autonomous vehicles
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Car Manufacturer News 16 Jul
German courts rule against Tesla's 'self driving' claims
Electric car brand Tesla has been banned from making claims that its cars have “self-driving” technology, by a court in Munich.
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Market Insight 23 Apr
Will autonomous vehicles always be a pipedream?
Five years ago, almost every manufacturer was making presentations about autonomous vehicles and how they would be on the road by 2020.
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Latest News 22 Apr
Coronavirus, DS network plans and Drayton Kia - here in May AM digital magazine
May's AM magazine has now been published here as an e-zine so read about DS Automobiles, the UK used car market, Drayton Motors Kia, autonomous cars and COVID-19
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Market Insight 4 Feb
1-in-10 consumers to make their next car an EV, says Deloitte
Car buyer intention is shifting towards electric vehicles (EV), with more than one-in-ten (11%) of consumers now set to make their next vehicle electric, according to Deloitte.
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Technology 8 Jan
Sony reveals its ‘great secret’ in Vision-S EV
Sony has unveiled what has been described as “a great secret” in the form of its Vision-S electric vehicle (EV) launched at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) this week.
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Manufacturer 23 Aug
One in four cars expected to be automated by 2030
Autonomous driving technology is advancing at a rapid pace with one in four new cars globally expected to feature at least level three autonomy by 2030.
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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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Manufacturer 28 May
FCA Group proposes €32.6bn merger with Renault
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has proposed a €32.6 billion (£28.3bn) all-share merger with Renault to forge a new alliance that could save the Italian carmaker “in excess of €5 billion”.
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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 15 May
Dealers will win autonomous car sales with customer reassurance, study says
A new study from Capegemini Research Institute has advised dealers on the sale of autonomous vehicles, and suggested that removing the fear will increase customer interest.
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Technology 20 Mar
Consumers not ready to commit to self-driving cars
Younger motorists are the most likely to buy self-driving cars in the future, but the majority remain unconvinced by autonomous technology.
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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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Supplier News 16 Nov
US car buyers believe 80% of vehicles will be EVs by 2025
Car buyers in the US believe that 80% of the vehicles travelling on their roads will be electric (EVs) as soon as 2025, a survey published by Assurant has revealed.
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Car Model News 18 Oct
Euro NCAP tests ‘autonomous’ driving technology
More than 70% of car drivers believe that it is already possible to purchase a car that can drive itself, according to a survey commissioned by Euro NCAP, Global NCAP and Thatcham Research.
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Market Insight 19 Sep
Motorists aged 18-36 most likely to buy autonomous cars, survey reveals
Motorists aged between 18 and 36 are “most likely” to buy an autonomous car, but cannot correctly define what autonomous means, according to research.
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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.