Autos - SERIES 72 {11 articles}

A Guide to the Queen's English Motor Car Idioms in Preparation for Forza Horizon 4

9/17/2018, 2:22:00 AM
Forza Horizon 4 - A Guide to English Car Slang

BMW X4 2018 Review | Price, handling and performance

9/17/2018, 5:19:31 AM
We put the new 2018 BMW X4 range to the test, evaluating it for value, handling, space and performance

Pricing revealed for new Focus | Drive.com.au

9/17/2018, 5:19:29 AM
2019 Ford Focus now with AEB standard across the range.

Mazda MX-5 2018 review | Price, Features, Specs

9/16/2018, 8:22:51 PM
The Mazda MX-5 evolves slowly. Now in its fourth generation, the iconic roadster remains true to the 1989 original, combining a compact two-seat body with an earnest four-cylinder engine and engaging dynamics. Subjected to constant tweaks by engineers, the latest model might be the best yet.

Mini Clubman 2018 range review | price, value, details

9/17/2018, 1:35:08 AM
We pick the Sweet Spot in the Mini Clubman range.

Kia Ceed and Proceed GT unveiled | Drive.com.au

9/16/2018, 8:22:49 PM
Kia has unveiled its new Ceed GT hatch and Proceed GT shooting brake ahead their debut at the Paris motor show next month.

Motorsport: Holden sweeps Sandown | Drive.com.au

9/17/2018, 1:35:06 AM
2018 Sandown 500 results, 2018 Singapore Grand Prix results and 2018 Rally Turkey results.

Elon Musk wants Tesla to do collision repairs in-house, blames outside shops for long wait times

9/17/2018, 4:03:07 AM
On Sunday, the CEO said the company wants to offer its own repair service, in part because outside shops take too long. ✔ Beck Diefenbach | Reuters Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla ✔ Arth & Son, told CNBC that he's not sure how Tesla could repair vehicles without waiting for insurance approvals, unless it's willing to do work for free or temporarily carry the cost on its books while it works out approvals

Fire at Tesla's Gigafactory briefly disrupts production

9/16/2018, 10:37:30 PM
It's the second fire at a Tesla facility in as many months. ✔ The company thankfully faced no injuries and resumed operations early on Sunday, but it's not clear what damage was done or how much this might affect the plant's battery and motor output ✔ This is likely just a blip in Tesla's overall production ✔ However, it's coming at a terrible time for Musk and crew

Uber tests its own traffic estimates as it moves beyond cars

9/16/2018, 9:19:50 PM
Realistic traffic estimates could let you know when it's time to take a bike. ✔ Fire up the passenger app (it's already in use by all drivers) and you'll see a color-coded representation of traffic along your potential route, calculated both through historical trip info and real-time info from drivers' phones ✔ While a car might get you downtown in comfort, it might be faster and cheaper to pedal your way instead ✔ It could develop traffic technology on its own terms, rather than waiting for Google's help

Hamilton turns up the heat on Vettel after Singapore F1 win

9/17/2018, 1:59:14 AM
undefined ✔ Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the race in Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore on Sept 16, 2018 ✔ Instead he lost position and crucial points, dropping back behind Verstappen having earlier overtaken him ✔ When the race re-started, Ferrari gambled on pitting first for new tires by bringing in Vettel first

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War Countries - SERIES 80 {22 articles}

Afghanistan: A bad year in America's longest war 9/7/2018, 6:38:53 AM Fighting between the Taliban and government forces has helped drive the number of civilian deaths in Afghanistan this year to its highest point on record. ✔ This despite the $45 billion the US spends per year here, focused mainly on training Afghan security forces ✔ One frontline government brigade is more than twice as bad, 30% below strength, according to the sources ✔ It's obvious that when you defend your homeland, you get killed Tri-party talks in Tehran may decide outcome of Syria war 9/7/2018, 5:09:30 AM The leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey are to hold talks in Tehran this week to discuss how to move forward in Syria. Damascus is gearing up for a major military operation while the US threatens it with intervention. ✔ Russia and Iran will likely try to persuade Turkey in Tehran that an offensive in Idlib is necessary while trying to offer some solutions to Ankara’s concerns, said Huseyin B...

