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North Wales Live
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
'First one to see' and Yellow Car named among best car games
A survey of 2,000 adults showed that a whopping 88% engage in playful challenges to pass the time during long drives. Identifying different car makes and spotting unique number plates are also among the top choices for in-car entertainment. The top 20 list also features the Alphabet Game, where players come up with words from specific categories starting with consecutive letters, and the timeless Rock Paper Scissors. Other favourites include Name That Tune, Would You Rather, and even Truth or Dare. This news comes as Londoners playing 'Yellow Car' would have scored plenty, following sightings of five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles touring iconic spots in the city. Each vehicle was decked out in Renault's signature yellow pop colourway, ensuring they stood out amidst the urban landscape. The coordinated quintet of cars was seen cruising by landmarks such as The Mall and Big Ben. Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson from the car manufacturer, which sponsored the research, said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with. "Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker. "So, having launched Renault 5 with the option of vibrant, fun colours, we wanted to play a real-life version of the Yellow Car game on the streets of London, so anyone driving past would have had a bumper load of cars to shout about." Research has also highlighted that for 67% of those engaged in vehicular games, it's all about wiling away the time and keeping tedium at bay, yet 43% admit these games help in brightening spirits. Furthermore, 16% of people turn to automotive games as a means to diminish their screen engagement or to avoid aimless phone scrolling. It has also come to light that 63% of adults experience a wave of nostalgia for their juvenile road trips through these games. Embarking on UK road trips surfaced as the prime occasion for initiating a game (53%), followed by outings such as day trips (41%) and when visiting kin (32%). Remarkably, 21% of adults continue the fun with mates in the car and 17% get into the spirit on the thrilling drive to the airport. Moreover, close to one in ten parents (8%), surveyed via OnePoll, rely on these diversions to keep their children amused during the school commute. MOST POPULAR CAR GAMES. I-spy. First One to See.... Car Brand Spotting. Yellow Car. Licence Plate Game. Alphabet Game. Rock, Paper, Scissors. Who Am I? 20 Questions. Memory Game. Spot the Animal. Name that Tune. Would you Rather. Truth or Dare. Word Association. Travel Treasure Hunt /Bingo. Two Truths and a Lie. Hum the Tune. Story Builder. Guess the Film Quote.
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
'First one to see' and Yellow Car among Brits' favourite car games
A poll of 2,000 adults found 88% will indulge in a time-killing challenge when on a road trip. Spotting car brands and various license plates also proved popular A survey of 2,000 adults showed that a whopping 88% engage in playful challenges to pass the time during long drives. The quest to identify different car makes and spot unique number plates also ranks high on the list of road trip entertainments. Other top 20 contenders include the Alphabet Game, where players come up with words from specific categories for each letter, and the timeless Rock Paper Scissors. Games like Name That Tune, Would You Rather, and even Truth or Dare are crowd-pleasers too. This news comes as Londoners playing 'Yellow Car' would have scored big, thanks to snapshots showing five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles zipping by iconic landmarks in their standout yellow pop colourway. The coordinated quintet of cars was seen cruising by The Mall and Big Ben, adding a splash of colour to the cityscape. Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson from the car manufacturer behind the research said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. "While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with. Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker. "So, having launched Renault 5 with the option of vibrant, fun colours, we wanted to play a real-life version of the Yellow Car game on the streets of London, so anyone driving past would have had a bumper load of cars to shout about." The study also highlighted that a whopping 67% of people engage in car games just to pass the time and keep boredom at bay, whilst 43% use them to create a cheerful atmosphere. Moreover, 16% turn to such games as a way to cut down on excessive screen time or aimless scrolling through their mobiles. It was also uncovered that for 63% of grown-ups, car games are a throwback to the joyous road trips of their younger days. Car journeys within the UK emerged as prime time for game-playing for 53%, with day trips (41%) and visiting kith and kin (32%) following suit. A sizable 21% of adults also indulge in these amusements when motoring with mates, and the thrilling ride to the airport isn't without its share of games for 17%. Meanwhile, almost one in ten parents leaned on such entertainment strategies to make the school commute less dull for their children. I-spy. First One to See.... Car Brand Spotting. Yellow Car. License Plate Game. Alphabet Game. Rock, Paper, Scissors. Who Am I? 20 Questions. Memory Game. Spot the Animal. Name that Tune. Would you Rather. Truth or Dare. Word Association. Travel Treasure Hunt /Bingo. Two Truths and a Lie. Hum the Tune. Story Builder. Guess the Film Quote.
