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By Debbie Holden 24 May 2018 5 min read

Apple and VW reportedly sign deal to make driverless cars

The New York Times reported yesterday that Apple and Volkswagen AG have signed a deal to create self-driving vehicles The article traces back from Apple s original ambition to lead the development of...

By Debbie Holden 08 May 2018 5 min read

Electric vehicles to emit ‘white noise’ as safety measure

Electric vehicles are almost silent to pedestrians or cyclists when travelling under mph Although this was initially thought of as a step forward in terms of noise pollution there are now concerns ove...

By Debbie Holden 18 Apr 2018 0 min read

Vauxhall to reduce dealer network by a third

Following falling sales figures Vauxhall is planning a reshuffle of its dealer network which will involve reducing the number of dealerships from to around in the UK Vauxhall was bought by PSA the par...

By Debbie Holden 13 Apr 2018 0 min read

World’s first electrified road charges vehicles on the go

Image eRoadArlanda About two kilometres of electrified road which charges vehicles as they drive opened earlier this week in Sweden The project known as eRoadArlanda is said to be both cost-effective...

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By Debbie Holden 03 Apr 2018 0 min read

As Brexit countdown starts, automotive sector sets out priorities

As the transition period for Brexit has now been agreed the automotive industry must look to the future to ensure that it remains a competitive entity in the sector globally The Society of Motor Manuf...

By Debbie Holden 28 Mar 2018 6 min read

Could the National Grid cope with a petrol and diesel ban by 2030?

Image Nissan Absolutely no problem at all This was the response that Graeme Cooper the National Grid s director of electric vehicles gave the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy select committee w...

By Debbie Holden 19 Mar 2018 0 min read

Calls to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2030

MPs have declared that the government s ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by lacks sufficient ambition Think tank Green Alliance has said that a deadline of would help the UK get closer to...

By Debbie Holden 07 Mar 2018 5 min read

Women: A celebration of their contribution to the motor industry

As it s International Women s Day on March th we ve decided to celebrate women in the automotive industry In a male dominated world there have been many women throughout history and up to the present...

By Debbie Holden 28 Feb 2018 0 min read

Diesel ban for German cities

The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig Germany has ruled that German cities can ban older diesel vehicles from areas worst affected by pollution The decision came after appeals against bans in St...

By Debbie Holden 27 Feb 2018 6 min read

Breakthrough in energy storage for electric vehicles

Image Tesla Press Research carried out by Bristol University Surrey University and Superdielectrics Ltd could provide a breakthrough that would allow electric cars to recharge in just minutes rather t...

By Debbie Holden 07 Feb 2018 0 min read

Diesel sales down 25% but electric vehicle sales expanding rapidly

Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that diesel sales are down on last January However electric and other alternative fuel vehicle sales continue to grow steadily O...

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