New construction, propulsion and safety demands are testing engineers and designers. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis of the Global Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market reveals that increased adoption of high-performance products such as crash safety adhesives, liquid applied sound deadeners (LASD), advanced high-temperature-resistant silicones, and water-borne acrylics are expected … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Welsh drivers most likely to be on phones
Welsh drivers have Britain’s worst phone-fixation. One in five Welsh drivers told pollsters they regularly check or use their mobile while driving, and the Scots are only a bumper behind. A survey for Select Car Leasing also revealed that despite the well-publicised threat of six penalty points and a £200 fine, a variety of phone-related offences continue, including 1 in 7 checking mobile … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 August
BMW 520d models have been involved in fires through exhaust gas recirculation systems in Korea. Now the German company is looking at technical campaign in Europe to identify any related issues. The Isuzu D-Max Utah Luxe is the latest addition to the double-cab range. Just 75 will be sold with 18-inch diamond cut alloys, front bumper guard, bonnet protector, tailgate assist and carpet … [Read more...]
Five simple ways to improve your driving safety
Schools are out, kids are out and families are out, so the last thought on most minds is they don't want to end up inside a hospital. With 37.9 million licensed vehicles on the roads in Great Britain, it’s important to take the time to make sure you’re driving safely and confidently. For National Road Victim Awareness Month, Euro Car Parts has put together a checklist of precautions to … [Read more...]
Motorway services’ double standards for drivers
Commercial vehicle drivers are being treated as second class citizens at motorway service stations. That's the conclusion of the Freight Transport Association responding to a new Transport Focus research paper on improvements made to services for private motorists. According to the research, following investment by the motorway service area operators, many of the facilities they offer to the … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 July
Britain’s first full-sized driverless bus is being developed by Stagecoach. It’s partnered with bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited and technology company Fusion Processing to produce a 12m single deck autonomous bus with trials planned in a depot and including technology which can be utilised when it goes onto the streets with a driver as it would need under present legislation. About … [Read more...]
New laws may catch out Brits abroad
More than half (59%) of drivers are unfamiliar with a range of new driving regulations introduced this year in France, says RAC Europe. Research carried out with 1,400 drivers found more than three-quarters (78%) were not aware the speed limit on France’s secondary ‘D’ roads was reduced from 1 July from 90kph to 80kph (55mph to 50mph), a move designed to reduce accidents. Failure to comply … [Read more...]
New generation electric cars spark warning
Electric cars are posing a particular fire danger to users and technicians. Last year, TV presenter Richard Hammond escaped with slight injuries after a prototype electric sports car he was driving crashed and was totally destroyed in minutes and earlier this year another electric car crashed in America, was recovered and then burst into flames some time later while in storage. Now, the … [Read more...]
Motorists face serious risks driving in heatwave
With Britain basking in the middle of a heatwave, insurer 1st Central, says motorists are sitting ducks when it comes to driving in extreme hot weather. This summer, in what meteorologists predict could be the hottest summer since 1976, 1st Central is urging drivers to be more cautious on the road and check their cars first before they set off. More than two million drivers (5 per cent) … [Read more...]
North Wales worst for drunken drivers
More than 1,000 drink-drivers were caught in Wales in 2017, nearly all in North Wales. North Wales Police recorded the most offences in Wales with 882 drink-drivers caught and than half (51%) of drivers in Wales admit to driving after having an alcoholic drink – more than half (53%) of which did so during the summer. In total, more than 41,000 UK motorists were caught drink-driving in 2017 and … [Read more...]
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