Daily Archives: November 22, 2013

UK October domestic demand pushes car output to fastest pace of 2013

BMW Group increased its production presence in the UK with the unveiling this week of a new Mini to be built at its Oxford factory in England.

UK car production rose last month at its fastest rate so far this year, with most of the growth destined for domestic consumption rather than export, the industry’s trade body said today.

Jaguar reverts to Type, F priced from £51,235

Jaguar reverts to Type, F priced from £51,235

The all-new F-Type R Coupé launched simultaneously in Tokyo and LA is an amalgamation of everything that has made the marque great — comfort, power and stunning design.

Car whisperer apps liberate data from vehicles

Car whisperer apps liberate data from vehicles

The brilliant brains of many new cars can share their secrets through the Internet, allowing car owners to be alerted through their smartphones about when exactly to fill up with gas, what might be causing that funky engine noise and when their children are taking out the family car for joy rides.

Kawasaki concept bike offers transformative vision of the future

Kawasaki Motors is turning heads at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show with its futuristic, transformable motorcycle, called simply the “J”.

carmakers consider gadget Distraction risks

Distraction: carmakers consider gadget risks

Talking on the phone while driving is illegal in a growing number of countries, but with the explosion of in-car technologies the potential for drivers being distracted is greater than ever.