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Brains Behind the Wheel – could virtual reality teach us to avoid real life accidents
Using their state-of-the-art simulation facility in the School of Psychology scientists at The University of Nottingham are exploring the use of car driving simulators as tools for training and testing drivers in order to reduce road...2015-11-23 2138 0 -
REBALANCE VED AND CONSIDER SCRAPPAGE SCHEME TO DISCOURAGE DIESEL
The Government should consider a diesel scrappage scheme and ensure that Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes tackle harmful NO2 pollution as well as climate-changing CO2 to encourage drivers to move away from polluting diesel vehicles. The...2015-11-20 2000 0 -
DEMAND FOR NEW FORD FOCUS ST MORE THAN DOUBLES AS DIESEL POWERSHIFT DEBUTS
Ford Focus ST sales have leapt by 270 per cent since the introduction of new petrol and diesel powertrains. Almost 6,700 diesel and petrol Focus STs have been sold in the UK so far this year,...2015-11-19 3761 0 -
WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW BEETLE DUNE AT THE LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW
Volkswagen is presenting the new Beetle Dune at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The crossover model, which is reminiscent of the legendary Baja California dune buggies, is characterised by an eye-catching design with numerous off-road accents,...2015-11-18 2168 0 -
BVRLA COMMENT ON DFT’S MOTORING SERVICES REVIEW
BVRLA Chief Executive Gerry Keaney has made the following comments in reaction to the Department for Transport’s announcement about its plans to streamline and improve the delivery of motoring services. “Its been a momentous few years...2015-11-13 1914 0 -
NEW FORD TECHNOLOGY CAN MAKE YOUR CAR WORK LIKE NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES
Whether used for minimising background noise on a business flight, or silencing the babble of commuters on a train, noise-cancelling headphones have made journeys more serene and enjoyable for millions. Now, Ford has applied the same...2015-11-12 2679 0 -
World-class maps and traffic data will help Uber provide best-in-class service
London, TomTom has signed a global, multi-year agreement to provide maps and traffic data for the Uber driver app. TomTom’s advanced map-making technology, combined with its world class traffic information, will ensure Uber has a seamless...2015-11-12 2092 0 -
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PARTNERS WITH PEUGEOT DESIGN LAB TO DESIGN THE LINES OF THE H160 HELICOPTER
Airbus Helicopters is presenting its new civil helicopter, the H160, at the Dubai Airshow between 8th to 12thNovember. PEUGEOT Design Lab drew up the initial plans for the helicopter’s design, which were then adapted, developed and...2015-11-11 3295 0 -
McLAREN UNVEILS EXCLUSIVE 650S SPIDER AL SAHARA 79 BY MSO
Dubai, UAE: McLaren Automotive has today debuted an exclusive 650S project bespoke to the Middle East, as the covers have come off the 650S Spider Al Sahara 79 by MSO. The special edition model lines up...2015-11-11 2226 0 -
ASTON MARTIN PREMIERES DB10: BUILT FOR BOND AT BLENHEIM PALACE
Gaydon: An impressive line-up of current and classic Aston Martins gathered in the Great Court at Blenheim Palace on Sunday 8 November for the premiere of DB10: Built for Bond. The specially commissioned one hour documentary...2015-11-11 2245 0