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Spot Online Dodgy Car Dealers and Fradsters
Scam artists and fraudsters Dodgy car dealers and scam artists and fraudsters are constantly looking for new ways to defraud people online. In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of fake adverts being set up by car criminals online to trick motorists into parting with their well-earned cash. Buying a used car from a...
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Things to Consider Before Buying Or Bidding On A Vintage Car
When it comes to purchasing a vintage vehicle, there are many things that you should take into consideration. The CEO of the UK-based used-vehicle website, AA Cars, James Fairclough, who is also a lifelong vintage car enthusiast, cautions that anyone who’s interested in owning a vintage vehicle should thoroughly do their research. Any vintage model that you are giving...
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Benefits of Electric Cars
What is an Electric Vehicle? A pure electric vehicle (EV) is powered only by a battery. The battery, in turn, drives an electric motor which turns the wheels. A plug-in hybrid uses an electric motor that works in tandem with a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE). Electric vehicles have a regenerative braking system. They are equipped with an energy...
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Amazon Alexa for Car Entertainment Systems
Amazon has released its Alexa software for use in automotive infotainment systems. Alexa technology is typically used in the home for basic tasks such as setting reminders or playing music. Amazon is now incorporating Alexa into vehicles. The Amazon Alexa Auto Software Development Kit will provide developers a way to integrate all of Alexa's core functions into in-car infotainment...
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Security tips to keep you and your car safe while driving and parking.
When you drive alone in a town or a city, especially at night or early in the morning, it is always a good idea to consider your personal security.Obviously, crime is always a concern when driving in a risky area. The important thing to remember about personal security of life and properties, it starts with you. Below are some...
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UK Drivers Facing Fines for Running Their Engines
Drivers across the UK will now face being fined for running their engines. The announcement comes as UK drivers parked up in city centres could be hit with on-the-spot fines if they leave their engine running unnecessarily. Nottingham City Council is the latest to announce plans to fine drivers £20 if they are caught running their car engines...
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What should do when you come across a road traffic accident?
Witnessing a road traffic accident Sometimes acting with the best of intentions can be the worst thing you could do for injured road users. It can sometimes be very difficult for a good Samaritan who comes upon a road traffic accident to know exactly what to do when they come across a road traffic accident who have no or little...
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Tesla Motors Going from Public to Private
Elon Musk has hinted this week on Twitter that Tesla Motors may go private and hinting at $420 a share deal. The founder of Tesla, took to Twitter on Wednesday to declare that he might take the EV Autonomous car company private. He made the announcement shortly after a report that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund had taken a...
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Over 1 in 10 have bought a vehicle with PCP
Statistics are revealing that over 1 in 10 people have bought a car with PCP (Personal Contract Plan). Áine Carroll of the CCPC (Competition and Consumer Protection Commision) has cautioned that PCPs aren’t as affordable as they would seem. Buying a car at the best of times can be a tricky and sometimes stressful process to say the...
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BMW warns global trade tensions could affect their profits
The escalating trade war between US and China is putting the squeeze on car manufacturers. In particular, BMW has warned that trade tensions between the two powers could affect profits in the coming months. BMW said that if tariffs get any higher they may no longer meet a goal of making a profit at the same level that they...