Since the manufacturer still owns the battery maintenance and other costs such as repair and disposal are to be shouldered and handled by the manufacturer, the car owner simply brings it in, gets a fresh set then drive off. Now that's an idea and even the American firm who would take part in he newly formed company agrees so much they call it a WINNER. The cars would be … [Read more...]
Ding..ding…ding – Think, a new idea with Electric Vehicles (Part 1)
Nope, were not thinking of a new idea, but the car’s name is Think! The Toyota Prius is credited to be the first commercial fully-electric vehicles among the wide array of other alternative fuelled cars in the United States which has now received more buyers due to ever higher gas prices that have again soared to record highs just a few days ago. The only thing holding back … [Read more...]
GPS – Driving people crazy and into bridges!
In the never ending story of how GPS has allowed drivers and travelers alike to get to their destinations faster and easier, another addition to the saga of the errant GPS and their likewise errant drivers. As in previous posts regarding GPS and their ability to go wrong (extremely wrong) and give wrong directions drivers in the UK have had their common sense so to speak driven … [Read more...]
Toyota and Honda Recalls
The Japanese manufacturer Toyota Motors Co. has issued a recall for all Corolla's and Matrix's with power windows due to problems with the mounts of their window mechanisms. There have been several reports of injuries and motorists who have had their windshields shatter due to excessive rattling. Indicators of the problem begin with changes to the sound of the windows while … [Read more...]
UK, Drivers First !!
The UK is issuing new laws regarding the non-immediate issuance of parking tickets that can now be sent in by mail. There is also a new finding that says most drivers simply pay off fines without facing the adjudicator which has the ability to overturn a ticket if it was issued wrongfully. This is another triumph for the drivers of the UK for they have long been taxed heavy for … [Read more...]