The VW Golf has historically been the class leader in the practical world of everyday motoring, able to deliver comfortable inside spaces, a lack of fuss and smooth road manners in a modest size and shape. But with the world of cars increasingly leaning to be electrified, it’s no longer a case of the usual […]
10 Sporty American Cars That Offer Affordable Driving Thrills Today
Really, we just love cars that were made to be driven and used every day cars that are a pleasure to drive and enjoy rather than a permanent garage fixture. These are the cars that you can go to town on, drive like you stole it and clock up the miles in, without constantly worrying […]
Understanding 10 Dangerous Driving Habits and How to Stay Safe Behind the Wheel
Driving is a part of life for millions of people. It’s common to use a vehicle every day to get to work, go shopping, or take a longer trip out of town. But driving can feel so normal that it breeds a false sense of security that evolves into risky complacency. Each year in the […]
10 Notable Cars Associated with Bad Driving Habits and Risky On-Road Stereotypes
We have all been on the road somewhere and seen other drivers and wondered about their behaviour. Unfortunately, the behaviour of a person driving a different brand and model of car can be stereotyped based on the vehicle they are driving. Driver stereotypes are reinforced by real-world observations, insurance statistics, and anecdotes from the road. […]
Practical Driving and Maintenance Strategies to Maximize Your Electric Vehicle Range
Your average EV has the range capabilities that most of your driving needs. Still, there will be occasions that maximizing that out of every single charge counts. Maybe you forgot to plug-in last night, there is an unintended detour on your path, or perhaps you simply want to ensure your EV operates at peak efficiency. […]
Tesla’s Self-Driving Ambitions Clash with Mounting Safety Probes
While Tesla earned its street cred for playing the rogue disruptor in the often-stiff world of automotive manufacturing, the drive to self-driving automobiles has made the company feel the heat from regulators, safety hawks, and its own customers more intensely than ever before. Recent reports filed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, […]
Applied Intuition Expands Its Self-Driving System Into Japan
Demonstrating the ability to quickly scale autonomous driving software, Applied Intuition has announced the launch of its Self-Driving System (SDS) in Japan. Applied Intuition’s platform is the most sophisticated driver-assistance and autonomy software available in one of the most technologically advanced and demanding automotive markets in the world, helping usher in the next era of […]
Ticketed While Parked? Understanding Stationary Driving Laws
Pulling to the shoulder to grab your phone for a text, a call or directions might feel like your only safe bet, with a thought process that once the wheels are stopped, you are automatically in the safe zone where laws do not apply to distracted drivers. If you think the law sees things the […]
BYD Assumes Full Financial Liability for Self-Driving Crashes
When crashes happen involving semi-autonomous systems, blame often lands on the driver even though cars can now steer, brake, and shift through traffic almost alone. Responsibility stays with the person at the wheel, regardless of how much the machine actually does. Car makers push tech forward fast, yet rules haven’t caught up. That mismatch makes […]
Tesla’s Self-Driving Push in Europe Faces a Data Reckoning
Right now, efforts to get driverless cars on city streets are reaching a turning point Europe stands at the center of real-world trials. Leading the charge, Tesla pushes forward, seeking permission to roll out its FSD software in more parts of Europe. Even though machines might cut down mistakes made by people behind the wheel, […]