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The Coming Battle Over the Car Cockpit

11/12/2018, 3:58:50 PM
Inside Samsung’s plans to make cars an information and entertainment system on wheels. ✔ For instance, drivers trying to search for artists or songs on Spotify are generally blocked from doing so ✔ Right now you have so many features in the cars, people don’t know what they have, says Carsten Isert, a senior director of smart mobility at research and consulting firm Gartner Inc


Volkswagen now lets Apple users unlock their car with Siri

11/12/2018, 3:45:24 PM
New Siri Shortcuts options ✔ Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Volkswagen is deepening its relationship with Apple on its VW Car-Net app ✔ I’d imagine people in cold areas would want to remotely start their defroster and set the inside temperature ✔ The company’s also partnered with carmakers directly, like Ford, to install the assistant in cars


Panasonic's North American CEO says solid-state batteries are at least a decade away from mass adoption in the auto industry

11/12/2018, 2:27:52 PM
Panasonic North American CEO Tom Gebhardt said he anticipates incremental changes in battery technology during the next decade. ✔ Panasonic said in October that its battery business failed to make a profit for two consecutive quarters due in part to costs required by Tesla, its largest battery customer ✔ To read the full article, simply click here to claim your deal and get access to all exclusive Business Insider PRIME content


Almost 3,000 drivers a DAY are caught out by this uninsured car crackdown - and they could face a £1,000 fine or even have their motor crushed

11/12/2018, 11:53:13 AM
ALMOST 3,000 Brits are being caught out each day by a crackdown on uninsured motorists. Owners of uninsured cars can be slapped with a £1,000 fine and face having their vehicle crushed – but … ✔ The Operation hopes to reduce the number of dangerous motorists on British roads, with those dodging insurance often associated with a range of other criminal activities ✔ These range in seriousness from minor road traffic offences, to driving whilst disqualified and other crimes such as drug dealing and burglary ✔ Operation Drive Insured is a perfect opportunity for us to target our resources


Jaguar Builds Rally-Ready 2019 F-Type to Turn Heads | Digital Trends

11/12/2018, 1:23:29 PM
Jaguar is celebrating the XK120's 70th birthday by turning the F-Type roadster into a rally warrior. Built to FIA specifications, the model receives suspension and braking upgrades plus a full roll cage to protect the occupants. It's not going to race, though; Jaguar told Digital Trends it built the car just for fun. ✔ Inside, a roll cage protects the occupants in the event of a rollover ✔ That’s too bad; even the I-Pace, Jaguar’s electric crossover, is a blast on a race track, so we bet an F-Type purpose-built into a rally machine would fend off more than a few competitors


Trakkadu 450 Sport 2018 Review | Drive.com.au

11/12/2018, 6:00:19 AM
Andrew Maclean test drives the Trakkadu 450 Sport campervan, which is based on a 2018 Volkswagen T6 Transporter, and assesses it for value, space, features, price, economy and what it's like to drive and live in. ✔ The pop-top has a 120W solar charging system that can feed power back into a 125Amp/hr Lithium Ion battery that can provide enough energy for a couple of days, using all of its conveniences, without recharging, which can be done either through the car's alternator while driving or using a 15Amp, five-stage charger via a 240-volt household powerpoint


Did Prince Charles really convert his Aston Martin DB6 to run on WINE? The Royal reveals the truth about his eco-friendly motor

11/12/2018, 3:07:02 PM
PRINCE Charles is well known for both his love of cars and of the environment, so it makes sense that he should combine the two. The Royal famously converted his classic Aston Martin DB6 Volante to… ✔ PRINCE Charles is well known for both his love of cars and of the environment, so it makes sense that he should combine the two ✔ And also, it smells delicious as you’re driving along ✔ In September, he added the first electric vehicle to his huge collection, taking delivery of a unique Jaguar I-Pace


A redesigned VW Jetta now remembers everything about you

11/12/2018, 2:32:43 PM
Driving, just the way you like it ✔ Personalization helps the driver because they won’t be distracted by having to play with radio stations and other settings that are tailored to someone else, says Daniel Shapiro, a product manager for the VW Jetta ✔ One goal: To find out which new technologies will lead us to fully driverless cars


How hard can it be? BBC Top Gear's 10 best challenges

11/12/2018, 11:12:03 AM
How hard can it be? BBC Top Gear's 10 best challenges ✔ BBC Top Gear is one of the greatest programmes in the history of television ✔ Watch the video clip here The show that taught the world that spray-painting left-wing slogans down your car and driving it through the Deep South might land you in trouble


Veitis eV-Twin review: electric motorcycling is on a charge

11/12/2018, 1:51:35 PM
Veitis claims to have reimagined, redesigned and re-engineered a motorcycle for the 21st century. ✔ Conceived perhaps in a similar spirit to Morgan’s much-anticipated (but now sadly cancelled) EV3, the Veitis eV-Twin is not about pushing the frontiers of technology so much as changing perceptions ✔ For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or search car reviews in our  A-Z Car Finder Newsletter Promotion - Cars - in article


Here's what you can and can't do with your phone while driving after tough new laws come into force

