Nissan unveils electric concept car to mark 20th anniversary of London design studio
New Nissan 20-23 Concept car designed at Nissan Design Europe (NDE) unveiled by CEO Makoto Uchida to celebrate studio’s 20 years in London Sporty urban electric concept car revealed outdoors on barge directly opposite NDE, reflecting its location in the heart of London Inspired by Nissan’s Formula E participation, as well as online simulator racing To celebrate…
Nissan commits to 2030 EV deadline – despite government U-Turn
To celebrate 20th anniversary of Nissan Design Europe (NDE), Nissan unveiled urban electric concept car called Concept 20-23 in London today (September 25th, 2023) . Nissan has vowed to go all-electric in Europe by 2030 as the Japanese car giant’s chief executive said “there is no going back now”. Its commitment…
Amazon to introduce adverts on Prime Video
Amazon is set to introduce adverts to its Prime Video streaming service in 2024 as it seeks to put more cash into creating TV shows and films. UK Prime customers, along with those in the US, Germany and Canada, will see ads early next year unless they subscribe for an "ad-free" option at an additional…
Tech Digest daily roundup: UK set to clear Microsoft deal to buy Call of Duty maker
The UK's competition watchdog has said Microsoft's revised offer to buy the Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard "opens the door" to the deal being cleared. The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) said the updated deal appeared to address concerns it had raised. Under the new proposals, Microsoft will not buy the cloud gaming rights owned…
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…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Family sues Google Maps after man drives off collapsed bridge
Philip Paxson and his wife Alicia Google is being sued by the family of a man who drove off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps. The family of Philip Paxson are accusing the tech giant of negligence, claiming they had been informed the bridge had been collapsed for five years…
Rishi Sunak confirms Government U-Turn on petrol/diesel ban
Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK's green policies are being watered down with the ban on new petrol and diesel cars being pushed back from 2030 to 2035. The Prime Minister confirmed the move in a speech from Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon. Mr Sunak insisted he was acting to avoid a public “backlash”…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Elon Musk’s Neuralink given permission for brain implant trial
A brain chip company owned by Elon Musk has said it has received permission to start recruiting for human trials. Neuralink has created an implant designed to let people control a computer mouse or keyboard with their thoughts. It would be inserted into a region of the brain that controls the intention to move. Musk,…
Nissan partners with EDF and PodPoint for ‘free year of EV driving’
EV drivers could enjoy a year’s free motoring when they purchase a new car from a Nissan dealership. The manufacturer has teamed up with Pod Point, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging, and EDF – Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity. Customers can claim 10,000 free miles by following a five-step process – and…
Fully charged EV will provide nearly 2 weeks of typical driving, claims Auto Trader
Auto Trader has revealed that on average Brits need to charge their electric vehicle less than once a week to fit in their normal full week of driving. On average, Brits drive 127 miles a week with the most common uses being grocery shopping (11 miles), visiting friends and family (22 miles) and shopping for…