Tag: cars
UK car production down 10% in 2022, but record EV output
UK car production declined -9.8% in 2022 to 775,014 units, according to the latest figures issued today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). December rounded off a volatile year, with output down -17.9% in the month after growth in October and November, with most of the year’s volume loss occurring in the…
UK car production increased in November
UK car production grew for the second consecutive month in November, up 5.7% to 80,091 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The rise means UK car manufacturing output has grown in six of the past seven months demonstrating how, even amid global chip shortages…
Ford’s brain research could detect drivers nodding off at wheel
Ford is trialling new brain research that could ultimately lead to a faster and more accurate way to detect when the driver is starting to switch off behind wheel. Alerting drivers who are tired or distracted far earlier could help keep drivers, passengers and other road users safe, with driver fatigue cited as a contributing…
5 Modern Car Features that are Truly Awesome
While you cannot reinvent the wheel, you sure can improve how it works. Ever since the invention of the first car, automakers have remained steadfast in improving the driving experience. Constant innovation has seen car designers come up with features that improve your comfort and driving experience and secure your safety. Some of these attributes…
Women set to drive online car market, says BuyaCar
Younger women are leading the charge to buy used cars online after more women than men dropped out of the market toward the end of 2020, claims online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk. Those aged 18 to 24 are now responsible for 6 out of every 10 car purchases in that age group, according to data released…
Parking bonanza for those living in tourist hotspots, claims study
UK homeowners living near tourist hotspots should prepare for a money-making parking bonanza according to new research from an online parking portal. With foreign holiday travel likely to be severely restricted, YourParkingSpace.co.uk found overwhelming evidence that many Brits will prefer a staycation this year. It means British homeowners with an empty driveway, such as those…
World Sleep Day: Over 1 in 3 struggle to sleep in car
Research carried out by car manufacturer Citroën for World Sleep Day (19th March 2021) shows that more than a third of passengers struggle to sleep in a car. The findings come from a study of 2,000 UK motorists. The research was carried out with the support of leading sleep behaviour and environment expert, James Wilson,…
9 in 10 want speed cameras used for insurance, MOT and tax
A road safety charity is urging the police to take notice of motorists who are calling for speed cameras to detect whether vehicles have valid insurance, MOT and Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax). The findings come from new research conducted by IAM RoadSmart, which has revealed that nine-in-ten (90 per cent) motorists, who were surveyed…
Jaguar E-type celebrates 60th Birthday with limited edition makeover
The Jaguar E-type: quite simply the best looking car ever made, and now it's being given a makeover for its 60th anniversary. The E-type made its world debut in Geneva, Switzerland on 15 March 1961. Six decades later, the E-type 60 Collection pays tribute to two versions of the legendary model: the Opalescent Gunmetal Grey…
Ford S-MAX Hybrid with 10 device WiFi now available
Now on sale is the Ford S-MAX Hybrid sports activity vehicle. Offering seven-seats and priced within £625 of the equivalent diesel version, it reduces CO2 emissions by more than 10 per cent compared to the equivalent EcoBlue diesel powertrain. Combining 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine and 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery, electric power is deployed to support…
