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New web traffic light tech to assist smartphone individuals cross the road

A Dutch municipality has introduced pedestrian web traffic lights particularly developed to assist smartphone individuals prevent stepping into web traffic by showing a colourful strip of light on the pavement. Built by Dutch firm HIG web traffic Systems, the new +LightLine light includes a LED strip that illuminates the pavement with a horizontal strip before the road crossing. Smartphone individuals taking a look at their phone will see the…

“Bentley’s step to electric won’t be binary” states CEO

Bentley’s shift to selling only completely electric vehicles by 2030 “won’t be a 0/1 binary switch,” according to Chairman as well as CEO, Adrian Hallmark. “The method is bold, however it’s over a decade,” he said, outlining that last year’s statement as well as the brand’s beyond 100 future method are to show that Bentley is prepared for modification after 100 years. New Bentley EXP 100 GT idea exposed to…

Volvo idea XC Coupe points to next XC90 at Detroit

This is the Volvo idea XC Coupe, which provides a glimpse into the future of its SUV line-up. Following on the heels of the idea Coupe that was exposed at the 2013 Frankfurt motor Show, the SUV idea has made its debut at the 2014 Detroit motor Show. It’s the second in a series of three ideas that demonstrate the versatility of Volvo’s new Scalable product design (SPA). Advertisement –…

BMW’s Hover ride design concept is a Lego-inspired flying bike

Trainees at BMW’s junior company have constructed a full-scale flying motorcycle model called the Hover ride design Concept, taking inspiration from a joint project between the German maker and Lego Technic. Based on the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad had initially teamed up with Lego to create an alternative version of the latter’s 603-part plastic replica of the road-going bike. Advertisement – post continues below • will the…

Thousands of UK motorists eliminating diesel particulate filters

countless drivers have been caught driving without their diesel particulate filter, new figures reveal. The driver as well as vehicle requirements company has caught 1,800 drivers since 2014 driving with the pollution-reducing filter eliminated from their car. While it’s not unlawful to eliminate a car’s DPF, it is unlawful to drive without it if one should be fitted. It’s believed some drivers whose DPFs ended up being blocked are just…

Small SUV of the Year 2020: Renault Captur

Taking much of the magic that’s made the most recent Clio such a success in the supermini category, Renault has broadened the exact same recipe for its second-generation Captur – as well as with similar success. Thanks to its chunky body, this is a bigger, heavier cars and truck than the Clio, so the TCe 130 engine is the one to go for. It provides lots of punch, providing ample…

LA motor show 2013

There were a broad range of new cars on display at the LA motor Show, including the new BMW 4 series Convertible, new MINI, Mercedes S65 AMG and the eagerly-awaited Porsche Macan. To help keep everything in one place we’ve created this useful round-up to guide you through all the new metal and crazy concepts that were at the show, along with links to extensive articles about each new model we…

Skoda electric car range to grow with ‘Felicia E’ hatch and coupe-SUV by 2020

Skoda is gearing up for a double electric onslaught by the start of the next decade, launching a pure-electric hatchback and a coupe-SUV that’s likely to become the most expensive car in the brand’s 122-year history. The Czech producer will launch its electrified car technique with a superb plug-in hybrid and an electric version of its Citigo in 2019. but it will really push ahead with its dedicated EV plans…

MG aiming high with new MG3

The new MG3 will guarantee small levels of personalisation for less than £10,000, when the cars and truck is introduced in September. The new five-door hatch, already on sale in China, is lastly prepared after undergoing a two-year redevelopment for demanding European buyers. “You can’t take possibilities in Europe,” stated MG chief man Jones, who admitted the cars and truck might have shown up sooner with fewer changes. building up hopes,…

Rugged new Vauxhall Insignia country Tourer shows up at Frankfurt

This is the new Vauxhall Insignia country Tourer, an overhauled range-topper for the British brand’s Insignia Grand Sport large estate line-up. It’s now made its public debut at the 2017 Frankfurt motor Show, together with the perfomance focused GSi Insignia saloon. As with the rest of the new Insignia range, the most recent country Tourer handles to grow in size while losing weight; that’s since it shifts to an all-new chassis architecture. It…