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The world of motor racing, and car enthusiasts in general, are mourning a legend, with the news Formula 1 great Niki Lauda has sadly passed away, aged 70. Born Andreas Nikolaus Lauda in Vienna, Austria on the 22nd of February in 1949, he is widely hailed as one of the greatest motor racing drivers of all time. A giant of the sport, he won three F1 world championships and was the only driver to win for the two leading constructors in motor racing; Ferrari and McLaren. Known for his analytical and tactical approach to the sport, Lauda won his first world championship driving for Ferrari in 1975. However, arguably his most inspiring moment, also ironically, the most horrific, took place the following year. Lauda was involved in a collision at the notorious old Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, which, before being changed in 1984 to meet higher safety standards, and amended again in 2002, was known as `The Green Hell` for being so dangerous. Lauda, while competing at the 1976 Germa...

The motoring world has recently seen a change in the law regarding electric car which could have a widespread effect on safety. The 1st of July heralded exciting legislation in the UK, where every new hybrid or electric automobile must legally be fitted with an external sound generator. The safety feature is designed to produce an artificial sound to make EVs more detectable, so they can be heard by passers-by, be it pedestrians or cyclists on their bikes. This innovation has been brought out to decrease the number of accidents on the roads. It is a safety measure, as, unlike petrol or diesel vehicles, where you can hear the engine approaching, electric cars are often considered hard to make out. They move almost silently, particularly when traveling at low speeds. However, experts have come up with an exciting new precaution, just to be safe; an invention known as an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System, or AVAS The system, under the mandate of the European Union, operates through spea...

Are you looking to buy a new car and you would like advice on which make is more vulnerable to car thieves? There is a brand-new safety rating system which reportedly can point you in the right direction. It has been developed to highlight which model may be most at risk from insecure keyless entry or ignition systems. They will be judged on their vulnerability to thieves, where cars will be ranked from unacceptable and poor to basic and good, all the way to superior. A leading security expert named Thatcham Research has brought out the new rating system. An independent, non-profit body which has been testing car security since the nineties. The research centre was first set up by the car insurance industry in the late sixties, to keep up security standards and decrease how much we spend on motor insurance claims. Its research is now at the centre of car safety and repair and checks the security of all new cars brought out in Britain. So far this year it has tested eleven veh...

Whichever model of car or van you may drive there can be nothing as frustrating as losing your car keys, having them damaged or stolen, or locking your keys in the car. If you are in trouble, then Cheap Car Key Scotland can lend a helping hand. We can  replace your keys  and get you back into different makes of vehicles, at any hour day or night. If you have lost or broken your keys, our expert mobile vehicle locksmiths can provide the utmost roadside assistance. Our experts are highly trained in the art of vehicle entry,  car key cutting , and car key replacement. They are known for offering the most dependable low-cost solutions to replace your lost or broken keys in Glasgow and across Scotland. You can be assured we can replace the keys for various makes and models of cars. Cheap Car Key Scotland deal with the most popular car manufacturers, ranging from the Audi, Citroen, Chrysler, and BMW, to the latest Ford, Honda, Fiat, Daewoo, and Daihatsu. We can also b...

They say crime doesn’t pay, but what about how much it costs? Will you be shocked to discover the rise in car crime has led motor insurers in the UK paying out a staggering £1million a day? This has been a knock-on effect of a concerning growth in vehicle crimes in the country. Where, according to the Association of British Insurers, keyless car crime, amongst other areas, play a pivotal role in the increase of claims. It can be hard to appreciate the scale of the problem. There is a new car theft claim around every six minutes. What’s more, there has been an upsurge in the cost of car theft, or items stolen from vehicles. Motorists have seen it go up by almost 30% year on year. Over the past 12 months. There were over 50,000 claims, reaching record levels of £376 million, amounting to £1 million a day. This follows in line with the escalation in vehicle crime in the UK which, going by Home Office statistics, has seen the number of car thefts increase by approximately 50% in the ...

If you are looking for a good deal on a new car then how about going electric? Choosing a greener, more  eco-friendly vehicle  may not just help you do your bit for the planet, but it could save you money, according to a new report. Recent research states that by 2030, you could buy an electric vehicle for around half the price of petrol cars. The report also claims as many motorists may purchase electric cars at the same rate of diesel or petrol versions from five years to a decade. Based on information gathered by the International Council on Clean Transportation the rise in EVs can be attributed to a decrease in battery prices and how much it costs to run them. This may see the number of electric cars being sold falling in line with petrol and diesel vehicles. If you consider what it costs to own an EV, as well as maintenance, fuel costs and a drop in how much spent in research and development, it could lead to the price of electric cars falling by 50% within six ye...

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...