Sponsored Links SOPA Images via Getty Images We just got our best look yet at how much the massive advertiser boycott has affected Facebook’s bottom line: not very much at all. Facebook reported earnings for the second quarter of 2020, and the results confirmed that the social network is more than able to weather the… Continue reading The recent ad boycott hasn’t slowed down Facebook
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Hi Group Develops Vanadium Redox Flow Battery
A South Korean small and medium-sized company developed vanadium redox flow battery that does not have any fire risk and can be used for a long period of time and built a testing center to commercialize the battery. This development and commercialization are expected to vitalize South Korea’s energy storage system (ESS) industry that has… Continue reading Hi Group Develops Vanadium Redox Flow Battery
Ford Bronco reservations surpass 150,000
The reception to Bronco 2021 — Ford’s flagship series of 4×4 vehicles that were revealed earlier this month — surpassed expectations of the company’s most optimistic initial projections, CEO Jim Hackett said in an earnings call Thursday. More than 150,000 customers have plunked down $100 to reserve a spot to order one of the vehicles,… Continue reading Ford Bronco reservations surpass 150,000
Self-driving startup Argo AI hits $7.5 billion valuation
Autonomous vehicle technology startup Argo AI is valued at $7.5 billion, just a little more than three years after the company burst on the scene with a $1 billion investment from Ford. The official valuation was confirmed Thursday nearly two months after VW Group finalized its $2.6 billion investment in Argo AI. Under that deal,… Continue reading Self-driving startup Argo AI hits $7.5 billion valuation
Kandi Reveals America’s Most Affordable Electric Cars: Pre-Sales Start in August
Kandi America, the U.S. subsidiary of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Kandi Technologies Group, Inc., announced that it’s entering the U.S. market with the most affordable EVs. The live virtual launch event at drivekandi.com is scheduled for August 18 to kick-off pre-sales. The two first models – K27 and K23 will be available for pre-order with a… Continue reading Kandi Reveals America’s Most Affordable Electric Cars: Pre-Sales Start in August
Lyft: Lyft Partners with SIXT to Expand Friction-Free Car Rentals Nationwide
Lyft continues to lead in providing “All-In-One-App” personal transportation solutions with the expansion of Lyft Rentals through partnership with SIXT, bringing a high-quality rental experience to consumers across the US.SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the success of Lyft Rentals in California, we are excited to bring our best-in-class car rental experience… Continue reading Lyft: Lyft Partners with SIXT to Expand Friction-Free Car Rentals Nationwide
In India, a diminished Nissan bets big on a small SUV
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – By any measure, Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) has had a dreadful run in India. A push to revive its lower-end Datsun brand flopped, sales have slumped 60% over the past five years and its sole plant in the country is operating way below capacity. The Nissan Magnite Concept SUV is… Continue reading In India, a diminished Nissan bets big on a small SUV
Ford’s surprise: $1.9 billion earnings loss is good news
CLOSE A look at the very first year of the Ford Bronco in this 1966 commercial ‘A Breed Apart.’ Detroit Free Press Ford Motor Co. executives have warned for weeks that their second-quarter earnings report would be an epic disappointment for a company that emerged from 2019 weaker than expected financially, despite a healthy year for the industry. Then the… Continue reading Ford’s surprise: $1.9 billion earnings loss is good news
Let’s not get righteous over preventing child deaths in hot cars
CLOSE When I began writing about the disturbing rise in pedestrian fatalities a couple of years ago, I was struck by the reaction the stories generated. Many readers, seeing a worsening crisis of loss and despair in fatality numbers that are hard to comprehend, were pleased that the issue was getting attention. Others? Not so… Continue reading Let’s not get righteous over preventing child deaths in hot cars
Experts: These are the safest, most reliable used cars for under $20K
CLOSE Popular sedan’s looks, materials improve; voice recognition, controls don’t. Jennifer Stockburger, a mother of two children, worries about the safety of her 16-year-old son who just started driving with a learner’s permit. “Yikes,” she said. “When you’ve got a young driver, it’s worrisome enough because you’ve got this struggle. They have a higher propensity… Continue reading Experts: These are the safest, most reliable used cars for under $20K