However, such a lack of attention during this period harmed each participant’s driving performance when the simulated car requested driver intervention. Researchers commented how “vehicular control during the ten seconds immediately after resuming manual driving was generally poor in the case of all participants”. This saw drivers accelerating and braking harshly, as well as “wavering… Continue reading ‘Boring’ self-driving cars create distracted drivers unsafe to take back control
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Fiat’s funky new mid-size SUV twins to target the Nissan Qashqai
The use of the familiar Smart Car platform means we have a good idea as to the powertrains that will underpin the new Fiat SUV models. As seen elsewhere in the group, they are likely to share the same flexible combination of either a full-electric powertrain with a 44kWh battery pack, or small-capacity hybrid engine.… Continue reading Fiat’s funky new mid-size SUV twins to target the Nissan Qashqai
Car Deal of the Day: £184 per month for a £40k Vauxhall Astra Electric is a steal
Refined EV is great on the motorway Lots of standard kit and 352-litre boot £184 a month with £1,963 initial payment We’ve criticised the Vauxhall Astra Electric for being too expensive on more than one occasion. As we noted in our recent twin test against the Cupra Born, the merits of Vauxhalll’s pure-electric family hatchback… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: £184 per month for a £40k Vauxhall Astra Electric is a steal
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
SMMT chief executive, Mike Hawes, suggested that the solution to accelerating the UK’s EV uptake and thus helping manufacturers fulfil tough ZEV mandate quotas is to introduce more incentives for consumers, describing how the industry “[has] the stick, we just need the carrot”. With the general election looming and the polls predicting a large majority… Continue reading Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
Cheapest electric cars on sale 2024
The Dacia Sandero sat at the top of the UK’s cheapest new car list for a very long time and now, in the age of the EV, it’s the turn of the Dacia Spring. For a mere £14,995, you can have a brand-new fully-fledged electric car. In order to keep the price small, pretty much… Continue reading Cheapest electric cars on sale 2024
Used Vauxhall VX220 (2000-2005) buyer’s guide
That engine was fitted to the MR2 Mk3, which is another VX220 alternative that’s less usable than you might expect, thanks to its mid-engined configuration. It’s great fun and much cheaper than the Vauxhall. The same goes for the MG F and TF, also powered by mid-mounted 1.8-litre engines, which cost less to buy than… Continue reading Used Vauxhall VX220 (2000-2005) buyer’s guide
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024: new cars, dates, tickets and MG centenary theme
The Goodwood Festival of Speed’s central theme of ‘Horseless to Hybrid’ celebrates over 130 years of engine tech in 2024, while also looking to the future The 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed is up and running, featuring cars of all types and vintages. This year’s show is celebrating 130 years of automotive engineering with its… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024: new cars, dates, tickets and MG centenary theme
Ferrari electric car plans progress with high-tech new factory
Ferrari has officially opened the new €200m plant that will build its first all-electric car in 18 months time. The new EV will be unveiled late next year ahead of production kicking off at the beginning of 2026 in the new e-building at Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters. The Italian supercar manufacturer is yet to reveal much… Continue reading Ferrari electric car plans progress with high-tech new factory
Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 Edition channels Aston’s F1 racer and medical car
Aston Martin has revealed a special edition of its recently updated DBX707 SUV called the AMR24 Edition. Featuring a range of unique colour and trim elements, but no mechanical changes, the new model has been designed to reference the marque’s AMR24 F1 racer and the official DBX707 F1 medical car. Advertisement – Article continues below… Continue reading Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 Edition channels Aston’s F1 racer and medical car
Exclusive Aston Martin Valiant arrives with retro styling, V12 power and a manual gearbox
The next of Aston Martin’s low-production specials has been revealed in the form of a high performance sports car called the Aston Martin Valiant. Designed to excel on road and track, the 38-unit production run will commence later this year, with first cars reaching customers by the end of 2024 – at a price we’re guessing… Continue reading Exclusive Aston Martin Valiant arrives with retro styling, V12 power and a manual gearbox