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Thousands of car owners are due a refund - find out if you're one of them

10/1/2018, 11:23:14 AM
THOUSANDS of car owners could be due a refund, as Ford agrees to pay for repairs car owners had to make to their overheating engine. The potentially deadly fault meant some unsuspecting drivers suf… ✔ She said: I noticed that smoke [was] actually coming from under my bonnet ✔ Our website has carried details to encourage outstanding owners who have experienced an issue to get in touch ✔ Furthermore, we will re-examine previous cases to ensure that this policy of a 100-per-cent contribution to the repair cost is applied consistently


These are the cheapest places to get your car repaired in the UK - so how does your region rank?

10/1/2018, 11:59:40 AM
THE true cost of getting your car repaired has been revealed – and some drivers are paying hundreds more depending on where they live. The price of parts and labour across different regions i… ✔ The cylinder head gasket proved the most expensive of any part to be replaced across all regions, despite having one of the lowest purchases prices with online retailers, at just over £22 ✔ You can still do research from home to find reasonable garage and mechanic costs in your area


On the charge: Comparing hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles

10/1/2018, 5:22:22 AM
We compare the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Ioniq hybrids against the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and the BMW i3s electric car to evaluate the different types of electric powertrains ✔ There’s instant pick-up off the mark thanks to electric motors delivering peak torque almost immediately ✔ It’s also nice and quiet, with only the hum of the motors noticeable the cabin ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Half a million students risk £1,000 fine for simple driving licence error - and it could also invalidate their insurance

10/1/2018, 10:04:05 AM
CLOSE to half a million British students could be at risk of a hefty £1,000 fine for failing to update their driver’s licence and car registration details. With most universities now into the… ✔ Living in a different postcode to the one nominated on your policy could have an impact on your premium and the level of cover your insurer will provide, making it vital you let them know of any changes ✔ Postcodes are a key factor in setting premiums so an adjustment might have to be made if you are moving from the leafy suburbs to an inner city area


Tesla Braces for Uncertainty Amid Shift in Musk’s Role

10/1/2018, 12:24:06 AM
Elon Musk’s removal as chairman of Tesla potentially weakens his grip, as investors hope a remade board will help the entrepreneur focus on solving production problems that have threatened to stymie the car maker’s move into the mainstream. ✔ TSLA -13.90% potentially weakens his grip, as investors hope a remade board will help the entrepreneur focus on solving production problems that have threatened to stymie the car maker’s move into the mainstream ✔ Even without Mr. Musk’s recent spate of controversies, Tesla has been driving along on the edge ✔ Appeared in the October 1, 2018, print edition as 'Tesla Braces for Uncertainty Amid Shift in Musk’s Role.'


Porsche unveils retro trackday weapon | Drive.com.au

10/1/2018, 4:47:22 AM
Porsche has raided its back catalogue to build a limited run of retro track day machines. ✔ Lightweight aero wheels are similar to low-drag items found on a run of Le Mans machines including the 935, 956 and 962 ✔ 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 Q60 muscle coupe to be dual-hybrid

10/1/2018, 4:47:20 AM
Japanese brand to leverage Formula One tech CarArticle - drive.com.au ✔ In a further hint at the Q60 Black S’s production future, Infiniti estimates the prototype has a power-to-weight ratio of 235kW per tonne, and a 0-100km/h potential of less than four seconds ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


What Does Fuel Emissions and Consumption Really Mean? | Drive.com.au

9/30/2018, 11:44:42 PM
We take a close look at fuel consumption and emissions standards to simplify the layers of information. Read on. ✔ It runs for 30 minutes, includes mixed dynamic phases that forces multiple changes of gearshift points, and factors in the influence of optional equipment (such as wider tyres) ✔ There’s no word yet if it will be mirrored here, though ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Rockstar Teases Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Video Part 2

10/1/2018, 2:36:37 AM
It has finally come... ✔ The post reads, Gameplay Video Part 2 coming tomorrow 9am Eastern ✔ The release of multiplayer will begin as a public beta and will take portions from the original Red Dead Redemption's multiplayer to a new level while combining it, with everything we’ve learned in the years since then with our favorite elements from Grand Theft Auto Online, the development team said ✔ In the meantime, take a peek at all of the wildlife that has been detailed in the game so far


The Latest: Blaney wins on roval when leaders wreck

9/30/2018, 9:38:32 PM
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on the NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Ryan Blaney has won the debut race ✔ (AP) The Latest on the NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Ryan Blaney has won the debut race on the roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway because leaders Martin Truex Jr ✔ (78), Kyle Busch (18) and Kevin Harvick (4) come through the backstretch chicane during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Sept


The Latest: Dillon crashes, likely won't advance in playoffs

9/30/2018, 8:24:46 PM
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on the NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (all times local): 4:15 p.m. Daytona 500 winner Austin Dillon's ✔ (AP) The Latest on the NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (all times local): 4:15 p.m. Daytona 500 winner Austin Dillon's chances of reaching the next round of the playoffs have ended ✔ Buescher spun out in the grass and took part of the signage with him as he returned to the track and it made for a traveling billboard of sorts


Audi SQ2 2019 Revealed | Drive.com.au

9/30/2018, 11:44:44 PM
Audi has revealed full details of its 2019 SQ2 - a high-riding hot hatch with 220kW and the capacity to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds. ✔ Visually identifying it as part of the S family, the baby hot hatch has revised front and rear bumpers, trademark silver mirrors and a roof-mounted rear spoiler ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a great game, but it doesn’t feel like Assassin’s Creed

10/1/2018, 11:08:02 AM
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on the Xbox One, PS4, and PC is a sprawling open world game set in Ancient Greece, but one that moves farther away from the series’s iconic template. ✔ The combat features the same depth as its predecessor, Assassin’s Creed Origins , and climbing up walls and bounding across rooftops feels as good as ever ✔ You’ll be spending a lot of time in menus upgrading your gear and abilities ✔ Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is launching October 5th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC


Elon Musk vs. the SEC: The Tesla billionaire gears up for the fight of his career

10/1/2018, 9:53:34 AM
As Elon Musk prepares for war, some in Silicon Valley ride to his defense: "Maybe putting up with random tweeting is the price of saving the human race.” ✔ The SEC complaint says Musk deceived shareholders when he insisted the deal had secured funding and investor support ✔ Regulators are pushing to bar Musk from public-company leadership, impose civil penalties and recoup any ill-gotten gains that followed his off-the-cuff tweets ✔ Elizabeth Dwoskin and Renae Merle contributed to this report


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