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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Fashion - SERIES 212 {26 articles}

The only boot you'll need this winter 9/26/2018, 9:46:16 AM Fashion-y shoes have been getting sillier of late, IMHO. ✔ Fashion-y shoes have been getting sillier of late, IMHO ✔ Office has a strong selection of the style but the best is the buckled Armour, which comes in both suede and leather (£85, Office) ✔ For more feminine options, Zara has an array of pearl-studded hiking-style boots (from £69.99, Zara) Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018: British models storming the catwalk 9/26/2018, 11:05:32 AM VICTORIA’S SECRET Fashion Show is the most eagerly awaited catwalk show on the planet. This year six British models will be storming the runway in New York for the famous lingerie show. ✔ Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018: British models storming the catwalk (Image: Getty Images) The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018 will be held in New York in November ✔ Returning model Leomie Anderson, 25, from South London, has walked the catwalk for the Victoria’s Secret Fas...

Trade War - SERIES 257 {18 articles}

The Midwest economy is about to get pummeled again 10/17/2018, 9:44:57 AM Manufacturing jobs growth has already stalled, and the trade war will make it worse. ✔ The Rust Belt is full of households and communities who ignored decades-old trends ✔ The main players, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, spoke easily about the evils of trade, wholly misrepresenting facts ✔ And, in an underappreciated farewell speech, President Obama made it quite plain ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment Apple Suppliers ‘Cautious’ About Orders For iPhone XR, Flagship Models 10/17/2018, 9:04:06 AM Apple’s Taiwan-based suppliers remain cautious about orders for the new iPhones because of the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China. ✔ Industry sources disclosed to Digitimes Tuesday that Apple’s iPhone suppliers in Taiwan have opted to remain cautious about unit orders from the Cupertino giant even though the iPhone XR is scheduled to launch in the second ...

Travel - SERIES 209 {11 articles}

Is it safe to visit Indonesia? Travel news updates after deadly tsunami and earthquake 9/29/2018, 11:09:24 AM INDONESIA has been devastated by a tsunami which hit after a 7.5 magnitude quake struck the region on Friday evening. As “extensive” damage is reported - is it safe to travel to Indonesia? Latest travel news updates, flight information and airport closures confirmed. ✔ Latest travel news update (Image: Getty Images) Airport Duty Manager Elet Sutriyanto said in a statement: In accordance with the information released by Airnav in the form of NOTAM [Notice to Airmen] of the closure of Sis Al Jufri Airport in Palu, automatically the flights from Makassar to Palu are also cancelled Perspective | Want to improve your ‘travel literacy’? Here’s how. 9/29/2018, 11:42:49 AM Experience is the best teacher — in the meantime, here are five steps to becoming a savvy traveler. ✔ Traveling abroad should be exciting, inspiring and the best experience of your life ✔ A book abo...

Disasters - SERIES 473 {31 articles}

Indonesia's love affair with its dying natural disaster spokesman 11/17/2018, 2:29:12 AM Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, who has stage 4 cancer, guides the country through 2,300 disasters each year and has become a national treasure ✔ Such is the public’s love for Sutopo that after he first posted about Raisa, a campaign to secure a meeting between them was launched on social media under the hashtag #RaisaMeetSutopo, which resulted in the pair meeting this week ✔ That’s so much better than having a long life but making people miserable! After Surviving California's Deadliest Wildfire, Evacuees Are Now Being Infected With A Virus At Shelters 11/17/2018, 3:12:40 AM Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus that spreads easily in crowded conditions. ✔ Joseph Grado and his wife, Susan Grado, at a shelter for fire victims in Chico, Calif ✔ Standing in line waiting for a hot meal, Janae Frutos said her good friend, Sina Sonoquie, got violently ill while volunteering a...

War Countries - SERIES 401 {31 articles}

North Korea keeps undeclared missile bases up and running: U.S.... 11/12/2018, 10:35:01 AM A U.S. think tank said on Monday it had identified at least 13 of an estimated 2... ✔ Last week, North Korea called off a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in New York, and state media said on Monday the resumption of some small-scale military drills by South Korea and the United States violated a recent agreement aimed at lowering tensions on the Korean peninsula World War 3 ALERT: North Korea’s secret missile bases - and nuclear strike could hit US 11/12/2018, 11:44:04 AM NORTH Korea has 13 secret missile bases capable of launching nuclear strikes hitting the United States, a shock report has warned as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington soar. ✔ North Korea RAGING at US as tensions peak over cancelled meetings North Korea has secret missile bases capable of launching strikes hitting the US, a report claims (Image: GETTY) Mr Bermudez wrote: North Korea...

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