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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Trade War - SERIES 223 {13 articles}

Chinese developers slash prices as economic outlook dims 10/9/2018, 12:33:42 PM Investors dump shares as trade war with US bites ✔ Currently, people are very pessimistic on China's economic outlook ✔ Last week, People's Bank of China cut reserve requirement ratios for most commercial banks, freeing up more than $100 billion of capital ✔ If the impact of the trade war worsens, the property sector remains one of the best ways to absorb job losses in the manufacturing and export sectors Jaguar Land Rover to shut its Solihull plant for two weeks as Chinese sales slump 10/9/2018, 1:15:13 PM Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover will close its Solihull plant for two weeks later this month after it reported a nearly 50 percent fall in sales to China as import duties and a trade war with the U.S. hurt demand. ✔ About 45 percent of the firm's sales are diesel models, which have been hit by clampdowns and tax rises in some countries as governments try to cut a...

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Nobel prize for Congo surgeon exposes region's deadly threat 10/6/2018, 1:03:07 PM JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to a Congolese surgeon brings rare global attention to a region surging for decades with rebel conflict that now threaten ✔ peacekeepers, a rocket explosion and an attack on the town at the center of Ebola efforts that killed at least 18 people and shut down health work for days ✔ Some combatants are fighting for control of the country’s mineral wealth, intensifying the cycle of violence Afghan official: 2 security forces killed in bomb blasts 10/6/2018, 1:52:27 PM KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — At least two Afghan security forces were killed Saturday in Taliban attacks in the capital Kabul, officials said. Basir Mujahid, spokesman ✔ Mujahid said a roadside bomb hit a military vehicle as police arrived to respond to an insurgent attack, then a second blast took place in the same area causing ...

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Australia looks for boost from Chinese trade war stimulus 9/25/2018, 7:46:10 AM After 27-year growth run, the economy is weaker than it seems ✔ As U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tariffs to $250 billion this month and China fired back with its own -- totaling less than half of those from the U.S. -- Premier Li Keqiang told the World Economic Forum in Tianjin that the government would build on its massive measures to reform the economy China says trade war to 'certainly' hurt U.S. exporters, create... 9/25/2018, 3:04:40 AM China is being forced to retaliate against the United States in their trade disp... ✔ FILE PHOTO: A container truck moves past containers at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China April 24, 2018 ✔ Beijing said it was willing to restart trade negotiations with Washington if the talks are based on mutual respect and equality, according to a white paper on the dispute published by the State Council, or cabinet, on Monday ✔ The United St...

Autos - SERIES 130 {10 articles}

Your next car might come with Android embedded 10/6/2018, 11:04:09 AM From the Play Store to your dashboard ✔ The AIC will allow new models to become increasingly smart ✔ Being able to get the best from your favourite apps like Spotify and Skype safely and without distraction while you’re on the go seems the obvious way forward ✔ In-car AI could soon know if you're having a good or bad day Inspirational techy car leaves 'inspirational quotes' in the dust 10/6/2018, 6:54:09 PM YOU know what I hate more than anything else? So-called “inspirational quotes”. Anyone who has been within 20ft of a computer will be familiar — they clog up the internet like a rugby team clogs th… ✔ Badge snobs won’t agree but, in my opinion, if you’re in the market for this type of car, buy the Stinger ✔ For more bikes, search for Bike World on YouTube or find Bike World on Amazon Prime ✔ Yes, it will likely only appeal to a select group of hardy buyers but for them, it’ll be like Brit P...

Trade War - SERIES 66 {14 articles}

Is the U.S. in a new Cold War with China? How much worse could things get? As the U.S.-China trade war worsens, some warn of a dangerous new "cold war" that could last for decades and shape the next century. ✔ The age of great power competition is back, a titanic battle that could be long, dangerous and unpredictable ✔ But from China’s perspective, it’s all about U.S. efforts to block China from its gaining rightful place as a global power ✔ With the great chaos that Trump has created, all I can see at the moment is lots and lots of uncertainty Japan downgrades view on exports for first time in three years Japan downgraded its assessment of exports for the first time in three years amid growing concern that a trade war between the United States and China will disrupt global supply chains and export demand. ✔ Demand for new cars in the United States has weakened, which is behind the recent slowdown in Japan’s auto exports, said Norio Miyagawa, senior economist at Miz...

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