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Russia Today
18 hours ago
- General
- Russia Today
Two African states win UN Security Council seats
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Liberia have secured seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members, following a vote at the General Assembly in New York. In a single round of balloting on Tuesday, the DR Congo received 183 votes and Liberia secured 181, both surpassing the required two-thirds majority in the 193-member assembly, according to a UN press release. The election filled five available non-permanent seats, with Bahrain (186 votes), Latvia (178 votes), and Colombia (180 votes) also elected to represent their respective regional groups. The two African countries are replacing Algeria and Sierra Leone, which have been serving since 2024. Along with the other elected counterparts, they will join the global security organization in January 2026 and serve until the end of 2027. The vote comes amid renewed calls for reform of the Security Council's structure to better reflect current global dynamics. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has advocated for the allocation of a permanent seat for Africa, arguing that the continent's longstanding underrepresentation is a 'historical injustice.' The 55-nation African Union has long sought permanent representation in the UNSC. In 2005, the bloc formed the C-10 group, whose primary mission is to present, advocate for, and rally support for the common African position on Security Council reforms. In an address delivered last August, Guterres stated that Africa's absence among permanent members undermines the UNSC's legitimacy, adding that the continent bears a disproportionate burden of the conflicts the council is tasked with addressing. Russia has voiced similar support, with President Vladimir Putin stating that a seat for the African Union would affirm its members' aspiration to be meaningfully represented in global decision-making. The Security Council, composed of 15 members, includes five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the US, and UK – and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. The permanent members hold veto power over substantive resolutions, while the non-permanent members take part fully in deliberations and voting but do not have veto rights. The DR Congo is joining the Council at a time of intensified armed conflict in its eastern region, where clashes between national forces and the M23 rebel group have escalated since January. The militants have seized major cities, including Goma and Bukavu, reportedly killing thousands of people. In a report published on Tuesday, Human Rights Watch said the rebels 'summarily executed' at least 21 civilians over a two-day period in February in Goma.


The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Leapmotor tweaks driver assist systems for Australian models after customer feedback
Leapmotor Australia says it will continue to work on improving the advanced driver assist systems for Australian models after complaints from both media and customers. The Leapmotor C10 electric SUV – a rival to the Tesla Model Y – spearheaded the brand's Australian launch in November 2024, but initial customer feedback saw complaints surrounding the intrusiveness of its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). While the suite of safety tech helped the C10 achieve a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, CarExpert's first drive of the C10 reported serious drawbacks with the systems. The C10's "incessant, overbearing safety chimes" meant they lost their effectiveness, lost in a sound cloud of distraction and interruptions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Speaking at the media briefing on the C10 REEV – the range-extender hybrid version of its C10 SUV – Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Hoang and product lead Rick Crichton said changes have been made but are ongoing. "[Rick] monitors the owner channel pretty closely, and I myself have a lot of dialog with some of our early, early owners, from that point of view," Mr Hoang told media, including CarExpert. "We've been constantly optimising the vehicle in terms of the software. Certainly, the feedback from very, very early on about the sensitivity of the ADAS has been one of the things that we continually work on." The automaker previously told CarExpert it was looking into the issues in order to "improve the customer experience" – which has seen changes which now enable customers to turn off features. "We introduced the quick down menu to help switch off some of those items for customers at ease and certainly … [we'll work] continually to better match them to the conditions in Australia," Mr Hoang said. The improvements have been introduced with over-the-air (OTA) software updates, with the last for Australian vehicles carried out in February and the next due in August 2025. "Over the last three updates, I think we've been able to get us to a much, much better place. We continue working at it …another update that's coming that will again really address some of the feedback that we've had from customers," Mr Hoang said. "Customers are not backwards in suggesting to us the things they would like to see on the car, and those are the things that we're trying to feed into the