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Giles88

Giles Kirkland is a passionate car expert, blogger and contributor to Oponeo. He recently took to exploring the concept of the modern masculinity and femininity with a special focus on gender roles in the automotive industry. He happily shares his thoughts on various platforms.

People
Going for a Drive with Your Family

There’s no better time to bond with your loved ones than the sunny summers? It’s the perfect time to throw on some SPF and take a much-needed break to spend your holidays driving around with the family. If you’re up...
By Giles88

31/07/2019
Technology
What Europeans Actually Think of Autonomous Cars

Autonomous or “self-driving” cars made their debut on international motorways in 2018. Even before they took to the road though, drivers had concerns about cars that drove themselves with no, or very little, driver’s interference. Now, reality mirrors the Jetsons’ science fiction...
By Giles88

23/07/2019
Technology
What Europeans Actually Think of Autonomous Cars

Autonomous or “self-driving” cars made their debut on international motorways in 2018. Even before they took to the road though, drivers had concerns about cars that drove themselves with no, or very little, driver’s interference. Now, reality mirrors the Jetsons’ science fiction...
By Giles88

23/07/2019
People
Staying Awake on Long Drives: Tips and Tricks

If you love being on the road, then you have probably had to fight off pangs of sleep every now and then – especially on longer drives. Who can blame you? We’ve all fallen victim to the gentle hum of...
By Giles88

19/07/2019
Cities around the world
Know Your (Speed) Limits When Driving Around Europe

Whether it’s for business or holidays, we usually use the motorway when we make our journeys. In the UK 21% of all the traffic happens on motorways and the popularity of such roads abroad is even higher. Although traveling across Europe by car might...
By Giles88

18/01/2019
Lifestyle
Singing in the Car? Singing in the Shower?

It’s hard to imagine life without cars, most of us (if not all) will agree. They’re our best friends when running errands: commuting, picking up children, going shopping, to the gym, or hurrying for an afternoon session of gossip over...
By Giles88

09/10/2018
Culture & Society
The Most Epic Cars that 2017 Will Be Remembered For

2017 has given us the first glimpse of some exciting new cars that have really stood out from the crowd. Let’s take a look at the ones we will long remember. Aston Martin DB11 The DB11 is the culmination of...
By Giles88

02/01/2018
Culture & Society
Women on Wheels: Famous Women in the Automotive Industry

You probably associate the automotive industry with being predominantly male, but not many people know that the industry is changing for the better and now employs more women than ever. During WWII, we saw record numbers of women take over...
By Giles88

20/06/2017