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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Car makers ready record number of motors for sale - as they'll fail new CO2 tests 9/5/2018, 2:02:59 PM THE HIGHEST ever number of new cars were registered for the month of August, as manufacturers clear out motors that do not comply to new emissions tests. The WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicl… ✔ Car makers also slashed their prices for new non-compliant models as they are still road legal ✔ In the long term, however, the new emissions certification test will give consumers renewed confidence in the performance of all vehicles, helping them choose the latest, cleanest technology that best suits their driving needs, whether that be petrol, diesel, hybrid or plug-in You can be slapped with a £1,000 fine and SIX penalty points if another driver is caught speeding in your car 9/5/2018, 2:32:50 PM DRIVERS could be slapped with a hefty penalty if another motorist is caught speeding in their car. Car owners who fail to report driver details to police after their vehicle ...

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Turkey, Russia, Germany, France to discuss Syria on Oct. 27 10/19/2018, 1:52:03 PM The leaders of Turkey, Russia, Germany and France will hold a summit on the Syri... ✔ The area is also home to an estimated three million people, more than half of whom have already been displaced once during the war ✔ And that it helps launch this constitutional committee that the U.N ✔ is working on so that it meets as quickly as possible ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles Apocalypse in 2019: Is Russia-US war possible? 10/19/2018, 1:42:59 PM Nearly half of US military troops believe America will be drawn into a major war next year and see Moscow and Beijing as main threats, according to a recent poll. But is there any basis for this anxiety among soldiers? ✔ But is there any basis for this anxiety among soldiers ✔ It means that neither side is preparing for a large-scale military conflict ✔ The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the...

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Deadly blast strikes election rally in northeast Afghanistan 10/13/2018, 3:46:31 PM At least 12 people were killed and more than 30 injured in an explosion at an election rally for a woman standing as a candidate in Afghanistan’s parliamentary polls on Oct. 20, officials said on Saturday. ✔ No militant group immediately claimed of responsibility for the attack ✔ Five candidates, all men, have been killed in separate attacks so far ✔ Both sides spoke (about) an end to the occupation and peaceful solution to the Afghan issue .. ✔ US officials in Kabul were not immediately available to comment on Khalilzad’s visit Decentralisation in Syria: A lesser evil 10/13/2018, 3:23:39 PM History shows that decentralisation could be an effective way to resolve tensions in diverse societies. ✔ Thus, in an effort to prevent the complete collapse of the multiethnic empire that they had inherited, the Bolsheviks were forced to portray themselves as ardent federalists and accept the aspiration...

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Jamal Khashoggi killing hurts Saudi war in Yemen 10/28/2018, 8:09:35 PM The furor generated by the apparent killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the hands of a “hit team” of top Saudi officials could have some serious blowback for one of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s signature foreign policy initiatives: the increasingly troubling war in neighboring Yemen. ✔ Marred by tactical mistakes, heavy civilian casualties and what U.N ✔ undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs, told the U.N ✔ It is just a quagmire that is benefiting Iran, Mr. Indyk told reporters in a teleconference last week ✔ However, I do not think he can afford a confrontation with the United States Yemen's infants face starvation as war rages on 10/28/2018, 10:50:41 PM Ahmed Hassan is only a few months old, but his emaciated frame twitches as he cries in pain when Yemeni doctors gently place him on a scale. He is starving. In the next room, nurses make baby formula by th...

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Ford adds electric scooter startup to its growing mobility collection 11/8/2018, 5:21:19 PM The auto giant wants to be seen as a benefactor to the micromobility revolution ✔ Spin first launched in March 2017 in Seattle after working with the city to create a policy framework for regulating dockless bikes ✔ And it says, ‘Hey, you know what, if you get off here, there’s some scooters you can ride to your end destination and you can get there in a faster time.’ We think we can create an integration across those experiences Thinking of driving for Uber? These cars are safe, comfy, and fuel efficient 11/8/2018, 6:37:40 PM Driving for a ride-hailing service like Uber or Lyft is a great way to make extra money, but you won't earn much if you spend all of your profits on fuel and maintenance. Here, we've rounded up the best options for those looking for a car that expertly balances safety, fuel economy, and comfort. ✔ There is little sense in driving for Uber if you spend e...

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