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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

Supercars, Helicopters And Fireworks Don’t Mix…

In news that will surprise nobody, supercars and fireworks are a pretty dangerous combination. Why is this news, you ask? Well, a YouTuber, Alex Choi, has been charged following a video he posted where he shot fireworks from a helicopter at a Lamborghini. Given how ludicrous it sounds, it’s a miracle the content idea ever ... Read More

Giraffe Theft Auto

Despite its prominence around the world as that video game series, Grand Theft Auto is a pretty serious offence. Of course, taking a vehicle without consent is how the charge is better known in the UK, but in the US, GTA is not just a video game. But in a bizarre turn of events in ... Read More

A Vehicle That’s Comfy On The Outside?

Anyone who spends any significant amount of time driving will know just how much difference being comfortable can make. If you’re fortunate enough to have heated seats or a heated steering wheel in the winter… you’re living in serious comfort. Now, comfort is usually reserved for the interior of vehicles, with good reason. But what ... Read More

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