Cat Dow
Cat Dow is a respected technology and consumer journalist specialising in CASE studies – that’s connected, autonomous, shared and electric cars to you and me.Read more
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Power banks are awesome, eh? They’re instant sources of energy, designed to assist in a desperate situation. Is there anything more desperate than your car breaking down in the misery...26 Aug 2022 -
The best car blanketsCar blankets are the best. Also known as ‘travel rugs, their versatility means they can cover interior upholstery, protecting it from spills and pet hair. What’s more, in the event...22 Aug 2022 -
Vauxhall teams up with community charging network JustChargeVauxhall has announced its role as the first car maker to partner with JustCharge, a community-based charging network from the creators of the community parking app, JustPark. JustCharge is a...15 Jul 2022 -
New rapid EV charging hub for North East, strengthens EV networkBarnard Castle, famed for its history and in more recent years, its branch of Specsavers, has finally heralded in a new era of motoring. Fastned, the Dutch rapid EV charging...15 Jul 2022 -
Highway Code 2022: changes pave way for driverless carsIn a bid to be at the forefront of autonomous vehicle development in Europe, new autonomous driving rules have now come into effect. While there are no self-driving vehicles listed...8 Jul 2022 -
Stellantis improves electric range of e-C4, e-2008 and Corsa-eCitroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall models built from 2022 are getting more electric range. The Stellantis-owned brands are taking advantage of small engineering gains in three areas. Advancements in the climate...14 Jun 2022 -
How war in Ukraine is lengthening car waiting listsIn times of peace, both Russia and Ukraine play crucial roles in the automotive supply chain and vehicle production. Sadly, in in the wake of the ongoing war between the...31 May 2022 -
Full Metal Junkies - our guide to new campervan conversion TV showEver dreamed about doing your own campervan conversion? Then the Discovery Channel’s new reality series, Full Metal Junkies, is right up your street. The camera follows Jim Stewart and his...17 May 2022 -
What is The Motor Ombudsman?Like many industries, the automotive industry has an ombudsman. The Motor Ombudsman (TMO) is a dispute resolution service covering a wide range of issues for consumers buying and repairing new...25 Apr 2022 -
What are over-the-air (OTA) updates on my car?For some time, we’ve all been privy to the remote updates that our mobile devices perform periodically. Now, we’re buying cars and some car makers are highlighting ‘OTA software updates’...13 Apr 2022 -
What is Euro 4 and what are the implications on your car purchase?Euro 4 is a vehicle emissions standard which was mandated in January 2005. It has since been usurped in 2015 by Euro 6. Euro 4 and Euro 6 are particular...25 Mar 2022 -
Seven top tips for EV chargingWhether you’re a long-established electric vehicle (EV) driver, or a newbie in this brave electric world, you’ll now be familiar with the drawbacks of the harsh reality that is the...16 Mar 2022