Apple car will be launched between 2023 and 2025
According to acclaimed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a basically impeccable track record predicting what Apple products will release when. In a research note to investors and read by MacRumors, Kuo wrote: “We expect that Apple Car, which will likely be launched in 2023–2025, will be the next star product. The reasons for this
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South Korea to prohibit about 20,000 BMW vehicles following engine fires
South Korea’s transport ministry stated on Tuesday it would prohibit some 20,000 BMW vehicles from the streets in middle of increasing public fears regarding engine fires. The driving ban comes after 27 engines went up in flames from January and July, which prompted BMW’s Korea unit to apologize earlier week and a recall of 106,000
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Passenger vehicle sales dropped 2.71% in July in India
Domestic passenger vehicle sales reduced 2.71 percent to 2,90,960 units in July from 2,99,066 units in the same month of 2017. Domestic car sales also decreased marginally to 1,91,979 units against 1,92,845 in July 2017, according to the statistics released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Motorcycle sales in July, however, increased 9.67
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Students in Egypt design car that runs on air
A group of Egyptian students has designed an automobile they say will counter rising energy costs and promote clean energy by running on nothing but air. The undergraduate students, who constructed the vehicle as part of their graduation project from Helwan University just outside Cairo, are presenting a prototype one-person vehicle that operates on compressed
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How Do Diesel and Petrol Engines Impact Future Running Costs
How Do Diesel and Petrol Engines Impact Future Running Costs? When you’re buying a new car, one of the biggest decisions you need to make is whether to opt for a diesel or petrol engine. This is especially true if you’re trying to save the most money on future running costs. While diesels were always
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How to Prepare Your Car for the Annual MOT Test
By law, any car above the age of 3 must undergo an annual MOT inspection to certify that it is safe enough to be on the road. When the time comes that your motor needs the MOT test, should it fail the inspection, it must be repaired to meet the standards. However, it’s possible to
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How to Keep on Top of Your Car Finance Payments
By law, any car above the age of 3 must undergo an annual MOT inspection to certify that it is safe enough to be on the road. When the time comes that your motor needs the MOT test, should it fail the inspection, it must be repaired to meet the standards. However, it’s possible to
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Should I Buy a Black Car? Pros and Cons
You might think the exterior color of your car is just about the looks, but the truth is there’s a lot more to it than that. The color of your car can also have a big impact on how easy or difficult it is to maintain—and can even affect how it feels when you’re driving.
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U.S. tariffs may increase price of insurance, parts, drive up auto thefts
A threat by the U.S. government to impose tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported vehicles parts could hit customers in unexpected ways: higher repair costs, insurance premiums and even the theft of more vehicles for their parts, the industry stated. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has started an investigation into whether auto imports
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CATL to build its first European electric vehicle battery factory in Germany
Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is going to build its first production site in Europe in Germany, agreeing a significant contract with BMW to provide lithium-ion batteries. The lack of Europe’s own production capabilities for the cells that power electric vehicles has prompted warnings that it could leave its vehicle industry exposed and
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Vehicle Performance – Do body kits make a difference?
Ground effects are bodywork modifications car lovers make to their cars, primarily to improve aerodynamics and performance. A body kit should also improve the look and style of your vehicle, giving it a sportier or racier edge. The problem is that when these mods are only done to improve style, quite often the performance and
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Magna partners with BAIC unit to develop electric vehicles in China
Canadian auto parts provider Magna International stated on Monday it would set up two joint ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle for constructing electric cars in China. The ventures are anticipated to take over a present manufacturing plant in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, belonging to the BAIC Group, the parent of Beijing Electric Vehicle. Magna and Beijing Electric
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UAW elects new leader Gary Jones to face contract talks, federal investigation
The union that represents factory employees at the Detroit Three automakers elected regional director Gary Jones as its new president on Wednesday, before tough 2019 contract talks possible to coincide with decreasing U.S. sales of new vehicles. United Auto Workers authorities gathered in a balloon-filled convention hall in Detroit elected Jones, before the union’s Region
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Honda confirms Takata air bag rupture in deadly Malaysia crash
A Takata air bag inflator ruptured in a fatal car crash previously this week in Malaysia, Honda Motor stated on Friday, in what seems to be the 23rd death worldwide connected to the faulty part that can emit deadly metal fragments. The Japanese automaker has earlier confirmed 18 deaths since 2009 connected to the issue
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How Much is Your New Car Really Going to Cost?
If you thought the real cost of your car was just down to the price tag, think again. There’s a lot that goes into running any vehicle, including petrol, repairs, road tax and MOTs that all add up over the years. Recent research by MoneySuperMarket.com has revealed that most of us underestimate the amount our
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