Category: Car stuff
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Volvo extends EV range with entry-level £33,000 EX30
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nyobolt EV sportscar prototype – 10 to 80% charge in under five minutes
Nyobolt’s ultra-fast charging batteries to eliminate slow and inconvenient recharge stops move from the lab to the track Just 12 months after revealing the concept, a driveable Nyobolt EV prototype, […]
Škoda’s voice assistant Laura now with ChatGPT
Škoda’s voice assistant Laura has been expanded thanks to the integration of Chat Pro from technology partner Cerence Inc. Alongside previously available sources of information, the Chat Pro function […]
Škoda Kodiaq – the perfect motor for a large family
Chris Price takes the latest Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater for a spin around Ireland’s beautiful Ring of Kerry and is impressed with this family car, as well as the views! […]
Which? car hire survey results – Goldcar finishes bottom
Consumer association Which? has revealed the best and worst car hire firms and brokers – as Goldcar once again finishes bottom in its annual survey. Which? is warning travellers to […]
