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It seems 21st Century car thieves are using the latest cutting edge innovations, keyless entry systems, to steal the most popular makes and models of cars. According to reports, four of the best selling cars in the country, are some of the cars being targeted by criminals. Those including the Volkswagen Golf, the Nissan Qashqai, the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus are being targeted by inexpensive electronic equipment which may be purchased online. It is becoming more common for motorists to use the aforementioned keyless entry systems to start their cars if the fob is close by. However, it is possible for car thieves to utilise relay devices to enhance the fob’s signal, causing the car sensors to believe the keyless fob is closer than it actually is. Allowing crooks to unlock and start up a car or van, while the owners still have the fob in their possession. Apparently, a thief can unlock a car, start the engine and drive off in only 18 seconds This only highlights the troubl...

Remember the scene in the Bond movie ‘The Man With The Golden Gun’ when Roger Moore’s 007 is chasing the bad guy, international hit man  Francisco Scaramanga , played by Christopher Lee? Bond seems to have the villain cornered, when he inexplicably makes his escape. By getting away in a car which sprouted wings and flew up in the air. Movie fans were amazed, while some critics called it a classic example of the often long held belief that some Bond films had lost all sense of reality. From invisible vehicles to gondolas driving down a square in Venice, it has all just become a fantasy. The very notion of a flying car was straight out of science fiction. Such a thing could never exist in real life. But roll on 45 years…. tell that to Boeing!! As incredible as it may seem, the company has recently tested a prototype for a flying car. A one of a kind vehicle which combines a helicopter, drone and aeroplane, designed to break new ground in transport and parcel delivery. Boe...

Many drivers consider them to be the scourge of the road, affecting your car’s suspension and causing seemingly endless traffic disruption, amongst other problems. They can be a constant threat to motorists and cyclists alike and seem to be more and more common on Britain’s roads, especially in wintertime. But how much do you know about the growing problem of potholes? They are, not to put too fine a point on it, collapsed sections of tarmac on the road. Brought on by a combination of the pressure of ongoing traffic and adverse weather conditions, amongst other aspects. Potholes have long been a source of frustration for motorists, but they can also have dangerous, far-reaching circumstances. According to the AA, there has been a rise in the number of insurance claims involving potholes, while Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, reportedly recently announced councils in England will receive an additional £420 million to help repair potholes, damaged roads and keep ...