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…
Professor Paul Newman, from the Department of Engineering Sciences at Oxford University, unveils a car with spatial awareness and the ability to navigate and drive itself. The car, named ‘Wildcat’, interprets data from cameras, radar and lasers to “see” its surroundings and negotiate them safely. Scientists at Oxford, who built the vehicle with help from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
New laser scanner should speed up forensic examination of crash sites, allowing roads to be reopened sooner. It’s a sight we all dread. You’ve planned your journey to the airport carefully and left home half an hour early in case of unexpected roadworks. All goes well until you round a bend on the motorway and, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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