Autos - SERIES 73 {11 articles}

Is there such a thing as an ethical electric car?

9/17/2018, 11:10:04 AM
The Democratic Republic of Congo is at the epicenter of a modern-day

Electric endurance: losing a 12-hour night rally in the Hyundai Kona EV

9/17/2018, 10:54:45 AM
I really, really like the Hyundai Kona EV. ✔ It’s free and pretty thorough, but because of the user-generated nature of some of the data (ZapMap also includes live information from charging networks themselves, among other sources) we’ve previously found this app to show incomplete or missing results

MOT failure rates have risen by almost a QUARTER since new standards were introduced

9/17/2018, 10:40:46 AM
MOT failure rates have seen a huge rise since changes came into force in May, according to new research. The road-worthiness test became even tougher on May 20 when a new grading system for defects… ✔ The test now also checks reversing lights on vehicles first used from September 2009, daytime running lights on vehicles first used from March 2018 and front fog lights on vehicles first used from March 2018 ✔ More people are now buying eco-friendly cars and on finance and this is leading to less of the older polluting diesels on the roads

Supercars cruise into Central London as Piccadilly Boy Racers hold parade in aid of charity

9/17/2018, 11:57:57 AM
FLASH supercars flooded into Central London this weekend in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital. The Piccadilly Boy Racers’ supercar parade at Waterloo Place on Sunday – organised b… ✔ The Piccadilly Boy Racers' supercar parade at Waterloo Place on Sunday - organised by wealthy businessmen and entrepreneurs - saw plenty of stunning motors swoop in and stun locals ✔ We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team ✔ Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368

Nintendo Switch Online membership can be bought using Gold Points

9/17/2018, 9:39:36 AM
Switch it up ✔ Reddit user Ice Blast noticed the detail while reading the Nintendo Switch Online Service FAQ ✔ One Gold Point is the equivalent of $0.01 / £0.01 / AU$0.01 ✔ However, annual membership (£17.99 / $19.99) would take several purchases to afford ✔ Nintendo Switch Online is due to launch in the second half of September

Tesla is ending its free unlimited Supercharger referral program

9/17/2018, 10:36:54 AM
Lifetime scheme is powering down ✔ They're typically placed on the outskirts of major cities, and are intended to make long-range driving more convenient ✔ It's not all bad news, though – you still get a gift for referring your friends ✔ Everything you need to know about electric vehicles Via Engadget

Motorists' fury over road with FIVE different speed limits in under a mile - and cops target drivers with mobile speed cameras

9/17/2018, 11:57:44 AM
HIGHWAY chiefs have been blasted over a road with FIVE different speeds in under a mile. A barmy stretch of the B5425 in Wales flits from 30mph to 50mph, then 40mph then 50mph, then 30mph again. It… ✔ HIGHWAY chiefs have been blasted over a road with FIVE different speeds in under a mile ✔ 6 It means drivers must change speed four times in just over a minute, which they say is dangerous ✔ A Sun reporter drover the route - and counted the four changes in under a mile

The lithium-ion battery that didn't explode

9/17/2018, 11:21:47 AM
We test this invention out by blowing things up -- for science, of course. ✔ One caveat: While the SafeCore batteries might be able to take a bullet, Amionx's Bill Davidson says they can only take one bullet safely ✔ Taking It to Extremes: Mix insane situations -- erupting volcanoes, nuclear meltdowns, 30-foot waves -- with everyday tech

[Pyongyang Summit] Chaebol chiefs to explore biz chances in NK

9/17/2018, 8:23:24 AM
undefined ✔ For SK Group Chairman Chey, this will be his second visit to Pyongyang following his first in 2007 ✔ Kim Byung-yeon, a researcher at NH Investment & Securities, said the improved inter-Korean relations would foster three strong economic strongholds on the North's west and east coasts and the DMZ

The Best PS4 Deals and Bundles in September 2018

9/17/2018, 10:54:34 AM
PS4 with Spider-Man, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider and Now TV for under £280, cheapest price for a 15 month PS Plus subscription. ✔ If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale ✔ Now TV: 6 Month Sky Cinema Pass at Now TV - was £49.99 , now £29.97 The Cheapest VPN Provider Recently, VPNs are becoming increasingly popular because they can ensure your security and privacy when browsing the web

Black Ops 4 BETA End Date: What time does Blackout Call of Duty Beta finish on PS4, Xbox?

