All New Tesla Cars now

Today an official video released by Tesla announced that all new models are to be equipped with hardware to enable "fully autonomous" driving modes.

Eight surround cameras will be fitted to all new models to provide 360 degree visibility, as well as twelve updated ultrasonic sensors and a forward facing radar. This means that once the software required is completed and wirelessly installed, the cars should all be fully autonomous enabled. Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, last month announced that fully autonomous Tesla cars should be rolling off the production line by next year. It was announced that all radar equipped Model X and Model S vehicles built in the last two years will get an automatic wireless update, including those in the U.K.

This roll-out is one part of a huge step forward for driverless cars. Autopilot functions have seen a noticeable revamp in the new update and geocoding has been vastly improved, now able to better flag up false negatives into GPS data to be shared with other Tesla vehicles. Lane detection also works much in the same way in that Musk describes as "fleet learning".

Some of the publicity surrounding autonomous cars over the last year has been negative. Collisions involving driverless cars have been regularly making the news; Google had the dubious honour of being responsible for the first crash caused by a driverless car when it ploughed into a California bus earlier in the year.

Although the public is still coming round to the concept of driverless cars, there does still remain a tangible concern with regards to safety. Musk believes that Tesla cars are already the safest on the road, and has recently claimed that the recent updates should further improve safety levels by up to 50%. "It's about improving the probability of safety; we have about 160,000 Tesla cars covering billions of miles, so even if it's one in a billion, there won't be zero injuries or zero fatalities," said Musk.

Also announced was the arrival of the Model S and Model X new 100kWh battery pack. This will make the Model S P100D the fastest accelerating car in production in the world.

Tesla Number Plates

We have a selection of TESLA Number Plates available on our website although they are selling fast. Why not give us a call and see if we can find something suitable for you

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Why Now is the Time to Invest in a Classic Mini

The classic car market has never been hotter. Take the Aston Martin DB6. Second hand price in 1979: around £15,000. Price at auction in 2016: in excess of £400,000.

Wished you'd bought one way back when? Yes, us too. Everything is perfect in hindsight. Even in a booming market, though, there are still some real opportunities for the canny and careful buyer as we cant all afford to invest in an Aston Martin.

Take the classic Mini. One of the world's greatest car designs was introduced to a slightly incredulous world in 1959, pioneering mass production of transverse engines and front wheel drive, not to mention an extraordinary capacity to swallow people and luggage.

Not just that, but Sir Alec Issigonis, its visionary designer, made it fun to drive. This ensured that when John Cooper got his hands on one, he transformed the Mini from a little shopper to a car capable of winning the Monte Carlo Rally multiple times. A starring role in 'The Italian Job' confirmed the Mini's superstar status as a car that was driven by everyone from Princess Margaret to every one of The Beatles.

Today its prices are higher than ever. The key is finding an example that is ripe for restoration and choosing your restorer with great care. There are always abandoned projects buried in online classifieds - and don't forget the pages of your local newspapers too.

A personal examination is essential and always walk away if there's any serious sign of rust. When Minis rust, they do so with a vengeance. That said, just about everything is replaceable. So many were made that parts are still manufactured and they're easy to source and cheap to buy.

A Mk 1 Mini will give you what you might call "Maximum Issigonis", but be aware that this includes drum brakes all round and a distinctly underpowered 850cc engine. Commercials - pickups and vans - are very sought after, so if you see one at a good price, take a hard look.

Private Plates for Minis

When you've finished the restoration, nothing compares to looking into private number plates to finish off your very special project before you take it to your first show. The world of Minis is a very special one and one that could still prove lucrative.