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  Review: Thule 991 RaceWay 2 bicycle carrier (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.3333333333333" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/7538c3cd2ad54b0db35217d419cd13d0" /> The two-bike RaceWay fitted to our Skoda Octavia Estate What's it like? As soon you get the RaceWay out of the box you realise this isn't a run-of-the-mill bike carrier. It's heavy for starters and requires a fair bit of upper body strength to manoeuvre up onto the back of your car. It's certainly easier with two people. Rather than a metal frame it's made out of a composite plastic and feels like a substantial and solid bit of kit.
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  Review: Giant Revolt 0 gravel bike (productReview)
  The Revolt 0 uses Giant's own S-X2 disc wheelset, and these are fitted with   Maxxis Rambler tyres with a 42mm width. If you want to run something wider, the Revolt 0 has a clearance of up to 53mm in its 'long' flip chip position, or 45mm in its short position (more on that in a bit). 

  Review: Cybex Pallas G i-Size (productReview)
  It's not a seat you want to be changing between cars very often due to its bulk and the top tether fitting, but if that's not an issue for you, then this will be an excellent and very safe seat for your little one. The usual solid Cybex quality runs throughout and the reclining headrest is an excellent feature which sleepy kids will love. The Pallas is not a 360 swivelling seat (you'll need the Sirona S i-Size for that) and so getting a planking toddler in can be tricky, but it doesn't need as much room as a rotating seat as there's no support leg to worry about.
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  Review: Marshall Major III Voice headphones (productReview)
  As for the detachable wire, it feels fairly strong with a coiled section and a one-button, in-line control. A provided micro USB charges the Major III when they run out of juice, but the 3.5mm sockets on both ends of the cable mean the headphones can be plugged in for use even when they're out of power.  As you'd expect from a brand like Marshall, the sound quality is great.
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  Top 10: Gifts for Star Wars fans (Article)
  >> Read our full review Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS4) As a former Padawan on the run from the Empire, you must complete your training before Imperial Inquisitors discover your plan to revive the Jedi Order. Aided by a former Jedi Knight, a cantankerous pilot and a fearless droid - you must escape the evil machinations of the Empire in a story-driven adventure.
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  Review: Kymco AK550 (productReview)
  However, more often than not it took too long for the starter button to work and the scooter continues to run if you forget to switch off and walk away with the key in your pocket. Give us a standard key and ignition barrel every time. At a more basic functional level, there are a couple of gloveboxes in the front fairing and a reasonable underseat box.
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  Top 10: Gifts for Star Wars fans (Article)
  >> Read our full review Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS4) As a former Padawan on the run from the Empire, you must complete your training before Imperial Inquisitors discover your plan to revive the Jedi Order. Aided by a former Jedi Knight, a cantankerous pilot and a fearless droid - you must escape the evil machinations of the Empire in a story-driven adventure.
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  Review: Cybex Solution Z-Fix (productReview)
  The seat itself also has integrated air ventilation system, designed to stop your little one getting too hot in the summer, which includes a mesh of ventilation channels that run through the backrest, allowing hot air to escape. 

  Review: Marshall Major III Bluetooth on ear headphones (productReview)
  As for the detachable wire, it feels fairly strong with a coiled section and a one-button, in-line control. A provided micro USB charges the Major III when they run out of juice, but the 3.5mm sockets on both ends of the cable mean the headphones can be plugged in for use even when they're out of power.  While listening via Bluetooth, another set of headphones can also be plugged into the Major III via the 3.5mm socket - so you and a friend can listen to your music on two separate pairs of headphones.
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  Review: EZVIZ S2 action camera (productReview)
  The need to keep it in the sealed waterproof case so that it can be attached to the windscreen also means that you can't connect it to power though — so it only runs on battery power. Unfortunately, none of our videos saved in dash cam mode for some reason, so the footage above was filmed by hand from the passenger seat (hence the shakiness). On a kind of positive note, it does go into emergency recording mode like EZVIZ claims.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £15 (Article)
  How To be a Motoring Journalist by Roy Lanchester The book is Richard Porter’s tale of fictional motoring journalist and bombastic curmudgeon Roy Lanchester. Porter was the script editor for Clarkson’s Top Gear and, among other things, runs Sniff Petrol — a satirical motoring website. For example, “If you think that motoring journalism is simply about driving around in other people’s cars and then going back to the hotel for a wine and a big dinner and maybe a dump and then some more wine and perhaps a whiskey or two, I’m afraid you are not completely correct.”
