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The alternative view on the dangers of diesel fuel from Industry Bosses
The alternative view on the dangers of diesel fuel from Industry Bosses Industry boss says it’s time to put an end to the ‘diatribe’ of misinformation about diesel. The UK boss of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Jeremy Hicks is warning that any improvements in air quality could be delayed if the diesel debate continues to be dominated by what...
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China's FAW to recall 680,000 more Mazda cars over faulty Takata airbags
China's FAW to recall 680,000 more Mazda cars over faulty Takata airbags China's FAW Car Co Ltd, who is also a partner of Japan's Mazda Motor Corp is preparing to recall over 680,000 Mazda cars due to issues with air bags. The recall is connected once again with the now bankrupt Japanese auto parts supplier Takata Corp. The recall...
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UK to ban diesel and petrol cars by 2040
The UK Government has said that they will ban all petrol and diesel cars in Britain by 2040. Many governments around the world have already outlined plans to phase out petrol and diesel combustion engines. They are trying to combat air pollution and pave the way for electric vehicles and sustainable fuels sources. The UK is the latest European country...
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How Autonomous Cars Could Disrupt Airlines and Car Rental Agencies
Autonomous cars - a disruptive technology Airlines, hotels and the rental car sectors are very closely related but there will be huge changes and transitions in these sectors over the next few decades. Analysts are predicting that with the rise of autonomous vehicles it will bring many changes to the way car rental companies, hotels and airlines operate. The car...
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Tesla reveals when they will deliver their first Model 3 cars
Tesla reveals when they will deliver their first Model 3 cars Tesla will deliver the first 30 Model 3 vehicles on July 28 this month. The news was released through the official Elon Musk Twitter account last Monday. According to the CEO Elon Musk, the Model 3 has passed all of the regulatory requirements two weeks ahead of schedule and...
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Car hire scandal: Europcar staff receive €4.50 each time they spot 'damage'
The French car rental company, Europcar, one of the world's biggest car hire firms, is paying its staff for cheating customers over "damaged" cars, a whistleblower has claimed. Every time, a Europcar agent inspects a car for the company, they are rewarded with a €4.50 bonus every time they flag a car as damaged, even if the damage report is...
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Porsche develops software for autonomous racing cars
Porsche develops software for autonomous racing cars Porsche has developed autonomous car technology software which can enable a driver to experience, hands-free, how a professional motor racing driver would tackle a racetrack. Basically speaking the new technology will enable regular people to experience the speed and driving like a professional. The German sports car manufacturer will capture data from professional...
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Car manufacturers vision of a gradual transition to self-driving cars may have a big problem
On May 7, 2016, Joshua Brown lost his life after his semi autonomous electric Tesla vehicle crashed into a truck. Joshua Brown had engaged Tesla’s Autopilot feature but tragically, the on-board software didn’t detect the white side of the trailer against the daytime sky. The car slammed into the truck at full speed, 74 miles per hour, shearing off the...
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France to end sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040
France is planning to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040. France’s new environment minister, Nicolas Hulot made the announcement of his new climate plan at a press conference last Thursday. He said: “We are announcing the end of the sale of gasoline and diesel cars by 2040.” Mr Hulot didn’t specify if this would mean an...
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Mercedes has recalled three million diesel vehicles over toxic emissions
. Mercedes has recalled three million diesel vehicles over toxic emissions. The vehicles are being recalled in order for the cars on-board computer to receive a software update to cut output of gases linked to respiratory diseases. As part of the latest toxic emissions scare, Mercedes Benz has recalled almost three million diesel cars and vans across Europe. The German...