Toyota, which saw strong sales of its hybrids and other models, has been less affected than some other car makers by the shortage of chips, thanks to its decision to build up a stockpile after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. But it has also been forced to cut production amid the shortages. Go to Source
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Pilot plant produces key electric car component
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Milton Keynes to hold major driverless car trial
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Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US
In another Safety Recall report, also filed on 21 December, Tesla notes the fault could mean, if the primary latch is inadvertently released, the front trunk “may open without warning and obstruct the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash”. Go to Source
More young drivers choosing to learn on automatic cars
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‘Affordable’ electric charging points installed
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November car production at lowest level since 1984
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Train track to race track for abandoned tunnel
It is hoped a brand new motor vehicle testing facility will boost high-tech engineering in a county famous for the Silverstone race track. Catesby tunnel near Daventry in Northamptonshire was left abandoned and flooded for decades after trains stopped running through it but has recently been refurbished. Car makers from around the world are interested… Continue reading Train track to race track for abandoned tunnel
Task force on electric car charge network meets
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Motoring groups criticise electric car grant cut
However, transport minister Trudy Harrison said: “The market is charging ahead in the switch to electric vehicles. This, together with the increasing choice of new vehicles and growing demand from customers, means that we are re-focusing our vehicle grants on the more affordable vehicles and reducing grant rates to allow more people to benefit, and… Continue reading Motoring groups criticise electric car grant cut