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What is steer-by-wire technology?
25 May 2021

What is steer-by-wire technology?

Steer-by-wire is a steering system that does away with any direct mechanical connections between the vehicle’s steering wheel and the steering system. This innovation comes with several advantages.

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Why does travelling in a car make us tired?
23 Apr 2021

Why does travelling in a car make us tired?

Most of us at some point in our lives have experienced tiredness whilst on a long car journey, but why is this?

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The greatest safety invention of all time
14 Apr 2021

The greatest safety invention of all time

The three-point seatbelt was invented in 1959 and it’s estimated that the belt has saved over a million lives since its creation, making it not only one of the best automotive inventions but one of the greatest inventions of all time.

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Why does your car indicator make that ticking noise?
9 Apr 2021

Why does your car indicator make that ticking noise?

The rhythmic ticking of a car indicator is an unmistakeable sound that we’re all familiar with, but why is that the sound we hear when we’re signalling?

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How to unlock a car using your brain
23 Mar 2021

How to unlock a car using your brain

If you’re ever caught in the scenario where you’ve lost your car in a car park then there’s a bizarre strategy that might help you out.

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Why do we drive on the left?
4 Mar 2021

Why do we drive on the left?

About 30% of the world’s population drive on the left-hand side of the road but why is this? Interestingly, the answer to this question is thought to lie within ancient Rome.

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What is a phantom traffic jam, why do they happen and how can they be stopped?
1 Mar 2021

What is a phantom traffic jam, why do they happen and how can they be stopped?

Have you ever been stuck in long lines of traffic despite there being no signs of an accident once you get to the front of the queue? This puzzling phenomenon is called a phantom traffic jam and can be caused by a number of factors.

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UK Driving Laws You Might Not Know About
17 Feb 2021

UK Driving Laws You Might Not Know About

When it comes to driving there are hundreds of different laws that you must abide by, some more obvious than others. In this article you’ll learn about some of the more obscure laws that could catch you out!

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Why are there small black dots on your windscreen?
8 Feb 2021

Why are there small black dots on your windscreen?

We all recognise them, but have you ever stopped to think what the little black dots on your windscreen do or why they are there? As it happens, they serve a few important purposes.

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Car Paint Types Explained
13 Aug 2020

Car Paint Types Explained

Car manufacturers offer many different paint types, all with a variety of names. But what actually is the difference between Solid, Special Solid, Metallic, Pearlescent and Matte?

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Speeding Fines
14 Jun 2019

Speeding Fines

Despite the 7,500 road casualties reported each year where speed is a contributory factor, and the number of speeding offences rising by 44% in the last five years, it seems that the message still isn’t getting through that ‘speed kills’. The reality is that just a few miles per hour extra can mean the difference between a minor knock, a severe injury or even death.

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Vehicle Leasing Explained Simply
14 Jun 2019

Vehicle Leasing Explained Simply

Vehicle leasing is becoming a more popular option than ever, with private consumers and businesses alike taking notice of the numerous benefits that it can offer. In this article we explain car leasing in the simplest of terms and explore just some of the benefits it could offer you.

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Summer Driving
14 Jun 2019

Summer Driving

While this summer has delivered mixed blessings in terms of weather so far, the few hot days we have had highlighted some of the potential hazards that come with using your car during a warm spell.

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