Back in 2016, The Telegraph published a great piece on driver personality types. It’s pretty comprehensive, making use of a survey and a quiz designed by A Proper Scientist. Writer Tim Gibson did a fine job pulling all this together, pointing out that this wasn’t just fun and fluffy. By knowing what driver type you… read more
In 2001, when petrol prices hit a staggering 77.9p per litre, we were horrified, wondering how high could prices go. In 2008, they rocketed to 119p per litre. Again, we were horrified and wondered how high they could go. In October 2018, when petrol hit 131p per litre… well, you get the picture. Right now,… read more
Last time, we discussed the upside for the anticipated self-driving revolution. When autonomous cars arrive, they promise better safety, reduced urban traffic and parked cars, improved mobility for the elderly and disabled, and possibly massive environmental benefits. However, there are also some considerable downsides, and this time we’re looking at four. 1. What about the… read more
Technology is the unstoppable locomotive, thundering down the tracks to destinations unknown. When it comes to driving, the last twenty years have seen the rise of infotainment systems, viable electric cars, built-in GPS systems that actually work, and much more. But that’s nothing compared to what’s coming next. In a few weeks, if new driving… read more
The media has had an awful lot to cover in 2021, and not much has changed as 2022 gets underway. As Covid continues to dominate news coverage, some other stories aren’t getting get much of a look in. Take, for example, changes to UK driving regulations. A host of regulatory updates are quietly making their… read more
This time last year, we posted our drivers’ Christmas wishlist, consisting of the gadgets we really hoped someone might invent. Twelve months on, and sadly, not one of our items is currently available. Exactly what are scientists playing at? Not making life easier for the motorist, that’s for sure! Anyway, we’ve come up with five… read more
E10 petrol is already here and well on its way to becoming the default option at the forecourt. Not everyone is a fan, to say the least. In Part One of this article, we saw some of the problems associated with this higher ethanol blend. This time, we’ll look at the arguments in its favour…. read more
Whenever we cover a motoring issue on our blog, we like to give both sides a fair hearing. Whether it’s smart motorways, traffic reduction schemes or motoring tech, there’s always more than one perspective to look at. That’s certainly the case for E10 petrol. For supporters, this greener fuel is essential in helping… read more
In Part One of this article, we did a quick tour round the recent news for SEAT and Audi. This time, it’s the same treatment for Skoda and Volkswagen. Skoda At the time of writing, Skoda is facing some major production problems. The company announced a few weeks back that it would ‘significantly reduce or… read more
Blimey, what a difference a few weeks makes. Since Part One of this post was published, the UK has seen full-on petrol and diesel shortages, with queues, punch-ups on the forecourts, and petrol stations running dry. Things seemed to have calmed down for the moment, but the situation remains precarious. So, faced with the… read more
