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'Benz to charge for in-car services | Drive.com.au

9/25/2018, 8:38:07 PM
New infotainment system pushes into brave territory with buyers.


These are the longest living car models - including the VW Beetle and Mini

9/25/2018, 5:30:43 PM
VOLKSWAGEN’S Beetle is truly the People’s Car having been in production the longest out of all models in history, according to Autocar. Earlier this month, the German carmaker also anno… ✔ Lada Niva (1977-present) – 41 years and counting Now known as the Lada 4x4, the original model used parts from Fiat ✔ VW has planned a reinvention of the iconic bus with its I.D ✔ The Bug may see its Final Edition next year, but VW officially ended production in July 2003 after making more than 21million Beetles


Driving around The Bend | Audi Driving Experience

9/25/2018, 8:38:05 PM
We strap in to a collection of Audi's fastest sports car for a Driving Experience course with Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen at Australia's newest race track, The Bend in South Australia


Automakers seek flexibility at hearing on mileage standards

9/25/2018, 7:18:22 PM
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Automakers sought flexibility while environmental groups blasted the Trump administration's proposal to roll back fuel economy standards at a public hearing ✔ (AP) Automakers sought flexibility while environmental groups blasted the Trump administration's proposal to roll back fuel economy standards at a public hearing on the plan in the industry's backyard ✔ He also said the industry has developed lower-cost improvements to internal combustion powertrains faster than expected, so auto companies can meet standards without selling a lot of electric vehicles


The new era in mobile

9/25/2018, 9:07:40 PM
A stagnating mobile app industry eyes automobiles and a driverless future as the path to much needed diversification and exponential revenue growth. ✔ Joe ApprendiContributor Joe Apprendi is a general partner at Revel Partners ✔ Some automakers, however, are moving forward developing their own OSes ✔ Volkswagen, for instance, announced that vw.OS will be introduced in VW brand electric cars from 2020 onward, with an eye toward autonomous driving functions


Amazon makes first investment in a homebuilder, backing start-up focused on prefabricated houses

9/25/2018, 6:42:27 PM
Amazon made its first investment in a homebuilding start-up Tuesday, furthering its commitment to the smart home space. ✔ Earlier this year, Amazon acquired the smart doorbell maker Ring, and the company is also reportedly working on a secretive home robot ✔ WATCH: Here's a first look at Amazon's new microwave, Echo Auto and Alexa Hunches Here's a first look at Amazon's new microwave, Echo Auto and Alexa Hunches    6:19 PM ET Thu, 20 Sept 2018 | 02:25


Xbox keyboard and mouse support is close, but depends on devs

9/25/2018, 11:26:39 PM
Get ready to worry about DPI ✔ Soon! #XboxSeptember 25, 2018 An exact date wasn't confirmed in either case, but you can expect more info will be coming November 10 ✔ While this is still cause for concern, Ybarra suggests that handling fairness in multiplayer games will be up to the developers and Microsoft won't enforce any broad rules on the matter ✔ Speaking of peripherals, these are the best Xbox One accessories


Forza Horizon 4 Post-Launch Roadmap Detailed

9/25/2018, 10:08:59 PM
Updates will be coming weekly, with larger updates coming every four weeks. ✔ After test-driving the plotted course, players can upload the track for others to enjoy with adjustable settings for seasons, weather conditions, and more ✔ For more on Forza Horizon 4, check out the Best of Bond pack that comes with 10 famous James Bond cars, the Delta Wing Showcase gameplay, and every review score IGN has ever given a Forza game


Cost of filling up tank of petrol set to hit record £70 within weeks, RAC warns

9/25/2018, 11:57:19 PM
THE average cost of filling up a tank of petrol could soon hit a record high of £70, the RAC has warned. It claimed fluctuations in the pound amid Brexit talks and the rising price of oil could pus… ✔ Getty - Contributor 2 Fluctuations in the pound amid Brexit talks could be one of the factors pushing up the price of petrol The average cost of a litre of petrol stands at £1.31 at UK forecourts, with diesel costing £1.35, Government figures show


Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé 63S review: bewildering, whichever way you look at it 

9/25/2018, 10:35:07 PM
So you’ve had a good year and are mulling over the idea of a nice Mercedes coupé in which you and a significant other can indulge a bit of high-octane continental gadabouting; ✔ So you’ve had a good year and are mulling over the idea of a nice Mercedes coupé in which you and a significant other can indulge a bit of high-octane continental gadabouting; prepare for a bewildering choice.. ✔ The CLS, Mercedes’ elegant four-door coupé (also available in AMG form) has a variety of engines including the new straight-six, electronically supercharged hybrid unit


Everything You Need to Know About Diesel | Drive.com.au

9/25/2018, 9:45:18 PM
Diesel has got a bad wrap lately, we investigate why and give you a glimpse into the industry's future


Lucid Motors will give owners access to VW's charging network

9/25/2018, 11:39:28 PM
Electrify America will make its fast charging network available to Lucid Air owners. ✔ You won't win any prizes for guessing the reason why: it's all about the scale and performance of the network ✔ Electrify America is promising more than 2,000 chargers with power levels up to 350kW ✔ The exact terms aren't clear, although we wouldn't count on it being free


How plants have sex: Incredible footage reveals closest look yet at

9/25/2018, 5:20:21 PM
Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, have looked at the pollen tubes of plants in closer detail than ever before. ✔ Scroll down for video Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, conducted the new study using tiny microchips attached to microscopic gates ✔ Unlike animal species, the sperm housed in a plants pollen cannot move ✔ 'It’s very exciting to be able to see this process, and it leaves us with a lot of interesting questions ahead about male-female communication.'


Trump’s new presidential limo is a beastly take on the Cadillac CT6

9/25/2018, 7:34:31 PM
The new presidential limousine — and an identical one called a “spare” that travels in President Donald Trump’s motorcade for added security— was spotted this week on the streets of New York. This new “Beast,” like so many before it, is a Cadillac . But this time, the … ✔ The new presidential limousine and an identical one called a spare that travels in President Donald Trump’s motorcade for added security was spotted this week on the streets of New York ✔ The limousine, which was designed and built in Detroit, proudly resembles the Cadillac CT6 sedan ✔ This being a secure project, we cannot discuss further details ✔ The interior included a fold-out desk for the president


Fortnite season 6 is coming Thursday: Here's what we know so far

9/25/2018, 10:00:24 PM
A hint during an Xbox event, some Twitter teasers and early patch notes give us plenty of things to ponder. ✔ There's a potential this DJ llama could be a new skin ✔ 23 The coolest Fortnite merch you can buy Fortnite: The complete guide to the biggest battle royale game: Get the lowdown on Fortnite: Battle Royale, the video game being played by everyone from kids to celebrities


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