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5 of the Best Places to Drive in Asia

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We’ve all watched a road trip movie and dreamed of going on our own one day. There are a few places our minds instantly wander to – America and Australia are popular choices. There are so many countries with amazing road trips and Asia has a lot of hidden gems. Keep reading to see where we think you should try and go in your lifetime. Pakistan – The Karakoram Highway https://www.dawn.com/news/1186568 This highway is the highest paved road in the world, going through the Karakoram Mountains. It’s the perfect place to drive if you want beautiful views through a mountain range. The road also goes through villages so you can see the culture of Pakistan. Philippines – Patapat Viaduct https://www.instagram.com/p/BwGkBoQB28t/ On Luzon Island in the Philippines, this mountain road is surrounded by tropical scenery. There are some places to park so that you can get that Instagram worthy shot by the sea. The country is growing in popularity with tourists as local...

Keep your pets safe and avoid a £2,500 fine

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If you love dogs, there’s nothing more fun than taking your furry friend on a four-wheeled journey. But, the law is the law – and letting your precious pup bound around in the back seat unrestrained can result in a fine. A fine of £2,500 and nine points on your license is the cost you may face if the police find your four-legged pal not properly restrained in your car. Although this may sound quite extreme, the result of your pet clambering inside your car whilst you are driving can be very dangerous. It’s not surprising that many drivers are not aware of the possibility of being fined for this – research by Confused.com reveals that 34 per cent of pet-owning motorists aren’t buckling up their pets when they drive. Completely disregarding the potential fines and penalties to your license, the most crucial reason for making sure that your pets are properly restrained should be their overall safety. 22 per cent of vets that were interviewed by Direct Line stated th...

Marketing cars to women in Saudi Arabia

This June, the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia will be lifted. The move is said to be part of the Crown Prince’s efforts to get more women in the workplace to help build the private sector and steer dependence away from oil. Not only is this a new opportunity for women in Saudi Arabia, but it’s also one for all the car dealerships who now have a much bigger customer base in the country. They still have a challenge ahead though – how to get the marketing right. Ford is already sending a clear message by saying that it will not be launching female only dealerships, with the marketing director for the Middle East and African region saying: “What this is supposed to be doing, and what government has said is the goal, is more integration of society, not necessarily separation.” But getting it spot on around how to appeal to women drivers is unlikely to be easy. Here in the UK, for example, few would say that the car industry’s efforts have managed it. A quick straw poll in an office of...

Driver privacy rules are set to change

We all value our privacy. We all like some things to stay within the four walls of our home, and we don’t like the idea of people nosing around through our drawers. We’re all aware that websites collect sensitive information, and understandably, we are quite cautious about it. Occasionally, websites are restricted as to what data they can capture from its readers online, just like mobile phone companies are restricted to what data it can obtain from its customers. Now, with drivers across Europe connecting their phones to their van or car whilst out on the road, the European Parliament has made the decision to adopt new rules that will protect the privacy of those who chose to connect to their vehicle. The new rules will now mean that people can choose to restrict their personal data when connecting to a vehicle. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has stated that where individuals can be identified by things such as GPS information constitutes as personal data, and having a ...