Category: Automobile

Last year, according to Victoria Police, November was the month with the highest rise in recorded speeding offences in the state. Police are warning Victorians celebrating the Melbourne Cup this weekend to watch their speed on the road, as the force prepares to launch a five-day crackdown. Operation Furlong kicks off today with police out…

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A recent survey by Kwik Fit found that battery failure is the most common cause of car breakdown in the UK. More than 17% of all issues faced by car owners were battery-related. However, only 4% of them were worried about battery failure. So, by understanding how long do car batteries last, you can avoid…

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The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime steps up as a hybrid plug-in variant, offering an impressive balance of performance and fuel economy. With a refined design and high-tech amenities, it continues to set standards in hybrid efficiency while also embracing a more dynamic and engaging driving experience. The Prius Prime now comes with better all-electric range,…

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Hyundai Motor Company has revealed the teaser images of its latest innovation, the IONIQ 9—a three-row, all-electric SUV that exemplifies the brand’s steadfast commitment to electrification. As Hyundai’s first venture into the large SUV EV segment, the IONIQ 9 is set to transform the electric vehicle experience, bringing new levels of comfort, design, and performance…

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In 1969, the winner of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Manufacturer’s Rally Championship was a Ford Mustang Mach 1. The grueling endurance event involved 8,000 miles of rally racing, and Ford made sure to get plenty of marketing use out of the win. One of the magazine advertisements at the time featured the…

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This is a CosMoS Seahorse II Submarine “Swimmer Delivery Vehicle,” in short, it’s a “wet” submarine with an electric drivetrain that can carry two occupants inside a simple cockpit. This particular Seahorse II is said to have been the one used in the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball, after having been fitted with an orange…

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Los autos eléctricos con tecnología de carga rápida ofrecen varias ventajas significativas en comparación con los autos convencionales, especialmente en términos de eficiencia y conveniencia. A continuación, se detallan las principales ventajas de los autos eléctricos con carga rápida: Reducción del Tiempo de Carga Una de las principales ventajas de los autos eléctricos con carga…

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Bats are well known for their ability to “see” with sound, using echolocation to find food and their roosts. Some bats may also conceive a map made of sounds from their home range. This map can help them navigate around 1.8-mile long distances. The findings are described in a study published October 31 in the…

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Another SOTW debutant this week in the slightly battered shape of this 2008 Audi A5 3.0 TDI. There’ll no doubt be some A5 stereotyping in the forum which we’ll leave you to enjoy and/or contribute to.   The vendor’s statement that no prep work has been carried out is confirmed by the double dollop of…

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Having launched the Seal Dynamic in September and the M6 MPV last month, it’s shaping up to be a busy final quarter for BYD Malaysia and Sime Darby Beyond Auto, with yet another BYD model launch set to come about before the year is out. On its Facebook page, BYD Malaysia has posted a teaser…

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