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Knitting in a bus lane? That’s a fine…
It’s the moment everyone dreads – a fine dropping through your letterbox... It happens, though. Whether it’s speeding, driving in a bus lane, or running a red light - drivers make mistakes. But when a vehicle owner received a fine for driving in a bus lane 120 miles away from their home, they knew ... Read More
An alternative fuel with a difference…
We’ve all heard about electric vehicles, and most of us have probably thought about when to make the big switch. But when it comes to alternative fuels, electric isn’t the only option… How about a wine powered car? No, really. Oh, and it’s Prince Charles’ car… AND it’s one of the most iconic cars of ... Read More
An unusual proposal…
It might be the most important decision you ever make… Proposing, that is. And before you even get to that point, you’ve got to pick a ring out – which is probably just as important. But what if you could get your hands on an engagement ring inspired by your favourite thing in the world? ... Read More
It ain’t easy being green
The ongoing fuel crisis has been chaotic, to say the least. Well, not for those lucky enough to drive an electric vehicle. But if you’ve managed to avoid a mile-long queue at your local petrol, you’ve done well. It’s enough to make you consider going for a greener alternative… And speaking of green cars – ... Read More
Full steam ahead…
These days all of the discussions around the future of cars are about electric vehicles, battery range, hydrogen cells, and then the tapering off of petrol and diesel vehicles… But what about taking things old school with a steam-powered car? Well, that’s exactly what Frank Rothwell’s decided to do with a classic Land Rover. Why ... Read More
Potholes, punctures and pizza
Everybody hates potholes. I don’t think I’m alone in that… In fact, I’ve memorised where all of the potholes are on my route to work so that I can avoid them without even thinking. But one thing that people don’t associate with potholes is pizza. Well, Domino’s Pizza is changing that. They’re fed up with ... Read More
Safety first, always…
Safety always comes first when it comes to driving. Or at least, it should. We’re used to dealing with risk management when it comes to driver safety and reducing risk levels within fleets is just what we do. So, when we come across things on the road that are so brazen, it’s quite something. ... Read More
A micro bulletproof all-electric car? Surely not…
There are LOADS of ideas that never make it out of a brainstorming session… but this isn’t one of those. Yep, it’s an all-electric car with a slight difference. Because it’s micro and BULLETPROOF. Tata Motors teamed up with the Indian Military’s research arm to create the Tata Micro Bulletproof Vehicle (MBPV) back in 2012, ... Read More
If it looks like a tank and drives like a tank… it’s probably a tank!
As the old saying goes, if it looks like a tank and drives like a tank – it’s probably a tank. But a Renault Clio tank? That’s not something you see every day. Well, one car enthusiast decided to modify an old Renault Clio by adding tank tracks and yep, you guessed it… a turret. ... Read More
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