A growing number of local floods are being blamed on construction waste blocking sewers, Brighton and Hove City Council has said. Work is currently underway in Poplar Avenue, Hove following flooding in the New Year. The council said: “We ask builders, tradespeople and residents carrying out home improvements not to pour building waste into city drains and gullies. “Our roads crews have seen an increase in the amount of cement, concrete, plaster and other construction materials in drains, most recently on Matlock Road, Tivoli Road and Poplar Avenue. “This has contributed to blocked drains and gullies leading to flooded roads…
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It was tested two months after Aerofugia obtained the country’s first license for a manned flying car. It currently has space for one pilot and four passengers.If the vehicle looks familiar, it’s because it looks a lot like the Terrafugia Transition flying car that came out of Massachusetts a few years ago. Terrafugia’s flying car cost $279,000 and could travel a distance of 800 kilometers. Terrafugia was acquired by Geely in 2017, after which it more or less shut down and moved to China in 2021. Geely invested about $55 million in German eVTOL company Volocopter, opened a subsidiary called…
Kraken AutomotiveJuly 19, 2022December 20, 20220 comments4 Signs Your Catalytic Converter Is Bad The catalytic converter is vital to a vehicle’s exhaust system. It can be hard to notice something wrong since it’s not something you see all the time. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind to make you aware that you have a problem. Unusual noises – sometimes the vehicle can make a noise. This occurs when internal components wear down and break over time. It will start sounding like rocks in a can. Low fuel mileage – A clogged catalytic converter can…
Track mode is becoming a core feature of performance cars. Tesla rolled out an update in 2018 that provided “track mode” for its Model 3 performance lineup, ensuring the feature will continue among the EV fraternity. Contrary to popular belief, track mode does not make you faster in a straight line, at least not in normal road conditions. Instead, their role among various manufacturers is to ensure maximum performance around tight forks and rolling straights, and these are exclusive to closed track circuits and autocross tracks. Of course, that means the feature shouldn’t be used on public roads, as Tesla…
Here are some of the top stories from Rigzone over the past week, in case you missed them… What would the end of war mean for global oil and gas? The end of the war in Ukraine would reduce pressure on Western governments to continue expanding sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sector, according to Matthew Bey, a senior global analyst at risk intelligence firm RANE. Read the full article here The Fed will be a major driver of oil prices in 2023 The Federal Reserve will be one of the main drivers of oil prices this year, according to…
Buying a new car in the midst of peak inflation is a challenge, and not just because high inflation rates make it difficult for buyers to preserve their purchase investments. As demand for new cars continues to outstrip supply due to supply issues, vehicle prices continue to rise well above the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Therefore, before purchasing a new vehicle, many buyers are likely to think twice about whether their favorite models are priced fairly. It doesn’t even help to switch between models. While we’ve seen more SUVs than ever hit the market, many of them were, dare…
Are auto repair shop delays making your car in the shop a little longer than you expected? Hopefully not, but if they are, you’re not alone. Shops across the country are experiencing delays, and Arizona auto repair shops are no exception. What exactly is causing these delays? And can you do anything about it as the owner of the vehicle? Let’s take a closer look at the problem and some solutions. Why you can expect to see some delays at auto repair shops For the consumer, auto repair shop delays can be surprising. That’s because in most areas of the…
Southwater multi-storey car park. Image: Google MapsFirefighters from Telford Central attended the Southwater multi-storey car park in Telford at 8.38pm on Friday.A spokesman for Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service said: “This incident was a false alarm caused by the deliberate activation of a glass break call point.”It was confirmed as a false alarm at 8.45pm.Firefighters dealt with another false alarm in Shrewsbury a little later that afternoon.Two crews traveled the short distance from their base in St Michael’s Street to the base of Morris Lubricants, where the call was classed as a property fire.But crews, and an operations officer, soon…
What happened? Jeep’s first all-electric model wins Europe’s best new vehicle trophy.What is? The Jeep Avenger, a subcompact SUV.How much will it cost? Prices start at €39,500 (US$42,430).When can you buy it? Now, if you live in Europe. Probably never in the US.Jeep scored a surprise win when its first all-electric vehicle, the subcompact Avenger, was named European Car of the Year 2023. Avengers production has just begun at the former Fiat Chrysler assembly plant in Tychy, Poland, which also builds the Fiat 500 and Lancia Ypsilon subcompact cars.The win is an initial endorsement of strategy and product development at…
Best updates for the first generation Audi 4.0t (S6, S7, RS7, A8, S8) In 2012, Audi revealed the EA824, a four-liter twin-turbo V8 that has been used in the flagship A8, as well as the S6, S7 and RS7. The 4.0t featured a range of power outputs, with different turbos and intake configurations depending on the model. Older cars with this engine are becoming very affordable. Given the sheer power these engines are capable of, they’re a performance bargain. If you’ve just picked up a new-to-you Audi powered by the first-gen 4.0t, you might be wondering what the upgrade path…