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The Guardian
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Blood, sweat and gears: the best pictures from Tour de France 2025
Blink and you'll miss 'em: roadside supporters watch the riders fly past. Photograph: Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Team Visma-Lease a Bike's Tiesj Benoot pushes through the smoke of a flare on an ascent in the final kilometres of the stage. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images A spectator wearing a Minion costume watches the action on a phone as he waits along the roadside. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images The peloton cycles under decorative streamers hung above the race route in Aire-sur-la-Lys. Photograph: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images Cycling and sunflowers, what's not to like? Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP Team Picnic PostNL's Pavel Bittner has no time for British fans. Photograph: Loïc Venance/AFP/Getty Images Oliver Naesen of Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale crosses the finish line of the fifth stage. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA French rider Guillaume Martin of Team Groupama–FDJ is a popular man. Photograph: TimRace favourite Tadej Pogacar douses himself with water to cool down. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images Kévin Vauquelin of Arkéa–B&B Hotels speaks to the media after the stage. Photograph:Edward Theuns of Lidl-Trek team wears a vest packed with ice to keep cool before the start of the stage. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA Spectators jump in a makeshift swimming pool set up along the race route. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Gianni Moscon of Red Bull–Bora Hansgrohe enjoys the French countryside. Photograph:Photograph: Timto Toulouse The riders pass through a shaft of light. Photograph: Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Irish rider Ben Healy crosses the finish line after losing his overall leader's yellow jersey. Photograph: Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Team Picnic PostNL team's Bittner has no time for Dutch supporters. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images Two-time Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard crosses the finish line of Stage 13 Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP A young fan of Pogacar is pictured at the start of the stage. Photograph: Shutterstock Pogacar, now the overall leader and wearing the yellow jersey (second right), follows UAE Team Emirates XRG teammate Marc Soler. Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP A versatile spectator with a plethora of cardboard signs. Photograph: Christophe Petit-Tesson/EPA Mont Ventoux is one of the most iconic ascents on the Tour. Photograph:Valentin Paret-Peintre of Soudal–Quick-Step (left) sprints to the finish line ahead of Ben Healy to win Stage 16. Photograph: TimA fan on horseback rides alongside the peloton. Photograph: Loïc Venance/AFP/Getty Images Florian Lipowitz, wearing the best young rider's white jersey, climbs Col de la Loze. Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP The peloton passes over a dam. Photograph:Pogacar (right) and teammate Jhonatan Narváez on the descent of the Cormet de Roselend. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA French rider and home favourite Julian Alaphilippe of Team Tudor Pro Cycling (centre) powers up La Plagne. Photograph:Thymen Arensman left it all out there – not sure he is looking his best for these photos. Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP Tour stalwart Didi Senft, aka El Diablo, cheers the chasing group of riders. Photograph: TimThe final climb of the Tour was on Rue Lepic as the riders race up Côte de la Butte Montmartre, close to the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Photograph:Pogacar, still our leader in yellow, rides through the Place du Tertre in the Montmartre district. Photograph: Thomas Padilla/AP This year's runner-up, Jonas Vingegaard (left) congratulates 2025 Tour winner Pogacar. Photograph: Tim
Auto Blog
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Walmart Is Selling a ‘Fantastic' $90 Car Emergency Kit for Just $44, and Shoppers Say It ‘Has All the Essentials'
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether it's summer road trip season or winter slippery-road season, every driver should have a good car emergency kit stored in their vehicle. A quality roadside kit is equipped with a wide range of items to not only help get your car back on the road, but to ensure the safety and comfort of you and your passengers. To that end, consider the Nexpow Car Emergency Kit, on sale now at Walmart for 51% off, which drops the price from $90 to just $44. As reviewers say, the kit 'comes with everything you need at a reasonable price.' Nexpow Car Emergency Kit, $44 (was $90) at Walmart This 'great' kit 'has all the essentials.' Its 120 pieces include jumper cables, a camp shovel, a tool kit, a crank powered flashlight, tow straps, work gloves, tire repair tools, safety pins, fuses, and a whole lot more. The heavy duty jumper cables are 12 feet long and provide ample current to jump any vehicle. The tool kit spans all the key automotive tools, each of which is high quality and made to last. And the whole set is contained in a convenient package that is easy to stow in any trunk or beneath the seat. Shoppers say this 'fantastic' kit is 'compact and lightweight,' and has a 'very nice mix of items.' 'I was very impressed with this roadside kit,' said one reviewer. 'It comes with everything you could ever think you would need.' 'The case has a reflective strip which is an added safety feature I appreciate,' said another shopper. 'The mix of items in [the] bag are just brilliant. From the jumper cables and tool kit, to the tire repair kit, masks, and zip ties. It just seems to have so much that I would not think of. Very satisfied with this purchase.' Act fast, because the Nexpow Car Emergency Kit is only on sale for a limited time. Order yours today for $44, and ready yourself for the road. About the Author Nick Hilden View Profile
Associated Press
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Speedway Stores' New 'Fill Up' Campaign Reminds Customers that Refueling Isn't Just for Cars
