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VIDEO: Rafael Nadal admits he doubted every single day whether he would return

VIDEO: Rafael Nadal admits he doubted every single day whether he would return

Posted On: January 21, 2022
When asked by Eurosport presenter Alize Lim whether he had doubts about whether he would ever return, Rafael Nadal replied: Every single day. That’s true. For a lot of months sometimes I went on court and was not able to practise more than 20 minutes, on other days for 45. And then sometimes I was […]Re Posted From: VIDEO: Rafael Nadal admits he doubted every single day whether he would returnRafael Nadal . . . [More]





VIDEO: Rafael Nadal admits he doubted every single day whether he would return

VIDEO: Rafael Nadal admits he doubted every single day whether he would return

Posted On: January 21, 2022
When asked by Eurosport presenter Alize Lim whether he had doubts about whether he would ever return, Rafael Nadal replied: Every single day. That’s true. For a lot of months sometimes I went on court and was not able to practise more than 20 minutes, on other days for 45. And then sometimes I was […]Re Posted From: VIDEO: Rafael Nadal admits he doubted every single day whether he would returnRafael Nadal . . . [More]



VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Third Round Press Conference | Australian Open 2022

VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Third Round Press Conference | Australian Open 2022

Posted On: January 21, 2022
Rafael Nadal shares all the emotions that he’s feeling after his win over Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Australian Open. He was asked again about his game on hard courts: I think during my career I have been improving on all the kinds of surfaces and that was always my goal, to […]Re Posted From: VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Third Round Press Conference | Australian Open 2022Rafael Nadal . . . [More]





VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Third Round Press Conference | Australian Open 2022

VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Third Round Press Conference | Australian Open 2022

Posted On: January 21, 2022
Rafael Nadal shares all the emotions that he’s feeling after his win over Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Australian Open. He was asked again about his game on hard courts: I think during my career I have been improving on all the kinds of surfaces and that was always my goal, to […]Re Posted From: VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Third Round Press Conference | Australian Open 2022Rafael Nadal . . . [More]



Rafa Roundup: ‘Nadal is back being a favorite to win a major’

Rafa Roundup: ‘Nadal is back being a favorite to win a major’

Posted On: January 21, 2022
ARTICLES: Lopez Feeling Lucky & Excited About New Role Coaching Nadal | ATP Tour I’ve shared many moments with Rafa, but as a friend. Now it’s different. At first, I was kind of observing what he likes. For example, whether or not he likes people to talk a lot when he’s on court. I found […]Re Posted From: Rafa Roundup: ‘Nadal is back being a favorite to win a major’Rafael Nadal . . . [More]





Rafa Roundup: ‘Nadal is back being a favorite to win a major’

Rafa Roundup: ‘Nadal is back being a favorite to win a major’

Posted On: January 21, 2022
ARTICLES: Lopez Feeling Lucky & Excited About New Role Coaching Nadal | ATP Tour I’ve shared many moments with Rafa, but as a friend. Now it’s different. At first, I was kind of observing what he likes. For example, whether or not he likes people to talk a lot when he’s on court. I found […]Re Posted From: Rafa Roundup: ‘Nadal is back being a favorite to win a major’Rafael Nadal . . . [More]



Mercedes And Tesla Re-Think Touchscreen Video Games In Moving Cars

Mercedes And Tesla Re-Think Touchscreen Video Games In Moving Cars

Posted On: January 20, 2022
Computers in modern cars can perform all sorts of wonders. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these wonders should be curtailed while you’re driving. Mercedes-Benz recently discovered a quirk in the infotainment systems of four of its recent car models that allowed the driver to watch videos, browse the web, or even play video games while the car was in motion. After being made aware of the issue in mid-November 2021, the automaker made a change to its network servers and issued a recall for 227 affected cars. Me . . . [More]





