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Mazda’s sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 vi...
In 2007 Mazda announced a long-term technology development vision called Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, dedicated to creating cars people wanted to drive, whilst also taking into consideration the needs of the planet. On August 8th last year, recognising
Game tests braking abilities – and 85...
Results from a new driving simulation game reveal that the vast majority of people don’t know when to hit the brakes — with many failing to get it right on their second or even third attempts.
Enterprise helps the University of Manchest...
The University of Manchester’s School of Earth & Environmental Sciences today revealed that it has saved around £2,000 on its travel costs in its first year by switching to Enterprise for daily and international vehicle rental.
Car insurers have warned carmakers against ...
Dr Jenifer Baxter, Head of Engineering at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said in response to news that car insurers have warned carmakers against the use of the word “autonomous” in their marketing: “The Institution welcomes
The bumpy road to automated vehicles
Serious crashes on inter-urban roads may be slashed by a quarter over the next 30-40 years with the introduction of automated vehicles. But the ride may be far from smooth, with a mixed fleet transition and
Make sure your drivers are fit to drive
When employing a new driver, do you simply check their licence and entitlements, and then never look at it again? If so, you could be setting your business up for problems down the line – your
How much do you know about stopping distanc...
In a recent survey of AA members, tailgating was voted the single most irritating driving habit. More than a quarter of motorists asked, said other vehicles driving too close made them stressed and angry. Tailgating is
UK’s largest EV show highlights growi...
Last weekend (9-10 June), Fully Charged LIVE became the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) show, attracting more than 6,000 visitors to Silverstone. The event was hosted by Fully Charged founder, TV presenter and EV expert Robert
Versatile truck and drawbar combination fro...
Civil and ground engineering firm Forkers has taken delivery of an expertly engineered plant body and drawbar combination from Andover Trailers, helping to improve the efficiency of its heavy-duty drilling operations. Forkers went to market looking
North/South divide in driveway rental parki...
Cities across the Midlands and the north of England are driveway rental hotspots as motorists increasingly change how and where they park their cars, new data from YourParkingSpace.co.uk reveals. While London dominates with 32 per cent