New multi-channel campaign spotlights Speedway as the ultimate roadside reset for on-the-go consumers IRVING, Texas, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 7-Eleven, Inc. is rolling out a new advertising campaign in support of Speedway® stores. The Speedway 'Fill Up' campaign reminds customers that great pit stops don't just end at the pump – with endless ways to recharge, refresh and be ready to hit the road from right inside the store. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: At the core of the campaign is a simple truth: just as cars need fuel to run, drivers need the right boost to power through their day. From refreshing Big Gulp® drinks to classic Big Bite ® hot dogs, Speedway offers everything customers need to stay energized and ready for what's next. The Speedway 'Fill Up' campaign is currently running in select markets in :30 and :15 second television spots, :30, and :15 second radio spots, out of home marketing, paid social, search and display and streaming audio and video. The spots are also available to view on Speedway's YouTube channel. 'We know our customers are always on the move, and sometimes they just need a moment to reset,' said Marissa Jarratt, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer at 7-Eleven, Inc. 'With 'Fill Up', we're reminding our customers that Speedway is more than a stop to fill your tank – it's a convenient pause where customers can recharge and gear up for whatever is ahead.' In celebration of the campaign launch, Speedy Rewards® members can cool down with a refreshing Big Gulp drink for just $1 at participating Speedway locations nationwide, available for a limited time.* *Valid thru 8/26/25. Price may vary, based on location. Participating stores. While supplies last. See app for full terms. ©2025 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved. About 7-Eleven, Inc. 7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the U.S. convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven® stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven offers customers fresh, high-quality and convenient food options like sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven also offers customers industry-leading packaged products at an outstanding value with its 7-Select™ private brand. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® loyalty programs with more than 100 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app with real-time tracking and delivery typically in about 30 minutes, or rely on 7-Eleven for other convenient services. Find out more online at CONTACT: 7-Eleven, Inc. Corporate Communications [email protected] View original content: SOURCE 7-Eleven, Inc.
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Heartstopping moment mother and child are trapped in a sinking car after they veer off road and are plunged into a roadside ditch
This is the moment a mother and daughter are trapped in a sinking car after the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a roadside ditch in Thailand. Quick-thinking locals rushed to their rescue after hearing their shrieks, as they struggled to stay afloat. Click above to watch the heartstopping video in full.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
EVs ‘more likely to break down and leave drivers stranded than petrol or diesel cars,' damning report reveals
ELECTRIC vehicles are reported to be more likely to breakdown on the road than cars with petrol or diesel engines, according to research. A survey of nearly 30,000 drivers looked into their experiences with breakdowns over the past two years. 3 3 The Reliability Survey conducted by What Car? in association with MotorEasy looked at a comparison of petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars in terms of whether they were likely to break down, as well as be fixed or towed. Overall, 11 per cent of respondents of the survey had suffered a fault in the last 24 months that made it undriveable. A similar figure of 10.7 per cent of petrol car owners reported a break down in this time, which is a significantly lower rate than batter car owners. Hybrid and diesel cars were also at a lower rate, at 14.1 per cent and 15.4 per cent respectively. Results of the survey come just days after the boss of AA reported attending a higher proportion of electric car breakdowns. In 40.6 per cent of these break downs, the EVs had to be towed from the roadside to a garage. However, only 29.6 per cent per cent of petrol cars required this. CEO of the breakdown service provider, Jakob Pfaudler, added EVs are prone to not only punctures, flat batteries, but also jammed charging cables and technical glitches. He claimed EV breakdowns are more common despite the "idea "common misconception" that they are more reliable than internal combustion engine cars due to having fewer moving parts. On top of that, the report found there was only a one in four chance EV drivers would have their cars permanently fixed by a breakdown company after being stranded on the road. This is in comparison to two in five petrol car owners who were able to get back on the road after calling out roadside assistance. The Sun's Motors Editor Rob Gill takes the new electric Renault 5 for a spin As a result, EVs were the most commonly transported vehicles taken to garages for repairs, as they cannot be towed. They are unable to be towed due rotation of their driven wheels risking of damage to their e-motors. Edmund King, president of AA, also suggested EV drivers are more likely to be confused and flustered by warning lights in their cars, leading them to call for roadside assistance. Whereas petrol car drivers often drive to a garage when being given warning alerts. King estimated, however, that only 86 per cent of traditional cars could be dealt with at the roadside compared to nine in ten battery powered cars which tend to just need a "simple reboot". An additional positive for EV drivers from the survey data suggested their breakdown-related faults could typically be resolved for free, more than any other fuel type. 89 per cent of EV faults could be resolved at zero-cost for the driver, according to the survey, with only three per cent paying more than £1,500 for fixes. Hybrid cars did even better on this front, with 91% being fixed for free, and only two per cent paying over £1,500. However, 76 per cent of petrol car owners reported having their vehicle repaired at no cost following breakdown, and only two-thirds of diesel car drivers.
