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Driverless car demos in Australia | Drive.com.au

10/29/2018, 4:48:23 AM
Self-driving vehicles on show in Adelaide CBD over the weekend as part of Cohda Wireless demonstrations. ✔ GREEN CARS - FIND OUT MORE In this instance, the autonomous vehicle was able to use the Cohda Wireless technology to locate the human-driven vehicle, deciding that danger was present, therefore causing it to stop before a collision was imminent ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


2018 Drive Car of the Year Preview | The contenders

10/29/2018, 5:41:06 AM
Nathan Ponchard previews this year's ultra-competitive Drive Car of the Year awards, where 49 finalists battle for 14 categories and the Overall 2018 Drive Car of the Year ✔ Reigning champ, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Super, was unavailable so we grabbed an updated Mercedes-Benz C200, which has undergone a comprehensive rework for 2018 (new drivetrain, revised suspension, new multimedia, and loads of under-the-skin tweaking), making it an even tougher force to be reckoned with


2019 Acura ILX first drive review: Same car, better value

10/29/2018, 11:41:54 AM
The Acura ILX undergoes its second refresh, bringing better styling and more standard safety tech to the party. But is it enough? ✔ Enlarge Image The overall layout is the same, but the ILX's infotainment and technology tech has been updated ✔ However, for this feature, the manufacturer covered travel costs ✔ Climb in the driver's seat for the latest in reviews, advice and picks by our editors


Car won't start in the cold UK weather? How to get your vehicle going after UK lashed with frost and snow

10/29/2018, 9:14:23 AM
THE season of snowed under, frosted cars, non-starting engines and icy and potentially dangerous roads is upon us. But don’t despair – there are a few things you can do for a non-starti… ✔ THE season of snowed under, frosted cars, non-starting engines and icy and potentially dangerous roads is upon us ✔ It works because rubbing alcohol has a freezing point of -128°C ✔ The first number, with the W, is for winter; lower means it flows more easily


BMW X1 2018 Range Review | Drive.com.au

10/29/2018, 5:41:17 AM
Nathan Ponchard looks at the BMW X1 range to find out which model offers the sweet spot in terms of value, performance, space and features ✔ The turbo-diesel X1 18d wins the ‘most economical’ prize with an official combined fuel consumption figure of 4.7L/100km ✔ The $4000-cheaper (and marginally slower) three-cylinder 18i ranks next with 5.4L/100km, while the more powerful turbo-petrol fours achieve 6.2L/100km (20i) and 6.6L/100km (25i) on the combined cycle ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


How to drive safely in snow and icy conditions as temperatures plummet

10/29/2018, 8:53:33 AM
DRIVING in snow or wet weather can be extremely hazardous, with increased risks to both you and your vehicle. As temperatures plummet, here are tips to get you through all sorts of tricky condition… ✔ When approaching a bend, brake before you start turning and if the car loses grip don't panic and keep the wheels turned in the direction you want to go in ✔ After driving through a flooded area of road it is critical you test your brakes immediately as they may need to be dried off


Jaguar F-Type review: brilliant, if a little baffling

10/29/2018, 8:33:16 AM
With the exception of the new Bentley Continental GT, no car that refers to itself as a ‘grand tourer’ is any good at grand touring. ✔ The power takes a split second too long to gather itself, and the engine doesn’t have the same manic urgency felt in slightly more expensive cars ✔ The radio struggles to find signal and then drops it like a hot brick every few miles, and the sat nav user journey is ghastly ✔ For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or search car reviews in our  A-Z Car Finder


How to de-ice your windscreen properly, what is portholing and can you get fined for doing it wrong?

10/29/2018, 7:44:41 AM
DRIVERS could face a fine and be slapped with penalty points for failing to properly clear their windscreens of ice this winter. With temperatures plummeting, clearing frost, ice or even snow from … ✔ Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said: Drivers should avoid becoming tank-commanders and clear the whole of the windscreen and windows before setting off ✔ Earlier this month we reported how leaving your engine running to de-frost your windscreen can land you with a £40 fine and void your insurance


Black ice has the potential to wreak havoc - here's how to avoid it

10/29/2018, 8:53:32 AM
MOTORISTS are being warned to leave extra time for their journeys and in many cases not to travel at all as the current wintry weather creates a risk of black ice. As temperatures plummet you need … ✔ Motorists should leave at least 20 seconds’ distance from the car in front to make up for shorter braking distances ✔ Instead, take your foot off the accelerator to reduce speed ✔ Leaving a larger gap between the car in front of you than normal will give you enough room to let the car stop on its own if possible


Hyundai Santa Fe review: a family  SUV with ideas above its station

10/29/2018, 11:33:45 AM
What is it about people who are trying to be something they’re not that raises our hackles? ✔ Early Santa Fes offered practicality and versatility for peanuts; sporting they were not, but for active families with a need for flexible space on a budget, they fit the bill brilliantly ✔ With this new model, however, Hyundai is aiming upmarket ✔ The anonymous styling of the old car has been replaced by the sort of headlight-in-bumper nose that’s becoming something of an SUV trope, with..


