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Aussies not phased by rising car costs | Drive.com.au

10/30/2018, 5:37:40 AM
Survey reveals Aussies can't live without cars and are unwilling to switch to public transport. ✔ Spokesperson from ME Bank Matthew Read says commuting is an area of the family budget where there’s a real opportunity to save ✔ One rational reason some may stick with the car is the flexibility it provides; for example when travel plans change during the day and some locations can be harder to get to by public transport, he says ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Sitting pretty on chairs inspired by the greatest classic cars

10/30/2018, 10:58:58 AM
Little wonder that Adam Williams wants to design a car. ✔ The GT40 was the car with which Ford famously beat Ferrari at Le Mans - and not quite so famously became the subject of the first Adam Williams chair A GTO sold recently for a record $48.4 million ✔ Full details at adamwilliamsdesign.co.uk cars motoring - 12 most expensive cars ever sold at auction CREATED 30/08/18 For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or search car reviews in our  A-Z Car Finder Newsletter Promotion - Cars - in article


Abarth 695 Rivale 2019 comes to Oz | Pricing, Specifications

10/30/2018, 5:37:51 AM
Abarth has introduced a new limited-edition model based on the 595 Competizione. ✔ Available with either a five-speed manual or robotised-sequential transmission, the Rivale uses the same 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine as the 595 Competizione, producing peak outputs of 132kW and 250Nm ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Chevrolet's electric Camaro race car packs an 800-volt battery

10/30/2018, 4:53:12 AM
Chevrolet has electrified the COPO Camaro. ✔ Chevy believes it can reach a quarter mile in under 10 seconds ✔ Its standout feature, however, is probably its 800-volt battery pack ✔ Chevy placed another one in the spare tire well, while the last one is in the area over the rear axle ✔ The new COPO Camaro is an exciting development in that process


Nissan 370Z Project Clubsport 23 Debuts at SEMA 2018 | Digital Trends

10/30/2018, 10:34:15 AM
Debuting at SEMA 2018, the Nissan 370Z Project Clubsport 23 is the kind of car Nissan envisions its customers building with factory and aftermarket performance parts. The 370Z was treated to an engine swap and numerous other upgrades, including a custom exhaust system exiting through the rear bumper. ✔ But this required some extra engineering, because the twin-turbo V6 had never been mated to a manual gearbox before ✔ With the engine swap completed, it was time to upgrade ✔ Given the massive number of insane cars vying for attention at SEMA 2018, that will be no small feat


Porsche's 'new' 1998 911 sold at auction | Drive.com.au

10/30/2018, 5:37:28 AM
Porsche's new assembly of 20 year-old 911 Turbo has sold for $4.4 million at auction. ✔ It also features golden yellow accents, black wheels and a black interior with golden yellow stitching ✔ Due to stricter, modern regulations, the 993 911 cannot be road registered and is limited to private track use only ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


My own collateral damage in the London mayor's green war

10/30/2018, 6:20:48 AM
The glory days of my little Fiesta, which in its heyday was called "clean diesel" are long gone.  ✔ The time is fast approaching when I must put her out of her misery despite the fact that she seems pretty robust regardless of her aging years ✔ Anyway the glory days of my little Fiesta, which in its heyday was called clean diesel are long gone ✔ Strange logic, just like his myopic counterparts in Germany who think electric cars powered by German coal are part of the answer


Lexus ES 350 Measures its Trunk Space in Wine Bottles, Not Cubic Feet | Digital Trends

10/30/2018, 10:47:21 AM
One of the concepts Lexus is bringing to the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is a 2019 ES 350 with a wine cooler built into the trunk. It's beautifully integrated with an oak floor and wine barrel inserts. The cooler stores at least six bottles of wine, but don't expect to find it on Lexus' list of options. ✔ It’s an oenophile’s dream come true, though you’ll need to bring your own cheese for wine-pairing trips to the countryside ✔ The custom ES 350 is no exception, for better or worse ✔ The firm has nonetheless demonstrated it’s entirely possible to integrate one into its sedan the ball is in your court, DIYers


Google, Accel backing gives life insurance start-up Ethos a more than $100 million valuation

10/30/2018, 11:09:44 AM
Life insurance start-up Ethos has raised $35 million in a funding round led by Accel and backed by Google's venture capital arm. ✔ Ethos, which uses data analytics to predict a person's life expectancy, says it is able to cut the time normally taken to apply for life insurance policies from 10 weeks to just 10 minutes, and that insurance claims are paid out within weeks ✔ Ethos said it saw robust growth this year, with a more than 400 percent jump in revenue, customers and applications in the last four months alone


The Morning After: Chevy's 800-volt electric drag racer

10/30/2018, 10:37:08 AM
It’s Apple’s big day (again), and of course we’re preparing to look over all the new hardware. ✔ Hey, good morning! You look fabulous ✔ So far, the only reveal that's fully confirmed is iOS 12.1 since it'll be released for everyone later today ✔ Its standout feature, however, is probably its 800-volt battery pack -- twice the voltage found in a Bolt or Tesla ✔ Sign up for a daily newsletter of the most important stories in tech


Best security camera: keep an eye on your home from your smartphone

10/30/2018, 10:01:54 AM
Let these devices be your digital eyes and ears while you’re out ✔ Although this is lower than other cameras in our buying guide, many of us don't really need best-in-class 4K recording on a security camera - especially if you're trying to transmit that kind of data via 4G ✔ Check out: Best baby monitor: great baby cams and smart camera alternatives


Why social media is friend to far-right politicians around the world

10/30/2018, 10:08:11 AM
The links between social media, domestic terrorism, and the retreat from democracy ✔ And now, so does Indonesia! More than 187 million people are expected to cast their votes when the country goes to the polls on April 17 ✔ Waiting until someone sends a bomb to admit that yeah, OK, that tweet was a threat represents a new low in negligence ✔ Talk to me Send me tips, comments, questions, and your Gab user name: casey@theverge.com


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