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Volkswagen may build their version of a Tesla Gigafactory
Volkswagen may build their own battery factory Volkswagen is considering building a state-of-the-art, multi-billion-euro battery factory as part of a major expansion of its electric-car portfolio. The German giant car manufacturer, Volkswagen may be following in Tesla Motors’ footsteps. They hope that drivers will embrace electric vehicles with open arms and in anticipation of a seismic shift in automotive consumerism,...
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BMW will put 40 self-driving cars on US and European roads
BMW self-driving cars to be tested on US and European roads German car maker, BMW is now gathering data in the race for the perfect autonomous vehicle by dispatching a fleet of self-driving cars on American and European roads by the second half of this year, 2017. BMW will take the next step to this inevitable outcome by partnering with...
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Google car that can make a three-point turn
12 Google cars are now officially better than Bulgarian drivers! Google’s self-driving cars have now been programmed to do perfect three point turns. The giant tech company has finally done something that drivers in Bulgaria have apparently never learned to do. Bulgarians are seemingly notorious for their avoidance of three-point turns, instead, opting to simply reverse at high speed to...
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Car Warranty - Here's what you need to know
Car Warranties Are you thinking about buying a car? Here’s what you need to know about new and used car warranties A warranty is a promise in writing to fix any problems that may arise in a set period of time which gives a consumer peace of mind and saves money in repairs. Many previously owned cars come with some...
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Tesla electric car deliveries declined by 9.4% during last quarter
Tesla car deliveries decline by 9.4% Tesla Motors fourth-quarter deliveries fell by 9.4 per cent as a result of short-term production hurdles related to the transition to their new autopilot hardware. Deliveries fell in the fourth quarter to around 22,200 vehicles which were down from 24,500 vehicles in the preceding quarter. Total deliveries for 2016 were 76,230 cars which fell...
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Personal Contract Plans - What is PCP Car Finance?
What is PCP Finance? Many car dealers are now offering finance in the form of a Personal Contract Plan (PCP) to consumers when they are buying a car. PCPs can appear very attractive because of the low monthly repayments and the convenience of being able to buy your car and sort out your finance in the same place. However, it...
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Are New Car Lenders Victims of Their Own Success?
Are New Car Lenders Victims of Their Own Success? Dealerships have been busy releasing new cars to customers with attractive car finance deals which are known as Personal Contract Plans. Under these contract plans, the customer puts up part of the money and can drive off in a new car in no time at all. These payment plans have relatively...
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Is your tractor and trailer legal?
Is your tractor and trailer legal? Farmers can avoid fines of up to €2,500 by ensuring that their tractors and trailers are legal and roadworthy. When driving out on the public roads, it is always good to have peace of mind that you are up to date with all the regulations of tractor and trailer roadworthiness. If you were to...
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Ford promise mass produced autonomous self-driving cars without a steering wheel by 2021
Ford promisemass produced autonomous self-driving cars without a steering wheel by 2021 Within the next five years, Ford promises to mass produce fully autonomous cars without steering wheel or pedals. They are currently collaborating with and investing in various start-ups which will help the company to vastly increase its autonomous vehicle development capabilities. Ford plan to spend $1.3bn to upgrade...
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Motorists could soon unlock the doors of their cars with a selfie
New photographicidentification to unlock cars Jaguar Land Rover newly patented technology will use facial recognition and gait analysis that can identify drivers. Cameras mounted near the windows can capture photos and video of the owner of the vehicle as they approach it. These images are then run through the car's onboard computer which has data that it can recognise the...