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Aston Martin teases its first battery-electric sports car, the Rapide E

9/12/2018, 2:44:13 PM
A very quick, very expensive, very beautiful car, so buckle up. ✔ The automaker will only make 155 vehicles, or about a third of its original plan before the departure of struggling Chinese electronics manufacturer LeEco as an investor on the project last year ✔ And if you’re using a 100kW or higher fast-charger, the Rapide E can absorb 310 miles of range per hour ✔ First deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter of 2019



The new '68 number plates BANNED for being too rude for the road have been revealed

9/12/2018, 11:27:49 AM
THE most recent list of car registrations too rude for the road has been revealed. Twice every year, the DVLA is forced to blacklist hundreds of combinations as new registrations are released in Ma… ✔ THE most recent list of car registrations too rude for the road has been revealed ✔ But the banned list isn't always able to capture every dodgy plate, with some occasionally slipping through the net and finding their way into circulation ✔ This week, a special Rolls-Royce RR1 number plate sold for a whopping £460,000



Stunning 1970 convertible Rolls-Royce once owned by Muhammad Ali tipped to sell for just £55,000

9/12/2018, 2:40:10 PM
A STUNNING Rolls-Royce once owned by legendary boxer Muhammad Ali has emerged for sale for just £55,000. The classic Silver Shadow Convertible was bought new by the former heavyweight champion in 1… ✔ But the motor is set to be sold without a reserve, so it could go to a lucky bidder for an even lower price ✔ Despite being almost 50-years-old, the car is still in relatively good condition, but could do with a few minor touch ups ✔ Just over 30,000 of the cars were made before it was succeeded by the four-door Silver Spirit saloon



How to get a FREE MOT at Halfords: Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals top tip

9/12/2018, 10:52:20 AM
NEED to get your car serviced but don’t have the cash? This is how to get a free MOT at Halfords. ✔ GETTY FREEBIE: Motorists can get a free MOT at Halfords this week Owning a car is becoming more and more expensive as petrol prices reach a four year high ✔ Drivers can go to an online tool on PetrolPrices.com to find the best deals in their area ✔ Under the Road Traffic Offenders Act of 1988, drivers must be notified of their offences within two weeks



Mercedes X Class: Why buy an SUV when you can get something bigger, sexier and cheaper (with one catch)?

9/12/2018, 2:37:40 PM
There was a time when only farmers, builders or hillbillies drove pick-up trucks. ✔ A pick-up was just a plain 4x4 workhorse: able to go off-road and carry a ton payload whilst towing a cattle trailer ✔ Not the kind of car for popping down the shops or going on holiday with ✔ Highly competent and now upmarket, vehicles like the Mercedes X Class, VW Amarok and Ford Ranger are among the most desirable on Britain’s roads



Jeep Cherokee review: frustratingly mediocre at best

9/12/2018, 12:39:45 PM
The Jeep Cherokee is frustrating. ✔ Frustrating because it feels like an opportunity to inject some character and interest into a model with a wealth of heritage, entirely missed ✔ To elaborate, this 2018 Jeep Cherokee is a heavy facelift that brings a new, rather more ordinary face to Jeep’s mid-sized SUV



China's wannabe 'Tesla killer' is about to go public in New York

9/12/2018, 10:14:39 AM
Nio wants to rival Tesla but the startup has a long way to go to catch up with Elon Musk. ✔ At the end of July, it had 17,000 vehicles on order from customers, but had delivered fewer than 500, according to a regulatory filing for its IPO ✔ Nio's senior executives have big ambitions, though ✔ It already has offices around the globe, including in California, London and Munich



Zoox is offering autonomous rides in SF this week

9/12/2018, 1:09:19 PM
Zoox, the self-driving car startup worth a reported $3.2 billion post-money valuation, is offering autonomous rides this week as part of the Global Climate Action Summit. The Global Climate Action Summit convenes state and local leaders, scientists, non-profits and others to discuss climate action … ✔ The goal of these tests is to show guests the potential of Zoox’s zero-emission autonomous technology, though, this is not the full realization of it ✔ Meanwhile, ride-hail companies like Uber and Lyft are also working on autonomous vehicles, as well as a number of other large players in the space



Vudu adds Sony TVs to its list of compatible 4K devices

9/12/2018, 2:09:36 PM
Vudu now supports 4K and HDR viewing directly on Sony's Android TV-powered TVs. ✔ If you've got auto-updates enabled, you don't need to do anything to enjoy a clearer, crisper picture -- it's ready to go ✔ It also further indicates its ambitions to conquer the film-on-demand ecosystem, having also added Disney titles and offline rental viewing options to the fold in recent times



BMW has created a motorbike that drives itself - and it looks like something out of a ghost film

9/12/2018, 3:43:57 PM
BMW has created a motorbike that is able to drive itself. Looking like something out of a ghost film, the freaky technology allows the bike to balance, drive and even steer without a rider on it. A… ✔ BMW has created a motorbike that is able to drive itself ✔ The over-200kg bike can be seen easily maintaining its line on the road, and carving the perfect arch around the corner before coming to a stop and leaning on its side stand ✔ But the company stresses they are not trying to create a system for autonomous riding



Lexus UX 2018 review | price, performance, economy, safety

9/12/2018, 9:20:26 AM
We test drive the new Lexus UX compact SUV in Sweden.



