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Autonomous tech needs major upgrade of cities, states Ford manager

Autonomous tech needs major upgrade of cities, states Ford manager

major cities around the world requirement to be updated as well as overhauled so they are prepared for the roll out of autonomous as well as linked vehicles, according to Ford CEO Jim Hackett. The just recently appointed manager of the Detroit marque stated the style of worldwide cities was out-dated as well as have reached congestion capacity. speaking at the consumer electronics show (CES) Hackett talked about Ford’s City of Tomorrow, which he stated will re-imagine exactly how our…

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Gordon Murray style unveils MOTIV electric quadricycle idea

Gordon Murray style unveils MOTIV electric quadricycle idea

Gordon Murray style has exposed its latest mobility solution. Spawned from the ingenious iStream producing process, it’s called the MOTIV, as well as the new vehicle is an electric quadricycle.  Weighing less than 400kg, the MOTIV is classed as a quadricycle by law, however Gordon Murray style has developed the vehicle to comply with the more stringent accident regulations of full-size traveler cars. This is made possible by iStream, a sustainable producing process that cuts the number of elements utilized…

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BMW M5: a history

BMW M5: a history

The BMW M5 is celebrating 30 years of assisting top executives get house quicker than is strictly necessary. The new 592bhp M5 ‘30 Jahre’ edition has been exposed to mark the anniversary as well as it’s a cars and truck with a glittering heritage stretching out in its rear view mirror. Let’s take a look back at the history of the BMW M5… BMW M535i (1979-1981) It’s not an M5 however the E12 M535i packed a great deal of the…

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Garage labour rates hit record £215 per hour

Garage labour rates hit record £215 per hour

The maximum cost of an hour’s labour at a mechanic’s workshop has hit a new record figure of £215, according to warranty Direct’s annual labour rates study. Overall the cost of the the UK’s average labour rate, for main and non-franchised dealers combined, currently sits at £74.33.  • Speeding motorists could face £10,000 fines  Advertisement – article continues below The study, which looked at more than 10,000 cases, found that London is the most expensive place to fix a car, at…

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Rezvani Beast Californian supercar revealed

Rezvani Beast Californian supercar revealed

When Rezvani Motors first teased the Beast back in March, there were a few who questioned the project. They needn’t have concerned though – dubious name choice aside – as the Californian start-up has revealed its new high-performance roadster on schedule as promised, with the made-to-order Beast now on sale. Advertisement – short article continues below It’s based on the Ariel Atom, not that you’d know from looking. The sculpted, streamlined design we glimpsed earlier this year can now be…

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Pothole compensation claims rise after flooding

Pothole compensation claims rise after flooding

Councils based in the areas worst hit by winter storms are facing massive increases in the number of compensation claims brought forward by motorists, according to campaign website Potholes.co.uk. The campaign group fond that Somerset council had seen the number of claims rise to 204 in January and February, up from 24 in November and December – an increase of 750 per cent.  Advertisement – article continues below • Twelve-year wait to fix UK’s pothole-ridden roads And the same trend…

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New 2021 infant tiny SUV shaping up

New 2021 infant tiny SUV shaping up

tiny will take advantage of the continuing SUV flourish by introducing a smaller sibling vehicle to the Countryman, automobile reveal can solely reveal. The new design – previewed in our special pictures – won’t join the variety up until 2021 at the earliest, making utilize of the brand’s next generation of chassis innovation – as well as that indicates electric power will be a provided for the new little SUV. Advertisement – post continues below According to a source close…

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CCTV video camera car ban heralds a new ‘fair deal’ for UK motorists

CCTV video camera car ban heralds a new ‘fair deal’ for UK motorists

CCTV “spy cars” will no longer be allowed to enforce on-street parking laws in a bid to stop the afflict of tickets being issued by post, the government has said. Wardens will have to fix a ticket to an offending vehicle’s windscreen, rather than film them from a distance. The controversial CCTV video camera cars will instead be restricted to use in “critical” safety areas such as outside schools, or on bus lanes or red routes. Advertisement – short article…

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Skoda launches flagship L&K trim for Octavia

Skoda launches flagship L&K trim for Octavia

Skoda has launched the new flagship Laurin & Klement trim for the Octavia, with prices starting from £26,410. Revealed at the Geneva motor show in March and available with either the hatchback or estate, the Octavia L&K builds on the elegance spec level, and will be offered at launch with a choice of two engines. Advertisement – article continues below This includes the Czech manufacturer’s 148bhp 2.0-litre TDI diesel, which is joined by a new 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine that…

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This might soon be the most costly Ferrari ever

This might soon be the most costly Ferrari ever

This isn’t the world’s most costly Ferrari yet however if the really hopes of auctioneers RM Auctions prove well founded, that might all modification in a matter of weeks. It’s one of only three Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale designs that were developed by the Maranello marque in late 1964 as well as early 1965 to homologate its new 275 GTB race car. Advertisement – article continues below The vehicle is set to be auctioned at the RM Auctions Monterey sale,…

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