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Alexa to come to every vehicle!

Alexa to come to every vehicle!

Can you imagine that Amazon digital voice assistant in your car? It could happen!  Amazon and various car manufacturures began working together in 2016. At first, Alexa could report fuel levels and start vehicles the next stage was getting her working through car...

Alexa to come to every vehicle!

Young motorists may be banned from night driving

In order to reduce accidents on British roads, the government is considering banning newly qualified drivers - most are in their teens - from driving their car at night until they have built up their experience.   Data reported by the Guardian suggests that...

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Top Driving Test Faults

The DVSA is encouraging learner drivers to spend more time practising their driving skills and techniques, using a variety of different roads, such as country roads and dual carriageways. This also means more driving in the rain and the dark!  Top 10 reasons for...

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Jaguar’s First Electric Vehicle

Jaguar Land Rover has made it's the first announcement to plan to build new electric vehicle models.  They are said to have been forced into the decision due to the continued Brexit uncertainty but signalled future investment in its home market was not guaranteed as...

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How much do you think you’ve spent on petrol?

It has been revealed that the average person could spend up to £55,000 on petrol in their lifetime! It might now be time to invest in an electric vehicle.  According to research done by EDF Energy the cost of petrol and diesel is a serious concern for drivers,...

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7 Things You Should Never Do When Driving A Manual Car

Drive a manual? Check out our advice on what you shouldn't do!  1. Leave your car in gear at a red light  We all stop at traffic lights and wait with the clutch down, first gear engaged with our foot on the break. As much as this might be easier, it's not...

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What Is The Legal Tyre Tread Depth?

Making sure your tyre depth is correct and legal is one of the most important checks you can do.  Having worn tyres means they are the only thing between you and an accident waiting to happen.  If this doesn't worry you enough you will also be at risk of a...

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Airless Tyres?

Check out Michelin UPTIS new airless technology. The days of punctures, filling up with air and blowouts are OVER!Although still in the prototype phase of development, the tyres could have significant implications for the future of motoring, particularly in...

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An App That Finds You A Parking Space?

The Department for Transport claims national guidelines for sharing parking data will take pressure off drivers when looking for empty, cheap spaces. Up to £1million will be pumped into research and development project in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Manchester and...

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Things Your Driving Instructor Never Told You

When you officially pass your driving test you think all the learning is over and you're set for life! In reality, you still learn every day.  Here is a list of things your driving instructor doesn't teach you, whether it's how to be a courteous driver or how to...