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CES 2017: a multitude of electric, connected and driverless concept cars

In recent years, automobiles have come to play a key role at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the major showcase for new technologies, which will run January 5-8, 2017 in Las Vegas. Whether they be all-electric, connected, more or less driverless, or all three at once, the concept cars at CES provide a foretaste of tomorrow's automobiles.

Scotland bans smoking in cars with children

A new law comes into force in Scotland on Monday banning smoking in cars when children are present, as part of the government's plans for a "tobacco-free generation".

Carmakers to build Europe network of e-charging stations

German carmakers BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Audi and US competitor Ford said on Tuesday they would cooperate on a Europe-wide network of electric charging stations.

The Michelin Man

The Michelin Man is one of the most recognised symbols in the world but how was he created and why is he called Bibendum?

Smartphone support is now driving new car sales

Forget car-to-car communication or even cutting-edge infotainment systems with voice activation. According to a new report from JD Power, when it comes to connected car technology, the thing consumers want the most is a perfect representation of their smartphone's best features integrated into the dashboard.

Ford takes a novel approach to greener motoring

If your idea of a perfect drive is one where every red light changes to green as your car approaches, then there's good news.

The car dealership: a century of no progress

When the first ever car dealership opened its doors to the public in London on October 22, 1897, it was a revolutionary idea and one that meant consumers no longer had to travel to a manufacturer in person to inquire about buying a vehicle. However, in the 119 years since, while every other aspect of the automobile has moved on, the car showroom has remained resolutely in the past, until now.

The bike brands going retro at Intermot

This year's Intermot may be full to the brim with new sportsbikes from the Honda Fireblade to the Ducati SuperSport S but it will also be remembered as a bike event with a serious focus on retro style, marrying the cooler looks of classic biking with cutting-edge technology and modern handling.

We spend some 4 years of our lives in our cars

According to a survey by market researcher, CSA, entitled “Our lives in cars” and unveiled by Citroen just before the recent Motor Show in Paris, the European motorist spends 4 years and 1 month of his or her life in a car, which breaks down as 2 years and 9 months behind the wheel and 1 year and 4 months as a passenger.

BMW presents its self-balancing motorcycle of the future

The motorcycle of the future is so safe riders can cruise sans helmet -- all of the thrills with none of the danger -- according to BMW.