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Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 58 Review 2018 | Specs, Pricing

9/27/2018, 8:59:25 PM
We drive and review the new Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 580 dual-cab ute. Is this the muscle car of the new dual-cab ute era? Read on to find out more. ✔ The Ultimate has further additions like the stainless-steel sports bar, side steps and a wide rear step for getting up onto the tray ✔ The interior is a blend of simplicity and typical Volkswagen design, but everything moves with a solid click or rotation ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Top 10 reasons why your car’s value could be cut when it comes to selling

9/27/2018, 4:30:13 PM
USED cars are never in perfect condition, but certain defects and factors devalue your car more than others, including missing second keys and poor condition alloys. Further to that, car-selling si… ✔ The same goes for any defective equipment or mechanical problems ✔ According to carbuying site Motorway - that commissioned the study - missing keys could cost you £250 when it comes to selling ✔ Unrealistic online valuations could really damage the reputation of this growing industry if it’s not tackled head-on


2016-on Skoda Octavia RS230 used car review

9/27/2018, 8:59:24 PM
Our guide on what to look for when buying a second-hand Skoda Octavia RS230. ✔ Which may have led some owners to opt for a less pricey replacement tyre when the time came ✔ CVT won’t be to all tastes and short-travel suspension and resulting choppy ride is the big downer ✔ But as a high-performance wagon, there’s plenty to compare ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


World's first flying car about to go on sale

9/27/2018, 8:24:22 PM
The Terrafugia Transition is available to order ahead of its 2019 launch. ✔ Terrafugia was founded by graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006 and later acquired by Volvo’s parent company, Chinese manufacturer Geely, in 2017 ✔ Other companies working on flying cars include Airbus, Uber and jet engine maker Rolls-Royce


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

9/27/2018, 8:59:27 PM
Hybrid cars are a growing market with new models hitting the streets every month. We take a deep dive into Hybrids so you can see if one would suit you. ✔ And under full acceleration, both petrol and electric combine – like a LaFazz with much less – to provide maximum outputs ✔ Well, in the front-wheel drive Prius, the ‘hybrid synergy drive’ system is dubbed a multi-shaft transaxle where the 1.8L petrol is on the left, and the first motor generator (MG1) sits to its right ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Elon Musk could be banned from Tesla board as watchdog accuses him of fraud over tweet

9/27/2018, 10:38:27 PM
Elon Musk faces a ban from the board of Tesla and any other public company after Wall Street watchdogs charged him last night with making “false and misleading” statements about plans to take the electric car maker private. ✔ Elon Musk faces a ban from the board of Tesla and any other public company after Wall Street watchdogs charged him last night with making false and misleading statements about plans to take the electric car maker private ✔ Mr. Musk said: This unjustified action by the SEC leaves me deeply saddened and disappointed


The UNDERWATER drone: $765 gadget can submerge, float and fly

9/27/2018, 5:25:39 PM
The $765 (£585) gadget, known as Spry, features a built-in 4K camera that can both record video and snap photos on the fly. It was developed by Florida firm Urban Drones. ✔ The $765 (£585) gadget, known as Spry, features a built-in 4K camera that can both record video and snap photos on the fly Footage is beamed back to a monitor embedded into a waterproof remote control, which the drone's developers claim is another world first for the drone industry By turning off the GPS, users are able to pilot the Spry freestyle allowing them to soar through the air at speeds of over 43mph (70km/h) while pulling flips and turning tight corners just like a racing drone


Surprise! Google is popping 'Easter eggs' into searches in honor of its 20th birthday

9/27/2018, 4:40:57 PM
Google is celebrating its 20th birthday with Easter eggs in its search results, see all of them here. ✔ butterfly clip styles top knot chat room text the group how to tell someone you like them swipe right low-rider pants how to style high waisted pants digital pet fidget spinner baby bae 143 ILYSM what is Y2K ✔ screen name social handle clip art GIF keepin' it real keep it 100 soccer world champions 1998 soccer world champions 2018 (Hint: Two very good years for the France national team!) Here's another fun Easter Egg: Google Street view of the garage where Google was founded


