NEW clips have been added to the hazard perception test for learner drivers taking their theory exam. The CGI (computer-generated imagery) videos all include various weather conditions across 23 different scenarios. Hazards will develop on and near the road during snow, ice, sleet, rain, fog and high-wind weather, further to low-light level risks at dawn and dusk. Test takers for those hoping to gain a standard car driving licence adopted the new format on November 1, the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) told Sun Motors. However, motorcycle theory tests will include the new CGI clips starting from next month. Lorry, bus and coach driving licence hopefuls will adopt the hazard test from early 2019, as will driving instructors of both cars and motorbikes. The clips previewed are, of course, not included in the real test, but demonstrate snow, rain and night/dark conditions. A deer runs across the road in the snowy clip, while the car in front of the test taker is forced to … [Read more...] about Adverse weather clips have been added to the hazard perception driving test – here’s what theory exam takers can expect
‘Yellow vest’ protests block fuel depots in France, retailers hit
PARIS (Reuters) - Protesters angered by higher fuel taxes blocked access to three oil depots in France and sporadic unrest erupted in the overseas territory of Reunion, in a third day of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron’s economic reforms. Up to 20,000 protesters clad in fluorescent high-visibility jackets blocked highways across France with burning barricades and convoys of slow-moving trucks, as the government showed no sign of backtracking on a further fuel tax hike on Jan. 1. French oil and gas giant Total said it operated two of the three affected depots on mainland France, one in Vern, near the northwest city of Rennes, and the other in Fos-sur-Mer in the south. A fourth depot was blocked on Reunion, a former French colony that lies between Mauritius and Madagascar. The so-called “yellow vest” movement was born out of a backlash against higher fuel prices, but has tapped a broader frustration at the perceived squeeze in household spending … [Read more...] about ‘Yellow vest’ protests block fuel depots in France, retailers hit
Panalpina’s chairman to leave in May; activist had demanded he quit
ZURICH, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Swiss logistics company Panalpina said on Monday that Chairman Peter Ulber would not stand for re-election at the next annual general meeting in May. The air and sea freight company has come under pressure to change its chairman from activist shareholder Cevian Capital, which has a 12.3 percent stake. Last month, Cevian’s co-founder Lars Forberg told Swiss magazine Bilanz Cevian should replace its chairman and should be open to mergers. Panalpina declined to comment on Ulber’s reason for leaving. Ulber said his decision not to stand for re-election was in the best interest of Panalpina and all of its stakeholders. “The long term goals of the company are best served by electing an independent chairman of the board at this time to further improve on a best in class governance,” Ulber said in a statement. Ulber has been Panalpina chairman since 2016 after a three-year spell as chief executive. Panalpina defended its board following … [Read more...] about Panalpina’s chairman to leave in May; activist had demanded he quit
2018 Range Rover HSE Td6 first drive review: Tech overhaul, not tech overload
In the luxury SUV world the Range Rover has set a high bar. It was one of the first luxury SUVs, and few can compete with its ability to go anywhere, anytime, in any weather in a leather-lined interior. Introduced for the 2013 model year, the current Range Rover has aged with grace, but it is aging as new competition arrives in the form of Bentayga and Cullinan. For 2018 Land Rover has given the Range Rover a tech overhaul with a handful of screens inside the cabin, a few updates on the exterior, and more luxury options than ever before. I spent a long weekend with the updated luxury liner to see if those changes spoiled the serene mood—if they were more tech overload than tech overhaul. ALSO SEE: 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan first drive review: Tetonic shift The Range Rover has elegant, even spartan style, compared to the Bentley and Rolls SUVs, but it’s a look that has needed almost no updates. For 2018 the front fascia has been smoothed out and features new LED headlights. … [Read more...] about 2018 Range Rover HSE Td6 first drive review: Tech overhaul, not tech overload
Ghosn out at Nissan, VW I.D. names, Faraday Future soap opera: Today’s Car News
Steve and Janet Wozniak with new 2016 Tesla Model S, December 2016 [source: Steve Wozniak Facebook]Nissan announced it planned to remove Chairman Carlos Ghosn after an investigation revealed alleged financial misdealing. VW has no fun trademarking names for its new series of I.D. electric cars. The EPA plans to tighten emissions rules on heavy trucks. And cross-lawsuits reveal the underlying machinations in the Faraday Future saga. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn was reportedly arrested in Japan after a Nissan investigation alleged that he under-reported his income from the company and misused corporate resources. Known as the father of the Nissan Leaf, Ghosn is expected to be ousted from the company later this week. Volkswagen trademarked the names I.D. 1 through I.D. 9 in Germany for its upcoming line of electric cars. It's unclear what this means for production versions of the I.D. Crozz and I.D. Buzz in the U.S. The EPA announced plans to … [Read more...] about Ghosn out at Nissan, VW I.D. names, Faraday Future soap opera: Today’s Car News