Tag: cars
6 in 10 Brits not comfortable being passengers in self-driving cars – as Tesla launches Cybercab
60% would not be comfortable being a passenger in an autonomous vehicle, and 19% aren’t sure Only one-quarter think AVs will help to improve road safety in future Dynamic cruise control is the most popular automated car feature among drivers New research has revealed that only one in five motorists would be comfortable as a…
78% of women consider aggression on roads ‘serious problem’
Women's Worldwide Car of the Year celebrates International Women Drivers' Day today (June 24th) by drawing attention to women drivers’ concerns about aggressive behaviour on the roads. A survey led by Czech online magazine Zena v aute.cz for women drivers contacted 1,485 female drivers worldwide in an online questionnaire. It revealed that 78% of women…
Kia EV9 declared World’s Best Car for 2024 in International Women’s Day Awards
The Kia EV9 has been declared the World's Best Car for 2024 by an esteemed panel of journalists judging the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year. This announcement coincides with International Women's Day, which aims to not only empower women but also acknowledge the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries. Prior to…
Nissan Ariya – a family-friendly EV for £43K
The Nissan Ariya offers a smooth, if not particularly exciting, ride ShinyShiny Editor Chris Price travels to Stockholm to test out Nissan’s latest EV, the family-friendly Ariya now available from £43,000... When it comes to Electric Vehicles, Nissan certainly knows a thing or two. While other mass market manufacturers – most notably VW – have…
Nearly half of drivers ready to buy EV, claims report
According to brand new research, almost 50 per cent of Britain's car owners will choose to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car due to spiralling fuel costs. The study, published today by used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com, asked 2,000 motorists whether recent fluctuations in fuel costs and shortages had affected their buying…
Millions confused by car’s hi-tech features and ‘hidden extras’
Almost half (48 per cent) of the 2,000 car owners polled in a recent survey admitted they don’t know everything their car can do. And of those who activated a new feature, 38 per cent “accidentally triggered” it, while 44 per cent were alerted to the hidden extras by family or friends. It also emerged…
1 in 3 dog owners had to ‘pup-size’ their car last year
More than a third of new dog-owning motorists had to ‘pup-size’ last year by buying a bigger or more practical car to accommodate their pets, according to new research. The pandemic saw a surge in interest in canine companions, with online puppy searches soaring by 115 per cent. A survey of 2,000 drivers with dogs…
3D printed car parts used for SEAT Leon Competición
CUPRA, the performance arm of SEAT, is using state-of-the-art 3D printing to fashion parts in a fast and efficient way for its new Leon Competición racing car. Parts that have been 3D printed include the racer’s door mirror, air intakes and cooling intakes. The process of printing a mirror can take around 20 hours, but…
Drivers want lower prices and more charge points before switching to an Electric Vehicle
Lower prices, reassurances over battery life and more accessible charge points are among the things that would persuade drivers to switch to an electric vehicle. Despite electric vehicles estimated to emit 50 per cent less greenhouse gas than diesel, just seven per cent of motorists have already made the switch. The study of 2,000 car…
Romantic drives in the UK for Valentine’s Day
Only a few days to go to Valentine's Day and if you’re still looking to plan the perfect date, why not really impress this year and take your other half on a romantic road trip? For inspiration, online marketplace for car repair, ClickMechanic, has done the research for you to find the UK’s top 5 romantic…
