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The Independent
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Renault 5 Turbo 3E: An all-electric ‘mini supercar'
Car fans will remember the two Renault 5 Turbos of the 1980s: wild, mid-engined rally specials that used turbocharging to give a small car incredible performance and wild body enhancements to give it sportscar poise. That same theme continues with the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, except that this car – as with the new Renault 5 – is all electric. Watch more from Drive Smart on Independent TV.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
TxDOT launches new pedestrian and bike safety campaign
TEXARKANA, Tx. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Texas Department of Transportation is launching the 'Be Safe. Drive Smart' campaign to combat the rise in pedestrian and cyclist deaths on Texas roads. 'Pedestrians and cyclists are among our most at-risk road users, and too many of them are killed or injured in our communities each year,' said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. 'If everyone looks out for each other and follows the rules of the road, we can help prevent these terrible crashes.' Investigators seek man for alleged drug operation that crossed Texas state line According to the TxDOT, the campaign aims to remind Texans to follow traffic laws and share the road safely with people walking and biking. 'TxDOT's campaign aims to raise awareness among all Texans—drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike—of the shared responsibility to help everyone get where they're going safely,' a press release stated. 'To support this goal, the 'Be Safe. Drive Smart' campaign is sending teams of 'walking billboards' around the state to share vital safety messages in crash-prone areas.' Visit for more information about the campaign and a list of safety tips for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
23-03-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Volkswagen CEO on the challenges facing the UK's favourite car brand
Thomas Schäfer is Volkswagen brand CEO and head of the brand's core group (including Skoda, Seat and Cupra). He joins The Independent in Volkswagen's latest new car, the VW Tayron, to discuss everything from the Chinese challenge to the restructure of the Volkswagen business and the role of plug-in hybrids in the transition to electrification. And his passion for a certain British rock band... Watch more from Drive Smart on Independent TV.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
TxDOT campaign reinforces state laws to combat rising trend in pedestrian and cyclist deaths
Mar. 18—AUSTIN — On his 10th birthday in 2020, Victor Peterzen received a brand-new bicycle. Just three months later, his life was tragically cut short in a crash while riding his bike through his northwest Houston neighborhood. Sadly, similar tragedies continue to plague our state. In 2023, 914 bicyclists and pedestrians died in traffic crashes in Texas. It's part of a rising trend in recent years as pedestrian deaths went up 22% and bicyclist fatalities increased 58% from 2019-2023. Nearly five years after his death, Peterzen's family is working with TxDOT's "Be Safe. Drive Smart" campaign this spring to remind Texans to follow traffic laws and share the road safely with people walking and biking. "Pedestrians and cyclists are among our most at-risk road users, and too many of them are killed or injured in our communities each year," TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said in a news release. "If everyone looks out for each other and follows the rules of the road, we can help prevent these terrible crashes." TxDOT's campaign aims to raise awareness among all Texans — drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike — of the shared responsibility to help everyone get where they're going safely. To support this goal, the "Be Safe. Drive Smart" campaign is sending teams of "walking billboards" around the state to share vital safety messages in crash-prone areas. Know the rules. Save a life. If you're driving: — Stop and yield for pedestrians, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users in crosswalks. — Give bikes space and pass at a safe distance. — Yield when turning and always check for pedestrians and cyclists. — Follow the speed limit and adjust for conditions. If you're walking: — Use crosswalks and obey traffic signals. — Stick to sidewalks, but if none exist, walk facing traffic on the left side unless it is obstructed or unsafe. If you're biking: — Follow traffic laws and stop at red lights and stop signs. — Ride in the same direction as traffic and use bike lanes or ride as near as possible to the right-hand curb. — Use hand signals for turns or stops. — Equip your bike with lights at night, using a white light on the front and a red light or reflector on the back. "Be Safe. Drive Smart" is an important part of TxDOT's Drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe. initiative. Drive like a Texan is about embracing the pride, camaraderie, and responsibility of being a Texan on the road. By making thoughtful choices, we can all help keep each other safe. Learn more at
The Independent
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Exclusive: Minister talks electric cars, charging networks and... pot holes
Government minister Lilian Greenwood MP joins The Independent to talk all things electric cars - from charging networks to her own personal experiences having driven them. The Minister for Future of Roads climbed into a British-built Nissan Leaf and ran through what the government is doing to promote electric vehicle usage in the UK. And, of course, what more important to the future of Britain's roads than... Ms Greenwood's thoughts on pot holes? Watch more from Drive Smart on Independent TV.
