2024 LDV T60 Max Plus review
[ad_1] The LDV T60 Max Plus is here, and it looks almost like a new-generation take on this Chinese ute. That’s because it has a different front end design that sets it apart from the other models in the range, and on the inside it is a vastly more impressive cabin with a pair of […]
Anthony Turgis pips Tom Pidcock to win stage 9 of Tour de France after breathless day on the gravel
[ad_1] Anthony Turgis (Total Energies) claimed the biggest win of his career on stage 9 of the Tour de France, pipping Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) from the breakaway at the end of a breathless day of racing over the gravel roads around Troyes. Turgis was part of the first main breakaway that formed after a […]
BYD opens EV production plant in Thailand, brand’s first in Southeast Asia; annual output 150,000 units
[ad_1] BYD has opened its electric vehicle assembly plant in Rayong, Thailand, where the Chinese manufacturer will be producing vehicles as part of its expansion outside its native China, reported Reuters. “Thailand has a clear EV vision and is entering a new era of auto manufacturing. We will bring technology from China to Thailand, BYD […]
Southwest Flight Couldn’t Wait 2 Minutes And Took Off From Closed Runway
[ad_1] Photo: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto (Getty Images) A Southwest Airlines flight took off from Portland, Maine on June 25 for a seemingly routine trip to Baltimore, Maryland. There was only one problem; air traffic control never cleared the plane to take off because the runway and the tower were still closed that morning. The scheduled opening was […]
From 25mm to 32mm: What tyres have teams chosen for the gravel at the Tour de France?
[ad_1] Riders at the Tour de France are running tyres as thin as 25mm, and as wide as 32mm, as they take on the gravel roads on stage nine. Today’s stage, starting and finishing in Troyes, counts 14 gravel sectors, totalling 32km of the 199km route. In order to maximise comfort, and reduce the […]
Chinese robot ‘guide dog’ could help the visually impaired — it’s even a talking dog
[ad_1] SHANGHAI — It’s less furry than a traditional companion, but a six-legged Chinese robot “guide dog” could one day help vision impaired people live more independently, according to its research development team in Shanghai. The robot dog, which is currently being field-tested, is able to navigate its physical environment via cameras and sensors, […]
Elisa Longo Borghini storms to time trial victory on stage 1 of Giro d’Italia Women
[ad_1] Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl-Trek) laid down a strong marker on the opening day of the 2024 Giro d’Italia, storming to victory in the stage 1 time trial in Brescia. The Italian edged out Grace Brown (FDJ-SUEZ) by a solitary second over the 15.7km course, while putting nearly half a minute into her main general […]
Electric Mini John Cooper Works prototype heads for Goodwood
[ad_1] Mini will use the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed running in the U.K. from July 11-14 to present a prototype of its upcoming John Cooper Works E, the new high-performance version of the electric Cooper hatch. The latest Cooper has been launched with both electric and gas powertrains, and the JCW grade will also […]
New cars forced to automatically slow down drivers in Europe
[ad_1] Don’t think you’ll be able to speed in a new car in Europe without being warned to knock it off. All new cars sold in Europe and the UK from July 7, 2024 are required to be fitted with speed limiters to warn drivers they’re exceeding the speed limit or even prevent them from […]
Lane closures at Jalan Pandan Utama – Jalan Pandan Mewah junction near Petron – flyover works, till Dec 31
[ad_1] Click to enlarge Take note, Pandan residents. MPAJ has announced lane closures at the junction of Jalan Pandan Utama and Jalan Pandan Mewah, where the Petron station is. This is to make way for the construction of a flyover in the busy area, so it’s a case of susah-susah dahulu… Two lanes will be […]