plan for the future." All C10s come standard with a suite of safety technology that includes: MORE: Everything Leapmotor C10 Content originally sourced from: Leapmotor Australia says it will continue to work on improving the advanced driver assist systems for Australian models after complaints from both media and customers. The Leapmotor C10 electric SUV – a rival to the Tesla Model Y – spearheaded the brand's Australian launch in November 2024, but initial customer feedback saw complaints surrounding the intrusiveness of its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). While the suite of safety tech helped the C10 achieve a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, CarExpert's first drive of the C10 reported serious drawbacks with the systems. The C10's "incessant, overbearing safety chimes" meant they lost their effectiveness, lost in a sound cloud of distraction and interruptions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Speaking at the media briefing on the C10 REEV – the range-extender hybrid version of its C10 SUV – Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Hoang and product lead Rick Crichton said changes have been made but are ongoing. "[Rick] monitors the owner channel pretty closely, and I myself have a lot of dialog with some of our early, early owners, from that point of view," Mr Hoang told media, including CarExpert. "We've been constantly optimising the vehicle in terms of the software. Certainly, the feedback from very, very early on about the sensitivity of the ADAS has been one of the things that we continually work on." The automaker previously told CarExpert it was looking into the issues in order to "improve the customer experience" – which has seen changes which now enable customers to turn off features. "We introduced the quick down menu to help switch off some of those items for customers at ease and certainly … [we'll work] continually to better match them to the conditions in Australia," Mr Hoang said. The improvements have been introduced with over-the-air (OTA) software updates, with the last for Australian vehicles carried out in February and the next due in August 2025. "Over the last three updates, I think we've been able to get us to a much, much better place. We continue working at it …another update that's coming that will again really address some of the feedback that we've had from customers," Mr Hoang said. "Customers are not backwards in suggesting to us the things they would like to see on the car, and those are the things that we're trying to feed into the plan for the future." All C10s come standard with a suite of safety technology that includes: MORE: Everything Leapmotor C10 Content originally sourced from: Leapmotor Australia says it will continue to work on improving the advanced driver assist systems for Australian models after complaints from both media and customers. The Leapmotor C10 electric SUV – a rival to the Tesla Model Y – spearheaded the brand's Australian launch in November 2024, but initial customer feedback saw complaints surrounding the intrusiveness of its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). While the suite of safety tech helped the C10 achieve a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, CarExpert's first drive of the C10 reported serious drawbacks with the systems. The C10's "incessant, overbearing safety chimes" meant they lost their effectiveness, lost in a sound cloud of distraction and interruptions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Speaking at the media briefing on the C10 REEV – the range-extender hybrid version of its C10 SUV – Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Hoang and product lead Rick Crichton said changes have been made but are ongoing. "[Rick] monitors the owner channel pretty closely, and I myself have a lot of dialog with some of our early, early owners, from that point of view," Mr Hoang told media, including CarExpert. "We've been constantly optimising the vehicle in terms of the software. Certainly, the feedback from very, very early on about the sensitivity of the ADAS has been one of the things that we continually work on." The automaker previously told CarExpert it was looking into the issues in order to "improve the customer experience" – which has seen changes which now enable customers to turn off features. "We introduced the quick down menu to help switch off some of those items for customers at ease and certainly … [we'll work] continually to better match them to the conditions in Australia," Mr Hoang said. The improvements have been introduced with over-the-air (OTA) software updates, with the last for Australian vehicles carried out in February and the next due in August 2025. "Over the last three updates, I think we've been able to get us to a much, much better place. We continue working at it …another update that's coming that will again really address some of the feedback that we've had from customers," Mr Hoang said. "Customers are not backwards in suggesting to us the things they would like to see on the car, and those are the things that we're trying to feed into the plan for the future." All C10s come standard with a suite of safety technology that includes: MORE: Everything Leapmotor C10 Content originally sourced from: Leapmotor Australia says it will continue to work on improving the advanced