Tom Clark

1 week ago | prospectmagazine.co.uk | Tom Clark |Alan Rusbridger

Could it happen here? Could a populist leader be elected in the United Kingdom and sweep away institutions, norms and accountability in the way Donald Trump has behaved in his first 100 days as president? Are there checks and balances to prevent a wholesale assault of the sort that Trump, Musk and Vance have mounted in the United States? Or have we complacently relied on an unwritten constitution and “good chap theory” to muddle through?

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Tom Clark

Peterbilt trucks are a legendary mainstay in the trucking industry, known for their durability and reliability. Whether you're a truck driver or just interested in the story behind these heavy-duty rigs, there's more than meets the eye for the semi-trucks that double as Optimus Prime in The Transformers films. AdvertisementFounded in 1939 by T.A. Peterman, Peterbilt is American owned by the Pacific Car and Foundry Company, or PACCAR, based in Bellevue, Washington.

2 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Tom Clark

Walk through any car park in Europe and you'll likely see diesel powered cars everywhere. But once you cross the Atlantic, that's not the case, as diesel cars are few and far between in the United States. While diesel vehicles have advantages like fuel efficiency, they're just not as popular with American drivers. Understanding why means digging into history, perception and other key factors that have shaped the U.S. car market.

1 month ago | slashgear.com | Tom Clark

Smoke detectors are a critical first line of defense in home safety, alerting residents to danger before smoke and flames spread. Using loud alarms to signal trouble, traditional smoke detectors can sometimes blink red, which may lead to confusion about whether or not you're truly in danger. But as technology advances, smart smoke detectors are changing the game by offering real-time alerts and remote monitoring. But can they go one step further and actually call 911 in an emergency?

1 month ago | prospectmagazine.co.uk | Tom Clark

Amid the rants, raves and tirades with which Donald Trump launched his global trade war on Wednesday night, the president identified one whipping boy we can all agree deserves the treatment. Everyone despises VAT—the tax he singled out as “exorbitant”—almost as much as the president, right?  Businesses are baffled by it, leftists insist it’s unfairly shouldered by the poor and all of us feel a bit resentful when we clock that a bill is going to cost 20 per cent more than we had thought. All agreed?