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Driverless vehicles: The challenge of Nigerian environment

Friday, 11 January 2013 00:00 By Taiwo Hassan Features - Auto Wheels

IT was, few years ago, described as a science fiction. Today, the phenomenon of driverless vehicles has become a reality, thereby advancing the frontiers of science and technology beyond the vision of some automobile experts.

Indeed, preparations...

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UK car market records biggest growth in 11 years

Friday, 11 January 2013 00:00 Editor Features - Auto Wheels

NEW car registrations at highest since 2008 with percentage rise highest for 11 years with demand rising for fuel-efficient cars.

United Kingdom car sales have posted their largest year-on-year increase in more than a decade, and attained their...

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Economic woes slow down car sales in France, Spain

Friday, 11 January 2013 00:00 Editor Features - Auto Wheels

FRENCH and Spanish registrations tumble to record lows, with new car market expected to continue decline throughout 2013.

Car sales in France and Spain in 2012 fell to their lowest levels for at least 15 years, with December registration data...

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Electric car sales up last year

Friday, 11 January 2013 00:00 Editor Features - Auto Wheels

UPTAKE of low-carbon cars, which nearly doubled in the first nine months, outstripped growth in the wider motor industry. The BMW i3 electric car, due to launch in 2013.

Electric car sales rapidly picked up speed in 2012, with numbers almost...

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Rolls-Royce accused of bribing Chinese airline executive

Friday, 11 January 2013 00:00 Editor Features - Auto Wheels

BLOGGER alleges that airline executive accepted payments as intermediary in deal to supply aircraft engines valued at £1.25 billion.

Orders for two Chinese airlines have come under spotlight over alleged payments to an intermediary.

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