Crypto is still loaded with uncertainty, but Mastercard is betting that it can assuage buyers’ minds. The credit card giant has introduced a Crypto Secure service meant to boost trust in crypto purchases. The offering uses AI from CipherTrace (a blockchain security firm Mastercard bought in 2021) to create a “risk profile” for digital asset… Continue reading Mastercard wants to make crypto purchases less risky
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Twitter confirms it intends to close deal with Elon Musk
Twitter has agreed — once again — to Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company for $54.20 a share. In a statement, Twitter confirmed it had received Musk’s letter that “the intention of the Company is to close the transaction at $54.20 per share.” The agreement follows months of legal drama after Musk tried to… Continue reading Twitter confirms it intends to close deal with Elon Musk
This biomechanical art installation gets stabby to the beat of a rhododendron’s electrical noise
Kinetic installation artist David Bowen has given a rhododendron a really big knife, the power to use it, and therefore, a degree of agency not enjoyed by the kingdom Plantae since the Cambrian era. His latest piece, Plant Machete, melds a woody shrub with an industrial robot arm and slaps a machete to the business… Continue reading This biomechanical art installation gets stabby to the beat of a rhododendron’s electrical noise
Car sales in September 2022
In September, 14,646 new passenger cars were registered, 3,346 fewer (-18.6%) than in September 2021. Among the new passenger cars, zero-emission cars had a 77.7 per cent market share in September, in the same month last year the market share was 77.5 per cent. ALL FIGURES FROM OFV Here are the main figures for September… Continue reading Car sales in September 2022
Fuel prices drop 7p in September – but “should be 10p lower”
The price of fuel should be 10p lower than it currently stands, despite an average drop of 7p across UK forecourts in September, the RAC has claimed. However, the British Retail Consortium, which represents the major supermarkets – such as Asda and Tesco – has argued that reductions are being passed on “as they feed through… Continue reading Fuel prices drop 7p in September – but “should be 10p lower”
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Unfortunately, the chassis’ calm is slightly broken in the corners, because Renault has chosen to give the Mégane a steering rack that is very light yet very quick off-centre. This makes it needlessly difficult to steer smoothly or judge the amount of grip left. There is plenty of front-end bite to back up the steering… Continue reading Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now
In this week’s Autocar, the new Maserati Granturismo is back, arriving with the Italian firm’s first EV powertrain. Audi is also set to launch farewell editions to mark the end of its R8 and TT sports cars. Pick up a copy to find out more. News Audi has launched its most powerful rear-drive car yet: the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2022
If Silverstone had been warm and dry on the day of our test, I might very well now be gushing about this car’s incredible lateral grip, high-speed stability and outright stopping power. As it was, in the wet, it was quite tough to judge what the GT3 RS adds over and above the already-formidably-fast GT3’s… Continue reading Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2022
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Our Korean-spec test car was an AWD Long Range on 20in wheels, which has an official range of 322 miles, thanks to an efficiency of 3.7mpkWh. We actually managed around 4mpkWh on our test route, suggesting that even in AWD form, 300 real-world miles are possible. As with other E-GMP cars, the platform’s 800V electrical… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 6
10 cheapest cars to insure in 2022
Depending on the condition of your driving licence, finding the cheapest car insurance can either have you breaking out into a cold sweat come premium renewal time, or looking forward to a well-earned discount if you’ve managed to stay points- and accident-free. Whatever your circumstances, being insured to drive on the UK’s public roads is… Continue reading 10 cheapest cars to insure in 2022