Tesla's third-largest shareholder says it's willing to pump more money into the company

10/29/2018, 11:48:02 AM
Baillie Gifford, which holds a 7.72 percent stake in Tesla, called CEO Elon Musk an entrepreneur of "vision and ambition, who's working towards a social good." ✔ He is being sued for libel by a British cave diver who aided the mission to rescue a boys soccer team and their coach in Thailand earlier this year, who he labelled a pedo in a July tweet ✔ Shares of Tesla were slightly higher in U.S. premarket trading Monday, up by 0.6 percent


Volkswagen shows-off Tiguan Offroad | Drive.com.au

10/29/2018, 4:48:24 AM
Volkswagen has revealed its rugged Tiguan for the European market that mimics the Australian Tiguan Adventure. ✔ Outside, the model is differentiated by the new bumper, matt silver skid plate, black roof rails and mirror caps, black chrome trim elements and is available in six different colours ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


LG CNS receives partner award from Google

10/29/2018, 6:59:48 AM
undefined ✔ Examples include creative uses of auto-bidding or optimizing beyond the last click to help clients achieve their goals online, according to the internet giant ✔ The LG Group IT affiliate was named as a winner in that area at the event held in Seoul, Oct. 19


Red Dead Redemption 2 Could Be Coming to PC, According to App | Digital Trends

10/29/2018, 1:11:18 AM
Rumors suggest that the popular Red Dead Redemption 2 game from Rockstar Games could be coming to the PC. Code found in the game's companion app makes reference to a PC version of the game and PC-like graphical settings, giving gamers hope that this hit will be released on PC as well as console. ✔ Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the big game releases this season, garnering enthusiastic praise from critics and fans alike ✔ The settings found by BlackScout include references to graphical setting presets like low and ultra which are typically available in PC games but not usually console games


Ridiculous loophole that could get hundreds of motorists off the hook for driving offences

10/29/2018, 10:52:06 AM
A RIDICULOUS loophole could let hundreds of drivers off the hook after being caught on camera for a range of motoring offences. Potentially dangerous motorists in Scotland could be given a lucky br… ✔ A RIDICULOUS loophole could let hundreds of drivers off the hook after being caught on camera for a range of motoring offences ✔ Documents issued since August now display new Chief Constable, Iain Livingstone's signature - but the six-month blunder has left hundreds of cases in doubt


Self-driving cars should choose to save YOUNG people instead of the old

10/29/2018, 10:59:11 AM
A global survey suggests humans want to save humans ✔ It's similar in ethical question that's been asked for over 100 years ✔ Read More Artificial intelligence Meet the woman behind Google Assistant AI firm wants to stop advertising Burger King lets AI write its TV adverts AI bot that can write TINDER bios


Self-driving cars should prioritise young lives, according to new global study

10/29/2018, 1:34:04 AM
Older folk may wish to keep their hands on the wheel ✔ For instance, if we’re to preference children over adults, and adults over the elderly, we’ll need to draw some definitive boundaries around these age brackets, and that decision isn’t an easy one to make on a global scale ✔ The latest software update pushes Tesla cars closer to full self-driving mode


These 14 startups — endorsed by the seed-stage investment firm Pear — just hit the fundraising trail

10/28/2018, 11:21:09 PM
Earlier this week, in a beautiful garden in Woodside, Ca., the team at the five-year-old, seed-stage venture firm Pear hosted it fifth annual demo day. It’s an event that’s limited to roughly 100 VCs who year after year happily fill the space to see what Pear — which has written e… ✔ Consumers complete tasks and earn mobile phone credit and other digital rewards that they can redeem through making online purchases ✔ And research shows that women especially tend to suffer in the negotiation process, furthering the gender pay gap ✔ Pictured above: Pear founders Pejman Nozad and Mar Hershenson


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