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Beware iZombies!
From Sixt rent a car blog, 1 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Pedestrians distracted by the latest technological devices and unaware of their surroundings could be the cause of up to 17 road accidents per day in the UK, according to a new study by the AA. By highlighting this ‘iPod oblivion’ the AA has told cyclists and pedestrians to be much more aware of their surroundings, especially when crossing roads hinting that the devices can lead to ‘unintentional blindness’ as walkers devote their attention to their iPods, mp3 players...
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Study Shows Women Are Worse at Parking
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
A recent study by the University of Bochum in Germany has proved that when trying to park a car into a space that men are indeed better than women. Not only were women slower at getting the car, an Audi A6, into the parking space but they generally were not as accurate in their parking as the men in the group of 65 people that took part in the study.
Dr Claudia Wolf, leader of the study, stated that men had better coordination, spatial awareness and that they were more prepared to take risks...
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VW L1 Concept Hybrid Could be in Production by 2013
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
VW's latest ultra fuel-efficient concept carEver since Volkswagen first showed off their L1 concept car, which was capable of close to 230 miles per gallon in 2002, the firm has been slowly perfecting their design making it a more viable road car for people to use. With reducing costs of materials and refinement of the design VW is looking to put the car into production within the next few years.
The latest iteration of the car was shown off at the Frankfurt motor show in September earlier...
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Family Skiing in 2010
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
When times are hard the decision making process when choosing a family holiday comes down to one thing…cost. The Tirol region of Austria is home to a variety of family friendly resorts for 2009-10, geared up to help those feeling the pinch this season without needing to compromise on those other all-important factors. Certain resorts are best enjoyed at different stages of their childhood and the following suggestions will keep everyone happy from snow babies to daring teens.
Skiing in...
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10 Last Minute Xmas Shopping Ideas
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
I think most of us have been in the situation on Christmas Eve where you get home convinced that the shopping is done, you’ve bought everything for everyone, but then you start wrapping the presents and realise there’s one person you haven’t bought a present for and the shops are shut. You’re left with one of 3 options the supermarket (which could be shut), the off license or the last bastion of the Christmas shopper… The 24 hour garage.
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Merry Christmas from all at Sixt
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Everyone at Sixt UK would like to wish all our customers and fellow Sixt staff across the world a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Sixt Manchester Airport Pick Up Top Award
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Tonia Drysdale the manager of our Manchester Airport branch was on hand on Tuesday to pick up the airports annual Car Rental Partner of the Year award.
The award was based on customer opinions with Sixt beating of the two other nominated car hire companies Avis and Europcar.
Tonia collects the Car Rental Partner of the Year award
Well done to everyone at Sixt Manchester Airport!
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Officer needs to ?chill' out'
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
An off duty Police Officer in Washington took exception when his Hummer was hit by a stray snowball during a mass scale snowball fight in the city earlier this week. After emerging from his vehicle, which was stood at a set of traffic lights, the Officer drew a gun before being hit on the head with a second snowball.
Police later arrived to calm the situation down and the Officer who has served with the force for over 34 years has been placed on ‘desk duty’ pending further...
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Aircraft Overshoots Prestwick Runway
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
A Ryanair 737-800 managed to avoid a serious accident at Prestwick Airport today after sliding on ice whilst taxiing on the runway. The plane lost control and slid off the runway into a grass verge causing disruption to several flights whilst emergency services ensured the plane and passengers were safe.
None of the 129 passengers or the 6 flight crew were injured in the incident, but the runway had to be closed whilst the emergency services dealt with the aircraft. The plane had landed just...
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Coffee, Cake and Literature: The Viennese Coffeehouse
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Author:: Gabriela Hamböck
For visitors to the city it is an attraction, for locals a second home, and for artists and literati an institution: the Viennese Coffeehouse.
Coffeehouses in Vienna are much more than just places to drink coffee ? they are a way of life. The city boasts in excess of 800 of them ? in addition to the numerous café bars, café restaurants and pizza cafés throughout the city. Around 50 are classic coffeehouses, where the waiters are still dressed in black, and the décor is...
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Tirol's Top Ski Saver Tips To Beat The Credit Crunch
From Sixt rent a car blog, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
The only crunch you want to hear this coming season is the sound of your ski boots crunching through the freshly laid snow. So follow the Tirol Tourist Board's top tips to survive the credit-crunch and still get out on the slopes for 2009-10.
Choose your resort carefully – stay 3*, ski 5*. Just a stone's throw away from some of the world's top ski areas are lesser known cosy mountain villages that remain the best value for money, offering genuine and authentic Tirolean...
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