What Does Driverless Cars Mean For Motoring?
Cars are getting smarter. So smart that some do not even need a driver to control them. But what do driverless cars mean for motoring? Modern cars are smart. Some cars can park themselves at the touch of a button. Features like lane departure warning systems, automatic lights and emergency stop systems work together to make our cars safer on the road, but they also take some of the thinking out of driving. Headlamps will turn on...
The Dreaded NCT Test
The NCT is more than just a car test; it’s a test of the owner’s nerves too. We look at the emotional rollercoaster of a trip to the NCT centre. I always feel a bit nervous arriving at the NCT centre. It’s similar to exam nerves except this time I’m nervous for the car and I always hope that “we will be ok”. It is at this special time that only comes around every two years that the car and I become one and like an anxious parent I...
The Boutique Car
Mix style and individuality, add some bright colours and maybe a retro-cool interior. Finish with a heavy dose of ‘fun’. We look at the ‘boutique’ car and the competition. What makes us want to shop in boutiques? We might be looking for something a bit different to wear – something that we are less likely to find our best friend/sister/neighbour/work colleague wearing. More often than not there will be a price premium for the...
What’s in a Name?
Ford chose big cat names before a cougar became known as a predatory older female. Volkswagen chose a wind theme to name some of their legendary models. The names of all Italian cars sound sexy. What’s in a name? Manufacturers may spend years developing a new model, excruciating over things like driving dynamics and fuel economy. Then after years of toil comes the moment when they unveil the car to the world. What about the name?...
Dishing the Dirt on the Germs in your Car
We might be familiar with the places bacteria like to hang out in the home or office but did you know that your car could be harbouring its own colony of bugs? We reveal the places in your car where bacteria just love to hide out in. Halloween has just past but there might still be some ghouls lurking in your car.Spilt your coffee this morning in the car? By lunchtime there might be one million bacteria making your cup holder their...
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