Need a way to feel sleepy ASAP? Apparently, you can just pretend you’ve had a few too many margaritas. At least, that’s the idea behind the “drunk monkey” sleep technique, which encourages you to gently rock back and forth as if you’re a little tipsy. The drunken monkey hack, which has been viewed nearly 60,000 … Read more
The Labour government could face fresh trouble just days into the new administration amid concerns electric vehicle sales targets are being missed. Keir Starmer’s party won a landslide victory last week, taking 412 seats in the House of Commons, forcing Rishi Sunak to resign as prime minister, while the Conservatives lost 251 seats in parliament. … Read more
Today new traffic laws are being introduced. These changes have major consequences for motorists. These changes apply to all new vehicles and are intended to improve safety on the road. As of today, Sunday 7 July, the measures of the European Union’s “New General Vehicle Safety Regulation” are being introduced to amend the minimum performance … Read more
Britons are bracing for a number of major legislative changes in the coming years, following Labour’s landslide victory in this week’s general election. Keir Starmer dominated the vote, winning 412 seats in a stunning election campaign that saw the Conservatives lose 250 seats and Rishi Sunak ousted as prime minister. With Labour set to take … Read more
New traffic regulations will come into effect later this week, which will see new speed-limiting technology installed in all new cars. However, it is questionable whether these regulations will be implemented nationwide. From Sunday 7 July, the European Union will require all new vehicles to be equipped with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems to increase … Read more
Thousands of motorists could be forced to pay a hefty daily rate if major rule changes affecting London’s congestion charge are introduced next year. The Transport for London website states that only battery electric vehicles or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are eligible for the cleaner vehicle discount. However, the discount for cleaner vehicles under the … Read more
One of the UK’s largest motoring organizations has voiced its support for changes to driving licences. These new rules impact younger drivers. The AA is advocating the introduction of a graduated driving licence (GDL) to improve road safety by imposing strict restrictions on people who have recently passed their driving test. One of the GDL’s … Read more
Crossing the road used to be relatively easy. Now there is confusion. Some pedestrians walk quietly in front of cars, thinking they have the right of way – and that may well be the case. Some drivers stop respectfully and – rightly – beckon anyone on foot to cross unhindered. Other motorists honk angrily when … Read more
Tesco has become the latest supermarket to recall a product deemed unsafe for customers. The popular supermarket has urged shoppers to return BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf 350g to stores. BFree Sunflower and Pumpkin Seed Bread 350g Best before dates: All best before dates Batch codes: All batch codes The product poses a possible … Read more
Neil Winton is a Senior Contributor for Forbes, writing about the automotive industry in general and electric cars in particular. The opinions expressed are his own. He was previously European Auto Correspondent for Reuters, wrote the European Perspective column for the Detroit News and contributed to the Wall Street Journal. If you have just taken … Read more