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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week is dominated by tech you didn’t realise you needed - most of it part of the so-called ‘internet of everything’. If the exhibitors are to be believed, seemingly every household item will be soon be connected – from plant pots to bicycle pedals. The Connected Cycle smart pedal...

Under plans being put forward by transport chiefs in London, drivers of older cars will soon face charges of at least £25 a day to enter the city. Research by King's College last year found nitrogen dioxide levels on London’s Oxford Street to be the worst on Earth – a shocking revelation that is prompting new restrictions on the type of...

When a car mechanic gazes at a car, scratches his chin and says it’s going to be expensive, most drivers have to take them at their word and reach for their wallet, but a new app called mechanic advisor promises to put them at less of a disadvantage. A Bluetooth-enabled key takes data from your car and transmits it to your phone providing...

The WiseCracker is the ultimate stocking filler for cyclists everywhere; a bottle opener that takes the place of a headset spacer – a devilishly simple design aimed to make its user ‘smile, laugh and enjoy the simple things in life’. The WiseCracker is made from aluminium, weighs 16 grams and costs around £10. http://wisecrackerltd.com/...

If you think congestion is bad today, consider that population growth and increasing urbanisation is expected to see an additional 2.5 billion people living in cities by 2050, according to a United Nations report published earlier this year. For those unable or unwilling to cycle, the future may hold travel by networked electric vehicles;...

Given the British love/hate relationship with both bicycles and caravans, it may be that our roads are not ready for the Wide Path Camper, but for adventurous spirits looking for a novel alternative to sleeping under canvas next summer, the 40 kg mobile home could be just the ticket. The fibreglass-bodied camper can sleep two adults in...

Google has unveiled the latest prototype of its fully autonomous car with a makeover giving the front section the look of a koala bear. The friendly-looking styling is apt as driverless technology promises 'crash-proof' motoring. The cars have already racked up thousands of miles on California’s roads. Early versions use the Toyota Prius as...

Advisory fuel rates from 1 December 2014 Employers can use the following rates to reimburse company car drivers for fuel used for business travel (employers can reclaim input VAT if the employee provides a receipt). Find out more from the gov.uk website Engine size Petrol LPG 1400cc or less 13p 9p 1401cc to 2000cc 16p 11p Over 2000cc 23p...

Mountain sport fanatics can now beat the queues, save money on a lift pass and reduce their environmental impact by using a parachute to tow them to the top of slopes - a pursuit known as 'UpSkiing'. Carving down a mountainside, it's hard not to feel at one with nature, but the ski industry has a significant impact on the environment - not...

Sales of Brompton, the definitive folding bicycle, have soared by 28 per cent. Over 44,000 of the folders were sold last year, three quarters of which were exported. Brompton is not only a success in British manufacturing, but has revolutionised the way bicycles can be used in this country; its clever folding mechanism allows thousands of...