Thousands of British motorists about to embark on driving holidays to continental Europe may be unaware of recent changes to local laws and in particular, the requirement to carry a breathalyzer while in France. Lured by better weather, smoother roads and cheaper petrol, drivers taking a car full of passengers to their holiday destination can also have a relatively small…
A designer better known for his custom car creations than any interest in cycling has built a pedal-powered campervan that boasts four seats, a cooker, sink, table and bed. Andy Saunders chopped up an already small Bedford Bambi van and mounted it on a four-wheeled pedal cart, that had seen service at a Butlins holiday camp, to create what he…
Motorists and cyclists frustrated by potholes can take hope from an automated concrete paving machine that can lay down stretches of road that are hard wearing and quick and easy to repair. Concrete paved roads do not suffer from potholes in the same way as asphalt covered streets and broken bricks can be replaced individually if need be. They also…
It doesn’t seem that long ago that 6-speed gearboxes were considered the latest thing, but car giants Ford and GM are to collaborate on the development of 10-speed automatic gearboxes for their cars, SUVs and lorries. The new transmissions are intended to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. The joint venture allows both companies to design, develop, and test,…
The modern day car has become so homogeneous in terms of appearance and efficiency that they say it’s the small details that sell one model over another; iPod compatibility, coloured mood lighting, additional cup holders and now the in-car vacuum cleaner. The Honda Odyssey Touring Elite MPV will from next year be equipped with its own built-in vacuum cleaner. The HondaVAC works…
05/04/13