11/12/2018, 3:23:57 PM
THOUSANDS of drivers are nicked each year by eagle-eyed cops after using their mobile phones at the wheel, with distracted drivers causing hundreds of fatal accidents on Britain’s roads. Desp… ✔ THOUSANDS of drivers are nicked each year by eagle-eyed cops after using their mobile phones at the wheel, with distracted drivers causing hundreds of fatal accidents on Britain's roads ✔ As new drivers only start with six points for their first two years on the road, a conviction will mean your licence being revoked - meaning you have to retake both your theory and practical test


Subaru, Toyota recall thousands of cars | Drive.com.au

11/12/2018, 5:59:47 AM
XV and Impreza amongst product safety recall. ✔ Toyota spokesperson Orlando Rodriguez says the Japanese manufacturer hasn’t been notified of any incidents ✔ Rectification is estimated by Toyota to take around 10 hours, while Subaru says the Forester, Impreza and XV will take 7.3 hours and the BRZ will take 12.5 hours ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Find out these new rules to driving in Europe if there’s a no-deal Brexit

11/12/2018, 1:30:31 PM
OVER 40 per cent of Brits are baffled about what licence they need to travel in EU countries after Brexit. In a no-deal situation, motorists will need to apply for one of two – or both –… ✔ Alamy 2 You will need to carry the relevant IDP, a UK driving licence and a green card as proof of insurance If there's a no-deal Brexit, the 1949 permit will only be recognised by Ireland, Spain, Malta and Cyprus ✔ Drivers using the Eurotunnel can find further information about travelling to Europe on the cross-Channel link's FAQ website


Best turntables 2018: the best record players for any budget

11/12/2018, 2:32:45 PM
The best turntables you can buy today ✔ Best Turntables Buying Guide: Welcome to TechRadar's round-up of the best turntables (also known as record players) you can buy in 2018 ✔ You’ll also have to manually queue records, which isn’t a deal breaker by any means but is something to consider for those looking for a fully automatic turntable


The Ceph storage project gets a dedicated open-source foundation

11/12/2018, 8:08:38 AM
Ceph is an open source technology for distributed storage that gets very little public attention but that provides the underlying storage services for many of the world’s largest container and OpenStack deployments. It’s used by financial institutions like Bloomberg and Fidelity, cloud … ✔ It’s worth noting that many of these founding members were already part of the slightly less formal Ceph Community Advisory Board ✔ Ceph is an important building block for vendors who build both OpenStack- and container-based platforms ✔ Facebook’s GraphQL gets its own open-source foundation


A Lyft driver was arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a teenager — and the victim’s family is blaming the company for not doing more

11/12/2018, 2:27:53 PM
Narinder Singh was arrested on October 24 and charged with allegedly endangering a child, who shared video of the incident with the New York Post. ✔ The three-second clip, shot from the back seat, appears to show Singh masturbating in the drivers' seat ✔ A Lyft spokesperson said the company reached out to police after it learned of the incident, letting them know its internal processes for these types of situations ✔ You can also contact Business Insider securely via SecureDrop


Audioburst turns the best part of podcasts into personalized news briefs

11/12/2018, 3:58:14 PM
Tel Aviv-based Audioburst has been developing a search engine for audio news, which allows users to locate audio content within podcast and other talk radio programs. Today, the company is capitalizing on its technology to launch personalized playlists that deliver custom newsbriefs that get better… ✔ But there were also times when the clips didn’t actually serve up too much information ✔ Expanding this experience through our partnerships with top OEMs, media companies and content creators means this has the power to reach users wherever they are, he added


Is there a smarter smartwatch in your future?

11/12/2018, 11:28:15 AM
Today's devices are savvier about health, wellness and fitness. They’re also sleeker, smarter and run longer between charges. ✔ Thus far, though, it’s reported an unrealistically low estimate, which puts me in the lowest very poor range for my age ✔ -------- Mike Feibus is the principal analyst at FeibusTech, a Scottsdale, Arizona, market strategy and analysis firm focusing on health tech, mobile ecosystems and client technologies ✔ He has also written for the business and tech sections at the Los Angeles Times, San Jose Mercury News and Florida Today


Housing market downturn hurts KCC, LG Hausys

11/12/2018, 8:17:22 AM
undefined ✔ By Nam Hyun-woo KCC Chairman Chung Mong-jin ✔ The underperformance stems from multiple downward pressures from the firm's front industries, such as construction and automobiles, as well as rises in raw material costs, according to analysts ✔ The firm's price will recover only after those issues are addressed


UK Daily Deals: Early Black Friday Deals

11/12/2018, 12:08:40 PM
Early Black Friday deals include savings on Nintendo Switch bundles, free Currys PC World voucher, 25% off TVs and more. ✔ The pack includes a console with a dock featuring fighters from the original game, Super Smash Bros ✔ Flavor notes include caramelized sugar, vanilla, fresh berries with a touch of orchard fruit, and is better to be served cold ✔ It makes an ideal gift for any Game of Thrones or whiskey fan this Christmas ✔ Game of Thrones Johnnie Walker White Walker scotch whisky -  £34.95


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