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BMW and Valeo partner to create Level 4 automated parking system

BMW and Valeo partner to create Level 4 automated parking system

A person would be able to leave the vehicle, and it would park itself. Automated charging and car washing are possible, too.

By Brian Potter 16 February 2023

Check out this bicycle-only underground car park in Amsterdam

Check out this bicycle-only underground car park in Amsterdam

The new underground parking structure offers space for up to 7,000 bikes.

By Brian Potter 07 February 2023

City Transformer CT-1 can shape-shift to tackle tiny parking spaces

City Transformer CT-1 can shape-shift to tackle tiny parking spaces

The Israeli-made EV can easily park nose-first and has over 100 miles of range.

By Iulian Dnistran 04 February 2023

Tesla owners punishing peers who tie up Superchargers without charging

Tesla owners punishing peers who tie up Superchargers without charging

Two wrongs don't make a right, and we don't support this, but you need to be aware that it's happening.

By Brian Potter 24 January 2023

New Tesla Supercharger lot design makes it easier to charge when towing

New Tesla Supercharger lot design makes it easier to charge when towing

The new design was implemented at a Supercharger location in Denmark.

By Brian Potter 09 January 2023

Watch Lego car evolve to parallel park in increasingly smaller spaces

Watch Lego car evolve to parallel park in increasingly smaller spaces

With 90-degree steering and a variable chassis, the car can fit into tiny spots without a problem.

By Brian Potter 02 January 2023

Paris issues 200,000 motorcycle and scooter parking tickets in 3 months

Paris issues 200,000 motorcycle and scooter parking tickets in 3 months

Is the French capital giving electric vehicles an unfair advantage?

By Brian Potter 09 December 2022

ICEing to the max: Block a charger with a pickup and leave it idling

ICEing to the max: Block a charger with a pickup and leave it idling

The owner explains that he "dreams" to own a Tesla one day.

By Brian Potter 14 September 2022

Two-thirds of UK airports raise drop-off prices post pandemic

Two-thirds of UK airports raise drop-off prices post pandemic

Just a handful of major UK airports still offer free drop-off parking.

By James Fossdyke 31 August 2022

Germany: Police take anti ICEing campaign to the extreme

Germany: Police take anti ICEing campaign to the extreme

The message is clear, do not park at charging stations.

By Brian Potter 11 August 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Tesla flies through forest, driver escapes with minor injuries

Tesla flies through forest, driver escapes with minor injuries

The driver reportedly had a medical emergency and exited a car park that was right next to a wooded area that sloped away.

By Brian Potter 10 June 2022

00:57 Crashes / Wrecks

Watch Nissan GT-R become amphibious Godzilla after costly mistake

Watch Nissan GT-R become amphibious Godzilla after costly mistake

Hopefully, the owner of the sports car learned an important lesson.

By Brian Potter 25 April 2022

08:26 Supercars

One-of-30 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ casually parked in London

One-of-30 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ casually parked in London

It's quite challenging to drive such a wide car on narrow streets.

By Brian Potter 05 April 2022

Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Parking issues are a significant problem

Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Parking issues are a significant problem

Because of this, Tesla might not be able to fully capitalise on opening Superchargers.

By Brian Potter 17 February 2022

UK: Motorcycle parking to be banned on the streets of Stratford

UK: Motorcycle parking to be banned on the streets of Stratford

Stratford is issuing a motorcycle parking ban on the waterside park of the area.

By Brian Potter 14 February 2022

UK: Most private parking tickets to be capped at £50 under new rules

UK: Most private parking tickets to be capped at £50 under new rules

There's a new code of practice for private parking companies.

By James Fossdyke 09 February 2022

Private parking firms issue 15 tickets every minute in the UK

Private parking firms issue 15 tickets every minute in the UK

Around four million tickets were issued in just six months last year.

By James Fossdyke 12 January 2022

This 1970 Lancia Fulvia sat parked in the same spot for 47 years

This 1970 Lancia Fulvia sat parked in the same spot for 47 years

It's become a tourist attraction too.

By Brian Potter 20 December 2021

New Tesla mobile app feature streamlines fight against 'ICE-ing'

New Tesla mobile app feature streamlines fight against 'ICE-ing'

Petrol car owners parking in "your" charging spot? Tesla has simplified its solution.

By Brian Potter 13 December 2021

UK: Surge in number of private parking companies amid growth in fines

UK: Surge in number of private parking companies amid growth in fines

As more people are fined for parking misdemeanours, the number of private parking companies is also shooting up.

By James Fossdyke 26 November 2021

Crashes / Wrecks

Nailed It: Karma gets revenge on driver stealing parking spot

Nailed It: Karma gets revenge on driver stealing parking spot

Either that, or someone confused the accelerator and brake pedals.

By Brian Potter 05 November 2021

06:24 Supercars

Amazing car park puts Isdera Commendatore, RR Boat Tail under same roof

Amazing car park puts Isdera Commendatore, RR Boat Tail under same roof

If you want a preview of the exotic supercar heaven, here it is.

By Brian Potter 06 October 2021

UK: Drivers still pay for parking in cash despite pandemic

UK: Drivers still pay for parking in cash despite pandemic

Roughly half of UK drivers still prefer to pay in cash.

By James Fossdyke 27 September 2021

German city mayor wants owners of heavy cars to pay a lot more for parking

German city mayor wants owners of heavy cars to pay a lot more for parking

It mainly affects SUVs, but EV drivers would also have to pay extra.

By Brian Potter 24 September 2021

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