Category Archives: new cars

Adapting to a Post COVID19 Workplace and Transport Model

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Luigi Cappel

There are many considerations about the return to work post COVID19 lockdowns. Social distancing is an interesting one. Many organisations have gone to open plan workspaces in place of offices, but now we have to consider social distancing. This means … Continue reading →

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Location Based Shorts 15 Great New GPS Navigation Features from Kia

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Luigi Cappel

Kia has launched some awesome new GPS car navigation and vehicle tracking features for some 2020 models with UVO Phase II. I thought I had seen it all, but a navigation system that is portable through a vehicle fleet is … Continue reading →

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Short Videos About GPS, Apps, Maps and More: Location Based Shorts. The Eyes Have It.

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Luigi Cappel

Location Based Shorts is a new series where I am embarking on a new series of sub 3 minute VLOGS (Video Blogs) about things that interest me and if you follow me, probably will interest you. I comment on things … Continue reading →

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How can people ever get into their first home? Here’s How.

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

I was thinking in the shower this morning, as I do, about all of the people who feel that they will never be able to buy their first home. It’s just too expensive.   House prices are the highest they … Continue reading →

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Are Flying Cars an Option

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Luigi Cappel

I love the concept, especially electric and low or no noise, but the last thing I want to do is look up at the clouds and see hundreds of ‘air cars’ instead of clouds and flocks of birds. I suspect that … Continue reading →

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Tesla Alerts Driver of Impending Crash

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

This is the first time I have seen a domestic crash warning in action in a normal car, not a test track or artificial situation. These people were driving in the Netherlands when they heard an incongruous little beep. Hopefully they … Continue reading →

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We must pool car sensor data to solve problems on the road – HERE 360

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Has there ever been a more exciting time in the automotive industry? Whether you want to call it “the start of a revolution” like Mary… Sourced through Scoop.it from: 360.here.com This is something I have frequently blogged about and it … Continue reading →

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Forget the engine – it’s going online that’s driving the car industry

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Making sure drivers are ‘connected’ in their cars is now the top priority for world’s top automotive executives Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk I love reading stories about what executives want in their products and in this case what they … Continue reading →

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Have we forgotten the primary purpose of cars?

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

Is there a lesson here for public transport providers? Maybe they should be making buses and trains as much fun as driving? Continue reading →

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