driver assist systems for Australian models after complaints from both media and customers. The Leapmotor C10 electric SUV – a rival to the Tesla Model Y – spearheaded the brand's Australian launch in November 2024, but initial customer feedback saw complaints surrounding the intrusiveness of its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). While the suite of safety tech helped the C10 achieve a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, CarExpert's first drive of the C10 reported serious drawbacks with the systems. The C10's "incessant, overbearing safety chimes" meant they lost their effectiveness, lost in a sound cloud of distraction and interruptions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Speaking at the media briefing on the C10 REEV – the range-extender hybrid version of its C10 SUV – Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Hoang and product lead Rick Crichton said changes have been made but are ongoing. "[Rick] monitors the owner channel pretty closely, and I myself have a lot of dialog with some of our early, early owners, from that point of view," Mr Hoang told media, including CarExpert. "We've been constantly optimising the vehicle in terms of the software. Certainly, the feedback from very, very early on about the sensitivity of the ADAS has been one of the things that we continually work on." The automaker previously told CarExpert it was looking into the issues in order to "improve the customer experience" – which has seen changes which now enable customers to turn off features. "We introduced the quick down menu to help switch off some of those items for customers at ease and certainly … [we'll work] continually to better match them to the conditions in Australia," Mr Hoang said. The improvements have been introduced with over-the-air (OTA) software updates, with the last for Australian vehicles carried out in February and the next due in August 2025. "Over the last three updates, I think we've been able to get us to a much, much better place. We continue working at it …another update that's coming that will again really address some of the feedback that we've had from customers," Mr Hoang said. "Customers are not backwards in suggesting to us the things they would like to see on the car, and those are the things that we're trying to feed into the plan for the future." All C10s come standard with a suite of safety technology that includes: MORE: Everything Leapmotor C10 Content originally sourced from:


The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Leapmotor winds back warranty for its Tesla Model Y rival
Leapmotor Australia has reverted to a shorter, six-year warranty for its 2025 model year C10 mid-size SUV – which is now available in both battery-electric (EV) and range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) powertrains. Leapmotor – part of the Stellantis group which includes Jeep, Maserati, Fiat, and Chrysler among its brands – launched in Australia in late 2024 with the C10 as a more affordable rival to the Tesla Model Y. The 2024 Leapmotor C10 was released with a seven-year/160,000km warranty, with an eight-year warranty on its battery pack, as well as five years of roadside assistance and capped price servicing. For the 2025 model year – which includes the new C10 REEV hybrid – the automaker has wound back its warranty to six years and 150,000km. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The update doesn't impact the warranty on existing 2024 model year Leapmotor vehicles. The change does bring eight years of roadside assistance and eight years of capped price servicing – both three-year upgrades from the previous five years. The eight-year/160,000km battery warranty remains unchanged. "With the newer models and looking through the life cycle of a customer, we felt that from an aftersales perspective, the capped price servicing and roadside assist – a lot of customers felt that they needed that as well," Andy Hoang, head of Leapmotor Australia, told media including CarExpert. "So we rebalanced to try and give a more comprehensive package across all elements rather than the warranty itself." While it matches the six-year/150,000km warranty from Chinese rival BYD, Leapmotor's shorter warranty comes at a time when most brands in Australia are adding to the length of their offering. Hyundai is one of the latest to do so, announcing a seven-year, unlimited-km warranty across its range – backdated to January 1, 2025 – matching South Korean sister brand Kia, which introduced a seven-year warranty way back in 2014. GWM/Haval offers a seven-year warranty, along with Skoda, KGM (previously SsangYong) and LDV, among others. Japanese brand Mitsubishi introduced a 10-year/200,00km warranty in 2020 – the longest new-vehicle warranty at the time. MG introduced a 10-year/250,000 warranty on private purchases (non-commercial use vehicles) in 2024. This was beaten in early 2025 by Nissan, which now offers the longest new-car warranty in Australia, with a 10-year/300,000km offered for vehicles serviced at Nissan dealerships for the same period. Content originally sourced from: Leapmotor Australia has reverted to a shorter, six-year warranty for its 2025 model year C10 mid-size SUV – which is now available in both battery-electric (EV) and range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) powertrains. Leapmotor – part of the Stellantis group which includes Jeep, Maserati, Fiat, and Chrysler among its brands – launched in Australia in late 2024 with the C10 as a more affordable rival to the Tesla Model Y. The 2024 Leapmotor C10 was released with a seven-year/160,000km warranty, with an eight-year warranty on its battery pack, as well as five years of roadside assistance and capped price servicing. For the 2025 model year – which includes the new C10 REEV hybrid – the automaker has wound back its warranty to six years and 150,000km. