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Mercedes EQC electric car revealed as part of an all-battery range

9/4/2018, 11:59:12 AM
Mercedes-Benz is revealing its eagerly-awaited EQC all-electric car in Stockholm today at 6pm UK time, although it won’t go on sale until next year. ✔ Initial projections from Mercedes at the EQ launch in paris in 2018 suggested that the EQC will be able to accelerate from 0-62mph in less than five seconds ✔ For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or sign up to our newsletter here A-Z Car Finder



Jaguar F-Type could become mid-engine supercar | Drive.com.au

9/4/2018, 12:50:27 AM
Jaguar plotting a mid-engine super car to take on the Audi R8 and McLaren 570S. ✔ Jaguar is reportedly working on a mid-engine electric supercar to take on the Audi R8 and McLaren 570S ✔ I think we’ve got more permission to break the mold, he told the publication ✔ Our F-Type, before the one that became the production car, the previous design concept was mid-engine ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube



What second-hand four-wheel drive should I buy?

9/4/2018, 12:50:25 AM
Adam wants to expand his horizons with a used heavy-duty 4WD, so we ask our expert whether he should buy a Holden Colorado 7, Isuzu MU-X or a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport ✔ Read Drive’s Isuzu MU-X reviews:  Head to head: Holden Colorado v Isuzu MU-X   First drive: Isuzu MU-X  Road test: Isuzu MU-X LS-T  Road test: Isuzu MU-X LS-T  2015-on Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, from $28,400* With the cheapest versions of Ford’s benchmark Everest still a $35k-plus deal, it’s up to this Mitsubishi to challenge the Holden/Isuzu duo



Ex-Dan Gurney Chevy returns to UK for first time since 1961 at Goodwood Revival

9/4/2018, 5:33:26 AM
In 1961, celebrated American racer Dan Gurney shipped his own Chevrolet Impala SS to the UK to beat the Jaguars in the British Saloon Car Championship (BSCC). ✔ Lofty England – the Jaguar team manager – breathed a sigh of relief, but Gurney immediately ordered larger NASCAR wheels for the next round at Silverstone, the Empire Trophy ✔ For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or sign up to our newsletter here A-Z Car Finder More classic car stories at Telegraph Cars



2018 Toyota Prius she says, he says review | efficiency, economy, value

9/4/2018, 5:15:26 AM
Our test drivers put Toyota's hybrid hero through its paces. ✔ However, in Toyota’s defense, all those EVs and plug-ins require a behavioural change from the driver to use them - you need to plug them in ✔ However it does a better job in the urban jungle than the motorway, where you do get tyre noise ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube



Is it illegal to use your smartphone as a sat-nav?

9/4/2018, 10:12:03 AM
TOUGHER laws on using mobile phones behind the wheel came into force last year, with offenders facing fines of £200 and six points on their licence. But what are the rules surrounding using hand-he… ✔ TOUGHER laws on using mobile phones behind the wheel came into force last year, with offenders facing fines of £200 and six points on their licence ✔ Despite using a sat-nav is not currently against the law, if police think you are distracted or not in control of your vehicle you will be stopped and issued with a penalty or prosecuted in the event of an accident



2019 Kia Forte first drive review: Stinger style and more tech

9/4/2018, 10:03:58 AM
Kia’s strongest seller is better than ever. ✔ Starting at $17,690 Get a Quote by Jon Wong @JonWonger September 4, 20182:00 AM PDT Roadshow Kia Optima 2019 Kia Forte While many automakers are moving away from building compact sedans in favor of offering new utility vehicles, Kia is doing no such thing ✔ Competent performer From a dynamic standpoint, the Forte is a far more refined vehicle than its predecessor



Ford cuts more models

9/4/2018, 5:15:25 AM
Volkswagen and Ford partnership could be imminent. ✔ There is no junior, nor senior partner, but rather two companies at eye level that will closely cooperate with one another, he said during an interview at VW's headquarters this week ✔ We realised fairly quickly that it worked from a cultural perspective and there was the right chemistry with the main actors, Sedran said ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube



Sony says a final goodbye to the PlayStation 2

9/4/2018, 11:18:31 AM
Lie down, try not to cry, cry a lot ✔ Reportedly, Sony asked those diehard fans to fill out an online form before August 31 for the chance to have their console repaired one last time ✔ @PlayStationSeptember 4, 2018 You know when they say this is the beginning of the end ✔ Best PlayStation VR games: the best PSVR games around Via Kotaku



Ice, wind and lightning: It's tough being a weather watcher on Mount Washington

9/4/2018, 10:03:29 AM
The Northeast's tallest peak is an unforgiving environment. ✔ The twirling of the sling psychrometer also underscores a limitation of digital devices in that harsh environment: For all the convenience digital systems offer, they're prone to imprecision when they get wet or covered in ice par for the course atop Mount Washington



Google Maps and Waze are set to avoid roadwork traffic way more better

9/4/2018, 10:12:01 AM
SATNAVS are set to get an upgrade next year that will include real-time roadworks and the traffic they have caused on UK roads. The Government is investing £10million in a new software called Stree… ✔ Alamy 2 Councils are now able to charge firms up to £2,500 a day for carrying out roadworks during peak times In addition to Street Manager, the Government also published new guidance on 'lane rental schemes', which allows local councils in England to charge utility companies up to £2,500 a day for carrying out roadworks on busy roads during peak times



Google's next smartphone could look just like Apple's £999 iPhone X

9/4/2018, 10:29:10 AM
GOOGLE Pixel 3 release date rumours are landing thick and fast as the launch draws ever closer – and we’ve uncovered a load of juicy new tips and predictions. Last year’s Google smartph… ✔ GOOGLE Pixel 3 release date rumours are landing thick and fast as the launch draws ever closer – and we've uncovered a load of juicy new tips and predictions ✔ The trend at the premium end is to move to edge-to-edge screens and the Pixel will do well to move in this direction, Choudhary explains



How Richard Liu built JD.com into a $45 billion tech giant

9/4/2018, 9:59:25 AM
The founder and CEO of China's second biggest e-commerce company is in the global spotlight for all the wrong reasons. ✔ Liu owns about 16% of JD but controls 79.5% of its voting rights, meaning a scandal tied to him could have outsized repercussions for the company ✔ Liu founded what would eventually become JD.com the following year at a time when e-commerce was just starting to take off in China as more and more people gained access to the internet



Battlefield 5 Beta COUNTDOWN: Xbox, PS4, PC Early Access download start times, news

9/4/2018, 12:52:30 AM
EA's Battlefield V Open Beta is set to kick off very soon. Here's everything you need to know about the PS4, Xbox, PC beta as well as the rest of the game ahead of the November release date. ✔ However, the Medic's semi-auto rifle was a great middle ground for those who still want to play with precision ✔ This information comes from an article found in the Battlefield 1 in-game home menu - an interesting place for something like this to surface! We're still waiting to see more information about Battlefield V's announced Battle Royale mode - something that was announced at E3 but so far remains in the dark



UK Daily Deals: £50 PlayStation Store Credit for £43.99, Nintendo Classic Mini: NES under £48

9/4/2018, 11:28:10 AM
Save up to 40% off Dell Refurbished laptops, buy X Rocker Video gaming chair for £35, get 15 months of PS Plus for £37.99. ✔ If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale ✔ Editor's Notes: The deal expires on 5th September, 2018 ✔ Pay a total of $12 (that converts to £9.26 GBP) and this is what you get to play (and keep forever): Sniper Elite 4, Tales of Berseria, and Staxel



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