Unsung Female heroes of Motoring Industry
18
Feb
14
Behind every successful man is a woman Mary Anderson invented Windshield Wipers Florence Lawrence invented auto-signalling arm and brake signal You must have read this many times; ‘behind every successful man is a woman’; this is also true when it comes to cars as some of the major components of any car today were invented […]
How to give your Toyota a wireless recharge?
17
Feb
14
Toyota has revealed plans to begin testing on its latest wireless charging technology • Start charging your car wirelessly • Charge will take 90-minutes • Tests on the system are being carried out at three plug-in hybrid used homes Toyota has revealed plans to begin testing on its latest wireless charging technology, which could be […]
Flappy Bird has flown away just like the 1960’s Ford Edsel Ranger
14
Feb
14
Flappy Bird, the free gaming app that took the world by storm is ‘gone forever,’ according to its creator. Nguyen Ha Dong, the developer who pulled his highly successful and profitable app over the weekend, revealed he did so because he thinks it was too addictive. The Vietnamese Hanoi-based developer is believed to have walked […]
How to Get in Trouble by Smoking While Driving With Kids
12
Feb
14
· Smoking while kids on board will be Banned · MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of the proposal · £60 fixed penalty fine or point MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning smoking in cars carrying children. The bill was passed by 376 votes to 107 in the House of Commons. The vote gave […]
Warning to all TV Junkies watching Telly while on the move
11
Feb
14
Drivers who watch TV while on the road are putting lives at risk by not giving full attention to the road • Watching TV while driving illegal since 80’s • Concerns raised by ministers, police and road safety groups • £150 can unlock all the safety features in your vehicle Drivers who watch TV while […]
Forget Wild West get to know Wild Koenigsegg One:1
10
Feb
14
New Koenigsegg One:1 sets its sights on Bugatti Veyron Power output of 1340hp Top speed 279mph Are you a One-Percenter? Your ultra exotic, limited edition hyper car is on its way. It’s called the Koenigsegg One:1. Why the name; because its power output of 1340hp (1322bhp) matches its kerb weight of 1340kg. It is an […]
Audi rivals Tesla with an all electric Q8 sports SUV
6
Feb
14
Tesla look out Audi is Coming Audi guns down Tesla with Q8 e-tron Expected range of 370 miles Based on new VW MLB-evo platform Audi has set its sights on Tesla and will launch an electric version of the upcoming R8 e-tron supercar, named as the Q8 e-tron. It will have a range of 370 […]
How to Listen to Music According To Your Driving Style
4
Feb
14
This new app is about music in your car but with a completely new approach. It generates music according to your driving style. A new App from VW UK and Underworld dance studio Generates Music according to your driving style New App called “Play the Road” Volkswagen UK and veteran dance studio Underworld have collaborated […]
SUVs With Most Powerful Engines – Infographic
3
Feb
14
Infographic on Finding the Best SUVs Not all powerful SUV engines are alike when it comes to power or competency, finding the most powerful SUV for your needs can be difficult, as there are a range of exclusive SUVs on offer. If you are a SUV enthusiast then price is not a big issue but selecting […]
New app cuts insurance costs for Vans
30
Jan
14
Good news for van drivers as a black box app from Direct Line could save van drivers up to 15 per cent on their insurance costs This new free to use smartphone app called DrivePlus Van for business users. It uses the GPS function on a smartphone and records driving behaviour during journeys and could […]