This is the lie we tell ourselves about leadership, says CEO with a million-person workforce

It’s a fate that has befallen many leaders, including the CEO of Uber, one of Go-Jek’s competitors, who resigned amid a wave of leadership criticisms. Now, Makarim said he actively encourages collaborative discussions and wants those who are closest to the ground to help with decision-making. That could be in anything from Go-Jek’s motorcycle taxi… Continue reading This is the lie we tell ourselves about leadership, says CEO
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The 2018 Mazda CX-3 is a nice car, but you should just buy a Mazda 3

It’s noisier than you might expect given that the Mazda approaches $30,000. That’s my biggest problem with the CX-3. While our Grand Touring model came with everything you would conceivably want in a small crossover — automatic high beams, a heads-up display, blind-spot monitoring and more — there’s no ignoring that this is still a… Continue reading The 2018 Mazda CX-3 is a nice car, but you should just buy a
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Honda faces the real cost of Brexit in a former Spitfire plant

BMW UK plants: Mini, Oxford (4,000 staff); Rolls-Royce, Goodwood (1,700); engines, Hams Hall, Birmingham (800); bodywork, Swindon (850) Makes: Minis, all Rolls-Royce model HONDA UK plants: Cars and engines, Swindon (4,000 staff) Makes: Civic NISSAN UK plant: Cars and engines, Sunderland (7,000 employees) Makes: Qashqai, Leaf, Juke ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Such are the surreal options facing Honda… Continue reading Honda faces the real cost of Brexit in a former Spitfire
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Christine Todd Whitman: Oil industry is ‘peddling misinformation’ about electric vehicles

As states and cities push for more and more ambitious clean energy targets, the electricity that powers our lives will increasingly be derived from solar, wind, nuclear and other low- or no-emission or non-polluting energy sources. And battery recycling will become more common as economies of scale make it an increasingly profitable business. That will… Continue reading Christine Todd Whitman: Oil industry is ‘peddling
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July 4 car shopping? Avoid these big mistakes

Once you reach the finance office, you could be offered options like extended warranties or sealants or different types of insurance. Generally speaking, they really aren’t necessary, Guthridge said. “All it does in increase your payment,” he said. However, one option typically offered could be worthwhile if you don’t already have it: gap insurance. If… Continue reading July 4 car shopping? Avoid these big mistakes

Power boxes on wheels

D The Leipzig verdict on driving bans on diesel is postponed to Tuesday. For many small tradespeople and large suppliers, the situation is worrying as long as they still drive a diesel that could be affected by the planned closures. You would be fine with an electric delivery van. Only there was no or almost… Continue reading Power boxes on wheels

Electric car is so easy

A chim Kampker has little of a crazy professor. The 41-year-old was initially laughed at for his idea and declared crazy. In the conference room of Streetscooter in Aachen, he sips with a boyish grin on his coffee and tells about how he became the managing director of the largest manufacturer of electric utility vehicles… Continue reading Electric car is so easy