Cars, Motorcycles and Electric/Hybrid vehicles reviewed
At first glance, the Hovding Airbag Helmet comes across as slightly unusual. For starters, it looks more like a scarf. You might be wondering, as I did, how it would be able to protect you properly in the case of an accident.
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Dual kit RRP £499.00
Sena are a very innovative company that are arguably leading the charge in motorcycle communications.
£251.55
In-helmet communications systems can revolutionise your riding experience. This system will link you to your friends and you can
chat as you ride. You can listen to music, audio books, use GPS or even use your phone.
The Carephone GPS SOS Tracker is an incredibly easy to use and compact emergency alarm and GPS tracker, perfect for keeping track of elderly relatives, children or pets who might wander off where they shouldn't. You can programme up to 3 emergency SOS numbers into the Carephone Tracker, and can take a SIM card from any network. If the wearer has an emergency, pressing the SOS button will send a text message to all programmed SOS numbers with a link so you can see where it was when the button was pressed.
The Snooper DVR-4HD Vehicle Drive Recorder, this 2-in-1 dash cam features a Speed Trap Detection system, Wifi connectivity for reviewing and sharing of footage with the app as well as all the standard features you would expect to find. This camera comes with built-in GPS Technology that records location, time, date and speed at the time of any incident, it will record on a continuous loop recording overwriting old footage (compatible with up to 32GB SD card) and uses a 152 Degree Front Full 1080p HD recording.
The Beeline Moto is a smart navigation device for motorcycles with a compact and clear display, freeing you from the choice of either a bulky and expensive traditional sat nav or risking attaching your fragile mobile to the outside of the bike. The idea of jumping on a motorbike and heading into the sunset is seen as romantic but getting lost is really just a big pain in the butt, especially when you are on a tight schedule.
There’s something iconic about a lone rider, growling down the road on a motorcycle, just them and the road, but what’s more fun is riding with a buddy, or your whole crew, the downside to this is that, unlike a road trip in a car, it’s pretty tricky to play ‘I spy’ with your mates. The Cardo Packtalk Bold is a communication system designed specifically for motorcycles that allows you to remain connected with the rest of your travel buddies.
The number of times I manage to take a wrong turn when using sat nav in the car simply by taking it too early or missing it entirely is fairly impressive, the issue is that sat navs have been designed to be both an audio and visual guide, however my phone is nearly always in the glove box, and yes I could stick a mount to the windscreen but I find that blocks my view. The Hudway Glass aims to give you a HUD (head-up display) experience in a car without the feature built in, it works by reflecting your phone screen onto a transparent surface so you can see
The Endurance Motorcycle boots are a beautifully designed pair of premium boots, available in brown or black waxed, water-repellent full-grain buffalo leather, in sizes 5 all the way up to 13 and have a stylish design that looks just as attractive on the bike as it does walking into the pub afterwards. These boots will take care of your feet in both hot and wet weather thanks to the breathable and waterproof membrane by preventing the water droplets from entering the boot but allowing water vapour to escape the boot, allowing your foot to remain dry and co