Disasters - SERIES 91 {35 articles}

Japan earthquake latest: Where did Hokkaido earthquake hit? Have there been aftershocks? 9/6/2018, 7:36:38 AM JAPAN’S northern island of Hokkaido has been left reeling from a magnitude-6.6 earthquake which struck on Thursday morning and follows just days after the country was devastated by Typhoon Jebi. Where did the Hokkaido earthquake hit? ✔ The tremors have measured from magnitude 4.3 to 5.4 near the epicentre of Thursday morning’s major quake ✔ A magnitude 9.0 earthquake, the most powerful ever recorded in Japan, struck on March 11, 2001, off its northeastern coast, triggering a tsunami that devastated communities along the Pacific coast and killed nearly 20,000 people Rescuers rush to north Japan amid damage after quake kills 7 9/6/2018, 7:33:35 AM ASAHIKAWA, Japan (AP) — Rescuers were rushing to unearth survivors and restore power Thursday after a powerful earthquake jolted Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, buck ✔ ASAHIKAWA, Japan (AP) ...

Trade War - SERIES 208 {10 articles}

US-China trade war will last over a year, economists predict 10/4/2018, 8:59:59 AM Chinese economy forecast to slow slightly by 0.3 point to 6.3% mark in 2019 ✔ Cheng continued: The positive impact of the measures will become visible in the January-March period after they directly stimulate investment and consumption ✔ The economists who responded to the survey are: Arjen van Dijkhuizen, Senior Economist, ABN AMRO Bank N.V; Aidan Yao, Senior Emerging Asia Economist, AXA Investment Managers Asia Limited; Paul Tang, Chief Economist, Bank of East Asia; Richard Jerram, Chief Economist, Bank of Singapore; Peter So, Managing Director and Co-Head of Research, CCB International Securities Limited; Xie Yaxuan, China Merchants Securities; Kevin Lai, Daiwacm; Chris Leung, Executive Director and Chief China Economist, Group Research, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited; Sean Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, Asia Pacific, DWS; Kenny Wen, Wealth Management Strategist, Everbright Sun...

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Rights group: Strike on bus in Yemen is 'apparent war crime' 9/2/2018, 4:59:12 PM CAIRO (AP) — An airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen that killed dozens of people last month is an "apparent war crime," an in ✔ The coalition backing Yemen's internationally recognized government expressed regret Saturday and pledged to hold accountable those found to be responsible for the airstrike, which hit a bus carrying children in a busy market in the northern province of Saada ✔ It also pledged to coordinate with Yemen's government to compensate civilians ✔ Since March last year, the U.N.'s humanitarian aid agency has said Yemen already the Arab world's poorest country is facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis Tens of thousands gather for funeral of Ukrainian rebel leader 9/2/2018, 5:47:38 PM Alexander Zakharchenko was the highest-profile member of Moscow-backed rebels...

Trade War - SERIES 101 {21 articles}

Asian shares hit 14-month lows over trade war fears 9/7/2018, 11:56:17 AM AirAsia mulls IPO delay amid emerging market turmoil ✔ The Philippine peso on Friday touched a near 13-year low ✔ The U.S. dollar weakened against the yen to 110.76 late afternoon in Asia ✔ In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index closed down fractionally but declined 3.3% for the week ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th Donald Trump's trade war will cost Australia's economy at least $36 billion 9/7/2018, 8:18:39 AM Australia is bracing for a $36 billion economic hit as Donald Trump prepares to unleash his biggest strike yet in a trade war with China. ✔ If other countries joined the fray, KPMG expects the results to be devastating ✔ Its impacts would last almost a decade, with an estimated loss of national income of nearly half-a trillion dollars over 10 years, or the equivalent of losing just over 40 per cent of last year’s household disposable income, KPMG economist Brendan Rynne fou...

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