Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds Extra Capacity and Special Service Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con

Additional seats will accommodate an increase in passengers traveling by train to the international convention. ORANGE, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Pacific Surfliner trains are expected to see a surge of travelers heading to San Diego for Comic-Con International, returning July 21-24 after a two-year hiatus. Extra equipment and one additional round-trip will increase… Continue reading Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds Extra Capacity and Special Service Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con

New Sandhills Global Market Report Examines Heavy-Duty Sleeper Truck Value Trends and Growing Gap Between Asking and Auction Values

The key metric used in all of Sandhills’ market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets, as… Continue reading New Sandhills Global Market Report Examines Heavy-Duty Sleeper Truck Value Trends and Growing Gap Between Asking and Auction Values

Staypineapple Wins Comparably Award for Best Career Growth for Q2 2022

“At Staypineapple our talented team members redefine hospitality and inspire out-of-the-ordinary experiences for our guests,” said Michael Hirschler, Vice President of Human Resources for Staypineapple. “It is a priority for our company to provide our employees tools and opportunities for growth and development that empowers them to achieve their career goals.” The quarterly Comparably Awards… Continue reading Staypineapple Wins Comparably Award for Best Career Growth for Q2 2022

In Ford shakeup, 2 longtime execs to retire, 1 former Amazon exec joins team

Hau Thai-Tang, a longtime top executive at Ford Motor Company, and his colleague Frederiek Toney will retire later this year, the company announced Thursday. Thai-Tang, named chief industrial platform officer in March, will leave Oct. 1 after more than 34 years with the Dearborn automaker, most notably in product development. Toney, vice president, global Ford Customer Service Division,… Continue reading In Ford shakeup, 2 longtime execs to retire, 1 former Amazon exec joins team

The ‘best deal’ for many is to buy your car when the lease ends

Ridiculously low levels of car inventories are creating interesting dilemmas for millions of drivers with expiring car leases.  Bite the bullet and pay $300 or more a month to lease a new car or SUV? If you could find what you want. Or decide that maybe you’re looking at one incredible deal on a used car… Continue reading The ‘best deal’ for many is to buy your car when the lease ends

Metro Detroit’s old-school mechanics face dilemma as industry shifts to electric vehicles

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$267,000 Bentley Bentayga SUV is the shape of luxury’s future

Forget the meek. SUVs have inherited the earth, or at least the roads. The biggest, baddest, and best, the most important and impressive luxury vehicles in the world today are SUVs. Ultra-luxe brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce know it, though some other prestigious brands have yet to catch on. Ironically, U.S. luxury brands Cadillac and… Continue reading $267,000 Bentley Bentayga SUV is the shape of luxury’s future

Czinger 21C hypercar builder Divergent Technologies secures access to $80M in new funding

Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) developer Divergent Technologies has gained access to another $80 million worth of capital.  While Divergent Technologies raised $160 million in April 2022, it can now withdraw a further $60 million from a venture loan facility and $20 million from a revolving line of credit, should it need to. Having already… Continue reading Czinger 21C hypercar builder Divergent Technologies secures access to $80M in new funding

Toyota and SOLIZE unveil automotive spare part 3D printing project powered by HP technology

Japan-based automotive manufacturer Toyota has begun working with SOLIZE to 3D print spare car components on-demand, it has been revealed. As part of a project which started last year, Toyota now uses HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing to create stock parts, before selling them alongside traditionally-produced spares. In addition to providing the company with… Continue reading Toyota and SOLIZE unveil automotive spare part 3D printing project powered by HP technology

Hyundai imagines a grim future where metaverse ‘artists’ live in their cars

New car events are usually pretty cringe, full of pointless pyrotechnics, emotionless futurescapes, shameless pandering to “the youth,” or hapless CEO antics. (Remember Elon Musk’s Cybertruck window smash fail? Simpler times.) So it is with some degree of hesitation that I must point you to this video from Hyundai as the latest exhibit in this… Continue reading Hyundai imagines a grim future where metaverse ‘artists’ live in their cars