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UK to have driverless cars by 2021 : govt

British finance minister Philip Hammond is to announce £75 million ($99 million, 84 million euros) funding for Artificial Intelligence and plans to put driverless cars on UK roads by 2021, in his budget speech.

This idea for charging your electric car is light-years ahead

Why dig up roads, make new connections to the electricity grid and install expensive and often huge public car-charging systems, when you can convert an existing street lamp into a charging station instead?

Horsepower and vintage style take front stage at the 2017 Milan Bike and Motorbike Show

The International Bike and Motorbike Show of Milan (EICMA), the top event for two-wheel fans, opened its doors to the public from November 9 to 12 2017, attended by over 1,000 exhibitors, manufacturers and component and equipment suppliers, as well as several hundred thousand visitors.

Smart home integration is about to become a necessity for carmakers

By 2022 research and consultancy firm ABI Research forecasts that that there will be over 300 million smart homes around the world and over 500 million connected cars on the road, and automakers are already realizing the importance of integrating with one of the dominant tech firms' nascent connected home platforms, before they become mainstream.

Dubai puts green cars in the spotlight

Despite being at the heart of a region built on the riches of oil production, at the 2017 Dubai International Motor Show, the United Arab Emirates showcased the steps it is taking to become a leader in zero-emissions transportation and in cutting overall oil dependency.

More miles but fewer cars by 2040

According to a major new report from research and analytics firm IHS Markit, consumers around the world are poised to ditch outright car ownership in favor of mobility as a service.

Five things to see at the Tokyo Motor Show

From a car that wants to be your friend to another that burns off the fat: here are five hot vehicles on display at the Tokyo Motor Show.

What will be the top car tech of 2018?

With the leaps and bounds being made in automotive technology, what a 2018 model-year vehicle offers in terms of in-car entertainment and assistance features should now be at the top of your list when trying to make a purchasing or leasing decision on a new car, according to the experts at Kelley Blue Book.

Car rental firms are getting better at keeping their customers satisfied

There's some great news for anyone needing to rent a car as part of their Thanksgiving getaway this year. According to the latest J.D. Power Rental Car Satisfaction Survey, over the past year there has been a huge jump in satisfaction rates among consumers over the past 12 months when it comes to renting a car at an airport from any of the big rental firms.

London's Oxford Circus could be car-free by next Christmas

One of Europe's busiest shopping areas, Oxford Street in London, could become car-free next year as part of a larger plan to reduce congestion, improve air quality and create "the world's best outdoor shopping experience."  

On Monday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled details on the new proposal which calls for a dramatic transformation of Oxford Street and Oxford Circus, home to 300 retail stores.