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From Abarth to Zenos - can you name these 10 car logos?

11/16/2018, 3:50:08 PM
WHETHER you’re a driver or not, you will have spent many hours of your life stuck in traffic and admiring cars from the rear. But have you been paying attention to what cars they are – more s… ✔ Alamy 1 Ok, everyone knows this is a Volkswagen - but some really aren't as easy to identify From the elegant to the eye-catching, logos are meant to encapsulate everything the manufacturer intends in their vehicles – and sometimes have hidden meanings ✔ Here we’ve peeled 10 badges off cars (not literally, of course) ✔ Finally, do you know what these dashboard icons mean



You could get an UNLIMITED fine and penalty points for decorating your car this festive season

11/16/2018, 12:02:37 PM
WITH Christmas rapidly approaching, Brits will soon dig out the decorations to spread the seasonal spirit. But motorists who get carried away with festive celebrations in their car could find thems… ✔ WITH Christmas rapidly approaching, Brits will soon dig out the decorations to spread the seasonal spirit ✔ The Road Traffic Act states that no person shall drive a motor vehicle on a road if he is in such a position that he cannot .. ✔ Obstructing your view through the windscreen could attract a maximum £1,000 fine and three points



Driving the 2019 Formula E car - Video

11/16/2018, 2:05:48 PM
The first seasons of Formula E may have been a little underwhelming, but in 2019 a brand new car promises to bring new excitement. We get behind the wheel of this 2019 Formula E.



An exclusive drive in Audi's futuristic, electric racer

11/16/2018, 1:14:12 PM
Despite the publicity, Formula E has had a quiet start. In season five, things are getting serious. Join us for the experience of a lifetime as we get behind the wheel of Audi's new purpose-built electric racer. ✔ Now playing: Watch this: Driving the 2019 Formula E car 15:18 With virtually every major global manufacturer launching a flood of electrified offerings by 2020, there's a very good chance your next car will spend at least part of its time motoring along in blissful, emissions-free silence ✔ But that's the beauty of EVs: all the torque all the time equals lots of fun



Volkswagen to spend 44 billion euros on electric, autonomous cars by 2023

11/16/2018, 1:59:51 PM
Volkswagen said it will spend 44 billion euros on electric cars, digitalisation, autonomous driving and new mobility services by 2023. ✔ Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Volkswagen logo is displayed at Serramonte Volkswagen on November 18, 2016 in Colma, California ✔ Volkswagen on Friday said it will spend 44 billion euros on electric cars, digitalisation, autonomous driving and new mobility services by 2023 as part of a push by Europe's largest carmaker to mass produce electric cars



Red Dead Redemption Online trailer COMING SOON? RDR Online beta reveal coming THIS WEEK?

11/16/2018, 12:33:43 PM
ROCKSTAR is teasing fans by not releasing any more information about when we can expect a RDR Online reveal. We think it could be coming very soon - here's why. ✔ Here’s how Rockstar describes Red Dead Redemption 2 Online: Red Dead Online is an evolution of the classic multiplayer experience in the original Red Dead Redemption, blending narrative with competitive and cooperative gameplay in fun new ways ✔ You can read all about the Red Dead Redemption Online leaks we've seen so far at the link



Will Tesla open up its Supercharger network in Europe?

11/16/2018, 1:39:01 PM
Yesterday, Tesla announced that its mass-market Model 3 will use a Combined Charging System (CCS) port for slow and rapid charging in Europe. That's different f... ✔ Earlier this week, AutoExpress asked Drew Bennett, head of global charging infrastructure for Tesla, whether the company's position had changed ✔ If they can strike a deal, it could have a small but positive impact on sustainable transportation across the continent ✔ Images: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Supercharger); Tesla (CCS port)



Facebook's flubs, Elon Musk's tweets, the scooter scourge: Meet the Tech Turkeys of 2018

11/16/2018, 1:14:14 PM
The tech industry has had so many screwups this year, it's hard to keep track. But we're gonna try. ✔ For generations, the president of the United States has ushered in the holiday season by pardoning a turkey, saving it from the Thanksgiving dinner table ✔ Bitcoin itself rose to more than $19,500 apiece per bitcoin at the end of last year before falling to around $5,500 now



Your nose shrinks when you lie - and it's because of 'reverse Pinocchio effect'

11/16/2018, 2:48:53 PM
Scientists have developed a new lie detector test based on the findings ✔ While Pinocchio’s nose would extend when he lied, it seems the reverse is true in reality ✔ Meanwhile, a control group watched distressing videos of car accidents, which they had to explain to someone over the phone ✔ Read More Latest health news Toilet of the future Long sleeps increase risk of cancer Bricks made from human urine Secret to the perfect tan The greater the difference between these two temperatures, the more likely it was that the person was lying



What kind of company town will Tesla build around its Gigafactories?

11/16/2018, 3:52:26 PM
As Elon Musk pushes for more Gigafactories around the world, we should consider what that means for where they’re built. ✔ Photo: Sean O’Kane / The Verge The Verge went to the Gigafactory this week for the first time since the official opening in 2016 ✔ Wonderful’s owners, a billionaire couple named Stewart and Lynda Resnick, have built trailer parks for field workers, and they employ dietitians and trainers to push their employees to eat healthy and exercise more



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11/16/2018, 12:51:01 PM
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