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This app could choose your next car

9/2/2018, 9:49:56 PM
Mercedes-Benz want a greener future, and they've just launched an app to better inform motorists. ✔ The EQ Ready app records and saves data from a user's regular travel profile, no matter what sort of car they drive, capturing things like speed, time spent on the road, and braking distance along with other information ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube


Sunday 7: A car for every type of dad

9/1/2018, 8:18:50 PM
There are many types of dads - and there's a car to suit every last one of them. ✔ Watch a video as we drive the Silverado from Melbourne to Sydney - via all the 'Big Things' Adventure dad - Ford Ranger Raptor The Ford Ranger Raptor is much more than your typical dual-cab ute ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube


Mondeo could face the chop as car maker 'considers cuts at Bridgend and Dagenham'

9/2/2018, 8:30:29 PM
FORD has drawn up plans to axe thousands of jobs which could kill off some of its most famous models including the Mondeo, according to reports. The car giant could shed up to 24,000 workers — 12 p… ✔ Sources said Ford was likely to axe the Mondeo, Galaxy and S-Max people and instead make more sport utility vehicles ✔ The Mondeo was launched in 1993 and became popular with the 30 something middle income homeowner ✔ At its peak, the model sold 130,000 in Britain in the first full year of production but only 55,800 were sold across Europe last year


Kia teases new-look ProCeed | Drive.com.au

9/2/2018, 8:59:10 AM
Kia has teased the rear-end of its upcoming shooting brake ProCeed, marking a vastly different car to the hatchback before it. ✔ Kia has teased the most important part of its third-generation ProCeed ✔ Now becoming a five-door shooting brake wagon, the new model will feature a vastly different rear-end to the hatchback before it ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube


Used car site Vroom is raising $70M six months after a big round of layoffs

9/2/2018, 1:35:04 AM
Despite a big round of layoffs in March that saw Vroom, an on-demand car buying and selling used vehicles, shed roughly half of it's staff, investors remain confident the company will become profitable and beat out others in the space, like Carvana and Shift. ✔ Despite cutting a big portion of its staff in March, Vroom is back pitching investors ✔ Today, the site list 600+ or about 30% fewer employees ✔ This is what the company had to say in March: While Vroom’s business is healthy and financially stable, we’re always looking to align our resources to fulfill our long-term vision and deliver on our mission, the statement said ✔ Vroom’s competitors have similarly raised a lot of capital


Ram 1500 Laramie 2018 review | specs, features, price

9/2/2018, 11:21:44 PM
With the car-based Australian ute consigned to history, thumping V8-powered tray-backs have been off-limits for the last year or so. That?s no longer the case, thanks to pick-up specialists Ram Trucks Australia and the Ram 1500.


The worst distraction in America

9/1/2018, 8:18:51 PM
Surprising evidence reveals America's most distracted drivers. ✔ Surprisingly, it found the most common culprits are Generation X, the parents of today's tech-savvy Millenials ✔ Americans aren’t the only ones glued to their phones ✔ In Australia, distraction is one of the leading causes of fatal road crashes, alongside speeding and drink-driving ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube


[Test drive] Panamera 4 E-Hybrid tests limit for eco-friendly driving machine

9/2/2018, 2:20:25 AM
undefined ✔ The strategy has hit its stride in Korea, with 1,416 current generation Panamera vehicles being sold since its release last year ✔ It also emits less with 74 grams per kilometer of CO2, much improved from the 195 of the 4S ✔ And we quickly became sad after painfully admitting that there was no possible way for us to buy and maintain a 4 E-Hybrid for now


Sato wins in Portland; Dixon rallies to finish 5th

9/2/2018, 10:33:37 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scott Dixon salvaged his championship run with an improbable comeback at Portland International Raceway that put him in control of his race to a fifth IndyCa ✔ He started 11th, was collected in an opening-lap crash, penalized for speeding on pit road and twice drove through the field from 20th ✔ Then, his improbable finish has made the title his to lose ✔ It looked like Veach and Hinch were side-by-side and Veach just turned into Hinch like nobody was there, Jones said


I drove a $44,000 Chevy Bolt for a weekend — here's how it made me a better driver

9/2/2018, 2:27:08 PM
Near the end of July, I spent a weekend driving a $44,000 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier. My two favorite features were the lack of engine noise and the lane-keep-assist feature. Each was subtle but made a noticeable, positive impact on my driving experience. ✔ Electric motors are much quieter than gas-powered engines, and the Bolt's lack of engine noise made a small but noticeable difference that became more significant over around eight hours of driving ✔ After using lane-keep-assist, I understood how even small advancements in automotive technology can ease drivers' concerns and promote better driving habits


Ford Escort once owned by John Paul II has sold for £93,000 at auction

9/2/2018, 11:11:02 PM
A 1976 Ford Escort once owned by John Paul II has sold for £93,000 at auction. The banger went to a private collector after rolling on to the sale stage in Indiana, US. It was the Pope’s last vehic… ✔ A 1976 Ford Escort once owned by John Paul II has sold for £93,000 at auction ✔ The banger went to a private collector after rolling on to the sale stage in Indiana, US ✔ Camera Press 4 It was the Pope’s last vehicle before his elevation to the papacy in 1978 He was pope until his death in 2005 aged 84 4 Sotheby's RM Auctions Auburn Fall listing for the motor previously owned by Pope John Paul II 4 Pope John Paul II owned a light blue 1975 Ford Escort GL - photographed in his private garden GOT a news story ✔ RING us on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL exclusive@the-sun.co.uk


