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 66 {25 articles}

What to look out for at New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2019 8/30/2018, 9:57:16 AM With Victoria Beckham deciding to to relocate to London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her brand, Alexander Wang and Rosie Assoulin opting to show their Spring 2019 collections in June, and both Public School and Helmut Lang choosing to take a break from showing altogether, New York Fashion Week, as we traditionally know it, is having a major shakeup. ✔ However, it seems the show must literally go on, with invites being issued for a cryptic event on September 9th ✔ The German brand isn’t revealing much, but speaking to Singapore’s The Peak earlier this year, its chief brand officer seemed to drop a hint about the direction the brand is taking saying: We realised that when we brought our women's pieces closer to our tailored offerings, they were much more successful ✔ Expect something just as Instagrammable for round two Model gives Baywatch swimwear a VERY sexy makeover for 201...

Autos - SERIES 117 {19 articles}

One car to rule them all | Drive.com.au 10/1/2018, 8:22:20 PM Mercedes-AMG has locked in a name for its Formula One-powered hypercar. Formerly known as Project One in concept form, the production version will hypercar as the Mercedes-AMG One. ✔ GREEN CARS - FIND OUT MORE Expected to reach 200km/h in five seconds, the One is likely to be the fastest-accelerating car in the world ✔ Dave is often found at a racetrack – either in the press room, or driving his hot hatch ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert) Infiniti 'dual-hybrid' concept car gathers heat to boost performance 10/1/2018, 10:11:01 PM Project Black S can recharge when it's accelerating, not just braking. ✔ It's not just about eye-watering acceleration and top speeds, according to Infiniti -- it's about sustainable power that won't decline quite so sharply on the track ✔ It won't help the environment much, but it could l...

Fashion - SERIES 68 {22 articles}

The New Power Suit for Women: It’s Not About Fitting In 8/30/2018, 5:13:12 PM Once upon a time, female suiting was drably designed to blend in with men. This fall, fashion is pivoting to more expressive versions that happily scorn conformity. ✔ SURVIVAL OF THE OUTFITTEST Blazer, $760, Trousers, $440, The Gigi, 39-030-951-7685; Officine Générale Blouse, $595, barneys.com; Wolford Socks, $29, bloomingdales.com; Flats, $925, jimmychoo.com; De Ville Prestige Quartz 27.4mm Watch, $2,550, omegawatches.com HOW DOES a powerful woman dress ✔ Her office’s main client is a female investor who is passionate about gender equality, so Ms. Hasselmann works to help financial managers understand their own biases Kanye West shares friendly texts with Caitlyn Jenner 8/30/2018, 7:38:18 PM The rapper and fashion designer took to Twitter and shared a screenshot of his friendly texts he had with Jenner on Wednesday. ✔ Kanye West may very well be playing peacemaker between Caitlyn Jenner and...

Travel - SERIES 90 {15 articles}

US flights: Tropical Storm Gordon to affect Louisiana and Florida travellers - full list 9/4/2018, 7:04:13 PM TROPICAL STORM Gordon is to make landfall tonight, in which it could become a hurricane if it's speed picks up. A number of US airlines are waiving the charges to change flights for passengers affected by the storm in Louisiana and Florida. ✔ Tropical Storm Gordon: Full list of airlines with free changes in the US (Image: Getty/NHC) Frontier Airlines Travellers from airports in Jackson in Mississippi, New Orleans or Pensacola in Florida can change their ticket if travelling between 4 September and 6 September You can now order cannabis-infused grub from hotel room service in America 9/4/2018, 5:01:50 PM HOTEL rooms in the US are now offering an unusual item on the room service menu – cannabis oil. The drug has become legal in nine US states for recreational use, including California, Nevada and Co… ✔ WIN A FREE HOLIDAY Fancy a free holiday to Disneyland or Du...

Trade War - SERIES 69 {18 articles}

Taiwan risks getting trumped in trade war 8/29/2018, 10:15:26 PM In the firing line of US-China conflict, island economy must diversify ✔ When Ma left office, be bequeathed Tsai an economy that had contracted for three straight quarters and no Plan B ✔ He was given the 2018 prize for excellence in opinion writing by the Society of Publishers in Asia, for his work for the Nikkei Asian Review China taps Abe, Volvo and anything that sticks in trade war 8/30/2018, 5:53:27 AM Xi searches for better narrative to sell to the world ✔ BEIJING -- On Aug. 22, one day before Donald Trump's administration slapped new tariffs on $16 billion worth of Chinese products, Asian journalists gathered for a forum in Beijing ✔ Beijing is refraining from trumpeting its Made in China 2025 strategy both at home and abroad for fear of provoking the Trump administration Xiaomi partner says US-China trade war will not impact its business 'at all' 8/30/2018, 7:53:29 AM Chinese wearable...

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