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This disturbing conclusion comes from a UK survey done at the request of home store B&Q. While 80 bacteria are found on each square inch of toilet, around 700 harmful bugs lurk in the interior of a car and specifically on the steering wheel, gear stick and back seats. The study also revealed that 42 percent of motorists regularly eat meals while driving.
- Study Says Men Seven Times More Stressed Than Women In Traffic Jams
A new research by satellite navigation company TomTom reveals that men’s stress levels rise seven times higher than a women's when stuck in heavy traffic. British psychologists reached this conclusion after testing volunteers for the rise...
- Seven Years On, London’s Congestion Charging Scheme Has Had Little Effect On Air Pollution
Congestion and air pollution are killing the world’s major cities. Among them: New York, Beijing, Tokyo, Mumbai and London to name a few. And if you believe the most skewed of environmentalist hype, it’s all down to personal transport....
- Opel Gtc Paris Concept: New Mega Photo Gallery And Specs, Including Details On 290hp 2.0l Turbo
Unlike certain other automakers - Ford, BMW and Lamborghini, we're talking about you- GM's Opel / Vauxhall division is cutting to the chase by releasing full intel and a ton of photos of its sleek looking GTC Paris Concept, a week ahead of its...
- Skoda Octavia Rs+ Study Premieres At Essen Motorshow
At the Essen Motor Show in Germany, Skoda presented a study version of its flagship Octavia model, the RS, which unlike the rest of the car's range, has yet to be revealed in facelift form - see details and images here. The Essen motorshow Octavia...
- Toyota Auris 2.2 D-cat Sport Study With 200 Hp
Toyota Europe has revealed a sport study based on the Auris 2.2 D-CAT. The most important change is the addition of a “Sport Button†that raises the 2.2-liter diesel engine’s output from 177 to 200 Hp –we don’t have details...
Cars
Study Reveals Steering Wheels Are Nine Times Dirtier than a Public Toilet
This disturbing conclusion comes from a UK survey done at the request of home store B&Q. While 80 bacteria are found on each square inch of toilet, around 700 harmful bugs lurk in the interior of a car and specifically on the steering wheel, gear stick and back seats. The study also revealed that 42 percent of motorists regularly eat meals while driving.
“A car is the perfect place for germs to breed, especially if you eat in it and leave litter or uneaten food around. To avoid potential health risks it would be wise to regularly clean your car inside and out,†said doctor Ron Cutler, director of biomedical science at Queen Mary University, London.
Read more »- Study Says Men Seven Times More Stressed Than Women In Traffic Jams
A new research by satellite navigation company TomTom reveals that men’s stress levels rise seven times higher than a women's when stuck in heavy traffic. British psychologists reached this conclusion after testing volunteers for the rise...
- Seven Years On, London’s Congestion Charging Scheme Has Had Little Effect On Air Pollution
Congestion and air pollution are killing the world’s major cities. Among them: New York, Beijing, Tokyo, Mumbai and London to name a few. And if you believe the most skewed of environmentalist hype, it’s all down to personal transport....
- Opel Gtc Paris Concept: New Mega Photo Gallery And Specs, Including Details On 290hp 2.0l Turbo
Unlike certain other automakers - Ford, BMW and Lamborghini, we're talking about you- GM's Opel / Vauxhall division is cutting to the chase by releasing full intel and a ton of photos of its sleek looking GTC Paris Concept, a week ahead of its...
- Skoda Octavia Rs+ Study Premieres At Essen Motorshow
At the Essen Motor Show in Germany, Skoda presented a study version of its flagship Octavia model, the RS, which unlike the rest of the car's range, has yet to be revealed in facelift form - see details and images here. The Essen motorshow Octavia...
- Toyota Auris 2.2 D-cat Sport Study With 200 Hp
Toyota Europe has revealed a sport study based on the Auris 2.2 D-CAT. The most important change is the addition of a “Sport Button†that raises the 2.2-liter diesel engine’s output from 177 to 200 Hp –we don’t have details...