39 h. ago Spanish PM calls on private energy firms to help find cause of massive power cut

Pedro Sánchez says changes needed to guarantee ‘supply and future competitiveness’ of electricity after blackout Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called on private energy operators to help his government establish the cause of Monday’s unprecedented power cut across the Iberian peninsula, and said changes and improvements must be made to guarantee “the supply and future competitiveness” of the country’s electrical system.Spain and Portugal suffered a massive power loss that began just after 12.30pm on Monday and lasted into the night. At least five people are thought to have died in Spain as a result of the blackout, which left people trapped on paralysed trains and in the static lifts of apartment blocks and offices. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Mercedes to replace steering wheel with futuristic spaceship

The German car giant will soon offer a cut-away steering wheel design for its flagship EV alongside a new 'steer-by-wire' system. We explain how it works and if it's legal.

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2 w. ago Lewis Hamilton agrees with 'crisis' claims before Saudi GP as Ferrari struggles continue

Ferrari have had a slow start to the new Formula 1 season despite having recruited seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton to drive for them alongside Charles Leclerc

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2 w. ago JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We get behind the wheel of the premium Mazda CX

Based on its sibling CX-60, the newcomer is offered with a choice of two engines - a six-cylinder diesel or a plug-in hybrid petrol.

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2 w. ago Trump warns exemptions on smartphones, electronics will be short

The US president has said no one is ‘getting off the hook’, as he promises to launch a national security investigation into the semiconductor sectorThe exemption of smartphones, laptops and other electronic products from import tariffs on China will be short-lived, top US officials have said, with Donald Trump warning that no one was “getting off the hook.”“There was no Tariff ‘exception’, Trump said in a social media post on Sunday. “These products are subject to the existing 20% Fentanyl Tariffs, and they are just moving to a different Tariff ‘bucket.’” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We examine Hyundai's new NEXO fuel cell SUV and programme that improves young drivers' safety

Hyundai is also targeting top-tier safety ratings thanks to the NEXO’s comprehensive safety features, ensuring peace of mind for drivers and passengers.

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2 w. ago Mark Wright shares rare glimpse of baby Palma as he proudly brings her to work for first time

Mark Wright was every inch the doting dad as he cradled his baby daughter Palma in his arms while carrying out his presenting role on Heart Drive Time

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3 w. ago America's No1 carmaker stuns workers with job cuts as bosses grapple with Trump's car tariffs

The firm is hitting pause on part of its American-made electric future.

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3 w. ago Masters field urged to show better pace of play example to young golfers

Time limitations could be introduced at next year’s Drive, Chip & Putt Finals at Augusta National

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3 w. ago JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We look at Nissan's plans for an electric future and the new Mazda 6e

Nissan will launch an all-new fully electric Micra in 2025, designed by the team at Nissan Design Europe, based in Paddington, London.

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