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Could This be the Bus of the Future?
Whilst looking around the internet compiling research for my blog posts I usually come across a few interesting stories, usually with attention grabbing headlines. However, occasionally there are a few that provide me with images that just demand at least several looks like this amazing bus concept from Chinese company Shenzhen Hashi Future Parking Equipment [...]
M6 Toll Road Usefulness Put to the Test by Report
A new report released from the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) today has questioned the viability of the M6 toll road. In the report, titled “Counting the cost of congestion relief”, the CBT claims that the majority of benefits originally stated that the road would provide have not materialised or have been negated by above-average [...]
Warning over catalytic converters thefts
Businesses and drivers are being warned to act vigilantly following a spate of catalytic converters thefts across the country. Amongst those hit hard by the outbreak is Surrey based car and van hire company Kendall Cars who have been targeted at their locations in Guildford, Leatherhead and Ash.
Kendall Cars aren’t the only ones to have been affected, in [...]
Cardiff Parking Woes
Anyone who lives in an inner city area will be very familiar with the trials and tribulations that can come with parking. Getting a space can be particularly challenging in areas with large numbers of multi-occupancy properties where one building can easily require space for four or five vehicles. Add to this, those who are [...]
Beware iZombies!
Pedestrians distracted by the latest technological devices and unaware of their surroundings could be the cause of up to 17 road accidents per day in the UK, according to a new study by the AA. By highlighting this ‘iPod oblivion’ the AA has told cyclists and pedestrians to be much more aware of their surroundings, [...]
Don’t just drive. Discover.
A road safety message from the Highways Agency…
‘Are we nearly there yet?’ It is the dreaded question which will be heard in cars across the country as the summer holidays get into full swing, and which usually signals the tipping point for tempers.
The journey to a holiday destination is often considered the final hurdle between [...]
And it’s Go! Go! Go! As the F1 Season Starts in Bahrain
As a huge fan of Formula 1 ever since I was a young boy, I always start the new season with a hint of excitement and a lot of nervousness, much like the drivers themselves. For me the cause for concern is always the new regulations and how they affect the drivers and teams, this [...]
Caution Bird Box Ahead
rivers who used to hurtle through the village of Newbottle, near Sunderland, have started to slow down and pay attention to the speed limit thanks to an ingenious former police officer and a new bird box that he has put up. The box, which looks like a speed camera, is constructed from plywood with lenses [...]
Toyota issues another recall and reassures customers
Toyota’s problems have increased this week as reports of a braking issue has hit their hybrid cars, including the latest generation of their flagship hybrid Prius. The news will affect roughly 8,500 vehicles in the UK with over 400,000 cars having to be recalled worldwide.
According to the UK Toyota Blog “The recall is being taken [...]
Toyota Accelerator Pedal Recall in Europe
ollowing recent isolated reports of the accelerator becoming stuck on certain models of Toyota, the Japanese manufacturer has announced the recall of 8 models within their range. The problem being experienced in rare cases is the accelerator pedal becoming stiff and hard to operate or in some cases remaining slightly depressed.
Stay tuned
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