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The Station: Volvo evolves, Skip trips and touchscreen tech

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The Station is back for another week of news and analysis on all the ways people and goods move from Point A to Point B — today and in the future. As always, I’m your host Kirsten Korosec, senior reporter at TechCrunch. Portions of the newsletter will be published as an article on the main site after it has been emailed to subscribers (that’s what you’re reading now). To get everything, you have to sign up. And it’s free. To subscribe, go to our newsletters page and click on The Station. This week, we’re looking at factories in China, scooters...

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Quad bike accidents: Where they happen, who they affect, and common causes in New Zealand

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Injuries from quad bikes are increasing despite greater awareness of safety issues. Words: Nadene Hall Source: NZ Medical Association New NZ research looking at six years of injury data from nearly 350 quad bike-related hospitalisations has found the number of injuries is increasing. A joint study by the University of Auckland and the Waikato District Hospital looked at quad bike injury data from 2012-2018 in the Taranaki, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty regions. They found: 70.2% of events occurred on a farm; men had more than triple the number of hospitalisations than women (3.7 to 1); 40 of the cases...

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From its inception in 2001, Red Bull Rampage has always been about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on two wheels. Nearly two decades on, that premise has not changed and, in the build-up to this year’s Rampage on October 25 in Virgin, the event is open to just 21 riders from all around the world, all of whom have to be invited to qualify or take part in the competition. Each rider gets two runs each using whatever tricks they see fit. They are judged by a panel of their peers and the highest score wins. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2mHyHhJSAU The wildest...

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A weekend in Provence, courtesy of Le Vieux Castillon and La Maison d’Uzès

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Words by Amira Arasteh The charming medieval towns of Uzès and Castillon du Gard make Provence worth visiting outside of the lavender fields. Don’t get me wrong, that’s still on my bucket list but wandering through quaint streets, eating French cuisine and drinking good local wine is part of the area’s charm too. The H8 Collection boasts two properties in its collection that are located in these peaceful towns – La Maison d’Uzès, a guesthouse and proud residence of a two Michelin-starred restaurant, and Le Vieux Castillon, a picturesque hotel near the iconic bridge. This part of Provence truly makes...

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Top 13 Best Bike Locks Of 2019 Reviews Buyers Guide

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With the best lock, youll be at peace of mind when away from your bike. Youll know that is firmly secured to a post, fence, pole and other places. This makes it impossible for an unauthorized person to take it without your knowledge. While there are many options out there, not all will work perfectly. A poor choice may be easy to tamper with, the cable may be a bit slow or too short, or the tensile strength may not be the best. In the top 10 best bike locks in 2019 reviews, we will highlight the most worthy options....

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