“If no one had ever said, ‘Plant a trillion trees,’ I think we’d have been in a lot better space.” No Treegrets In 2019, ecologist Thomas Crowther sparked a global tree-planting craze to offset carbon emissions. But now the former chief scientific adviser for the United Nation’s Trillion Trees Campaign has had a change of heart, Wired… Continue reading Guy Who Urged Planting a Trillion Trees Begs People to Stop Planting So Many Trees
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17 Gifts for People Who Really Need Some Sleep
Between anxiety and insomnia, I’ve always had trouble sleeping, and I’m not alone. Chances are, you or someone you know is not getting enough sleep, and that can have a serious impact on your health. In the last few years, a few of us on the Gear Team have worked tirelessly to transform our bedrooms… Continue reading 17 Gifts for People Who Really Need Some Sleep
If Tesla made a telescopic caravan, it would probably look like this
If you’re going to buy a car as head-turning as the Tesla Cybertruck, you can’t hitch it to some bland-looking blob of a caravan that could be mistaken for a portaloo. What it deserves to be paired with is a caravan as futuristic and technologically advanced as the very latest electric cars, and that’s exactly… Continue reading If Tesla made a telescopic caravan, it would probably look like this
Deal of the Day: Volkswagen T-Roc is a stylish crossover for just £205 a month
Sharp looks Great to drive £205 per month It seems like the Volkswagen T-Roc has no pitfalls. It’s roomier than a Golf, drives just as sweetly and looks even better than its hatchback sibling. At £205 per month we think this leasing deal we found makes it extremely good value, too. The deal we found… Continue reading Deal of the Day: Volkswagen T-Roc is a stylish crossover for just £205 a month
Porsche Macan canned: European sales to stop in 2024
Porsche’s best-selling car, the Macan, will be removed from sale in 2024 across Europe. The German firm’s decision to remove the mid-sized combustion engined SUV from its European line up is a result of cybersecurity fears. Under the United Nation Economic Commission for Europe, the WP.29 regulation states a need for all new cars sold… Continue reading Porsche Macan canned: European sales to stop in 2024
New MINI Countryman is on sale now: EV versions, advanced tech and MINI’s quirky charm
2023 will go down as a huge year for MINI. The British brand gave us details of the all-electric Aceman, launched a new Cooper and now it’s put the third-generation Countryman on sale. The new MINI Countryman was revealed at the 2023 IAA Munich Motor Show back in September but has now officially gone on… Continue reading New MINI Countryman is on sale now: EV versions, advanced tech and MINI’s quirky charm
Smart motorways are safer, unless your car breaks down
Drivers are three times more likely to be fatally or seriously injured following breakdowns on motorways with no hard shoulder, according to latest stats released by National Highways. Overall, the rates for so-called KSI incidents, where car occupants are killed or seriously injured, has risen by 10 per cent on ‘smart motorways’ without a permanent… Continue reading Smart motorways are safer, unless your car breaks down
Nio targets Volkswagen ID 2 and Renault 5 with Firefly EV brand
Chinese electric car maker Nio will launch a new budget brand codenamed Firefly into European markets in 2024, aimed at small cars the size of the Volkswagen Polo. Firefly – which will be launched alongside another new EV sub-brand known as Alps – was “designed and developed for Europe”, Lihong Qin, president and co-founder of Nio, told journalists on… Continue reading Nio targets Volkswagen ID 2 and Renault 5 with Firefly EV brand
OTO and Flashaid collaborate to provide embedded EMI protection for two-wheeler buyers
OTO has unveiled its partnership with Flashaid, an insurtech platform (formerly known as EasyAspataal), to introduce an Embedded EMI Protection plan. This initiative addresses financial stress concerns for two-wheeler buyers seeking financing. The collaboration aims to offer users a safety net for unexpected circumstances such as health risks or job losses, ensuring that EMI payments… Continue reading OTO and Flashaid collaborate to provide embedded EMI protection for two-wheeler buyers
Nissan Magnite facelift under development
As part of its “sustenance plan” before Nissan India enters the midsize SUV market in 2025, the Japanese brand will be banking on exports of the Magnite and refreshing the compact SUV over the next two years. This essentially means that Nissan aims for its compact SUV to hold the fort in India until its… Continue reading Nissan Magnite facelift under development