Mercedes And Tesla Re-Think Touchscreen Video Games In Moving Cars

Mercedes And Tesla Re-Think Touchscreen Video Games In Moving Cars

Posted On: January 20, 2022
Computers in modern cars can perform all sorts of wonders. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these wonders should be curtailed while you’re driving. Mercedes-Benz recently discovered a quirk in the infotainment systems of four of its recent car models that allowed the driver to watch videos, browse the web, or even play video games while the car was in motion. After being made aware of the issue in mid-November 2021, the automaker made a change to its network servers and issued a recall for 227 affected cars. Me . . . [More]



Teslas Super Power is Vertical Integration

Teslas Super Power is Vertical Integration

Posted On: January 20, 2022
Last year proved to be extremely challenging for the auto sector. Supply chain issues, a global chip shortage, and a pernicious pandemic plagued the industry. However, an unorthodox strategy at Tesla proved invaluable when facing tough times in 2021, vertical integration. Jack Ewing reports in the New York Times, Just a few years ago, analysts saw Mister Musk’s insistence on having Tesla do more things on its own as one of the main reasons the company was struggling to increase production. Now, his strategy appears to have been vindicated. . . . [More]





Teslas Super Power is Vertical Integration

Teslas Super Power is Vertical Integration

Posted On: January 20, 2022
Last year proved to be extremely challenging for the auto sector. Supply chain issues, a global chip shortage, and a pernicious pandemic plagued the industry. However, an unorthodox strategy at Tesla proved invaluable when facing tough times in 2021, vertical integration. Jack Ewing reports in the New York Times, Just a few years ago, analysts saw Mister Musk’s insistence on having Tesla do more things on its own as one of the main reasons the company was struggling to increase production. Now, his strategy appears to have been vindicated. . . . [More]



German Environment Minister Says Tesla Water Supply Will Be Fine

German Environment Minister Says Tesla Water Supply Will Be Fine

Posted On: January 20, 2022
Brandenburg State Environment Minister Axel Vogel said on Wednesday during a State Parliament meeting in Potsdam that Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, nor the approved contracts for increased water withdrawal, have any negative effects on the drinking water of 170000 people. The Green League and Brandenburg Nature Conservation Union filed a lawsuit against the State Office of the Environment, claiming that approval for higher water pumping rates at the Eggersdorf waterworks could endanger the public drinking water supply for 170000 people in the a . . . [More]





German Environment Minister Says Tesla Water Supply Will Be Fine

German Environment Minister Says Tesla Water Supply Will Be Fine

Posted On: January 20, 2022
Brandenburg State Environment Minister Axel Vogel said on Wednesday during a State Parliament meeting in Potsdam that Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, nor the approved contracts for increased water withdrawal, have any negative effects on the drinking water of 170000 people. The Green League and Brandenburg Nature Conservation Union filed a lawsuit against the State Office of the Environment, claiming that approval for higher water pumping rates at the Eggersdorf waterworks could endanger the public drinking water supply for 170000 people in the a . . . [More]



Australian Open R3: What time does Rafael Nadal play against Karen Khachanov?

Australian Open R3: What time does Rafael Nadal play against Karen Khachanov?

Posted On: January 20, 2022
World No. 6 Rafael Nadal continues his Australian Open campaign on Friday as he takes on Russian 28th seed Karen Khachanov in the third round. The two have played each other seven times before this, with Rafa leading 7-0 in the head-to-head.  Date: January 21, 2022 Match time: Rafa is second night match on Rod Laver. Around 9 […]Re Posted From: Australian Open R3: What time does Rafael Nadal play against Karen Khachanov?Rafael Nadal . . . [More]





Australian Open R3: What time does Rafael Nadal play against Karen Khachanov?

Australian Open R3: What time does Rafael Nadal play against Karen Khachanov?

