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Build Your Own Ford Transit Connect Electric : Gliders On eBayGreen Car ReportsIf you've always wanted an electric delivery van, but missed out on the Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric (its official name), you have three days and six days respectively to act. Deliveries of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric started in ...

Watch a Ford Transit Drive Itself In the Quest for Better DurabilityCarscoops (blog)Watch a Ford Transit Drive Itself In the Quest for Better Durability. Monday, June 17, 2013 Categories: Ford, Ford Transit, Ford Videos, gadgets, Video |. The main problem with factory test drivers is the fact that they are human, and this brings along ...

Popular Mechanics (blog)Robots Are Test Driving Your Next CarPopular Mechanics (blog)So far the robots have been used on eight pre-production Ford models, the first of which is the upcoming Ford Transit you see in these photos, and there will be many, many more to come. Robots can deliver steering, throttle and braking inputs to ...

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Ford Transit Custom: Test Drive ReviewBusinessCarThe new Ford Transit Custom has finally hit UK shores, which means the Transit range is now split in half as a new larger model, dubbed two-tonne, arrives at the end of this year. The new van is a giant leap forward on anything that has gone before ...

CarDekhoRenault Duster Wins 'Best SUV of the Year 2012'; Exclusive Interview InsideCarDekhoThe recognition from industry experts and customers for both Renault and our products has been enormously encouraging and proof of the quality, reliability and acceptability of Renault cars. With the overwhelming enthusiasm from the market, the Duster ...

Renault-Nissan Announces CMF Architecture for Next Qashqai and Rogueautoevolutionfiled under: renault nissan Volkswagen Group Peugeot Citroen Qashqai modular architecture. ⌙ tell us what you think. Voice your opinion... post comment. 400 hits · Share this story · Send via email · Print. RENAULT cars we've tested. all testdrives ...

Future Ford cars to balance MyFord Touch with old-fashioned buttonsEngadgetWhile Ford's MyFord Touch is a popular option for tech-savvy drivers, it's not always the most intuitive -- some complain that basic tasks, like radio tuning, are relatively awkward. The company is very aware of the feedback, as it's now supplementing ...

Google and Ford have cars driven by robots, but will cars think for themselves ...Michigan RadioWhen a robot drives one of Ford's cars or trucks, it maneuvers the vehicle over all sorts of obstacles that simulate ten years of daily wear and tear. Although Ford is test driving vehicles with robots, there are other companies that are taking "driver . […]

Ford to Add More Physical Buttons to MyFord TouchCars.com News (blog)It's a significant improvement over the capacitive versions in Ford's cars and SUVs, and Williams has received little negative feedback from F-Series owners about the system. Ford's announcement comes as J.D. Power and Associates releases its ...

Use Storybook Technique to Sell Used CarsWard's Auto (subscription)I am a “storybook” advocate when it comes to selling used cars. A good storybook cannot be what it is without history, which immediately makes people think of the past and what has occurred beforehand. A good history comes with records, and those help ...

400 days to go before start of 2014 GamesHerald ScotlandCOMMONWEALTH Games organisers have highlighted that only 400 days remain before the start of the 2014 event in Glasgow. COMMONWEALTH Games organisers have highlighted that only 400 days remain before the start of the 2014 event in Glasgow.

The CourierControversial pre-teen pageant organisers 'don't want living dolls'The CourierBraes High School pupil Elise Buchanan performed Beyonce's hit Single Ladies on stage at a Glasgow hotel to win the Miss Little Scotland title. The 12-year-old, who lives in Reddingmuirhead with her parents and younger brother, took home a pink and .. […]

Awards date for Glasgow restaurantGlasgow Evening TimesStravaigin, in Gibson Street, Kelvinbridge, has made the finals in the Forth Wines Passion For Wine Award category at this year's Scottish Licensed Trade Awards. Now in their 18th year, they are the longest-established awards of their kind in the ...

Chabrot Bistrot des HallesCITY A.M.It turned out Rod Stewart duty meant waiting outside the ageing pop star's favourite Glasgow restaurant, Rogano, in the hope he might say something vaguely newsworthy, which he never did. Rod, the least Scottish Scotsman in the world, only came up ...

Gig review: Half Man Half Biscuit, GlasgowScotsmanWITH their faithful cult following, dedication to the art of the song title (shameless puns and namechecking lesser-sung sporting heroes of yesteryear a speciality) and enduring reputation as John Peel favourites, Birkenhead's Half Man Half Biscuit are ...

ScotsmanControversy over bridge which spans M8 in GlasgowScotsmanThe redundant crossing, which has spanned the M8 in Glasgow for 50 years, is due to be completed in July as part of a £3 million walking and cycling route between the west end and the city centre. However, concerns have been raised about the viability ...

Scotsman (blog)Comedy review: Eddie Izzard, GlasgowScotsman (blog)Even without an acting career, with his commitment to marathon running and performing in different languages, it's a genuine wonder that Eddie Izzard has put together such a pleasurable two hours of stand-up. Eddie Izzard - Secc, Glasgow. * * *.