9/17/2018, 10:51:23 AM
ACTIVISION will be introducing Battle Royale to Call of Duty this year, under the moniker 'Blackout'. Here's everything you need to know about the Fortnite and PUBG rival mode and it's upcoming beta. ✔ Treyarch’s Post-Day 1 Update for the Blackout beta has also introduced several other changes, including: • Bug fixes • Quicker item pickups • Two-minute sensor dart timer • Quick Equip UI alteration There were more updates in the patch - and we can expect more as the beta goes on, too

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Travel - SERIES 73 {31 articles}

Travel feature praising 'egalitarian' North Korea under fire as 'unashamed PR' 8/31/2018, 12:02:54 PM undefined ✔ This is a country where hundreds of thousands have staved in famines, dissent will lead you to being fired out a cannon, and thousands spend their lives in slave labour prison camps ✔ They sung Korean folk songs with gusto but took even more pleasure in telling jokes against Americans and the Japanese, their former colonial masters It's time to travel: Shoulder season is here with cheaper rates 8/31/2018, 12:10:28 PM September to November is the time to travel ✔ This is a catamaran docked at a pier at sunset on Aruba ✔ ipivorje - stock.adobe.com Fullscreen This is a black sand beach in Maui, Hawaii ✔ Expedia Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide Fiji is a top shoulder season destination, according to Expedia.(Photo: Expedia) Now is the time to travel Round trip to Minneapolis from LAX for $111 for fall travel on Sun Co...

Travel - SERIES 72 {27 articles}

Readers’ travel photography competition: August winners 8/31/2018, 10:25:36 AM Spontaneity, subtle colours and excellent composition permeate this month’s selection. Scroll to see the winner – chosen by Mick Ryan of fotoVUE – who receives a £200 voucher for an i-escape holiday property ✔ Simon Morris This guy shines shoes from morning to night in Havana ✔ Krzysztof Madej A monk at Bagan, Myanmar, where there are over 2,200 Buddhist temples ✔ MICK RYAN, JUDGE: Iceland is popular for photography, especially the south coast ✔ Alan King, winner New Year in south-east Asia is celebrated by mass water fights Allegation in Hunters’ indictment raises issue of how Expedia charges appear on bank statements 8/31/2018, 10:47:32 AM Can you keep your travel details secret by using third-party booking sites? Not necessarily. ✔ Expedia operates under both models, according to its annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission though it tends to use the merchant mode...

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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Paris Fashion Week: Sailor meets saddler in Hermès' spring and summer 2019 collection - Los Angeles Times 10/1/2018, 12:14:50 AM In addition to mashing up maritime and equine motifs, the spring and summer 2019 Hermès collection hinted at the notion of gender-fluid dressing, one of several high-profile luxury brands at Paris Fashion Week to do so. ✔ The cylindrical shape of a leather tote referenced a horse’s feeder nosebag, and utilitarian cargo pockets were sprinkled liberally throughout ✔ And the second could be found tucked into the closing lines of the Hermès’ show notes: And they ask themselves: Have we never once thought what if Corto Maltese had been a woman, Lord Jim a Lady Rooney Mara exudes effortless elegance at Givenchy fashion show 10/1/2018, 1:43:45 AM She's the face of Givenchy's new fragrance. And the actress looked a cut above the rest while attending the French fashion house's Spring/Summer 2019 runway show in Paris. ✔ Couture: The A House ...

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Asian shares bounce in choppy trade, trade war worries remain 10/30/2018, 8:20:26 AM Asian shares clawed back earlier losses on Tuesday as China made a fresh attempt... ✔ The CBOE Global Markets volatility index, known as Wall Street’s fear gauge, jumped to as much as 27.86 points, its highest since Oct. 11 and the second highest since the volatility shock of early February ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles Trade war worries boost dollar towards recent highs; euro struggles 10/30/2018, 9:14:04 AM The dollar rose towards 2 1/2-month highs on Tuesday, supported by worries about... ✔ The euro has also been weighed down by a standoff between Brussels and Rome over Italy’s budget, which would breach the European Union’s fiscal rules ✔ The Japanese yen extended its losses against the dollar after losing ground overnight, partly as Japanese investors have been net buyers of offshore equities in the current month ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principl...

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