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The update doesn't impact the warranty on existing 2024 model year Leapmotor vehicles. The change does bring eight years of roadside assistance and eight years of capped price servicing – both three-year upgrades from the previous five years. The eight-year/160,000km battery warranty remains unchanged. "With the newer models and looking through the life cycle of a customer, we felt that from an aftersales perspective, the capped price servicing and roadside assist – a lot of customers felt that they needed that as well," Andy Hoang, head of Leapmotor Australia, told media including CarExpert. "So we rebalanced to try and give a more comprehensive package across all elements rather than the warranty itself." While it matches the six-year/150,000km warranty from Chinese rival BYD, Leapmotor's shorter warranty comes at a time when most brands in Australia are adding to the length of their offering. Hyundai is one of the latest to do so, announcing a seven-year, unlimited-km warranty across its range – backdated to January 1, 2025 – matching South Korean sister brand Kia, which introduced a seven-year warranty way back in 2014. GWM/Haval offers a seven-year warranty, along with Skoda, KGM (previously SsangYong) and LDV, among others. Japanese brand Mitsubishi introduced a 10-year/200,00km warranty in 2020 – the longest new-vehicle warranty at the time. MG introduced a 10-year/250,000 warranty on private purchases (non-commercial use vehicles) in 2024. This was beaten in early 2025 by Nissan, which now offers the longest new-car warranty in Australia, with a 10-year/300,000km offered for vehicles serviced at Nissan dealerships for the same period. Content originally sourced from: Leapmotor Australia has reverted to a shorter, six-year warranty for its 2025 model year C10 mid-size SUV – which is now available in both battery-electric (EV) and range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) powertrains. Leapmotor – part of the Stellantis group which includes Jeep, Maserati, Fiat, and Chrysler among its brands – launched in Australia in late 2024 with the C10 as a more affordable rival to the Tesla Model Y. The 2024 Leapmotor C10 was released with a seven-year/160,000km warranty, with an eight-year warranty on its battery pack, as well as five years of roadside assistance and capped price servicing. For the 2025 model year – which includes the new C10 REEV hybrid – the automaker has wound back its warranty to six years and 150,000km. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The update doesn't impact the warranty on existing 2024 model year Leapmotor vehicles. The change does bring eight years of roadside assistance and eight years of capped price servicing – both three-year upgrades from the previous five years. The eight-year/160,000km battery warranty remains unchanged. "With the newer models and looking through the life cycle of a customer, we felt that from an aftersales perspective, the capped price servicing and roadside assist – a lot of customers felt that they needed that as well," Andy Hoang, head of Leapmotor Australia, told media including CarExpert. "So we rebalanced to try and give a more comprehensive package across all elements rather than the warranty itself." While it matches the six-year/150,000km warranty from Chinese rival BYD, Leapmotor's shorter warranty comes at a time when most brands in Australia are adding to the length of their offering. Hyundai is one of the latest to do so, announcing a seven-year, unlimited-km warranty across its range – backdated to January 1, 2025 – matching South Korean sister brand Kia, which introduced a seven-year warranty way back in 2014. GWM/Haval offers a seven-year warranty, along with Skoda, KGM (previously SsangYong) and LDV, among others. Japanese brand Mitsubishi introduced a 10-year/200,00km warranty in 2020 – the longest new-vehicle warranty at the time. MG introduced a 10-year/250,000 warranty on private purchases (non-commercial use vehicles) in 2024. This was beaten in early 2025 by Nissan, which now offers the longest new-car warranty in Australia, with a 10-year/300,000km offered for vehicles serviced at Nissan dealerships for the same period. Content originally sourced from: Leapmotor Australia has reverted to a shorter, six-year warranty for its 2025 model year C10 mid-size SUV – which is now available in both battery-electric (EV) and range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) powertrains. Leapmotor – part of the Stellantis group which includes Jeep, Maserati, Fiat, and Chrysler among its brands – launched in Australia in late 2024 with the C10 as a more affordable rival to the Tesla Model Y. The 2024 Leapmotor C10 was released with a seven-year/160,000km warranty, with an eight-year warranty on its battery pack, as well as five years of roadside assistance and capped price servicing. For the 2025 model year – which includes the new C10 REEV hybrid – the automaker has wound back its warranty to six years and 150,000km. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The update doesn't impact the warranty on existing 2024 model year Leapmotor vehicles. The change does bring eight years of roadside assistance and eight years of capped price servicing – both three-year upgrades from the previous five years. The eight-year/160,000km battery warranty remains unchanged. "With the newer models and looking through the life cycle of a customer, we felt that from an aftersales perspective, the capped price servicing and roadside assist – a lot of customers felt that they needed that as well," Andy Hoang, head of Leapmotor Australia, told media including CarExpert. "So we rebalanced to try and give a more comprehensive package across all elements rather than the warranty itself." While it matches the six-year/150,000km warranty from Chinese rival BYD, Leapmotor's shorter warranty comes at a time when most brands in Australia are adding to the length of their offering. Hyundai is one of the latest to do so, announcing a seven-year, unlimited-km warranty across its range – backdated to January 1, 2025 – matching South Korean sister brand Kia, which introduced a seven-year warranty way back in 2014. GWM/Haval offers a seven-year warranty, along with Skoda, KGM (previously SsangYong) and LDV, among others. Japanese brand Mitsubishi introduced a 10-year/200,00km warranty in 2020 – the longest new-vehicle warranty at the time. MG introduced a 10-year/250,000 warranty on private purchases (non-commercial use vehicles) in 2024. This was beaten in early 2025 by Nissan, which now offers the longest new-car warranty in Australia, with a 10-year/300,000km offered for vehicles serviced at Nissan dealerships for the same period. Content originally sourced from:


CNBC
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CNBC
China's Leapmotor and Huawei-backed Aito report record high deliveries in May as competition heats up
Chinese electric carmakers Leapmotor and Aito reported record high deliveries in May, while other startups struggle to catch up as the price war intensifies. Stellantis-backed Leapmotor delivered a record 45,067 vehicles in May, reflecting year-on-year growth of 148%. On May 15, the automaker launched an updated version of its C10 model, a mid-sized SUV, that retailed from 122,800 yuan ($17,045). Leapmotor said over 13,000 units of the C10 were delivered in May. And on Sunday, Seres-backed Aito announced on social media that it had delivered 44,454 vehicles, setting a new record. The automaker, which uses Huawei tech, on May 30 officially launched the Maextro S800, an ultra-luxury sedan, with a starting price of 708,000 yuan. Industry giant BYD maintained its stronghold in the industry, with 376,930 cars sold in May. Total car sales in May rose by 14.1% increase year on year, based on CNBC's calculations of publicly available figures. The automaker on May 23 slashed prices on 22 models, bringing the price of its Seagull hatchback down 20% to 55,800 yuan, causing Chinese automakers' shares to slide. The EV juggernaut has recently been scrutinized over claims that it had pressured Jinan Qiansheng, one of BYD's dealers in the eastern province of Shandong, over cash flow. BYD refuted claims in a statement to Chinese media. The intensifying price war has also sparked fears of a next "Evergrande" — China's former real estate giant, which defaulted on its debt in 2021. Xpeng May deliveries dipped to 33,525 vehicles from 35,045 vehicles the previous month. But the company reported a year-on-year growth of 230% and maintained its streak of delivering over 30,000 vehicles for the seventh consecutive month. The automaker on May 28 officially launched the Mona M03 Max and Plus models, retailing from 129,800 yuan and 119,800 yuan, respectively. Xiaomi delivered more than 28,000 vehicles in May, mirroring its performance last month. The smartphone company on May 22 teased a new model of YU7 luxury SUV, which is set to be officially launched in July. Other startups, however, experienced modest growth in deliveries. Li Auto delivered 40,856 vehicles in May, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.7%, while Geely-owned Zeekr delivered 18,908 vehicles, indicating a 1.6% year-on-year growth, based on CNBC calculations of publicly available data. That's despite Zeekr's attempts to differentiate itself from the competition with its announcement of free driver-assistance technology in March. Nio's May deliveries fell from the previous month, with a total of 23,231 vehicles delivered, reflecting 13.1% year-on-year growth. Onvo, Nio's family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand, made up 6,281 of total deliveries. That makes May Onvo's best-performing month so far this year. Chinese automakers are looking to diversify as competition intensifies. But tariffs imposed by the European Union and the U.S. on Chinese electric vehicles may impede efforts to expand into the West. Instead, companies may be looking to emerging markets such as those in Africa, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported last week. BYD on April 24 announced its official entry into Benin, in collaboration with CFAO Mobility.


Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brit parents spend £4,600 a year keeping kids entertained with theme parks, parties & toys top of the list, survey finds
Scroll down to find out the full list of expenditures by parents YOU'RE KIDDING Brit parents spend £4,600 a year keeping kids entertained with theme parks, parties & toys top of the list, survey finds THE average parent spends almost £4,600 a year per child keeping them entertained. A poll of 2,000 mums and dads with kids aged 17 and under found they'll splash the cash taking them to theme parks (£124), visiting museums (£127), or going to sports clubs (£455), a study has found. 2 Families could save £400 a year on days out thanks to Leapmotor's new partnership with Kids Pass Credit: Alex Morton/PinPep 2 The Kids Pass is now included free with every Leapmotor C10 Credit: Alex Morton/PinPep With holiday camps (£136), cinema trips (£143), and toys and games (£152) also contributing to the hefty annual sum. On average, they'll enjoy around four family trips a month - 45 a year. However, 45 per cent 'struggle' to keep their kids entertained – and as many as 62 per cent feel pressure to spend beyond what they want or can doing so. And this might explain why almost everyone polled (96 per cent) has depended on special offers and coupons to save money. The study was commissioned by electric car brand Leapmotor, which is offering four-year discount passes via Kids Pass, an app which saves families an average of £400 a year on days out, with the purchase of its C10 family SUV. When keeping their kids entertained, it emerged school holidays are when parents feel the squeeze on their finances the most. More than a quarter (26 per cent) consider half-term to be the costliest time of the year in this respect, with the summer (60 per cent) and Christmas (60 per cent) holidays most expensive. Almost half (47 per cent) will split the planning between themselves and their children, while 39 per cent will largely let their kids choose. Just 10 per cent of parents will decide what to do without any say from their kids. Regardless, those polled believe their children's favourite activity to do away from the home is go to the cinema (28 per cent), with swimming (22 per cent) and theme parks (20 per cent) also popular. So to are attending birthday parties (17 per cent), dining out (17 per cent), and going to sports clubs (14 per cent). But 80 per cent of mums and dads prefer pursuits which will educate their kids in some way. The study also found they typically get inspiration for things to do from friends and family (52 per cent), followed by social media (51 per cent), and TV (31 per cent). On average, those with children of talking age – generally aged three or above – will hear their kids utter those dreaded words 'I'm bored' 128 times annually. Carried out through OnePoll, the study found 62 per cent 'always' or 'often' rely on their car to get their kids where they need to be for the purposes keeping them entertained. And those who rely on a car, travel 727 miles a year doing so. Damien Dally, managing director, Leapmotor UK, added: 'We understand parents are under constant pressure to find ways to keep their kids entertained. 'And our mission is about helping our customers get the best value possible be that from their car or their everyday adventures. 'We all have fond memories of those family days out travelling in the car.'