Category: Car stuff
1 in 3 drivers would only trust autonomous car if they could take over controls
35% like driving and don’t want a driverless car Older drivers most against driverless cars UK drivers are not ready to embrace driverless technology yet, according to a survey. The Opinium survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap, a provider of GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance, finds that only 6% would feel safe travelling…
Ford trials headlight technology to improve safety for nighttime driving
Head-up displays have enabled drivers to stay focussed on the way ahead for some time. Now Ford engineers are trialling new headlight technology that could help ensure those behind can keep their eyes on the road at nighttime. The new technology can project directions, speed limits or even weather information onto the road so the…
Polestar electric roadster concept to enter production as Polestar 6
Volvo-owned Swedish electric car company Polestar has confirmed plans to put the Polestar electric roadster concept into production. The production car is expected to launch in 2026 as the Polestar 6 electric performance roadster. Interested customers in all active Polestar markets are able to reserve a car online from 16 August 2022. “With the overwhelming…
Volvo adds Apple CarPlay with over-the-air-software
Apple CarPlay is being added to Volvo cars. This week marks the start of the rollout of Volvo's latest over-the-air (OTA) software update to all Volvo cars with Google built in, enabling a variety of feature and quality improvements. One of the new functionalities will include the rollout of Apple CarPlay,…
8 Driving Tips To Consider When Travelling This Summer
Summer is finally here in the UK, with temperatures increasing every day - with highs of 30C (86F) to be expected over the next week. As expected, many will be taking advantage of the weather and travelling to be with friends and family for a fun-filled weekend, whether it be at the beach or the…
UK car registrations fall in June but battery EV sales up
The Vauxhall Corsa, above was the best-selling car in June 2022, ahead of the Tesla EV UK new car registrations fell by nearly a quarter (24.3%) in June, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month saw 140,958 new vehicles registered,…
Parkopedia launches voice-assisted parking for US drivers
Connected vehicle services provider, Parkopedia, has launched a new Amazon Alexa Skill for voice-assisted parking in the US. According to the American Automobile Association, a record-breaking 43.6 million Americans were estimated to have driven to their destinations during the July 1–5 period alone last year - the highest on record, and 5% more than the…
VW unveils two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired ID. Buzz vehicles at Star Wars Celebration
The two unique ID. Buzz show cars for the new Star Wars series "Obi-Wan Kenobi". Two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired Volkswagen ID. Buzz show cars are part of this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California (May 26-29) as the brand’s collaboration with the new series, coming to Disney+ on May 27…
Mobile phone use biggest threat to personal safety, claims road charity
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has released the seventh iteration of its annual Driving Safety Culture report, with results revealing mobile phone use is the biggest threat to personal safety. The report, which explores the opinions, attitudes, and behaviours of motorists over time, has shone the spotlight on their biggest fears…
Trials of UK’s first 5G connected truck take place in Sunderland
Vantec, a part of Hitachi Transport Systems Ltd, has begun testing what's being billed as the UK's first 5G connected autonomous truck. Following the partnership with truck manufacturer Terberg and the arrival of the updated autonomous and electric tractor unit in the North East in March, the 5G CAL (Connected and Automated Logistics) proof of…
