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Tesla Exceeds Delivery Targets for Third Quarter
Tesla has delivered 83,500 vehicles during the third quarter beating Wall Street analysts' expectations for deliveries. This figure equates to 80 per cent of total sales for 2017. Investors are still concerned though about Tesla Motors’ profitability and are somewhat disappointed they didn't release more detailed information on its production costs and sale prices etc. Despite the good sales...
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Why you’re more likely to buy a dodgy used car in Ireland than in the UK
We have highlighted 5 main reasons why buying a used car in Ireland carries more risk than that of our British counterparts and why the first step in purchasing a used car should be to check the background history of the vehicle. Here are the reasons why: Written-Off Vehicles - Category Write-off A, B, C & D disclosed...
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UK will have fully autonomous cars on the roads within 3-4 years
According to the UK’s Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, Britain will have fully autonomous cars on the roads within 3-4 years. The UK Government believe that within just five years there will be fully autonomous vehicles travelling on the roads alongside traditional ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars, including diesel. Grayling made commented at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham on Monday:...
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The Motor industry calls for burden to be lifted on Irish motorists ahead of next week's Budget
The motor industry is calling on the Government and in particular with the Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe to ease the burden on drivers as the new tougher emissions tests are driving up new-car prices. With Brexit looming and all the uncertainty surrounding Britain's exit from the EU, the car market here is being flooded with used car imports from the...
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The City of Gothenburg wants to embrace autonomous cars
The way we move around our cities and towns is changing rapidly and now we are seeing a wave of new technological developments that will lead to the mass adoption of autonomous vehicles on the road. The potential mass adoption of autonomous cars is no longer the stuff of science fiction but in the very near future the way we...
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BMW Ireland Court Cases Over Serious Design Fault
A design fault in BMW’s has resulted in court action but for the moment Due to what has been classed as a serious design fault in a range of BMW cars the cases have been adjourned. Judge Brennan adjourned the case until October 30 next when it will be listed for mention BMW Automotive (Ireland) Ltd has handed over evidence...
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Marilyn Monroe's Thunderbird to go on auction
Marilyn Monroe's Thunderbird is going to auction and could fetch as much as $500,000 The two-seater convertible which was owned by Marilyn Monroe is going up for auction in November and could be worth up to half a million dollars. Marilyn owned the 1956 raven black Ford Thunderbird, for six years until shortly before her death in 1962, is...
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Elon Musk could be sued for fraud
The founder of Tesla, Elon Musk is facing criminal charges of fraud due to statements he made on Twitter last month. The US Securities and Exchange Commission in New York has accused Musk on Thursday of fraud and they are actually seeking to remove him from his role in charge of the electric car company. The SEC committee said...
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German carmakers test autonomous vehicles in China
Three of the biggest German car manufacturers, Audi, Mercedes and BMW are now conducting autonomous vehicle trials in China. The three luxury German car brands have been quietly testing autonomous vehicles in China despite Chinese rules that force them to partner with local software companies. As part of the process, they have agreed to use Chinese mapping and...
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Ferrari to build their very first SUV
Ferrari will be releasing to the world, their first 4x4 SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) called the Purosangue within the next 3 years. 15 new models will be released between now and 2022, and the SUV - currently known as the ‘Purosangue’ or Pure Blood is just one of them For Ferrari to make an SUV is quite a change...