Car makers may have got better over the last 50 years at protecting drivers in a crash, but much of the progress has been at the expense of those outside the vehicle. There’s a blind spot where road danger’s concerned. And we’re not talking about societal apathy – we mean an actual, real-life blind spot. Alongside a fashion for high…
Mobility scooters are expensive to buy and run so being canny can save you thousands. Buying a mobility scooter on the cheap Mobility scooters come in many different shapes and sizes; Class 2 scooters are restricted to pavement use and 4 mph whereas Class 3 scooters can travel on the road at speeds of 8 mph. However, both types can…
It’s an unfortunate fact of life; bicycles can break down. Even the shortest journey comes to an abrupt halt if you can’t fix a flat tyre, broken chain or buckled wheel at the roadside. It’s why over 25 years ago we launched Cycle Rescue – the first breakdown cover policy for bicycles. ETA Cycle Rescue covers e-bikes, too. If you…
Do you know someone with a mobility scooter or powered chair who deserves a pick-me-up? We’ve built the world’s first mobility scooter ice cream trailer to deliver a taste of sunshine (and ice cream) to the most deserving people. However dreary the weather, our mobility scooter ice cream trailer can drop in on community centres, workplaces, care homes – we…
Are the latest electric cargo bikes taking styling cues from car design? The Cannondale Wonderwagen e-cargo bike is the new kid on the block, and its twin headlights frame a distinctly car-like front end. Perhaps its simply a clever ploy to encourage more people to ditch the car for the school run and local errands. The Komodo is a another…
12/07/23