VW will support retrofitting of older diesel cars in Germany

9/27/2018, 6:09:16 PM
Volkswagen is prepared to support hardware retrofits for older diesel vehicles and offer incentives for drivers to swap some older diesel vehicles for newer ones, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday.   ✔ Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hoses connect laboratory emission testing equipment to a red 2016 Volkswagen AG Golf TDI inside the California Air Resources Board Haagen-Smit Laboratory in El Monte, California ✔ VW Chief Executive Herbert Diess pledged to back a solution to help fund installing more effective exhaust filters during a conversation with German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer on Wednesday, Germany's Spiegel Online said


Tesla is making a promise about its cars that it won't be able to keep: Gene Munster

9/27/2018, 4:42:23 PM
PRIME: Gene Munster, a Tesla bull and tech analyst, said he doesn't think the company will be able to fulfill its promise that all vehicles sold since October 2016 will be able to support fully self-driving technology. He said the company will have to refund or offer discounts to customers who bough ✔ Selling a feature without giving any timeline for its availability is unusual in any industry, and Munster said he doesn't think Tesla will be able to fulfill its promise that all vehicles sold since October 2016 will be able to support fully self-driving technology


University spin-out raises cash for tech to help robots avoid crashes

9/27/2018, 11:13:11 PM
A company spun out of Imperial College has raised $5m (£3. ✔ It shouldn’t be the reserve of just a handful of tech giants because that’s not good for innovation ✔ With this funding, we will also develop detailed mapping solutions capable of creating geometrically-accurate reconstructions of the robot’s surroundings in real-time and understanding the objects within, utilising the latest development in machine learning


China’s secret startup advantage: liquidity

9/27/2018, 6:00:59 PM
This year’s rush of IPOs from Chinese tech companies has dominated headlines, but what’s more interesting is how quickly they got there. Traditionally, “going public” represented the gratifying culmination of sleepless nights and missed birthdays that went into building a company. The peak of a len… ✔ This year’s rush of IPOs from Chinese tech companies has dominated headlines, but what’s more interesting is how quickly they got there ✔ Differences in market maturity, government involvement, and support from large tech incumbents all undoubtedly play a factor, but the speed to liquidity for the Chinese companies is still astounding


Musk's fraud charge will be a force for positive change at Tesla, says tech investor Munster

9/27/2018, 10:01:08 PM
Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk's fraud charge could spark positive change at Tesla, Loup Ventures' Gene Munster told CNBC on Thursday. ✔ This unjustified action by the SEC leaves me deeply saddened and disappointed ✔ Munster said there's greater than 50 percent chance Musk gets removed as an officer, because the SEC, they want blood here ✔ Shares of the automaker fell more than 10 percent in extended trading Thursday


Daily Deals: The Lowest Prices Ever on the Best Acer Gaming Monitors

9/27/2018, 5:33:50 PM
Switch Pro Wireless Controller for $59.80, Red Dead Redemption PS4 Pro Bundle, GeForce GTX 1070 with 600W Power Supply for $360, and More. ✔ Welcome to IGN's Daily Deals, your source for the best deals on the stuff you actually want to buy ✔ Like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter to get the latest deals ✔ Today's Newest Deals Today Only - Acer Predator Z35P 35 Curved 1800R QHD (3440x1440) NVIDIA G-SYNC VA Monitor for $699.99 Take $200 off one of the best gaming monitors around ✔ Overwatch was awarded IGN's Game of the Year back in 2016


Amazon wants Alexa to be the operating system for your life

9/27/2018, 8:44:00 PM
Amazon wants Alexa everywhere, and it will even go head to head with microwave and subwoofer makers to get there ✔ Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge While Amazon has a shown a shocking willingness to enter into established markets at the drop of a hat, the company has shown more restraint and smarter long-term strategy with regard to newer smart devices that it has less experience with


How an Iowa video game nerd makes up to $500,000 a year playing Fortnite

9/27/2018, 4:53:55 PM
An Iowa man is an online celebrity for his YouTube channel and live streams of Fortnite. He has nearly 1 million subscribers to his channel. ✔ 11, 2018.(Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register) What do you do for a living ✔ I made more money streaming and doing YouTube than working for them, no question, Overton said ✔ But with the long hours and intense perserverance it takes to get into esports and streaming, there's no way anyone can do it unless they love it, said Overton ✔ I never thought I was going to make money from this, Overton said


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