Robots: Hyundai is using Boston Dynamics’ Spot to patrol its motor plants in South Korea

Spot turns watchdog! Hyundai is using Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robot to patrol its motor plants in South Korea Hyundai has upgraded Spot with new sensors, AI and autonomous navigation The robot will work to monitor factory safety and support night security patrols Spot will first be trialled in one factory before being deployed to work in others  Hyundai purchased … Read more

Ex-Aviva boss Mark Wilson to snap up motor insurer

Ex-Aviva boss Mark Wilson’s new company to snap up motor insurer Dayinsure By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 7 March 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 7 March 2021 Mark Wilson, the ex-Aviva boss turned fintech entrepreneur, is poised to announce the first multi-million-pound deal by his new company Abacai.  He has purchased … Read more

Electric car is branded worst motor ever as experts reveal ten most useless vehicles of all time

Electric car with the ‘performance of a sleepy vole’ is branded worst motor ever as experts reveal ten most useless vehicles of all time The Reva G-Wiz topped the list of worst motors compiled by Auto Express   It pipped the likes of the Austin Allegro, Morris Marina and the Reliant Robin   By Gemma Parry For … Read more

Treasure of maritime history for sale: Classic motor yacht built in 1947 on the market for $2million

An elegant motor yacht described as a ‘treasure of American yachting history’ has sailed on to the marketplace.  ‘BB’ was designed and built by John Trumpy, the ‘Rolls-Royce of American yachting’, in 1947 and has just undergone a $4million (£2.9million) restoration to return her to her original splendour.  She was understatedly called a ‘houseboat’ by her … Read more

Terminally-ill mother, 29, with motor neurone disease passes away on Christmas Eve

  Treatment There is no cure for MND and the disease is fatal, however the disease progresses at different speeds in patients. People with MND are expected to live two to five years after the symptoms first manifest, although 10 per cent of sufferers live at least 10 years.  History  The NHS describes motor neurone … Read more

Motor dealers to offer and average of 7% off new cars this month to recoup lockdown 2 losses

Car dealers in England are set to offer big discounts on popular mainstream models this month as they reopen their doors from today following the second national lockdown. With showrooms forced to revert to online sales and click-and-collect services over the last month, UK car registrations look on course to only just break 1.5 million … Read more

Australian fisherman spotted in a water tank with a motor reeling in a catch

Boating on a budget: Fisherman forgoes a traditional boat and builds his vessel out of an epic converted rainwater tank with a motor – as fellow adventurers praise his creativity A savvy fisherman built his own boat with a rainwater tank and a motor  Video footage of the man slowly travelling through water was shared … Read more

The car management apps that now offer motor insurance

A car management app is launching a new product that promises drivers motor cover in under a minute. Caura says it is the first app that allows users to pay for and manage all aspects of their car through their phone. It has partnered with six insurers to cover nearly all UK drivers with the entire … Read more

Vintage motor lovers celebrate London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

A sight to get your motor running! Petrolheads showcase their vintage vehicles to virtually celebrate the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run after it was cancelled due to COVID-19 Group of vintage vehicle lovers were pictured when gathering at the National Motor Museum in Hampshire Driving into the grounds and keeping socially distanced, the … Read more

Jason Liversidge who has Motor Neurone Disease reveals his joy at breaking wheelchair speed record

  Treatment There is no cure for MND and the disease is fatal, however the disease progresses at different speeds in patients. People with MND are expected to live two to five years after the symptoms first manifest, although 10 per cent of sufferers live at least 10 years.  History  The NHS describes motor neurone … Read more