Around one tenth of accidents that happen at crossroads are due to someone driving straight through a red light. But – rather distressingly for responsible drivers – half the people killed aren’t the drivers who drove past the red signal. Now MIT researchers have developed an algorithm that can ‘detect’ drivers who’re likely to drive […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Two pensioners have taken the world record for the fastest piston driven car in the world by reaching a staggering 462mph. Ron Main, and George Poteet’s amazing ‘Speed Demon’ car uses a five-litre 2,200 horsepower V8 engine that propels the car faster than some jet aircraft. But despite breaking record Mr Main and driver Mr […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Government’s switchover date for digital radio may need some fine-tuning, as a new survey of car manufacturers reveals at least half are steering clear of the new technology. As part of its Digital Britain vision, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport named 2015 as the deadline for turning off its ageing analogue radio […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For years, geeks have been enthused about the idea of ‘heads-up’ sat navs – projected onto the windshield like a fighter cockpit readout. Companies already make very basic units which just project a sat-nav display on screen – but Making Virtual Solid has unveiled a product that paints information ‘into’ the real world you see […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Research released today by Confused.com reveals that UK drivers prioritise their social lives before saving lives on the road. Almost half 40% (38.95%) of motorists check their phones whilst driving, with 27% admitting to logging onto Facebook behind the wheel. The car insurance expert also found that nearly half (45%) will not start their journey […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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