Precision Camshafts fully buys Emoss, MFT; eyes more acquisitions

Camshafts major, Precision Camshafts now holds the full ownership of Netherlands-based Emoss Mobile Systems and German firm MFT (Motoren und Fahrzeugtechnik). The Solapur-based company has invested 0.6 million euro (Rs 5.19 crore) to hike its stake in Emoss from 51 percent, and spent 0.55 million euro (Rs 4.76 crore) to increase its stake in MFT… Continue reading Precision Camshafts fully buys Emoss, MFT; eyes more acquisitions

@niche: Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 Bare Naked Carbon Edition // Where High Art Meets Low Weight

Dutch sportscar maker Donkervoort has taken the clothes off the world’s first 2G production car. Donkervoort has made the D8 GTO-JD70 available in a Bare Naked Carbon Edition (BCNE). More than half of all 70 planned JD70s – one for each year of founder Joop Donkervoort’s life so far – have been sold, with some… Continue reading @niche: Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 Bare Naked Carbon Edition // Where High Art Meets Low Weight

Nissan sees $4.5 billion annual operating loss as pandemic hinders turnaround efforts

FILE PHOTO: The brand logo of Nissan Motor Corp. is seen at the front nose section of the company’s new Ariya all-battery SUV during a press preview, ahead of the world premiere, at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) said… Continue reading Nissan sees $4.5 billion annual operating loss as pandemic hinders turnaround efforts

Peugeot maker PSA says strong rebound underway

PARIS (Reuters) – Peugeot maker PSA Group (PEUP.PA) delivered a profit in the first half of the year even as the COVID-19 pandemic hit revenue and said a strong sales rebound in June had extended into July. FILE PHOTO: An assembly line is seen after PSA Peugeot Citroen shut down last month due to the… Continue reading Peugeot maker PSA says strong rebound underway

YouTube will offer 100 kids movies and specials for free

Sponsored Links YouTube YouTube is throwing parents who can’t take watching Frozen over and over anymore a lifeline. Over the next month until August 31st, YouTube Kids will release over 100 movies and specials as part of the platform’s “After School” experience project. In an announcement, Don Anderson, YouTube’s Head of Family & Learning Partnerships,… Continue reading YouTube will offer 100 kids movies and specials for free

Trump administration petitions FCC to reinterpret Section 230 rules

Sponsored Links NICHOLAS KAMM via Getty Images Back in May, the President signed an executive order — after Twitter fact-checked him — proposing to limit the protections social media platforms enjoy under Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. Now, the administration has taken another step to make that happen. The Secretary of Commerce… Continue reading Trump administration petitions FCC to reinterpret Section 230 rules

What’s on TV: ‘Umbrella Academy,’ ‘Speed Cubers’ and sports

Sponsored Links Netflix While the MLB struggles to keep its season going, the NHL and NBA are ready to air real games later this week. In non-sports viewing options, Netflix is ready to release season two of The Umbrella Academy, as well as its Rubik’s Cube documentary The Speed Cubers. For gamers, Skater XL, Destroy… Continue reading What’s on TV: ‘Umbrella Academy,’ ‘Speed Cubers’ and sports

Hertz Settlement Calls for Disposal of 182,521 Vehicles

Hertz filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May. Photo via Enjosmith/Flickr. Hertz Global Holdings has reached an interim settlement with debtors to suspend litigation related to the car rental company’s plan to reduce its leased fleet of rental cars, according to an SEC filing on Friday. Under the terms of the agreement, Hertz agrees to pay… Continue reading Hertz Settlement Calls for Disposal of 182,521 Vehicles

Sonoma Coast Incentive Project offers $7 million in rebates for public EV chargers

California has set a goal of putting 5 million EVs on the state’s roads by 2030, and supporting those vehicles with 250,000 chargers. The Sonoma Coast Incentive Project, one of a statewide web of organizations and initiatives designed to further these goals, will make some $6.75 million in incentives available over the next three years… Continue reading Sonoma Coast Incentive Project offers $7 million in rebates for public EV chargers