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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A full guide to MotabilityThe Motability scheme has been set up to support differently abled and disabled motorists to lease a car, powered wheelchair or scooter using government-funded allowances. The scheme enables qualifying people,...24 May 2024 -
Using the Tesla Supercharger network UK: whichever EV you driveOf the 35,000 Tesla Superchargers available globally, 1,000 of them can be found in the UK. Of those, 158 of those in 15 locations are available to electric vehicle (EV)...22 Apr 2024 -
The best new car interiors 2024Cars are becoming an extension of our homes. And why not? The best car interiors are fancier these days, offering more space, better upholstery, fantastic infotainment systems and a wide...14 Feb 2024 -
Low emission cars for the ULEZ 2024With a greater number of UK cities introducing clean air zones (CAZ) or ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ), emissions levels are becoming a bigger factor in car purchasing. Aiming to avoid...7 Feb 2024 -
What is Android Auto?Android Auto is an in-car phone mirroring system that allows Android users to project their phone display onto their infotainment screen to use on the go. When connected to an...3 Oct 2023 -
The 2023 UK Guide to Accessories for your carCar accessories; they’re the quickest way to make life more convenient and to put a unique stamp on your car. There’s a wide range of accessories from things to help...8 Aug 2023 -
Using a mobile phone when drivingUsing a mobile phone while driving has been illegal in the UK for 20 years, though since 2003, the law has tightened considerably. Legislation recently changed again to broaden the...17 Jul 2023 -
What is wireless charging?Wireless charging uses copper coils to charge a device or electric vehicle (EV) without a cable. While wireless smartphone charging has been available for a few years for consumers, ...2 Jan 2023 -
Driving Home for Christmas: Your guide to get home for SantaThere are only four more sleeps until Santa comes. Under the threats of rail strikes set to disrupt travellers at the end of the week, plenty will be looking to...21 Dec 2022 -
What is the Plug-in Vehicle Grant? The PICG gets extendedThe Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG), AKA the Plug-In Vehicle Grant (PiVG) is a government scheme to incentivise electric vehicle (EV) uptake. It ended in June 2022, but the Department for...26 Oct 2022 -
Trialling new road cameras: Noisy cars targetedWhile CO2 emissions from car exhausts is a more common issue, the government is now trialling noise detection cameras to catch ‘rowdy drivers’. Using new camera technology, the Department for...21 Oct 2022 -
What do Ultra Low Emission Zones mean for van drivers?Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ), also known as Clean Air Zones (CAZ), are being rolled out across the UK. At the start of 2022, a number of Scottish cities introduced...12 Oct 2022