Category: Car stuff
Only 1 in 5 ‘comfortable’ as passengers in self-driving cars – as Tesla launches Cybercab
60% would not be comfortable being a passenger in an autonomous vehicle, and 19% aren’t sure Only one-quarter think AVs will help to improve road safety in future Dynamic cruise control is the most popular automated car feature among drivers New research has revealed that only one in five motorists would be comfortable as a…
One in six British motorists admit they’re terrible drivers!
15% of UK motorists admit they're bad drivers, with Cardiff (35%), London (33%), and Liverpool (31%) leading. Road Challenges: Over half (54%) have had accidents due to distractions, with 36% blaming too many cars and 32% wishing for advanced car features. Test Anxiety: 62% of drivers want to improve, and 61% doubt they'd pass…
Skoda develops Kodiaq Armoured for the ultimate in security
New Kodiaq Armoured fully certified to PAS 300 and will meet PAS 301 requirements Extensive modifications to ensure fully armoured passenger cell Kodiaq Armoured tested with over 200 rounds of ammunition Bullet-resistant glass ensures 360-degree protection and visibility Upgraded suspension and brakes, plus tyre retention system Full GPS comms hub with emergency siren and lighting…
Jeep owners most likely to carry out DIY on car, research claims
eBay has identified the UK motorists who are most inclined to roll up their sleeves and handle car maintenance themselves, with Jeep owners leading the pack. According to eBay's research, Jeep drivers are the most likely to get their hands dirty, with Chevrolet and Peugeot owners not far behind. In the study, Jeep owners were…
UK car production falls 14% in July, says SMMT
UK car production declines -14.4% in July as model changeovers and temporary supply chain constraints restrict output. Export volumes down -16.3% but domestic demand holds up, declining by just 672 units. Production output value in first seven months of 2024 holds level, despite volume decline. UK car production fell by -14.4% in July, according to…
BMW launches card game UNO for in-car gaming
Mattel, AirConsole and BMW have announced Mattel’s classic card game UNO will be revealed next week for in-car gaming in Cologne, Germany at gamescom 2024. Visitors to the AirConsole booth will be the first to experience Uno Car Party! in the new BMW X3. The game will roll out via the AirConsole platform to over 500,000…
Two straight years of growth for new car market, claims SMMT
UK new car market rises 2.5% in July to deliver 24 consecutive months of growth. Battery electric vehicle uptake outpaces overall market, up 18.8%, but remains behind mandated transition trajectory. New outlook reduces expectations to 1.968m units for 2024, with BEVs anticipated to comprise 18.5% of uptake. The UK new car market rose by 2.5%…
Volvo extends EV range with entry-level £33,000 EX30
Volvo EX30 Core Introduction of entry-level EX30 Core trim increases the affordability of the electric SUV Available with both Single Motor and Single Motor Extended Range powertrains Equipment specification includes rear parking camera, touchscreen system with Google services built in, dashboard-mounted soundbar an an energy-saving heat pump (Single Motor Extended Range…
Ford’s hands-free driving tech BlueCruise gets EU approval
Ford BlueCruise approved by the European Commission for use in 15 European countries BlueCruise now available to customers of new Mustang Mach-E vehicles purchased in countries with Blue Zones and three additional European countries This expansion follows earlier introductions of BlueCruise in Germany, Great Britain and Spain There are more than 420,000 BlueCruise-equipped Ford…
Car production falls 7.6% in first half of 2024 as firms invest in electric future
UK car production dips -7.6% in first half of 2024 as manufacturers continue switch to EVs Electrified vehicle production YTD also down -7.6% to 157,224 units Latest independent production outlook anticipates UK producing some 910,000 cars and light vans this year, down -9.3%, as factories repurpose. Sector looks forward to working with new government on…
