the innovative e-POWER powertrain on Qashqai last year, Nissan has developed a special version of its third-generation crossover. Qashqai Kuro Edition is based on the N-Connecta grade but also includes e-POWER, glass roof pack, 18” Black Gloss Alloy Wheels, illuminated kicking-plates and a wireless charging pad. Kuro comes in three two-tone…
Aston Martin announces Bowers & Wilkins as official audio partner
Aston Martin drivers will be able to enjoy the newly developed Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System in their cars for the first time, as the two British brands announce an audio partnership. Bowers & Wilkins’ and Aston Martin’s engineering teams have worked together to develop an optional surround sound system upgrade for the new…
9 in 10 drivers not keen on buying a self-driving car, survey claims
Image: Shutterstock According to a new survey, nearly 9 in 10 car drivers 'would not be keen to buy a self-driving car'. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk asked 1000 car insurance customers whether they would be keen to buy a self-driving car and 87% said they wouldn’t. Last month the UK became the…
Honda reveals second fully electric vehicle, the e:Ny1
Honda has revealed its second fully electric vehicle, the e:Ny1, at its European Media Event in Offenbach, Germany. It is the brand’s second pure EV to arrive in the region, following on from the widely acclaimed Honda e city car, and is designed to meet the growing customer demand for all-electric B-segment SUVs. A bold…
Road Angel warns users not to upload dashcam footage to social media
Image: Shutterstock Brits have been warned that uploading any dashcam footage online could have serious legal consequences. No matter how many followers or views social media users think dashcam clips can get them, road safety experts at Road Angel are urging drivers to think twice before uploading footage online. One in five vehicles…
Sales of BEVs up but market share expected to fall to 18%
The UK new car market recorded its ninth successive month of growth in April, with an 11.6% increase to reach 132,990 registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks the best April since 2021’s 141,583 units but remains -17.4% down on 2019 volumes. Large fleet…
Parkopedia now available on Mercedes-Benz models in US
Parkopedia’s parking reservation and payment services are now available in Mercedes-Benz models across more than 5000 locations in North America. The automaker’s latest ‘MBUX’ infotainment system uses Parkopedia data and in-car payment technology to simplify the process of finding, reserving and paying for parking. Drivers can access Parkopedia parking information directly through their infotainment system,…
Waze now available to Volvo owners through app library
Volvo's in-car app library just grew one app larger today as Waze becomes available to all Volvo cars around the globe with Google built-in. The collaboration also brings the in-car Waze app to drivers in the US and Asia Pacific for the first time. The best of Waze’s real-time routing, navigation and alerts are…
Two-thirds of drivers overwhelmed by in-car tech, Hyundai report warns
A new study has revealed that Brits are missing out by not embracing the technology already available in their cars, with many drivers having no idea how to use their sophisticated car tech. The poll of 500 modern car owners, found two-thirds (68%) feel overwhelmed with the capabilities of their vehicle, with over a third…
