All news on the topic: Sat-nav

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Drivers urged to ignore satnavs during 'unprecedented' M25 closure
The M25 will be closed in both directions between junctions 10 and 11 this weekend. Drivers have been told to ignore their sat-navs and follow official diversion routes to avoid gridlock
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Driver 'tried to reverse down slip road' before cops made grim discovery
The car was pulled over after being seen reversing down the slip road onto the A720 at night in Edingburgh - the driver claimed they had missed their junction
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We borrowed a car with an AI system fitted to see what it's like to live with
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spent a week getting to know a new AI system that's being fitted to a handful of mainstream cars to get a glimpse into a new chapter of automotive technology
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Major changes coming to all sat navs today that could help you find parking spot
The new changes mean UK drivers will know if there is an empty parking spot nearby and will no longer be sent down closed roads as sat-navs are set to automatically update short-term changes
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Concorde's first flight tops list of best transport innovations of last 90 years
Other milestone moments include the first flight of a commercial jet airliner in 1958, and the opening of the Channel Tunnel, in 1994
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Driver sending mundane text about child's nappy killed Ryanair flight attendant
Kieran Cooney who killed Cinzia Ceravolo by dangerous driving was described by the judge as "a decent, hard working man [who] made a terrible consequence". Ms Ceravolo saved three boys' lives via organ donation
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Cyclist stopped by police after sat nav takes him wrong way up busy motorway
Police were dismayed at the sight of a man using pedal power on the busy 70mph road. He was given "words of advice" after blaming his sat nav for leading him astray
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Tourists jam car in narrow footpath after following sat-nav in seaside town
The American tourists were forced to abandon the car down a narrow footpath in the seaside town of Tenby, Wales. They took a train to their hotel instead
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Private Investigator shares sneaky trick to find out if your partner is cheating
A Private Investigator has shared a tell-tale sign that your other half is being unfaithful - and she explained the things you can do to confirm your suspicions
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DS 4 review: A stylish alternative to the German luxury crossovers
Gareth Butterfield drives the DS 4, a premium crossover with a lavish interior and some cutting-edge tech
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Motorway chaos with vehicles driven wrong way 16 times a week as cases surge
New figures show 'oncoming vehicles' incidents have surged in the last year by 13% - in that time three men died when a teenager drove a stolen van in the wrong direction and smashed into a taxi
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Highway Code rule change could see drivers slapped with £1,000 fine and 6 points
Drivers can now get in trouble just for touching a phone or any device that can send and receive data when behind the wheel - and they could be slapped with a £200 fine
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Just half of Brits believe they could find their way with a paper map
Map-reading is a baffling prospect for many - take this quiz to test how well you understand map symbols, such as contours
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Anneka Rice hires out famous jumpsuits for daredevil fans to wear for challenges
The TV presenter wore a variety of different coloured jumpsuits in her 1980s and '90s heyday, and says interest in her outfits is off the charts
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Sat Nav law loophole could help you avoid mega £1,000 driving fine
Sat Navs have gradually moved away from a separate piece of kit, as drivers tend to opt for their smartphone or built-in navigation system to get from A to B - but you could still be handed a big fine
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New driving laws and rules coming this month motorists need to be aware of
A number of new driving laws have been introduced this month, including alterations to the Highway Code, more clean air zones and parking fines for electric vehicles
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Modern motorists can't imagine driving without in-car Bluetooth, research finds
Drivers have revealed what they believe to be the top motoring innovations of all time - including airbags, sat-nav, and reversing cameras
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Cruise control and assisted parking are most baffling car technology features
Nearly three-quarters of drivers feel they are tech savvy - but three in ten don't feel comfortable using all the modern gadgets their car has to offer
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Highway Code rule could see you hit with £1,000 fine while driving with sat-nav
On March 25, 2022 the law was updated and the loophole closed, but many don't realise the change applies to using your phone to access maps or sat nav
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Anneka Rice recycles her old jumpsuits as she returns to iconic TV action role
The original Challenge Anneka, which aired on BBC1 for six series from 1989 to 1995, had a peak of 12 million viewers - and it's is back on our screens this weekend
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HGV driver distracted by Facebook vid kills three before trying to destroy phone
Michal Kopaniarz destroyed his Samsung mobile phone after the watching a video that flashed up on Facebook as she drove the HGV into bride-to-be Alex Britton and two other motorists