autonomous vehicles
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Car Manufacturer News 12 Jul
Ford and Volkswagen agree partnership to gain "global scale" in tech
A joint venture between Ford and Volkswagen Group is hoped to give both car manufacturers cost effective leaps forward in developing self-driving and electric cars.
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Manufacturer 5 Jun
JLR and BMW partnership to develop next generation of autonomous EVs
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and BMW have announced that they are embarking on a partnership to help them develop the next-generation of electric vehicles (EVs).
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Opinion 21 May
Are consumer ready for the future of mobility? A guest opinion
In March 2019 the Tesla Model 3 – the mid-sized all-electric saloon, with over 250 miles of range, and available from under £400 per month – outsold all alternatives across Europe.
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Market Insight 1 Mar
Brexit uncertainty putting 33% off car purchase, Auto Trader finds
The results of the latest Auto Trader Market Report have revealed that a third of the UK potential car buyers are being put off a purchase due to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
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Manufacturer 28 Feb
BMW and Daimler enter long-term autonomous cars collaboration
BMW and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler have announced plans to embark on a “long-term strategic cooperation” to boost their respective development of autonomous vehicle technology.
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Technology 6 Feb
Autonomous vehicles destined for UK road trials in 2019
Autonomous vehicles could begin trials on UK roads before the end of 2019 after the Government announced that a process is being developed to support the process.
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Opinion 14 Sep
Can self-driving regulation catch up with technology? – guest opinion
For decades, technology has been the single biggest factor holding us back from launching fully Autonomous Drive (AD) vehicles.
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Technology 28 Aug
Dealers should keep ahead of the autonomy curve, says Close Brothers
Dealers have been advised to keep ahead of the curve when it comes to developments in autonomous vehicles as a result of insight gained from Close Brothers Motor Finance's Britain Under the Bonnet report.
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Manufacturer 2 Aug
New Group Renault training centre will foster ‘pride in the brand’
Bosch's new technician training centre has laid a path for the evolution of aftersales and will serve to encourage “pride in the brand”, Group Renault’s Mark Crockett has said.
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Technology 26 Jul
Ford boosts new autonomous vehicle division with $4bn investment
Ford has created a new autonomous vehicle division and will invest $4 billion to accelerate the brand’s growth in the market over the next five years.
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Opinion 15 Jun
How will car dealerships adapt to an autonomous vehicle revolution? – guest opinion
Hardly a month goes by without a car manufacturer laying out their technology and product deployment plans for semi or fully-autonomous vehicles.
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Technology 27 Apr
Thatcham calls for AEB on all EVs following Nissan LEAF’s top Euro NCAP result
Thatcham Research has called for AEB to be fitted as standard on all EVs afte the Nissan LEAF set the standard with a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
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Technology 23 Apr
DRIVEN demonstrates autonomous vehicles in public display
The DRIVEN consortium has demonstrated to the public that two autonomous Ford vehicles can navigate hazards.
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Market Insight 11 Jan
Government pledges almost £60 million to autonomous car projects
The development of connected and autonomous vehicles in the UK has received Government funding of almost £60 million as part of a new joint venture with automotive businesses.
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Manufacturer 14 Dec
UK motorists show little enthusiasm for self-driving cars
Drivers have expressed an desire to stay behind the wheel despite the advent of autonomous vehicles, according to a study commissioned by Mazda.
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Technology 17 Nov
European Parliament applauded for backing revised safety bill
Thatcham Research has applauded the European Parliament's decision to back legislative changes that will stipulate the standard fitment of autonomous safety technologies in new cars and vans.
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Technology 31 Oct
Google admits drivers fell asleep in tests of self-driving cars that required their intervention in dangerous situations
Google stopped developing features of its self-driving car requiring drivers to take control because running in autopilot meant they fell asleep.
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Market Insight 13 Sep
Euro NCAP to hold car makers accountable for autonomous car safety
Euro NCAP is preparing a host of new tests which aim to regulate the increasing number of autonomous driving aids and other technology being introduced to cars by manufacturers.
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Car Model News 6 Sep
New Nissan Leaf boasts 235-mile range and autonomous features (gallery)
Nissan has revealed the new Leaf with increased range and improved technology.
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Market Insight 31 Aug
Majority of motorists uncomfortable travelling 70mph in autonomous car
The majority of motorists (66%) would be uncomfortable travelling in a driverless car at 70mph, according the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.