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New reports suggest that Swedish firm Semcon has developed a self-driving car which has the ability to smile at pedestrians, letting them know it’s safe to cross the road. Communicating with people Self-driving cars are advancing really rapidly. Luxury German carmaker BMW recently announced, for instance, that it plans to launch level 5 self-driving cars, which don’t even need humans to function, in the early 2020s. But to make this technology road-ready, it’s key that develope...

To start driving on the road, you’ll need to pass your practical and theory driving tests. These will test your knowledge of driving fundamentals, as well your abilities behind the wheel. Big Motoring World takes a look at what to expect on your practical driving test. Explaining the basics The practical driving test is the same for drivers of both manual and automatic cars. You will be expected to drive for roughly 40 minutes when taking the exam, unless you’ve previously been banne...

August is traditionally a quiet time for the British car market. But new reports suggest that UK car sale volumes expanded in August of this year, proving traditional industry wisdom wrong. Big Motoring World comments. Growing car sales Figures reported by Autocar, an online automotive publication, show that more than 81,600 cars were registered in the UK during August 2016, rising 3.3% from August 2015. Therefore, 1.68m new cars have been registered in the opening eight months of 2016, inc...

Big Motoring World looks into new reports indicating that UK drivers need to be more diligent when it comes to keeping their vehicles secure. New research Industry portal Autocar writes that the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a UK automotive sector body, has released its latest research. This was carried out in partnership with the Home Office, the Metropolitan Police Service and vehicle safety tech experts Thatcham Research. Unsafe practises Crucially, the SMMT study fo...

There’s nothing better than hitting the open road to the sound of your favourite tune. Coach travel company National Express recently commissioned a study which shows the UK’s top 40 favourite driving songs. So did your favourite song make the cut? Keep reading to find out, as Big Motoring World sheds light on this fascinating pole. Favourite songs This list featured a lot of what the Doncaster Free Press calls ‘Dad rock.’ Coming in at number one? The nation’s ...

The first thing you need to do when learning to drive is pass your driving theory test. You will need to show that you have a sound understanding of driving fundamentals here, so it is wise to prepare before booking your test.  Big Motoring World explains how to prepare for your driving theory test. Driving theory test First, what can you expect on the test? The examination is split into two parts. The first is multiple choice and you need to answer 43 of 50 questions correctly to pass. The...

New reports suggest that a Silicon Valley-based start-up is currently trialling a project which uses emojis to help self-driving cars interact with human drivers. Big Motoring World comments. Commonly understood language The rapid advance of social media and digital technology, especially smartphones, is changing the way we communicate. People are increasingly using digital icons called ‘emojis’ to convey key messages when communicating with other people online more conveniently. Em...

Before you can take your car on the road, you will first need to pass your driving theory test. Exams can be tough, so it’s vital that you prepare extensively ahead of time, so you can start driving as soon as possible. Big Motoring World explains what you can expect on your driving theory test. Two part test Before you book your driving theory test, you need to know what it consists of. It is basically an exam which tests your knowledge of the rules of the road, determining whether you ca...

New research has shown that used car sales have peaked in Britain in the opening six months of 2016.  But which colours proved most popular with British consumers looking to purchase second hand cars? If you buy a used car from first-rate dealers such as Big Motoring World, you can find top notch vehicles, in an array of colours. With so much choice, which shade is right for you? Top selling models Figures quoted by Motoring Research, a car industry online publication, show which used ...

Second hand car dealers such as Big Motoring World provide a valuable service to the great British public, selling quality vehicles at affordable prices. New data indicates that more UK consumers are buying used cars, as sales volumes climbed to a new peak during the opening six months of 2016. New sales peak Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) recently released its latest research. This data shows that more than 4.18m second hand cars were purchased in the UK dur...

Scientists at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently released landmark research on electric cars. In this report, which was published in the Nature science journal, they wrote that electric cars will be able to handle most driving-related tasks in future, but they’ll need the help of combustion engines along the way. Big Motoring World reports. Meeting driving requirements In this report, the MIT team drew on travel polls and global positioning statistics to a...

Summer is holiday season so right now, many Brits are soaking up the sun on the continent. There’s no better way to see scenic countries like France and Spain than by renting a car and taking to the open road, exploring amazing cultural, historical and natural attractions at your leisure. But as the results of a new poll reveal, some Brits have concerns when it comes to driving abroad… Major driving concernsThe Express reports that this survey was carried out by RAC European Breakdo...

Big Motoring World comments on new reports, which suggest that German carmaker Audi is planning to introduce three electric cars, as well as an autonomous vehicle, by 2020. Going electric Technology portal Digital Trends reveals that Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has stated that by 2025, electric vehicles will account for between 25% and 30% of Audi’s sales. He admitted in an earlier interview that the brand will unroll three all-electric cars, including an A-Series model, by 2020. Audi will sl...

It’s really important to find good breakdown cover, so if you end up stranded on the side of the road one day, you’ll know that help is just a phone call away. Car industry publication Autocar recently released its list of the best British breakdown services of 2016. Reasons for call outs Autocar shed further light on the UK’s breakdown cover industry in its Driver Power 2016 survey. In this poll, the publication asked people why they called out breakdown services. At 36%, the ...

Big Motoring World is one of the largest car sellers in Kent and we’re are pleased to announce that our business is about to get even bigger. We will soon open a new site in Kent’s Blue Bell Hill, with the aim of creating 500 jobs in the process. Selling great cars Here at Big Motoring World, we’ve been selling top-of-the-range, second-hand BMWs and Mercedes cars for the past 20 years. We currently employ more than 200 people from across the region throughout our flagship West ...