Autos - SERIES 67 {10 articles}

Ford Everest Trend 2.0 RWD 2018 new car review | price, safety

9/13/2018, 10:12:22 PM
Our comprehensive review of the updated 2019 Ford Everest Trend with price, value, safety and performance.

Volkswagen Kills Beetle, Ending Production of Iconic Vehicle

9/13/2018, 9:56:57 PM
Volkswagen is calling it quits for its iconic Beetle compact, ending an 80-year run for a car that introduced many Americans to the German brand in the 1960s. ✔ Production of the original Beetle ended in 2003, but a more-modern version of the car that was larger and had more creature comforts debuted in 1997 ✔ The newer model has been produced in Puebla, Mexico, since 1999 ✔ That is less than 5% of the 339,700 cars the company sold in the U.S. in 2017

Volkswagen to axe production of its iconic Beetle in 2019 after sales slump

9/14/2018, 1:29:24 AM
VOLKSWAGEN has announced it is going to axe production of its iconic Beetle next year. The German car manufacturer has said it will end manufacturing the Bug in 2019 after releasing final edition m… ✔ 4 Production of the VW Beetle will end with the Final Edition SE and Final Edition SEL AP:Associated Press 4 Adolf Hitler wanted a 'people’s car' that was affordable for everyone He added that the car was made with history in mind but you can’t do it five times and have a new new new Beetle

Holden Commodore RS v Ford Mondeo Trend v Toyota Camry SX v Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium comparison test - Comparison: New Holden Commodore meets its new rivals

9/13/2018, 10:12:25 PM
Can the new Commodore beat the best mid-size offerings? CarReview - drive.com.au ✔ For decades the rivalry between the lion and the blue oval were the foundations of the Australian car industry ✔ Where the Camry really excels is in the way it rides and handles ✔ Traditionally not a strength of the Japanese mid-sizer, the company has made a leap forward with his model as it has very nice steering, with good accuracy and weighting, and a responsive chassis

Renault Megane RS v Honda Civic Type R v Hyundai i30N v Peugeot 308 GTi

9/14/2018, 1:08:19 AM
Hot hatches blur boundaries between genres, blending the best attributes of economy cars, family wagons and dedicated performance machines. Here, the new Renault Megane RS takes on the Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30 N and Peugeot 308 GTi. ✔ Worse still, an electronic blare of fake engine noise in its sports mode undermines authenticity performance car customers desire ✔ Hyundai i30 N The stuff which feels wrong in the Peugeot is spot-on in the Hyundai i30 N ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Aston Martin details its first electric vehicle | Drive.com.au

9/13/2018, 10:12:24 PM
Aston Martin has revealed details for the Rapide E - its first electric vehicle

Road safety in Australia needs to improve | Drive.com.au

9/14/2018, 1:08:06 AM
An Inquiry into the National Road Safety Strategy has listed 12 recommendations for making Aussie roads safe

GM, Tesla activate features for owners in Hurricane Florence's path

9/14/2018, 3:13:32 AM
OnStar, Supercharging and some extra battery capacity may be available for properly equipped cars in the hurricane's path. ✔ Mark Reinstein via Getty Images Hurricane Florence is approaching the East Coast of the US, and is predicted to bring with it catastrophic flooding, high winds, as well as a life-threatening storm surge and rain in North and South Carolina ✔ If you find yourself in a dangerous situation, just push your OnStar button for assistance

How Apple got us to pay so much for the iPhone

9/13/2018, 11:44:08 PM
The new iPhone XS, iPhone XR and iPhone XS Max are solidifying Apple's position as a luxury item. ✔ A year later, after the shock value of a thousand dollar smartphone had largely worn off, Apple made another jump ✔ To justify the prices of X-braded phones, Apple did add a new interface, new sizes and new features ✔ Like $30 a month for the iPhone XS through T-Mobile

STORM TECH: What you need when disaster strikes

9/14/2018, 3:14:29 AM
When disaster looms, having the right tech tools can help you get critical information, keep in touch with rescuers and loved ones — maybe even save your life. ✔ Tech contributor Jennifer Jolly discusses the best ways to manage your tech devices and what apps you need to prepare for natural disasters ✔ We can push targeted and geofenced messages to users to provide more specific information when and where they need it most

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Disasters - SERIES 410 {15 articles}

