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A Belgian chef defies the pandemic with a camper van “drive-in”

Unable to open his restaurant due to the pandemic, a Belgian chef had the bright idea of turning his carpark into a restaurant where guests are served in their camper vans.

"We have come to the only restaurant in Belgium that is still open thanks to a unique idea that immediately bowled us over,” confided Françoise Gendebien, digging into a seafood platter while seated with her husband in their vehicle.

Five candidates, including 3 electric vehicles, for the title of "most beautiful car of the year"

The short-listed vehicles for the “Most beautiful car of the year” election are the Honda e, the Mazda MX-30, the Mercedes-Benz GLA, the Opel Mokka-e and the Skoda Enyaq iV. All that now remains is to see who the internet users will choose to take over from the BMW Série 2 Gran Coupé, elected last year. The winner will be announced on January 26 2021 at the ceremony held during the forthcoming Festival Automobile International.

 

UV light to disinfect your car

Mobile phones, door handles and other daily objects are all potential COVID-19 hosts. And what about the inside of our cars? To protect drivers and passengers, a French company has come up with an innovative solution that disinfects cars using virucidal ultraviolet light.

Imagine riding an inflatable electric scooter

In terms of innovation, the Japanese are often at the cutting edge. After unveiling an initial prototype in spring, Tokyo University is now showcasing a new version of its “poimo” (“POrtable and Inflatable MObility”) concept, namely an inflatable electric scooter! The objective is a means of transport that is easily transportable and highly modular.

This helmet promises to save lives

The French startup, KSH (Kosmos Smart Helmets), has developed a motorcycle helmet concept that is smart and safe; the helmet has already been unveiled during major trade fairs such as CES in Las Vegas (USA) and Viva Technology in Paris (France). From September 7, 2020, it’s organising an initial crowd funding campaign, via the KissKissBankBank platform, to launch production of the first models.

According to KSH, the helmet offers superior safety for motorcyclists. How?

Fast and economical: buying your car online is all the rage in Europe

Are European motorists giving car dealerships the cold shoulder? Whatever the case, Europe’s drivers seem to be increasingly drawn to online solutions to buy their vehicle, whether new or second-hand. The internet has made buying the car of your dreams so simple.

Five tips to improve your driving in the rain

Autumn can be a dangerous season for motorists, whether due to fewer daylight hours, rainfall or dead leaves that can make the roads slippery. Here are a few easy-to-follow tips to keep you on track.

The top 10 longest-range electric automobiles on the market

Until now the uncontested leader in terms of range, Tesla will soon be in competition with market newcomer Lucid Motors. The manufacturer, which like Tesla is also an American all-electric specialist, has announced a range of 830 kilometers on a single charge for its future Air sedan. However, in the run-up to the launch of the Air on September 9 and its availability in showrooms in 2021, Tesla will continue to dominate all-electric range rankings.

Bugatti's electric Type 35 race car for kids launches for €30,000

For the first time in about 90 years, Bugatti has released an electric car, the Baby II...a model for kids.

Beep beep! Museums hold drive-thru exhibitions amidst the coronavirus pandemic

Multiple cultural institutions are announcing drive-thru art exhibitions to attract visitors while complying with new health and safety regulations.