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The following story includes renderings of a fictional pickup created by independent designer Travis Yang who is neither related to nor endorsed by Rolls-Royce. Rolls-Royce Car Rolls-Royce is probably the least likely automaker to ever introduce a pickup truck but this fact hasn’t limit the imagination of young design talent Travis Yang who created the Britannia. The digital-only concept combines extravagant proportions with Rolls-Royce’s styling language and a wood-covered rear bed, making a case for an ultra-luxury pickup. The Britannia measures 5,500 mm (216.5 inches) long which makes it slightly longer than a Spectre and gives it a commanding road presence. Its massive ground clearance would put a Cullinan to shame, thanks to the portal axles and the large-diameter wheels. The most striking feature of the concept is the ultra-long bonnet which makes it look like a yacht. Note that the concept was envisioned as an EV, which means that all this space at the front can be used for ext...

First-time car buyer programs are designed to help car buyers without a credit history — and those with a thin credit history — get into their first vehicle. These programs typically have less stringent credit requirements than traditional auto loans, but approval is not guaranteed. If you’re interested in a first-time car buyer program, research vehicles in advance, create a budget and ask about any additional fees before applying. First-time car buyer programs are designed to help car buyers without a credit history  How do first-time car buyer programs work? Although first-time car buyer programs are easier to qualify for, approval is not guaranteed — it is still possible to be denied. So if you do not get approved, you may need to look into other options such as cosigners, secured credit cards and checking accounts. What are the requirements for a first-time car buyer program? First-time car buyer programs vary by lender and manufacturer, so requirements can change. However, th...

Personal growth was the focus of some apps that finished on top. Questt, an app that makes studying fun even while it uses data to help the process, and Shopsy , a hypervalue e-commerce app from Flipkart, are the big winners in tech giant Google’s selection of the best apps from India in 2022.  L to R: Logo of Questt, Shopsy Shopsy won the User’s Choice App of 2022 award, from among the options available on Google PlayStore while Angry Birds Journey was the winner for best game of the year in the user’s choice section. The Google Play winner of the best app 2022 (editor’s choice) was Questt, which uses artificial intelligence to personalise education, including the gamifying of the learning experience for students. While Shopsy led the category of the best app for everyday essentials,  the rise of ultra-fast delivery in 2022 saw an increase in the popularity of apps like Zepto (a Mumbai startup which promises 10-minute delivery of groceries) and BlinkIt (formerly called Grofe...