The Latest: Cars finally rolling at delayed Darlington

9/2/2018, 11:14:10 PM
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest from NASCAR racing at Darlington Raceway on Sunday (all times EDT): ___ 7:10 p.m. Things are finally u ✔ (AP) The Latest from NASCAR racing at Darlington Raceway on Sunday (all times EDT): Kevin Harvick leads during early stages of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Saturday, Sept ✔ (AP Photo/Terry Renna) Denny Hamlin talks with a crew member on pit road before winning the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Saturday, Sept


The Latest: Wait is on for start of Southern 500

9/2/2018, 11:01:18 PM
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest from NASCAR racing at Darlington Raceway on Sunday (all times EDT): ___ 6:45 p.m. The wait is on for t ✔ (AP) The Latest from NASCAR racing at Darlington Raceway on Sunday (all times EDT): Kevin Harvick leads during early stages of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Saturday, Sept ✔ (AP Photo/Terry Renna) Denny Hamlin talks with a crew member on pit road before winning the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Saturday, Sept


The Latest: Takuma Sato snatches win at Portland

9/2/2018, 9:28:25 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on the IndyCar race at Portland International Raceway (all times local): 2:15 Takuma Sato has snatched a victory at Po ✔ The championship battle was the focus of the first race at Portland in 11 years ✔ Points leader Scott Dixon salvaged what could have been a miserable day by finishing fifth ✔ Dixon was involved in a crash on the first lap and was penalized for speeding on pit road later


The Latest: Potential bad weather clears Darlington stands

9/2/2018, 9:56:32 PM
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest from NASCAR racing at Darlington Raceway on Sunday (all times EDT): ___ 5:40 p.m. Officials at Darling ✔ (AP) The Latest from NASCAR racing at Darlington Raceway on Sunday (all times EDT): Kevin Harvick leads during early stages of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Saturday, Sept ✔ (AP Photo/Terry Renna) Denny Hamlin talks with a crew member on pit road before winning the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Saturday, Sept


Harman shows smart audio products at IFA

9/2/2018, 9:47:08 AM
undefined ✔ In August, Samsung also announced the release of two co-branded premium soundbars -- the HW-N950 and HW-N850 -- in collaboration with Harman Kardon ✔ Whether listening to soothing tunes to concentrate at work, chilling on the couch enjoying the latest jams or commuting into the city, these headphones provide dynamic JBL sound for everyday use, the firm added ✔ The JBL TUNE Series is the answer for great sounding headphones at a reasonable price


Tesla package will enable Track Mode for more Model 3 buyers

9/2/2018, 4:38:58 PM
You might not be stuck without ride customization because of past buying decisions. ✔ It's not clear how much this will cost, but it's likely higher than the $5,000 you'd pay to have it included at the factory ✔ It's safe to say that you'll need the base Performance car for this to work, since the upgrade package focuses on easier-to-change features like the speed limiter, the addition of a carbon fiber spoiler, an improved suspension and higher-end wheels ✔ You won't suddenly turn your single-motor Model 3 into a beast


The collapse of ETH is inevitable

9/2/2018, 11:45:22 PM
Jeremy Rubin Contributor Share on Twitter Jeremy Rubin is currently a technical advisor to Stellar, a Bitcoin Core Contributor, investor and advisor to early-stage crypto startups, starting a company for Bitcoin scalability and privacy solutions, and a freelance consultant for cryptocurrency tech f… ✔ Jeremy RubinContributor Share on Twitter Jeremy Rubin is currently a technical advisor to Stellar, a Bitcoin Core Contributor, investor and advisor to early-stage crypto startups, starting a company for Bitcoin scalability and privacy solutions, and a freelance consultant for cryptocurrency tech fundamentals and due diligence ✔ Software Support: Currently, miners select transactions based on the amount of Gas provided in ETH


When battery life saves human life

9/2/2018, 6:42:48 PM
Few would equate human life with battery life, but for many migrants escaping war or famine, a single percentage point of battery can mean getting the right information at the right time – or not surviving at all. Smartphones today have become an integral part of a forced migrant’s journey. From na… ✔ Dropped GPS pins and Google Maps turn directions into practical routes migrants can take ✔ Nashid ends our conversation by asking me to confirm a rumor he’s heard on WhatsApp ✔ A charger like that, he stresses, would make a world of a difference to him out here miles away from the nearest plug


iPhone users plagued by iOS 12 update notification about phantom download

9/2/2018, 10:39:05 PM
The notification pops up frequently - for some users, every time the phone is unlocked - and will reappear even when after it has been dismissed ✔ The notification pops up frequently - for some users, every time the phone is unlocked - and will reappear even when after it has been dismissed ✔ Caps can be set on things like Instagram or WhatsApp to keep you focused and after the allocated time restriction, your device will block the app from working ✔ You can provide feedback directly to Apple using the Feedback Assistant app


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