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  Review: Foobot air quality monitor (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/b58475aad8f343e99756ff374ada0acc" /> Once it's up and running, the Foobot measures various areas that impact indoor air quality. The first is Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are toxic chemicals that are found in cleaning sprays, nail polish remover, air freshener, paint etc.
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  Top 10: Learner legal commuter bikes and scooters (Article)
  Plenty of 1990s examples are still kicking around, despite having been abused by dozens of learner owners. Cheap to fix, cheap to run and incredibly well-made, a better commuting bike is hard to find. But the CB125F is a motorbike, not a scooter. That means getting on and off is harder, as is riding in traffic, care of the manual transmission.
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  Top 10: Products to prepare your van for winter (Article)
  Order winter tyres from Event Tyres Bluecol 3-in-1 winter screenwash - around £10 for a large bottle If your windscreen washer bottle is filled with diluted screenwash or plain water then now is the time to fill up with concentrated winter screenwash. You should also carry a spare bottle, just in case you run out as wintery salt and grime can quickly coat your windscreen and restrict viability to dangerous levels. This Bluecol screenwash has a lower freezing point than water, plus it helps thaw any ice built up on the windscreen and it helps to repel rain.
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  Top 10: Useful car accessories for dog owners (Article)
  It repels water and gives access to the seatbelt buckle, meaning it can be used in conjunction with a dog harness.   Sloping dog cage – around £40 Some dogs like the freedom to run around the boot, others like to sit in a nice, compact, safe cage. This sloping cage has been designed specifically for use in a car, with the sloping sides giving more space for the dog to lie down without the hatchback door or rear seats getting in the way.
• Top 10: Best scooters 2018 (Article)
  The other major feature of the S also concentrates on safety, as this is the first ever scooter to come with ECE-approved LED daytime running lights. Whether or not you have the LED headlight switched on, these supplementary front lights provide greater visibility to other road users. The XCITING S 400 is due on sale in the middle of the year and prices will be slightly higher than the existing model’s £5695.
• ENGINE ECU: Where can I have the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of my car re-mapped? (FAQs)
  'Chipping' is the generic term for re-programming an engine's electronic management system for increased performance, different performance characteristics, better fuel economy, or to run on a different grade of fuel. This can be done internally, by dismantling the engine ECU and either replacing or re-programming the chips inside, or externally, by altering the signals from the ECU to the fuel injection system and ignition igniter.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
    The companion app helps you find whatever the device is attached to and if you lose your phone, you can ring it using the Tile. Clever, right? Every running Tile app tracks Tiles around it too, so if you lose both then you can call upon your fellow Tile users to help you find it.  With a Bluetooth range of 90m, a replaceable battery which lasts around 12 months and a  one-year warranty - it deservedly  won our best   Gift Under £50   at the Honest John Kit product awards back in May, too.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
    The companion app helps you find whatever the device is attached to and if you lose your phone, you can ring it using the Tile. Clever, right? Every running Tile app tracks Tiles around it too, so if you lose both then you can call upon your fellow Tile users to help you find it.  With a Bluetooth range of 90m, a replaceable battery which lasts around 12 months and a  one-year warranty - it deservedly  won our best   Gift Under £50   at the Honest John Kit product awards back in May, too.
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  Review: Flymo Mighti Mo 300 Li cordless mower (productReview)
  Thanks to its compact dimensions and light weight, the Mighti Mo is easy to navigate around small gardens. You can easily manoeuvre it one-handed if you've got to get to a particularly tricky bit. It runs smoothly and the handle feels solid and secure too - one of our complaints with cheaper mowers. It's also quieter than many corded mowers. In terms of battery performance, we're managing about two cuts of our lawn on a single charge.