Wales Online
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
'First one to see' and Yellow Car named among best car games
'First one to see' and Yellow Car named among best car games A poll of 2,000 adults found 88% will indulge in a time-killing challenge when on a road trip. Spotting car brands and various licence plates also proved popular Five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles buzzing around the capital's most famous landmarks. (Image: PinPep ) A survey of 2,000 adults showed that a whopping 88% engage in playful challenges to pass the time during long drives. Identifying different car makes and spotting unique number plates are also among the top choices for in-car entertainment. The top 20 list also features the Alphabet Game, where players come up with words from specific categories starting with consecutive letters, and the timeless Rock Paper Scissors. Other favourites include Name That Tune, Would You Rather, and even Truth or Dare. This news comes as Londoners playing 'Yellow Car' would have scored plenty, following sightings of five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles touring iconic spots in the city. Each vehicle was decked out in Renault's signature yellow pop colourway, ensuring they stood out amidst the urban landscape. The coordinated quintet of cars was seen cruising by landmarks such as The Mall and Big Ben. Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson from the car manufacturer, which sponsored the research, said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with. "Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker. Article continues below "So, having launched Renault 5 with the option of vibrant, fun colours, we wanted to play a real-life version of the Yellow Car game on the streets of London, so anyone driving past would have had a bumper load of cars to shout about." New Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles parked outside Saint Paul's Cathedral. (Image: PinPep ) Research has also highlighted that for 67% of those engaged in vehicular games, it's all about wiling away the time and keeping tedium at bay, yet 43% admit these games help in brightening spirits. Furthermore, 16% of people turn to automotive games as a means to diminish their screen engagement or to avoid aimless phone scrolling. It has also come to light that 63% of adults experience a wave of nostalgia for their juvenile road trips through these games. Embarking on UK road trips surfaced as the prime occasion for initiating a game (53%), followed by outings such as day trips (41%) and when visiting kin (32%). Remarkably, 21% of adults continue the fun with mates in the car and 17% get into the spirit on the thrilling drive to the airport. Moreover, close to one in ten parents (8%), surveyed via OnePoll, rely on these diversions to keep their children amused during the school commute. MOST POPULAR CAR GAMES. Article continues below
Arab News
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
What We Are Reading Today: "Beautiful Ugly"
Author: Alice Feeney 'Beautiful Ugly,' released in January, is a novel by British author Alice Feeney. The story concerns Grady Green, an author, who is on the phone to his wife while she is driving home. During their conversation, he hears the screech of brakes as she spots an object on the road ahead. Green's tries to prevent his wife from leaving the car to investigate the object, before she mysteriously disappears. To cope with his depression and grief, Green travels to an island in search of solace and perhaps a way to restore his life, particularly after losing sleep and his appetite for writing. On the island, he is shocked to encounter a woman who resembles his missing wife, and the story takes another dramatic turn. Although the novel has been rated by more than 87,000 users on Goodreads with an average of 3.6 out of 5 stars, some readers found the pace a bit slow. 'It's a bit of a slow-burn mystery, which I feel is difficult to pull off since it doesn't keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time,' one of the reviewers commented. Despite being a work of fiction, another reader found the narrative unreliable and unrealistic, making it difficult to connect the events. Nevertheless, most readers appreciated the author's writing style and imagination. 'All in all, I don't hate the book, but there is too much melodrama and theatrical antics for a thriller. Since this is my favorite genre, I tend to be quite particular about how I like these novels to be constructed,' another reader said. Alice Feeney is a New York Times bestselling author. In addition to 'Beautiful Ugly,' she has also published 'Rock Paper Scissors,' 'Sometimes I Lie,' and 'His & Hers.'
