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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.
She's often found writing for Parkers.co.uk and has appeared in several high profile tech titles, including Wired and Form Trends, as well as general news outlets such as The Economist and The Daily Telegraph.
When not probing the latest advances in automotive technology, Cat is often found fettling her 1967 Wolseley Hornet.
You can follow Cat on her Twitter account here.
Latest from this author
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The Auto-Sleepers Kingham Buying GuideThe Auto-Sleepers Kingham is a mid-sized van conversion using the mini-bus chassis of a Peugeot Boxer. The Kingham, known for being more affordable and compact than many other motorhomes on...10 Jun 2022
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How war in Ukraine is lengthening car waiting listsIn times of peace, both Russia and Ukraine play crucial roles in the automotive supply chain and vehicle production. Sadly, in in the wake of the ongoing war between the...31 May 2022
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Full Metal Junkies - our guide to new campervan conversion TV showEver dreamed about doing your own campervan conversion? Then the Discovery Channel’s new reality series, Full Metal Junkies, is right up your street. The camera follows Jim Stewart and his...17 May 2022
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What is The Motor Ombudsman?Like many industries, the automotive industry has an ombudsman. The Motor Ombudsman (TMO) is a dispute resolution service covering a wide range of issues for consumers buying and repairing new...25 Apr 2022
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What are self-driving cars?Self-driving, autonomous driving, robot-driving or driverless mobility? All these names point to a future, much nearer than you might think, where what’s going on behind the wheel (if there is...20 Apr 2022
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What are over-the-air (OTA) updates on my car?For some time, we’ve all been privy to the remote updates that our mobile devices perform periodically. Now, we’re buying cars and some car makers are highlighting ‘OTA software updates’...13 Apr 2022
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Cazoo on The One Show: What we learnedFollowing concerns raised by BBC Watchdog on Wednesday evening (6 April 2022), many car drivers looking to buy a used car might be wondering whether they can confidently buy a...8 Apr 2022
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What is Euro 4 and what are the implications on your car purchase?Euro 4 is a vehicle emissions standard which was mandated in January 2005. It has since been usurped in 2015 by Euro 6. Euro 4 and Euro 6 are particular...25 Mar 2022
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Seven top tips for EV chargingWhether you’re a long-established electric vehicle (EV) driver, or a newbie in this brave electric world, you’ll now be familiar with the drawbacks of the harsh reality that is the...16 Mar 2022
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MAXUS investing £30 million into UK EV marketSAIC Maxus has committed a veritable chunk of investment to help commercial van drivers make the switch to electric vehicles. Ploughing £30 million into the UK EV market by way...4 Mar 2022
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25-year-old Euro NCAP releases first safety ratings of 2022Euro NCAP’s first round of testing for 2022 is complete, and the results are in as it celebrates its 25th anniversary year. With Lexus, Renault and Volkwagen achieving...3 Mar 2022
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What is a non-fungible token (NFT)? And how can they be used in cars?NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are the latest digital trend to befuddle the team at Parkers HQ. And we don’t think we’re alone. With the announcement of Alfa Romeo’s decision to...28 Feb 2022