Posted On: January 20, 2022
World No. 6 Rafael Nadal continues his Australian Open campaign on Friday as he takes on Russian 28th seed Karen Khachanov in the third round. The two have played each other seven times before this, with Rafa leading 7-0 in the head-to-head.  Date: January 21, 2022 Match time: Rafa is second night match on Rod Laver. Around 9 […]Re Posted From: Australian Open R3: What time does Rafael Nadal play against Karen Khachanov?Rafael Nadal . . . [More]



Aston Martin to reveal “worlds most powerful luxury SUV” on Feb. 1

Aston Martin to reveal “worlds most powerful luxury SUV” on Feb. 1

Posted On: January 19, 2022
Aston Martin has a new DBX variant set for reveal on February 1, and according to the automaker the new variant will be the “world's most powerful luxury SUV.”It likely won't be the most powerful SUV, though, as that would mean dethroning the Tesla Model X Plaid and its 1,020-hp punch.Nevertheless, the new DBX variant should still have plenty of poke if it ends up with more power than luxury SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, which deliver 650 and 670 hp, respectively.Aston Martin has been testing prototype . . . [More]





Aston Martin to reveal “worlds most powerful luxury SUV” on Feb. 1

Aston Martin to reveal “worlds most powerful luxury SUV” on Feb. 1

Posted On: January 19, 2022
Aston Martin has a new DBX variant set for reveal on February 1, and according to the automaker the new variant will be the “world's most powerful luxury SUV.”It likely won't be the most powerful SUV, though, as that would mean dethroning the Tesla Model X Plaid and its 1,020-hp punch.Nevertheless, the new DBX variant should still have plenty of poke if it ends up with more power than luxury SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, which deliver 650 and 670 hp, respectively.Aston Martin has been testing prototype . . . [More]



Automotive Cliches That Dont Hold Up

Automotive Cliches That Dont Hold Up

Posted On: January 19, 2022
The dictionary definition of a cliche is A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. Everyone is susceptible to cliches as they are often based in some sort of basic truth or sound like they should be right, and if they aren't, well, they get repeated so often that it becomes part of a large chunk of people's common knowledge. Unfortunately, what might have been true once isn't necessarily true now - and that's assuming it was true in the first place. A classic example is in how long the idea that manual transmi . . . [More]





Automotive Cliches That Dont Hold Up

Automotive Cliches That Dont Hold Up

Posted On: January 19, 2022
The dictionary definition of a cliche is A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. Everyone is susceptible to cliches as they are often based in some sort of basic truth or sound like they should be right, and if they aren't, well, they get repeated so often that it becomes part of a large chunk of people's common knowledge. Unfortunately, what might have been true once isn't necessarily true now - and that's assuming it was true in the first place. A classic example is in how long the idea that manual transmi . . . [More]



How Much Money Can You Make Renting Out Your Tesla

How Much Money Can You Make Renting Out Your Tesla

Posted On: January 19, 2022
Tesla cars are in high demand not only among customers who are willing to buy them but also among people who simply want the experience of driving one of the most desirable cars in the world today. So with the help of two Tesla Model 3s, owners were able to earn over $44,000 in 2021 by hosting them on Turo. The Kilowatts, Twitter shared their Tesla Model 3s car rental results from Turo. A year ago they bought two nearly identical Model 3s, the Long Range for $58500 and the Standard for $41,500. Ryan said the two cars earned them over $44,000 la . . . [More]





How Much Money Can You Make Renting Out Your Tesla

How Much Money Can You Make Renting Out Your Tesla

Posted On: January 19, 2022
Tesla cars are in high demand not only among customers who are willing to buy them but also among people who simply want the experience of driving one of the most desirable cars in the world today. So with the help of two Tesla Model 3s, owners were able to earn over $44,000 in 2021 by hosting them on Turo. The Kilowatts, Twitter shared their Tesla Model 3s car rental results from Turo. A year ago they bought two nearly identical Model 3s, the Long Range for $58500 and the Standard for $41,500. Ryan said the two cars earned them over $44,000 la . . . [More]



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