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An Unwanted Driverless Vehicle Symphony…
When people talk about their fears around AI, autonomous technology and self-driving cars, it’s usually about safety. It’s something vehicle manufacturers, governments and vehicle safety campaigners can all agree on – nailing the safety tech is crucial before a proper rollout… So, when Waymo obliged with a feature that helps their vehicles avoid low speed ... Read More
Working Remotely From Behind The Wheel?
Remote working is common practice for many people these days, although not for fleet drivers… And I’m not sure even AI can make that one a reality. But with remote working comes a few challenges, namely making sure you’ve got a proper set-up for your work and that the background for any Zoom or Teams ... Read More
100 Amphibious Cars, One Canal And A Swansong…
Amsterdam is a city famous for a lot of things, not least its canals. This year, Netherlands’ capital played host to the annual Amphibious Car Parade that moves countries each year. But despite 100 amphibious vehicles taking to Amsterdam’s canals for the eye-catching event, it might be the last time we see it for a ... Read More
A Wet Towel And An Electric Car Probably Don’t Mix…
In news that will surprise nobody, wet towels and electric cars aren’t a great mix. Why is it even a question, you might ask? Well, it’s because a viral ‘hack’ for charging Tesla’s quicker has been quashed by Tesla themselves after concerns over safety. As you might expect, hacks, tips and tricks for getting the ... Read More
Half Hot Dog, Half Car, Fully In Trouble…
Novelty vehicles are always good fun, whether it’s a UFO-themed car, a Mystery Machine van from Scooby Doo or the Ghostbusters car. But there’s one in particular which has become a bit of a pop culture icon – the Oscar Mayer hot dog-shaped Wienermobile. Oscar Mayer is famous for its hot dogs as well as ... Read More
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind…
UFOs and aliens have fascinated humankind for hundreds, if not thousands of years. And whether you think there’s a kernel of truth to it or you’d rather leave that stuff to Mulder and Scully, there’s no doubting that we all love a good UFO story. These days, it’s more likely to be a drone than ... Read More
What Happens When A Driverless Car Gets Pulled Over?
In my mind, autonomous vehicles on the road are still a thing from sci-fi films… But in Phoenix, Arizona in the USA, Google’s Waymo runs a fleet of self-driving vehicles that roam the roads. They’re used for ridesharing and if you order an Uber in Phoenix, there’s a chance that a driverless car will be ... Read More
A Hidden Message Under The Bonnet…
Popping the hood up and taking a look under the bonnet is always an interesting experience. I still remember the first time my driving instructor got me to do it ready for my driving test… But I’ve never found anything more than an oil filter that needs changing, washer fluid that needs topping up or ... Read More
Is It A Car, Is It A Bike, No… It’s Both
Who doesn’t love a multi-purpose vehicle? A flying car a-la Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or an amphibious vehicle straight out of James Bond are the dream vehicles… And that’s without even delving into the world of talking cars or time travelling cars. But this vehicle is a little bit less multi-purpose and a little more ... Read More
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