Jordan ministers resign over Dead Sea flood deaths 11/1/2018, 10:18:11 PM Jordan's education and tourism ministers resigned on Thursday after an inve... ✔ A parliamentary committee formed to investigate the Oct. 25 disaster found negligence by some ministries, prompting questions over the state of preparedness by government agencies to handle such emergencies ✔ Thirty-seven people were rescued in a major operation involving helicopters and divers in which neighboring Israel contributed search-and-rescue helicopters ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles UK weather: Met Office issues SEVERE warning as Hurricane Oscar set to batter Britain 11/1/2018, 11:05:54 PM THE Met Office has issued a severe weather warning as the UK is set to be battered by the aftermath of Hurricane Oscar this weekend. Parts of Britain will experience widespread gales with a threat of flooding as the remnants of the tropical storm edges closer. ✔ 30-50mm is expected quite widely, ...

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Vanity projects and kamikaze loggias: Tibilisi’s architectural disaster 11/15/2018, 7:52:45 AM The centre of the Georgian capital has long been the plaything of outsize egos – but can its architecture biennial inspire useful debate about the city’s future? ✔ Everyone has a right to air, not just the right to breath clean air, but to look out of their window and not be confronted by the concrete wall of a new illegal building ✔ Follow Guardian Cities on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to join the discussion, and explore our archive here New Wildfire Sparks in Southern California As Deadly Fires Kill 50 11/15/2018, 6:03:53 AM A new wildfire in southern California sparked Tuesday, adding challenges for crews already fighting deadly blazes across the state. ✔ The department said firefighters continued to hold established containment lines on Tuesday evening and will continue to provide structure defense and continue to strengthen and improve existing control lines ✔ Additionall...

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Katy Perry slams President Trump for his 'heartless' wildfire tweet 11/10/2018, 9:44:10 PM Katy Perry is slamming President Trump over his tweet about the California wildfires, which have forced thousands to quickly evacuate their homes. ✔ At the premiere for her new film 'Vox Lux,' Natalie Portman addresses the fires in California, and anti-Semitism, saying 'we need to come back to love thy neighbour ✔ Bryan Bedder, Getty Images Fullscreen Model and television personality Kendall Jenner, Recipient of the Icon of the Year award, shows off her award during Revolve's second annual #REVOLVEawards at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas 'The Bachelor' mansion survives California wildfire 'unscathed' 11/10/2018, 8:29:31 PM Despite being in the the dangerous path of the California wildfires, the mansion featured on the popular ABC show "The Bachelor" escaped destruction. ✔ At the premiere for her new film 'Vox Lux,' N...

War Countries - SERIES 363 {13 articles}

U.S. says the time to end the Saudi-backed war in Yemen is now 11/1/2018, 3:36:38 AM Two Cabinet secretaries call for a cease-fire, but the proposed formula has limitations that undercut its viability. ✔ Pompeo weighed in Tuesday night, expressing support for U.N ✔ Among those from the president’s party who have questioned the current policy are Sen ✔ The United States is under severe pressure from its own congressional branch, and military progress in the war is limited Opinion | The Trump administration backs a cease-fire in Yemen. Will it persuade Saudi Arabia? 11/1/2018, 12:12:56 AM In calling for a cease-fire, the United States takes a crucial step ✔ A statement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Houthis should first stop missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, and that subsequently, [Saudi] air strikes must cease in all populated areas ✔ Dan Byman and Michael O’Hanlon: It’s time to put the brakes on Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen The Post’s View: The wor...

Fashion - SERIES 219 {35 articles}

Iskra Lawrence oozes Hollywood glamour during Paris Fashion Week 9/27/2018, 3:30:31 PM She always makes a style statement on the red carpet and at fashion parties. ✔ She always makes a style statement on the red carpet and at fashion parties ✔ Last week, Iskra told Femail that she hopes to see all kinds of beauties being celebrated at this year's Fashion Week ✔ 'I love that it ties together so many other things as well including music and culture Paris Fashion Week: Dries Van Noten's parade of plumage is a bright spot in the latest round of shows - Los Angeles Times 9/27/2018, 2:26:41 PM For his spring and summer 2019 runway collection, Belgian designer Dries Van Noten mixed his signature patterns and botanical prints with some fancy feather work and utilitarian cargo-pocketed pieces for a sun-drenched safari feel. ✔ Balancing the lightness of the feather-festooned, floral-printed pieces was a range of more structured, utilitarian pieces: navy blue boiler suits...

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