Car sharing services have been available to Australians for more than 15 years. Yet despite the fact that Australia boasts the seventh highest usage of cars per capita, they have been slow to accept car sharing as an alternative transport option. As of 2019, car sharing is now available to Australians living in […]
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The Who, Where, and When of Drunk Driving
When talking about drunk driving, most articles discuss the same two things: the consequences and the solutions. While those are both significant to understand, it’s also important to look at the statistical side of things. To be considered a “drunk” driver, a person must reach a blood alcohol content (BAC) […]
New van owner tips: Can I transfer my no claims bonus from car to van?
Most tradesmen use their vans for their business requirements while often being named on a secondary vehicle. Maybe this is your partner’s car or a smaller vehicle that you use for your day-to-day errands? When looking to acquire some cost-effective van insurance, you’re going to want to enjoy the same […]
Adopting Predictive Analytics for Your Fleet Risk Management
When your fleet is your business’s backbone keeping every vehicle and driver on the road is your number one priority. And that’s where adopting predictive analytics for your fleet risk management can make all the difference. From accurately budgeting for fleet repairs, to identifying high-risk behaviour in your drivers, predictive […]
Why You Need to Recycle Your Car
There are roughly 12-15 million vehicles that make their way to come under the category of junk car every year because of a number of reasons like engine failure, old age or crash damage. Owing to the fact that any standard car contains around 65% iron and steel by weight […]
Worst Traffic Jams in the UK – The Four-Mile Challenge
Did your commute take too long today? It’s not uncommon to be stuck in severe traffic jams in the UK, where up to £9bn is wiped off the economy every year due to congestion. We’ve created four-mile challenge to find the worst cross-city journeys in the country… using data from […]
Is ‘Platooning’ the Future of Fleet Operations?
‘Platooning’ refers to the technology of linking two or more semi-autonomous trucks. This allows the vehicles to travel together in close proximity and high speed, with minimal risk. In addition to road safety, there are several other benefits of platooning such as increased vehicle efficiency and lower co2 emissions, due […]
The History of Wooden Model Ship Building
Model shipbuilding has a long and varied history that spans from antiquity to the present time. People built models for different purposes at various times and places in history. Today, the intricate craft of building model ships is enjoyed by collectors and museums dedicated to the craft of model ship […]
How Cars Are Tested for Safety
Today’s automotive market requires manufacturers to bring safe, high-quality, low-consumption, long-lasting and cost-effective cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses and other vehicles to market. Not only car manufacturers are competing to bring new designs and models to market but also they are also under constant pressure to produce vehicles that have competitive […]
How is the Van Hire Industry Changing Due to the Threat of Terrorism?
Vans and lorries have been used as weapons in some of Europe’s most recent terrorist attacks. From Barcelona’s Las Ramblas to the London Bridge, terrorists have been using rented HGVs to attack the citizens of our most loved cities. As a result, the UK are considering implementing additional checks for […]
Can Self-Driving Technology End the Woes of Traffic Congestion?
Self-driving cars or the autonomous vehicles have created a great deal of hype. With transportation giants such as Tesla, Ford, and Google backing up the technology and using it to manufacture driverless cars, the future looks very promising. In fact, self-driving vehicles have piqued the interest of people all around […]
How to Prevent Car Accidents from Happening
You never expect to be involved in a car accident. However, the likelihood of being in at least one collision in your lifetime is fairly high. Motor vehicle accidents occur every 60 seconds in locations all over the world, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration. Despite what many would […]