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Porsche Macan spied, possibly a mule hiding a new platform
The Porsche Macan was given a nip and tuck update for the 2019 model year, but another more important update is likely on the way. Our spy photographers tell us they’ve spoken with some Porsche insiders about the Macan pictures above, and they’ve been told that it’s a next-gen Macan mule. So, let’s break
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Porsche Macan spied, possibly a mule hiding a new platform
The Porsche Macan was given a nip and tuck update for the 2019 model year, but another more important update is likely on the way. Porsche originally used the last-gen Audi Q5 platform as a base for the Macan. Recent chatter out of Porsche about the Macan has been some cause for confusion, as well.
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BMW says going electric isn't an excuse to ditch its twin-kidney grille
The widely-circulated belief that an electric powertrain doesn't need to be cooled is completely false. What's accurate is that an electric car doesn't always need a grille on its front end, but BMW told Autoblog that's not an excuse to move away from the twin kidneys that have characterized
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BMW says going electric isn't an excuse to ditch its twin-kidney grille
The widely-circulated belief that an electric powertrain doesn't need to be cooled is completely false. What's accurate is that an electric car doesn't always need a grille on its front end, but BMW told Autoblog that's not an excuse to move away from the twin kidneys that have characterized
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2020 Infiniti Q60 Infotainment Driveway Test | Baby steps forward
Infiniti is slowly coming round to the modern age of infotainment systems this year, and our first taste of that is in the 2020 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400. This performance coupe has an updated system in it that, while it looks a whole lot like it did before, represents a step forward for Infiniti.Most
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Uber's Work Hub connects out-of-work drivers to delivery and production jobs
Starting today, Uber drivers can find job listings for other companies in a new section of their app. The company announced in a blog post that its new Work Hub will help drivers connect to various job opportunities that includes its own Uber Eats service, which the company says has seen a significant
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Uber's Work Hub connects out-of-work drivers to delivery and production jobs
Starting today, Uber drivers can find job listings for other companies in a new section of their app. The company announced in a blog post that its new Work Hub will help drivers connect to various job opportunities that includes its own Uber Eats service, which the company says has seen a significant
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Driving for Uber/Lyft in the age of coronavirus — and how to get through it
In the past two weeks everything has turned upside down for Uber and Lyft drivers.In the first week of March, the Ridester team released our official 2020 RIDES Survey, which measured driver earnings and satisfaction. The survey revealed that drivers were earning significantly more than they did the
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Driving for Uber/Lyft in the age of coronavirus — and how to get through it
About 10 days later, cities around the nation began initiating lockdowns to try and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. One of the things that has amazed me in talking to other drivers is how few of them mentioned government assistance as a last resort when contemplating their options
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Fisker Ocean goes prepper, teasing hardcore off-roader for 2021
Fisker Automotive's battery-electric Ocean crossover is a year away, with production scheduled for 2021. It's silly to think we won't hear any more about the Ocean until then, though. Eponymous honcho Henrik Fisker hit up Twitter to tease two versions of a much meatier Ocean.
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Fisker Ocean goes prepper, teasing hardcore off-roader for 2021
Fisker Automotive's battery-electric Ocean crossover is a year away, with production scheduled for 2021. It's silly to think we won't hear any more about the Ocean until then, though. Eponymous honcho Henrik Fisker hit up Twitter to tease two versions of a much meatier Ocean. Both designs
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2020 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Off-Road Review | A niche vehicle among niche vehicles
The hot trend in the pickup truck world is the off-road special. Since the introduction of the Raptor, most pickup trucks have sprouted more rugged variations with varying levels of off-road-ready equipment. One of the more mildly modified examples is the 2020 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss, available in
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Jeep Cherokee shoehorns new Lux into its trim lineup
Mopar Insiders had a look at the Jeep Cherokee build page and found a new Latitude Lux trim among the 10 trims available. Plopped in the middle of the lineup, the Latitude Lux sits above all other Latitude models and the Altitude, and just below the Limited model. MI writes that 44% of Cherokee buyers
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Jeep Cherokee shoehorns new Lux into its trim lineup
Mopar Insiders had a look at the Jeep Cherokee build page and found a new Latitude Lux trim among the 10 trims available. Plopped in the middle of the lineup, the Latitude Lux sits above all other Latitude models and the Altitude, and just below the Limited model. MI writes that 44% of Cherokee buyers
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Car sales plunge 40% in UK as coronavirus hits
LONDON — New car registrations in Britain fell by an annual 40% in March as the coronavirus crisis hit the economy and forced many would-be buyers to stay at home, preliminary data from an industry group showed on Monday.Sales totaled around 250,000 units, making it the weakest March — typically one
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Car sales plunge 40% in UK as coronavirus hits
New car registrations in Britain fell by an annual 40% in March as the coronavirus crisis hit the economy and forced many would-be buyers to stay at home, preliminary data from an industry group showed on Monday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a shutdown of much of the economy last month
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Nissan promises the new Rogue will bow this fall despite challenges
Nissan is committed to introducing its replacement for the aging Rogue crossover in 2020 despite potential complications due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company confirmed early Monday. "At this time, our new model launch programs for the U.S. are on track. The all-new Nissan Rogue will be in
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Nissan promises the new Rogue will bow this fall despite challenges
Nissan is committed to introducing its replacement for the aging Rogue crossover in 2020 despite potential complications due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company confirmed early Monday. Patent drawings leaked last week gave us our first look at what Nissan has in store for its compact crossover,
NewsAFP RelaxTesla reveals a ventilator they made from Model 3 car parts
Over the weekend, Tesla published a video to YouTube updating the world on how the company is working to support those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle; on Sunday, the company revealed that it has engineered a ventilator out of Tesla car parts. To help the medical industry without taking away
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Tesla engineers demonstrate coronavirus ventilator prototype
Engineers at Tesla Inc showed a prototype for a ventilator on Sunday evening in a video published on the company's YouTube channel, as hospitals around the country overwhelmed by coronavirus patients face device shortages. The design for the ventilators relies heavily on Tesla car parts, one of
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Tesla engineers demonstrate coronavirus ventilator prototype
NEW YORK — Engineers at Tesla Inc showed a prototype for a ventilator on Sunday evening in a video published on the company's YouTube channel, as hospitals around the country overwhelmed by coronavirus patients face device shortages.The design for the ventilators relies heavily on Tesla car parts
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SMC: P1.1 Million Worth of Free Use on Tollways
More than P1 Million worth of support via free use of tollways from San Miguel Corporation (SMC) have already been extended to the health workers. Earlier, the free use on SMC tollways— namely the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Skyway, NAIAx, and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La
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The 2020 Jeep 4x4 Day is Proud to be "Trail Rated"
What happens on the fourth day of April? This is the day when Jeep owners and enthusiasts all over the world celebrate Jeep® 4x4 Day. Synonymous to off-road adventure, freedom, toughness, and resilience in the face of obstacles, Fans all over the world honor the iconic Jeep's 80 year history and
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The BMW R18 Cruiser Is Not a Bike for Noobs
In the film industry, an R18 classification implies that a film is not fit for viewing by those who have not yet reached the age of consent and competence. The same concept appears applicable to BMW’s new bike, the R18 Cruiser. The moment you lay your eyes on it, you immediately get the feeling that
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Oil Firms Slows Down RollBack
Oil companies continues to dive as it continues to implement another round of price rollback. Shell Philippines has announced the across-the-board price rollback,to be implemented starting 6AM tomorrow. Based on the announcement, kerosene will have the biggest price cut with P0.75 per liter, followed
