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U.S. Auto Makers Get Big Win From New Trade Pact

10/1/2018, 1:11:58 PM
The new trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada eases uncertainty in the U.S. auto industry about the Trump administration’s trade policies in North America, helping car manufacturers to move forward with factory investments with greater clarity. ✔ A Ford Motor employee works on a Ford F-150 truck on the assembly line in Dearborn, Mich., on Sept ✔ The ongoing trade dispute has left the auto industry bracing for the worst and prompted some manufacturers to hold off on making investments in the region until the negotiations could be resolved, analysts and manufacturing experts say


This is why you can no longer buy some of the best hybrid cars in the UK

10/1/2018, 3:50:24 PM
A HOST of hybrid models have been pulled from shelves, as car makers focus their resources on building petrol and diesel cars. September’s new stricter emissions standards have created a back… ✔ Audi 2 Audi's A3 Sportback e-tron is now only available subject to current stock That's also the case for BMW's X5, 3 Series and 7 Series iPerformance models, however, the German marquee will release their respective new-generation hybrids next year


Tesla made a record 80,000 vehicles last quarter, report says

10/1/2018, 2:31:00 PM
An unnamed source told electric vehicle blog Electrek Tesla made almost as many cars in the third quarter as it did in the previous two quarters combined.  ✔ David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla vehicles are loaded onto a truck for transport at the company's manufacturing facility in Fremont, California, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 ✔ The automaker is expected to release production and delivery numbers this week


Elon Musk tells Tesla staff to 'ignore the distractions,' hints at being profitable

10/1/2018, 12:31:06 PM
Elon Musk believes Tesla is "very close" to turning a profit after years of burning through cash, but warned that Sunday would prove pivotal to the car marker achieving an "epic victory." ✔ Meanwhile, investors on Monday will also digest Tesla's settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission over the company's brief flirtation with going private ✔ One more hardcore weekend and we will all be victorious ✔ Go Tesla!! Thanks for all your hard work, Elon


Ex-Apple engineers unveil a next-generation sensor for self-driving cars

10/1/2018, 1:07:20 PM
The startup Aeva claims its technology is a game-changing advancement for autonomous vehicles ✔ The way the company describes it, the Aeva box is able to not only improve the performance of traditional LIDARs, but also give each LIDAR point an instantaneous measurement of velocity, unlocking the temporal element that is often overlooked and missed


Elon Musk turns to army of Tesla volunteers to hit targets

10/1/2018, 2:24:24 PM
Tesla has turned to an army of volunteers to help it meet ambitious third quarter car production targets after a bruising few days for chief executive Elon Musk, who was forced to pay $20m in order to settle a dispute with US regulators. ✔ The company has reportedly produced 51,000 models in the past three months ✔ Technology intelligence - newsletter promo - EOA Under the settlement, Tesla and Mr Musk will neither admit or deny guilt over securities fraud over a August 7 Tweet where the chief executive claimed he had funding secured for a deal to buy Tesla


LG V40 has a trippy cinemagraph mode for its triple-lens rear camera

10/1/2018, 2:02:21 PM
Our first test of the LG V40 camera ✔ You also can't import old video clips for the cinemagraph treatment ✔ It took a couple of shots to get this one right, but I'm happy with the result ✔ It'll seem like a normal photograph to your friends – until they see it moving as they scroll ✔ Next: Google Pixel 3 – everything you need to know


11 Apple Watch tips and tricks

10/1/2018, 1:01:49 PM
Have you ever wanted to rotate your watch's orientation, use it as a camera remote, or display your apps as a list instead of a grid? Here are the top Apple Watch features included in WatchOS 5 and earlier. ✔ The Apple Watch is packed with useful features, and WatchOS 5 has only made the lineup more impressive ✔ Make sure General - Enable Screenshots is checked Flip the entire screen around ✔ Force press to bring up options like flash and the selfie camera ✔ Tap Answer on iPhone and the caller will be placed on hold


Japanese hypercar that hits 0-60mph in UNDER two seconds goes for sale

10/1/2018, 2:13:44 PM
The futuristic Aspark Owl, manufactured by a Japanese company, is going on display at the Paris Motor Show this week. ✔ Manufacturers say it could reach a top speed of 174mph and when fully charged could drive for 186 miles without stopping to refuel ✔ Pre-orders have begun for the first models of a £3.1million electric car which its makers claim can accelerate from 0 to 60 in less than two seconds


Tesla Shares Bounce Back After Friday Decline

10/1/2018, 3:06:59 PM
Tesla shares soared after Elon Musk reversed course and settled with U.S. securities regulators over the weekend, a surprising decision that put to rest the threat of his removal from a company inseparable from his name. ✔ The regulator sued Mr. Musk, alleging that he misled investors ✔ More on Tesla Musk’s Shifting Role Clouds Road Ahead for Tesla Analysis: Tesla Needs Board to Choose Outsider as Chairman Heard on the Street: Tesla Gets a Second Chanc Sign up: The WSJ Tech Newsletter


The 25 most popular things our readers bought this year (so far)

10/1/2018, 12:43:38 PM
As we head into the final months of the year, we decided to look back at what our readers have purchased, and they got some cool stuff like Instant Pots, smart plugs, hair dryers, and more. ✔ However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY’s newsroom and any business incentives ✔ (Photo: Liba) Your shower can get pretty gross, especially if you don’t clean it all that often ✔ Get the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug at Amazon for $19.95


Five things that must happen for blockchain to see widespread adoption, according to Deloitte

10/1/2018, 1:31:33 PM
Blockchain is touted as a technology that will revolutionize finance. But slow transaction speeds and a lack of standardization threaten to thwart its growth. ✔ Dong Wenjie | Moment | Getty Images Artist's blockchain concept ✔ Proponents tout it as the technology that will revolutionize the financial services, pointing to its ability to function without a central authority and also store data in a tamper-proof way ✔ Here, a computer programmer sets up a mining rig to mine for bitcoin


15 things you need to survive cold and flu season

10/1/2018, 12:43:39 PM
When you're sick, you'll do anything you can do to feel better. These 15 things, like heated blankets, electric kettles, and humidifiers, can make it easier to feel better faster during cold and flu season. ✔ However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY’s newsroom and any business incentives ✔ For under $15, it’s definitely a purchase you won’t regret, whether you have a cold or you’re healthy as ever ✔ For this, you’d want a dehumidifier that dries out the air ✔ Get the LG Energy Star PuriCare 70-Pint Dehumidifier on Amazon for $279


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