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The spokesman confirmed that fans of the new model will have to be patient, possibly having to wait until mid-2016 to get their hands on one, saying: “Order one now and you will have to wait 12 months”.
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Set-up by Young Driver, the UK’s largest provider of pre-17 driving lessons, the petition is being backed by major motoring organisations, such as Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and the RAC, who want to see driving included in the...
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According to the marque’s engineers, the car has been designed from the ground up to set new technological benchmarks, from its aluminium frame to its downforce-enhancing aerodynamics.
The most aerodynamically-efficient Ferrari drop-top built yet, the 488 Spider features...
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Designed by car seat manufacturer Evenflo in conjunction with American retail company Walmart, the Advanced SensorSafe baby seat uses similar technology to seatbelt warning systems in cars.
The seat features a sensor on the chest clip which...
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By utilising the data of 6,600 registered garages and 113,000 past users, the vehicle servicing and repair website WhoCanFixMyCar.com discovered that on average, the price of repairs was quoted at 10 per cent less than it was for men...
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The bespoke model, built exclusively for 007’s 24th outing, was officially unveiled in December last year, and continues the tradition of Aston Martins featuring as the ‘hero cars’ in several Bond films.
Constructed on a modified version of...
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Named the Heartbeat Car, the car has been adapted with world-first biometric technology, which Lexus says is a visual representation of the emotional and physical bond between car and driver.
Inside the modified RC F, the car...
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The new R240 motor has been in the pipeline for the last eight years and, when fitted in the ZOE, can extend operating range to 149 miles in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Renault says that this range...
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A redesigned fuse on the car’s battery means that the Model S can now hit 62mph from a standstill in just 2.8 seconds, a time more closely associated with hypercars like the McLaren P1.
Unlike standard fuses, which...
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The new entry-level engine is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder DIG-T unit which produces 161bhp and 240Nm of torque between 2,000 and 4,000rpm. It can take the X-Trail through the 0-62mph sprint in 9.7 seconds and offers a top speed of...
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Named the Apollo Edition, the one-of-a-kind model has been created to pay homage to NASA’s Apollo spaceflight program and to raise money for a variety of youth education projects.
Edsel B. Ford II, Henry Ford’s great-grandson, said: “The...
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Primarily, the V-Charge project is centred on autonomous parking and charging, allowing drivers to simply arrive at a car park and let their car do the work. For that reason, it has been hailed as a “step up from...
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The first official images and details for the updated 500 city car were announced earlier this month. At the time it was confirmed the popular city car would get a facelift, as well as an improved interior and more...
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The meanest street-legal Mustang variant yet comes with a full set of ultra high-performance carbon fibre wheels, made using the same process used to make the Space Shuttle’s engine turbines.
Currently, the only other marque offering carbon fibre...
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Auckland-based DB Export manufactures the new fuel, which has been nicknamed ‘Brewtroleum’, from waste yeast slurry, which would otherwise be turned into animal feeds or simply discarded.
The leftover yeast is then turned into ethanol and, when...
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These findings come from the most comprehensive survey to date of Britain’s tyre industry, completed by the safety organisation TyreSafe in partnership with Highways England. They collected data on the tread depth of tyres on cars and LCVs when...
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Retaining much of the same angry-looking styling as the Superveloce Coupe that was unveiled in Geneva last March, the Roadster also features the same folding hardtop roof.
Built largely from carbon fibre, Lamborghini’s engineers says that its body...
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Due to go on sale in 2016, the F-PACE represents Jaguar’s first ever entry intro the competitive crossover segment.
While prototype versions of it have been spotted before out in public or on race tracks, those particular examples...
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Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M, told Autocar that lagging sales figures could soon see manual transmissions for its M cars become a thing of the past.
While manual gearboxes have traditionally been favoured by enthusiasts, overall...
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Newey is one of the most famous non-driver names in Formula One, having led the design of numerous championship winning cars. He has worked at the Red Bull Racing team since 2007 and designed the cars that aided Sebastian...
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Reportedly created back in 2012, BMW’s i8 hydrogen vehicle is being used to test the potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology, something BMW and Toyota are endeavouring to establish in the mass market by 2020.
Breaking cover at...
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Over the last few years, manufacturing for JLR has been heavily UK focused, with its Solihull, Castle Bromwich and Halewood factories being massive pools of investment for the brand.
JLR is no stranger to overseas production and has...
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Offering a high-speed 4G mobile network, emergency response notification and stolen vehicle recovery technology, the OnStar pack aims to make cars more connected and safer than ever.
The package turns each Vauxhall vehicle into a powerful mobile Wi-Fi...
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It’s bigger too, measuring 270mm longer and 73mm wider than the current MINI five-door hatchback, with boot space of 360 litres, 100 litres more than the old Clubman and 82 litres more than the current five-door MINI. Folding down...
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