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It’s Got A CD Player, Player, Player…

It’s Got A CD Player, Player, Player…

Once upon a time, cars came fully equipped with tape decks. When they were phased out, in came CD players and all was right with the world…  Then came streaming and the need for the CD player in cars was gone. Or so we thought. Because despite the last new vehicles equipped with CD players ... Read More
 
Imitation Is The Highest Form Of Flattery

Imitation Is The Highest Form Of Flattery

When it comes to classic cars, some stand the test of time for all the right reasons. For the VW Beetle, that was truer than most… because it became a classic car while it was still in production. In fact, it has both the record for most vehicles sold in one single platform at 21.5 ... Read More
 
Fancy A State-Of-The-Art Armoured Vehicle?

Fancy A State-Of-The-Art Armoured Vehicle?

Armoured vehicles capable of repelling everything from bullets to grenades are a staple of high-octane action movies. Whether it’s Jason Statham, Keanu Reeves, Daniel Craig or the archetypal villain behind the wheel, you can be sure that the car will live to tell the tail.   But because it’s 2024, technology means that those vehicles ... Read More
 
Bird Is The Word

Bird Is The Word

Animals running loose on the roads is one of those bizarre things that very rarely happens… But when it does, you’re sure to remember it. And the more unusual the animal, the better – a dog or a cat is one thing, but an ostrich is another thing entirely! Yep, an ostrich brought traffic to ... Read More
 
An Unwanted Driverless Vehicle Symphony…

An Unwanted Driverless Vehicle Symphony…

When people talk about their fears around AI, autonomous technology and self-driving cars, it’s usually about safety. It’s something vehicle manufacturers, governments and vehicle safety campaigners can all agree on – nailing the safety tech is crucial before a proper rollout…  So, when Waymo obliged with a feature that helps their vehicles avoid low speed ... Read More
 
Working Remotely From Behind The Wheel?

Working Remotely From Behind The Wheel?

Remote working is common practice for many people these days, although not for fleet drivers… And I’m not sure even AI can make that one a reality. But with remote working comes a few challenges, namely making sure you’ve got a proper set-up for your work and that the background for any Zoom or Teams ... Read More
 
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind…

Close Encounters Of The Third Kind…

UFOs and aliens have fascinated humankind for hundreds, if not thousands of years. And whether you think there’s a kernel of truth to it or you’d rather leave that stuff to Mulder and Scully, there’s no doubting that we all love a good UFO story. These days, it’s more likely to be a drone than ... Read More
 
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