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First self-contained engineering-class driving simulator unveiled, capable of validating the latest automotive megatrends

by James Ruppert | Sep 27, 2019 | Articles, Car Culture, News

A new compact and self-contained cube simulator, powerful enough to validate driver assistance and autonomous technologies in today’s vehicles, has been unveiled by Ansible Motion Limited. Thanks to its compact footprint and sophisticated computational architecture, the new Theta C driving simulator offers OEMs, Tier 1s, research institutes and industry bodies a more immersive and car-like,

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DJ Mark Knight and Esso release F1™ inspired Sound of Synergy track

by James Ruppert | Sep 5, 2019 | Articles, Car Culture, News

Right after a thrilling British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July, Esso partnered with British DJ Mark Knight to create the ‘Sound of Synergy’ – an exclusive electronic music track for the dancefloor, inspired by the sound of the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing team’s Honda engine, which runs on Esso Synergy race fuel. Producer

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CITROËN HELPS SMOOTH OVER UK POTHOLES WITH AUSTIN HEALEY

by James Ruppert | May 7, 2019 | Articles, Celebrities, News

With UK temperatures having hit a seven-year low last year, it is no surprise that drivers are two-and-a-half times more likely to suffer a pothole-related breakdown or damage1, than they were in the past. Citroën UK enlisted the help of its New C5 Aircross SUV Brand Ambassador, Austin Healey, to repair some of those potholes

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HOW BRITONS CHOOSE THEIR CARS IN 2019 REVEALED BY INSURE THE GAP

by James Ruppert | Mar 13, 2019 | Articles, News, Used Cars

Britons buying new cars are a sensible bunch, according to a new Opinium* survey, mostly diligently researching cars before picking one; however, it also found plenty of people swayed by emotional factors from how good a car looks to whether it had that new car ‘look and feel’. Overall, an impressive 78%, of the 2,000

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OVER HALF OF VAN DRIVERS RISK FINE FOR USING MOBILE PHONES Says Volkswagen Vans

by James Ruppert | Mar 13, 2019 | Articles, News

More than half of van drivers admitted to making calls behind the wheel without using a hands-free device, according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ research*. Van drivers spend an average of 35 minutes on the phone each day in their vehicles, making an average of seven calls a day. One in 10 spend two hours on

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On Mother's Day put her in a Lorry say Track Days

by James Ruppert | Mar 12, 2019 | Articles, News

The mums of Britain are being let loose behind the wheel of tanks and trucks as bookings for unique driving experiences go through the roof around Mother’s Day, reports www.trackdays.co.uk Among the awesome vehicles that the mums of Britain are increasingly experiencing are huge HGVs and mighty military machines such as Chieftain Battle Tanks and

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Motorists don’t understand car finance says Europcar Mobility Group UK

by James Ruppert | Feb 14, 2019 | Articles, New Model, News

Well, this isn't at all surprising, as most car owners don't have a clue about the implications of car finance, but as least Gabby Roslin now has it sussed. Some form of credit is used by many motorists to finance a car purchase. Yet new research[1] from Europcar Mobility Group UK reveals that, of the

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