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Mini invests £600 million in British factories in Oxford and Swindon in preparation for all-electric future

Published 11 September 2023
By Liam Shard
Mini has confirmed that its factory in Cowley near Oxford will continue to build electric Minis thanks to a massive investment.
Self-driving car trials launch in Oxford

Self-driving car trials launch in Oxford

Six Ford Mondeos have taken to the streets of Oxford, kitted out with self-driving tech by an Oxford University-linked company called Oxbotica.
Published 23 October 2020

Pop-up charging point trials underway in Oxford

One of the chief obstacles to mass uptake of EVs is being addressed in trials of "pop-up" charging points for drivers without off-street parking.
Published 29 November 2019
Oxford-calls-for-cable-car-to-tackle-traffic

Oxford calls for cable car to tackle traffic

It is known for its dreaming spires but Oxford may be about to get a new addition to its famous skyline.
Published 22 March 2018
Me and My Motor: Jeffrey Archer, the former MP turned bestselling author

Me and My Motor: Jeffrey Archer

"I met my wife, Mary, while we were both students at Oxford,” says Jeffrey Archer, the former MP turned bestselling author...
Published 30 May 2017