Even the smallest superminis...
Even the smallest superminis come fitted with parking sensors ò€“ but few have a rear view screen as well. Now, Valeo has combined the best of both worlds with an aftermarket kit that not only has an audible warning and a display, but a distance measurement, too.
The study, commissioned...
The study, commissioned by Primary1.co.uk and carried out by Cardiff University, revealed that peppermint, citrus and lavender scents have the most pronounced effect on motorists. If you have trouble concentrating at the wheel, lemon is a good choice to wake you up, and lavender can help to calm you if you"re stressed.
Other scents are less helpful. Vanilla reduced anxiety only in those who liked the smell, and floral odours were found to cut alertness. Flowers aren"t alone in having a negative effect; past studies have shown the vinyl and plastics in car interiors can induce drowsiness and headaches.