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Autos - SERIES 28 {12 articles}

Car manufacturers have cheated Brits out of £21.6BILLION since 2000 with unrealistic fuel economy claims

8/31/2018, 9:58:57 AM
CAR manufacturers have been accused of cheating British drivers out of a whopping £21.6billion in additional fuel costs over the last two decades. A recent study into the difference between claimed… ✔ Transport and Environment 2 The UK had some of the highest extra fuel costs Under the heavily criticised New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) manufacturers were able to boost the performance of new motors to make them seem more efficient ✔ The victims are citizens that have paid out €150 billion (£134billion) for more fuel and are also suffering the consequences of unchecked climate change


Drivers see £100 rise in insurance for accidents that WEREN'T their fault

8/31/2018, 10:28:08 AM
BLAMELESS drivers have seen a £102 price hike in their car insurance on average when claiming for accidents that weren’t their fault. Meanwhile, those who caused the crashes saw a £136 rise w… ✔ Future claims may also be rejected by the cover provider while, in extreme cases, insurers will charge a premium that is much higher than average or refuse cover altogether ✔ Meanwhile, drivers can put themselves back in the front seat by shopping around for the right policy for their circumstances when their renewal letter arrives


2018 Nissan X-Trail N-Sport road test review | Price, Specs, Safety,

8/31/2018, 8:54:58 AM
Nissan has updated the X-Trail SUV with a superficial styling pack intended to win the attention of motorists. ✔ It’s a strategy as timeless and proven as the element of surprise ✔ But Nissan’s foot-operated parking brake feels dorky in 2018, and the X-Trail lags well behind the pack for connectivity, missing out on smartphone extensions such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto


What’s it like to drive a Ferrari 250 GTO at Goodwood?

8/31/2018, 11:17:17 AM
Never meet your heroes, or so we are told. ✔ Their legends are built on the sides that point out to the world, not those that point into their hearts ✔ Add in that noise and a gearchange that can only be described as perfect and you're not going to get bored on the straights ✔ Under such circumstances, its value doesn't seem that surprising at all


Tado V3+ Smart Thermostat launched to help you breathe healthier air

8/31/2018, 9:10:35 AM
And customize your heating ✔ Customize or automate You can activate only the skills you’re interested in, while the layout is designed to be simple and intuitive ✔ If you want to be more hands-off then you can subscribe to the Auto-Assist skill for £2.99 (roughly $3.90/AU$5.40) per month or £24.99 (around $32/AU$45) per year


WLTP: new fuel consumption and emissions test puts the brakes on unrealistic economy figures

8/31/2018, 5:43:00 AM
After the Volkswagen scandal, concerns over diesel emissions and general dissatisfaction with the real-world economy figures of new cars compared with their official figures, a long-awaited new emissions test comes into force on September 1st, 2018. ✔ After the Volkswagen scandal, concerns over diesel emissions and general dissatisfaction with the real-world economy figures of new cars compared with their official figures, a long-awaited new emissions test comes into force on September 1st, 2018 ✔ Every model registered in the UK must now be homologated under WLTP, which is developed for global use but which is also subject to specific European regulations


Ram takes aim at Ranger Raptor | Drive.com.au

8/31/2018, 5:53:05 AM
Ram has taken aim at the new Ford Ranger Raptor during the launch of its new V8 ute.? Presenting the 5.7-litre Hemi V8-powered Ram 1500 to the media, Ram Trucks Australia spokesman Edward Rowe said the brand hopes to woo buyers away from high-end versions of popular dual-cab utes. ✔ Like its Ram 2500 sibling, the new machine is built in left-hand-drive the US before undergoing a thorough transformation to meet local specifications in Australia ✔ Priced from $79,950 drive-away, the Ram 1500 is a size smaller than the gargantuan Ram 2500 core to the model’s launch in Australia ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube


Honda HR-V RS 2018 Review | Price, Features, Safety

8/31/2018, 5:53:07 AM
Honda has spiced-up the 2018 HR-V range with a new RS model bringing improved dynamics and equipment levels.


Aston Martin plans to go public | Drive.com.au

8/31/2018, 8:55:00 AM
Aston Martin has begun proceedings to go public, valuing itself at almost $9 billion ✔ But there are hurdles, such as the UK’s looming exit from the European Union ✔ The move will add tariffs onto Aston Martins sold in Europe, which currently accounts for 25 per cent of its sales, but CEO Andy Palmer told Reuters that lost sales will be balanced by an increase in local interest ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube


Top ten most American-made cars for sale on Labor Day

8/31/2018, 11:38:10 AM
Here's a list of the new vehicles with the most American content made for the 2018 model year. ✔ We looked at which cars are manufactured in America, have the most American parts, and support the most American factory jobs, said Joe Wiesenfelder, Cars.com's executive editor ✔ Further, a robust 82 percent of respondents think that buying an American-made vehicle helps create US jobs


aptX Adaptive Bluetooth audio delivers low latency and high quality

8/31/2018, 7:07:55 AM
Qualcomm's latest wrinkle for Bluetooth audio is aptX Adaptive, built to stream audio for music, movies or gaming. ✔ That should make it easier for a phone with the technology to play crystal clear audio in your car, for example, and also make sure everything is synced up when you're watching a video on a plane with wireless headphones while competing with a dozen other people using Bluetooth to do the same thing


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8/31/2018, 11:41:31 AM
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