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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Confirmed for 2019 | News, Teaser | Digital Trends

10/19/2018, 6:52:24 AM
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 will return in 2019 with over 700 horsepower, Ford confirmed at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. ✔ It will look the part, too, according to a dark teaser image ✔ Up front, it will stand out from the standard Mustang thanks to a model-specific design with a wide grille and flared fenders ✔ Digital Trends will be here to bring you the latest every step of the way



New model joins Haval | Drive.com.au

10/19/2018, 5:12:43 AM
Haval has introduced its cheapest, smallest, five-star ANCAP rated SUV to the range. ✔ Haval’s marketing manager, Bill Soo, says it’s new price point, combined with one of the longest factory warranties in Australia, makes the Chinese brand more appealing than ever ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)



Citroen C3 Aircross 2019 Review | Drive.com.au

10/19/2018, 5:12:42 AM
Jonathan Hawley reviews the 2019 Citroen C3 Aircross ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms, assessing it for value, space, performance, economy and features ✔ Two big blokes in the front seat won’t bang elbows, head room is generous and the rear seat, while a little meager in padding and support has adequate legroom for the vehicle’s size ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)



Mid-Range Battery Option Makes Tesla Model 3 More Affordable | Digital Trends

10/19/2018, 5:51:43 AM
Tesla is keeping its promise of making the Model 3 gradually more affordable. The company released a new variant of the car with a mid-range, 260-mile battery option that's priced under the $50,000 mark. Buyers who take delivery before the end of 2018 are eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. ✔ Miles Branman/Digital Trends Tesla pledged its entry-level Model 3 sedan would cost $35,000 before federal incentives, but every example it has delivered to date has sold for at least $54,000 ✔ Musk addressed concerns potential buyers raised about driving a rear-wheel drive car in the colder parts of the country



Now you can buy a Model 3 for $45,000 before incentives

10/19/2018, 12:05:22 AM
The $35,000 Model 3 isn't here yet, but the car is getting a little cheaper. ✔ Opting for this mid-range battery means living with an estimated 260 mile range, which should still be more than enough to cover most commutes and trips several times over ✔ Costs $35k after federal & state tax rebates in California, but true cost of ownership is closer to $31k after gas savings Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 18, 2018



Rising fuel prices could hurt SUV sales | Drive.com.au

10/19/2018, 12:22:06 AM
Toby Hagon reports that Jaguar boss, Dr Rald Speth, claims increasing fuel prices could slow down sales of SUVs ✔ But that’s only part of the challenge for modern car makers, all of which are gearing up for an onslaught of autonomous and electric technologies ✔ As well as the billions of dollars being poured into those emerging technologies, Dr Speth said everything from the US/China trade war to the rise of ride sharing was challenging the industry ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)



Tesla CEO Elon Musk just introduced a 'lower-cost, mid-range' Model 3 via Twitter

10/19/2018, 12:14:05 AM
Tesla's CEO announced that the car "Costs $35k after federal & state tax rebates in California," but the list price is more than $10,000 higher.  ✔ Michael Sheetz | CNBC SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at the company's headquarters in Hawthorne, California ✔ He wrote, Costs $35k after federal & state tax rebates in California, but true cost of ownership is closer to $31k after gas savings ✔ CNBC reached out to Tesla for more information but the company did not respond immediately



Rolls-Royce won't become an SUV brand

10/19/2018, 12:22:04 AM
Tony Davis reports that, despite significant demand for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the British brand won't expand its range of SUVs ✔ This plant cannot be extend its footprint because of local environmental legislation ✔ Is that veiled criticism of the Bentley Bentayga, built on the Audi Q7 platform ✔ It is 5341 long, 2164 mm wide, 1835 mm tall and weighs 2.66 tonnes ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)



Shaken by hype, self-driving leaders adopt new strategy: Shutting up

10/19/2018, 2:06:02 AM
After years of self-driving hype, companies are taking a more subdued approach to addressing the tough realities of the most complicated robotic system ever built. ✔ Early breakthroughs in self-driving technology, such as using car-mounted cameras and computers to keep the vehicle in its lane, spawned breathless media coverage and spurred industry marketers to suggest true autonomy was close at hand ✔ Overpromising, she said, makes it harder when the technology is actually ready to go for us to say, ‘Honestly, seriously, we’re ready now



Tesla announces cheaper Model 3, but it's still not $35,000 - Roadshow

10/19/2018, 2:39:24 AM
The midrange Model 3 has a 260-mile range and will cost $45,000 before incentives. ✔ Finally, we're getting a step in the right direction ✔ Its 260-mile claimed range is still more than adequate for most people to use every day ✔ The lack of all-wheel drive isn't ideal for those in frostier climates, but it shouldn't be a deal-breaker for most



Swedish truckmaker Volvo beats profit forecast

10/19/2018, 6:54:37 AM
Truckmaker Volvo's beat quarterly profit expectations on Friday buoyed by bullish demand for trucks and construction equipment and forecast high levels of demand in its main markets Europe and North America in 2019.    ✔ This is an extremely strong report, said Handelsbanken Capital Markets analyst Hampus Engellau ✔ Although this is the best third quarter ever for the group, it does not mean that we have reached our full potential ✔ There is more to do to improve profitability and drive cash flow, CEO Martin Lundstedt said in a statement



Tesla chief Elon Musk unveils a $35,000 Model 3 (that actually costs a bit more)

10/19/2018, 1:33:09 AM
The move signals an attempt for the all-electric automaker to get back to business after months of controversy. ✔ Fallon/Bloomberg) By Drew Harwell Drew Harwell National technology reporter covering artificial intelligence and big data Email Bio Follow October 18 at 9:13 PM Tesla chief Elon Musk said late Thursday that the automaker was preparing to sell the cheapest version yet of its newest electric car, the Model 3, signaling an attempt to get back to business after months of controversy ✔ Musk said Thursday the car would be sold via Tesla’s super simple new order page, which estimated that delivery for its mid-range model would take six to ten weeks



Starlink: Battle for Atlas Review

10/19/2018, 7:51:13 AM
The toys are unnecessary, but Starlink: Battle for Atlas is still an enjoyable space adventure. ✔ Starlink: Battle for Atlas feels like it’s trying to crash a party that’s already packed up and moved on ✔ So if you put together an incredible configuration of weapons and mods and want to bring your ship to a friend’s place for co-op, all your progress and perks are left behind in your local game’s save profile



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