Brits are refusing to wear their glasses while driving - and they're risking a hefty fine and three points if caught

9/12/2018, 2:21:03 PM
BRITISH motorists are risking a hefty fine and penalty points for refusing to wear their glasses while driving. Around one in eight drivers stubbornly ditch their glasses despite being required to … ✔ Every driver is required to meet the minimum standards of vision for driving, which includes being able to read a number plate from 20 metres away, Motorists are allowed to use glasses or contact lenses if necessary to meet these standards, but they are then legally required to use the same aids at all times while driving



LG Chem takes over US automotive adhesive firm

9/12/2018, 8:02:12 AM
undefined ✔ Korea's largest chemical maker said it purchased a 100 percent stake in Uniseal from its parent company Koch Enterprises, without disclosing the acquisition costs due to a confidential agreement ✔ It recorded revenue of 63 billion won ($56 million) last year, according to LG Chem ✔ It has produced interior and exterior materials for vehicles ranging from electric vehicle (EV) batteries and adhesive tapes and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)



The tech that will change the way we travel

9/12/2018, 1:20:42 PM
From driverless cars to supersonic jets and flying taxis ✔ Super-short flights could soon be a reality thanks to Boom Supersonic, whose proposed 55-seat airliner aims to revive the Concorde era and promises to cut current journey times in half ✔ TechRadar's Next Up series is brought to you in association with Honor



Apple’s 2018 iPhone Event: What You Need to Know

9/12/2018, 9:50:18 AM
Apple Inc. will unveil the new iPhones, Apple Watch and AirPods that will be critical to its efforts to build on this fiscal year’s record revenue, at its annual product showcase Wednesday. ✔ Here’s what you need to know: The sun rises in the morning ✔ The wireless headphone market is valued at about $2 billion ✔ In May, Chief Executive Tim Cook told analysts that health is a major strategic thrust of ours ✔ He also has talked lately about new services in the pipeline



Zello, offline chats and push alerts: How to stay connected during Hurricane Florence

9/12/2018, 3:37:00 PM
Make sure you have a fully charged phone packed with the most useful information before a natural disaster hits. ✔ Top five costliest hurricanes in US history A smartphone can be a lifeline in a hurricane, but preparation is key ✔ After using the apps' messaging capabilities, Glympse users can share their exact whereabouts with rescue groups ✔ Many local and state governments also use opt-in alert systems



Pokemon GO UPDATE: PokeStop Nomination Beta Test REVEALED - How to Submit new PokeStops

9/12/2018, 3:19:55 PM
NIANTIC has announced a much-requested feature is coming to Pokemon GO - but what are the rules, and how can you benefit from this new introduction? ✔ The developer is gradually rolling out the feature across the world in the coming months, and eventually, the feature will be open to all trainers ✔ Tap  Confirm  when your pin is in the most accurate location ✔ We receive a large number of nominations and not all of them are guaranteed to be added to the game



Xbox Backwards Compatibility Games - TWO more Xbox 360 Game are now available on Xbox One

9/12/2018, 10:13:04 AM
CALL OF DUTY Modern Warfare 2 has joined Microsoft's Backwards Compatibility library. Here's everything you need to know... ✔ If you don't see your favourite game here then don't fret ✔ Sacred 3 Sacred Citadel Saints Row Saints Row 2 Saints Row: The Third Saints Row IV Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell Samurai Shodown II Sam and Max Save the World Sam and Max Beyond Time and Space Scarygirl Scrap Metal ScreamRide Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd and Co. Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World Sega Vintage Collection: Streets of Rage Sega Vintage Collection: ToeJam and Earl Sensible World of Soccer Shadow Assault Tenchu Shadow Complex (Tested by Digital Foundry) Shadows of the Damned Shinobi Skate 3 (Xbox One X enhanced) Skullgirls Slender: The Arrival Silent Hill: Downpour Silent Hill: HD Collection Silent Hill Homecoming Sine Mora Small Arms Sniper Elite V2 Soltrio Solitaire Sonic Adventure Sonic Adventure 2 Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed Sonic and Knuckles Sonic CD Sonic Generations Sonic the Fighters Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 Soul Caliber Soul Caliber II HD South Park: The Stick of Truth Space Giraffe Space Invaders Infinity Gene Spec Ops: The Line Spelunky Splinter Cell Blacklist Splinter Cell Conviction Splinter Cell Double Agent Split / Second Splosion Man SSX Stacking Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Xbox One X enhanced) Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Steinsgate (Japan only) Strania Street Fighter 4 Sega Bass Fishing Super Contra (September 14th) Super Meat Boy Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Supreme Commander 2 Syberia Tecmo Bowl Throwback Tekken 6 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Texas Hold'em Ticket to Ride TimeShift The Cave The Darkness 2 The Orange Box The Maw The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom The Splatters The Walking Dead: Season One (August 29th) The Walking Dead: Season Two (August 29th) The Walking Dead: Michonne (August 29th) Tomb Raider Anniversary Tomb Raider Legend Tomb Raider Underworld Torchlight Tour de France 2009 Tower Bloxx Deluxe Toybox Turbos Toy Soldiers Toy Soldiers Cold War Toy Story 3 Trials HD (Tested by Digital Foundry) Triggerheart Exelica Trine 2 Tron: Evolution Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon Unbound Saga Undertow Vanquish Virtua Fighter 2 Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown Virtual-On (Japan only) Virtual On: OT Viva Piñata Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (Xbox One X enhanced) Wolfenstein 3D Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 XCOM: Enemy Unknown XCOM: Enemy Within Yosumin! Live Zuma Zuma's Revenge!



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