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Lime launches its first car-sharing service in Seattle

11/13/2018, 8:06:27 PM
It's following a similar strategy to Uber and Lyft. ✔ In a sense, Lime's strategy is similar to that for Uber and Lyft -- it wants to be a general-purpose mobility company that offers the vehicle you need, whether it's a scooter for a quick errand or a car for a lengthy shopping trip ✔ While it'll have name recognition, it'll have to show that it can adapt to a significantly different field and compete with the best options


Where are you going this weekend? These 5 off-road vehicles say 'anywhere'

11/13/2018, 11:48:41 PM
Sometimes you need something a little more rugged, especially if you plan on venturing off the beaten path and into the wild unknown. From compact crossovers and luxurious land-yachts, to beastly pickups that only operate in four-wheel drive, these are the best off-roaders on the market. ✔ Hitting the trails in a new off-road vehicle isn’t as easy as it was a decade ago ✔ The ranks of true off-roaders have thinned as buyers have demanded more refinement and creature comforts, and as governments have demanded better fuel economy ✔ The Rebel is based on the 1500, the brand’s bread-and-butter truck


Aston Martin reveals its DBX off-roader as prototype begins testing in Wales 

11/14/2018, 12:06:09 AM
Aston Martin has revealed the name of its new SUV model, scheduled for launch next year, as prototypes of the soft-roader begin testing in Wales. ✔ Aston Martin has not released any details about the car’s powertrain, but insists that the DBX will have some off-road ability, as well as towing capacity as befits a state-of-the-art SUV ✔ For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or search car reviews in our  A-Z Car Finder


From Rolls-Royce to Lamborghini, these are the most expensive cars in the world

11/13/2018, 11:54:24 PM
Nothing says "expensive" quite like today's supercars. In case you're in the market for something exotic or merely curious, we've rounded up the most expensive production vehicles on the face of the Earth, from the Bugatti Veyron to the Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio to the Rolls-Royce Sweptail. ✔ In a franchise filled with high-end exotics and one-off custom creations, the fact that the Hypersport got so much focus is a testament to its magnetism ✔ Until Ferrari invents some sort of road-going hyperdrive, this is about as good as a performance car gets


Audi to launch A3 liftback

11/13/2018, 9:01:21 PM
New five-door model set for Australian sale in 2020. CarArticle - drive.com.au ✔ Set to rival to the Mercedes-AMG CLA35, it will offer over 225kW as well as a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox and multi-plate clutch four-wheel drive system as standard ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


2018 Drive Best Luxury SUV Under $80,000

11/13/2018, 9:00:30 PM
Swedish duo take on the best from Germany and Italy. CarReview - drive.com.au ✔ Capped pricing servicing has become a key battleground for luxury brands, not just mainstream models ✔ BMW has the advantage in this contest, offering a five-year coverage plan for $1440 as part of its BMW Inclusive program ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Mexico's tequila council pumps the brakes on Elon Musk's 'Teslaquila'

11/14/2018, 2:06:34 AM
Tesla CEO tweeted in October that the spirit would be ‘coming soon’ but the regulatory council says tequila is a protected word ✔ According to the US Patent and Trademark Office website, Tesla has filed an application to trademark Teslaquila as a distilled agave liquor and distilled blue agave liquor ✔ Last year, Diageo Plc bought actor George Clooney’s high-end tequila brand Casamigos for up to $1bn


Aston Martin DBX revealed: the first pictures of Britain's latest ultra-luxury SUV

11/14/2018, 12:06:11 AM
Aston Martin DBX revealed: the first pictures of Britain's latest ultra-luxury SUV ✔ Aston Martin has announced that its upcoming SUV model will keep the 'DBX' moniker to which it has been referred during development ✔ Ignoring the apparent application of red lipstick, the gaping grille of the DBX mirrors that of other Aston Martin performance cars


DT Daily: Amazon HQ2(s), Indiegogo's CEO, and Chris Bevans of DYNE | Digital Trends

11/13/2018, 8:14:42 PM
Today on DT Daily we talked about Amazon's decision for HQ2, what the introduction of autonomous cars means for tourism, and what Amazon products to buy on Black Friday. We also brought on the CEO of Indiegogo, David Mandelbrot and the Creative Director of DYNE, Chris Bevans. ✔ The new facilities will be in New York City and Crystal City, Virginia, and both locations will gain 25,000 jobs ✔ Mandelbrot discussed his favorite products and mentioned that Indiegogo will be at CES this year ✔ For more information, check out the DT Live homepage, and be sure to watch live for the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card, among other prizes


NASA's space race with Elon Musk as they vow to put humans on Mars in 25 years

11/14/2018, 3:38:42 AM
NASA is locked in a race to Mars with Elon Musk after vowing to put humans on the Red Plant in 25 years. The US space agency is researching how to help mankind survive in a martian mission that wil… ✔ Scientists think prolonged weightlessness can cause irreversible changes to blood vessels in the eye ✔ The £763 million project aims to expand human knowledge of interior conditions on Mars, inform efforts to send explorers there, and reveal how rocky planets like the Earth formed billions of years ago ✔ The closest the Earth and Mars would ever be is a distance of 33.9million miles – that's 9,800 times the distance between London and New York


Top 10 Black Friday smart home deals: Our favorite bargains of 2018

11/13/2018, 9:54:47 PM
Smart lights, smart speakers, smart security, smart thermostats... We've seen tons of good Black Friday deals on smart home gadgets from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and more. Here are the 10 that are tempting us the most, ranked. ✔ Prev Next Prev Next 'Tis the season for savings Black Friday draws near, and with it, dozens upon dozens of tempting deals on the latest smart-home gadgets ✔ Save 33 percent on the Google Home Hub See it at Jet ✔ With a well-designed user interface on its 8-inch touchscreen and decent-sounding speakers, plus a knack for walking you through a recipe, we think it's a perfect fit for the kitchen


In Brazil, Animals Cross a Road of No Return

11/13/2018, 11:15:05 PM
Highway BR-262 is among the deadliest in the world for wildlife. Biologist Wagner Fischer has been monitoring its grim toll for more than two decades. ✔ Dr. Desbiez also runs Brazil’s Giant Armadillo Conservation Project and a related program called Anteaters and Highways ✔ Oct. 6, 2017 A Quest to Save Baby Kangaroos on a Lonely Australian Highway June 26, 2017 Mapping Traffic’s Toll on Wildlife Sept


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