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  French government blamed for failed FCA-Renault merger 6 Jun 2019 (News)
  to  stop the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars by 2040 . Fiat Chrysler has previously formed a deal with Tesla, giving it the ability to count Tesla's electric vehicles as part of its fleet. This allows the Italian car manufacturer to report a lower average emission figure and meet
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  Christmas feature: Hot Wheels at 50 21 Dec 2018 (News)
  that - 50 years since they first appeared - Hot Wheels cars are still the best-selling toys in the world. As of this year, they’re out of this world, too - to mark the 50 th anniversary, there’s currently a Hot Wheels Tesla Roadster doing the rounds (quite literally) as space
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  Drivers prepared to break the law using 'self-driving' technology 18 Oct 2018 (News)
  Crossback, Ford Focus, Hyundai NEXO, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S, Toyota Corolla and the Volvo V60. It's concluded that no new car currently on sale can offer fully automated driving, with all leaving the driver entirely responsible for safe driving. These systems can, when used
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  Third of buyers would consider buying a car they haven't seen 24 Aug 2018 (News)
  model line-ups online and place orders or test drives. Hyundai, MG, Tesla and Dacia have also opened similar one-stop stores. 
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  Use of the word autonomous in advertising is 'misleading and potentially dangerous' 12 Jun 2018 (News)
  of vehicles that are fitted with driver assistance technology. With increasingly more technology now being developed and fitted to new cars, Thatcham is calling out manufacturers such as Tesla and Nissan who are using, what it describes as, misleading names such as Autopilot and ProPilot
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  Are hydrogen vehicles the answer to EV woes? 27 Mar 2018 (News)
  motors. Tesla's founder and CEO, Elon Musk, previously said, "Hydrogen is an energy storage mechanism, not a source of energy. If you get that Hydrogen from water, you’re splitting H20, and electrolysis is extremely inefficient. It makes no sense." Many
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  Drunk and unconscious Tesla driver claims car was driving itself 8 Feb 2018 (News)
  A US man arrested on DUI charges for passing out drunk behind the wheel of a Tesla tried to claim innocence because his car was driving itself... The driver, who was discovered to be over twice the legal limit, was apparently passed out in the stopped car while stuck
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  Line up confirmed for Brighton Speed Trials 16 Aug 2017 (News)
  Brooklands. Also returning is the Allard J2. Fitted with a 7.0-litre engine, this fast car has won the event on numerous occasions. Modern metal includes a McLaren 650 Spyder and a McLaren SLR, an all-electric Tesla SP85D, Noble M12 GTO 3R and a Ferrari 550 Maranello. Around one hundred
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  Comment: Could the new MG be China's Datsun 240Z? 21 Apr 2017 (News)
  , it needs to significantly undercut Tesla. If a more conventionally-powered version comes along, they need to get it right, and make it both fast and reliable. There will be many who suggest this is just a pipe dream. And that's as may be. But consider this. The Chinese certainly know
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  HJ's Take on the 2017 Geneva Motor Show 7 Mar 2017 (News)
  For me the highlight and most relevant car at the show was one the World has already seen: The Jaguar I-Pace . Think a 5-seater Jaguar/Tesla 4WD SUV. Like a Tesla, the battery packs are embedded in the floorpan for a low centre
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  Comment: Will electric vehicles ever become classic cars? 7 Feb 2017 (News)
  was an early rival to the Prius. Fast-forward to 2017 and electric cars are a lot cooler. Well, some of them are. Drive past the school at lunchtime in a Tesla Model S and the jeers and laughs once directed towards
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  Seven out of 10 new car buyers to pay more road tax after 1 April 18 Jan 2017 (News)
  of Britain’s cleanest and most efficient cars. Even hybrids won’t escape, with buyers of the Toyota Prius paying an extra £405 over four years, while Tesla S buyers will have to pay an additional £930. However, while buyers of new cars over £40,000 will be forced to pay an extra
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  What does the future hold for the NEC Classic Motor Show? 26 Oct 2016 (News)
  of those queries is yes), which models will be celebrating their special anniversaries? Will the NEC Classic Motor Show 2048 feature a special area dedicated to the pioneers of long-range electric motoring? Will the Tesla Owners Club be laying on a special celebration to mark the 30 th
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  Enzo film Ferrari makes £68k at auction 10 Oct 2016 (News)
  for over €70,000 (£62,971) and a 1990 Lamborghini Countach Anniversary with less than 400 miles on the clock for €367,000 (£330,152). And a 2009 Tesla Roadster ‘Signature Edition’, which was the first ever Tesla delivered to Europe, sold for €50,740
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  Tiny 1970s British electric vehicle smashes world speed record 19 Jul 2016 (News)
  , McLaren's 650S, a Porsche 911 Turbo S, Nissan GT-R and even Tesla's incredibly capable P90D electric car. Driven by motoring journalist and television presenter Jonny Smith, the car beat the previous world record, which stood at 10.25 seconds. Smith said, 'I'm in awe of what this little
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  April fool’s day round-up 2016 1 Apr 2016 (News)
  Tesla Model 3 and a not real MINI Hipster Hatch… Here’s a round-up of the best of 2016. Click through the gallery below to see our favourites. 
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  Summer Budget 2015: What it means for company car drivers 8 Jul 2015 (News)
  - will be subject to the levy, despite only producing water vapour from the exhaust and no CO2. Some expensive battery electric cars, such as Teslas, will also cost more to operate for fleets. Choosing an ultra-low emission company car will still help minimise your BIK tax liability, but the extra cost
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  Comment: Honda previews the future of driving - without petrol or diesel 5 Nov 2014 (News)
  desirable, thanks to manufacturers like BMW and Tesla getting in on the act. With all the investment that’s going into EVs, expect faster charge times and better battery capacity as the battle for the future of cars rages
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  London gears up for classic spectacular 29 Oct 2014 (News)
  designs. Meanwhile, to show the potential future of the motor industry and to give motorists a chance to get up close and personal with alternative-powered vehicles, the Regent Street Motor Show will feature new ‘pure electric’ models from the likes of Tesla, BMW and Renault, as well
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  Bryan Johnson to Race Mini Cooper at Croft 28 Jul 2014 (News)
  to it.”   Brian has appeared as the ‘Star in a Reasonably Priced Car’ several times on BBC Top Gear’ and heldf the fastest time for most of 2013. James May even went to visit him at his home in Florida, swapping drives of a Tesla Model S with Bryan's 1929 4.5 litre Bentley. Bryan also