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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MAXUS investing £30 million into UK EV marketSAIC Maxus has committed a veritable chunk of investment to help commercial van drivers make the switch to electric vehicles. Ploughing £30 million into the UK EV market by way...4 Mar 2022 -
25-year-old Euro NCAP releases first safety ratings of 2022Euro NCAP’s first round of testing for 2022 is complete, and the results are in as it celebrates its 25th anniversary year. With Lexus, Renault and Volkwagen achieving...3 Mar 2022 -
What is a non-fungible token (NFT)? And how can they be used in cars?NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are the latest digital trend to befuddle the team at Parkers HQ. And we don’t think we’re alone. With the announcement of Alfa Romeo’s decision to...28 Feb 2022 -
Jazzy campers cruise to Birmingham auction in MarchThings are getting a bit more adventurous at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show in Birmingham this March. The show, running from the 18-20 March 2022, has partnered...17 Feb 2022 -
Vans safety ratings published for 2022, shows improvementEuro NCAP has revealed safety evaluations of the best and worst commercial vans. Prompted by last year’s observations of less than impressive levels of safety equipment fitted to vans, this...16 Feb 2022 -
Volkswagen gears up for UK camping holidays, in van styleVolkwagen has created a ‘mobile home in a box’, taking its heritage of being the ‘people’s wagon’ very seriously indeed. In a bid to capitalise on the boom in campervan...15 Feb 2022 -
Facelifted Citroen C5 Aircross: structured front end, better qualityThe Citroen C5 Aircross has been facelifted for 2022. This latest version of the popular French SUV embraces a more contemporary character in a bid to stay relevant in a...12 Jan 2022 -
Mazda 2 Hybrid: Rebadged Toyota Yaris hits showrooms in 2022The Mazda 2 Hybrid will hit showrooms from spring 2022, and you’ll be forgiven for thinking that it looks familiar. Selling alongside the recently-facelifted 2, the 2 Hybrid model is...10 Dec 2021
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What are in-car payment systems (ICPS)Our relationship with our cars is changing. We’re going from paying with cash, to credit card, to mobile app and now, car makers are integrating technology into cars, which will...26 Nov 2021 -
Mercedes enables in-car payments with fingerprint techMercedes-Benz drivers will be able to make purchases for fuel, parking, and other services and goods, through the MBUX connectivity and infotainment suite from Spring next year. Payments usually made...9 Nov 2021 -
Updated MG ZS EV: battery, towing and tech smarts aheadMG’s best-selling pure electric vehicle, the ZS EV will be available to order later this month. With refreshed aesthetics, a veritable ton of new in-cabin technology and improved performance, MG...2 Nov 2021