Since the program began in 2013, more than 700 vehicles have been donated to veterans and their families. Photo via Depositphotos. In observance of Veterans Day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is once again teaming up with Progressive Insurance for its annual Keys to Progress program. On Monday, more than 100 veterans will receive newly refurbished vehicles at events in over 60 locations nationwide.… Continue reading Enterprise, Progressive to Provide Insurance to Veterans
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Emissionsaffäre: VW and science: Unclear conditions in the investigation of the diesel scandal
Düsseldorf This story started with a call from a press spokesman for Volkswagen at the Handelsblatt. He reported a few days earlier because of the interview of this newspaper with Michael Heese, The law professor from Regensburg practiced harsh criticism of Volkswagen and certified cheated customers in their claims for damages excellent opportunities. Whether the… Continue reading Emissionsaffäre: VW and science: Unclear conditions in the investigation of the diesel scandal
Toyota teases hot GR Yaris Prototype with rally heritage
Toyota is set to reveal a new hot GR Yaris Prototype – set to be a rally-derived version featuring four-wheel-drive – next month. The machine, which will effectively succeed the previous generation’s limited-run Yaris GRMN as the range-topping version of the small hatch, has been teased with a single image released by Toyota on social… Continue reading Toyota teases hot GR Yaris Prototype with rally heritage
Rear-driven Audi R8 made full-time member of range
Audi has expanded its R8 line-up by making a rear-wheel-drive variant a full-time member for the first time. The limited-edition V10 RWS was released in 2018 as the first ever rear-driven R8. That model comprises the basis of the new car, which is named the V10 RWD and will be available to order in the UK from January 2020. The supercar, which… Continue reading Rear-driven Audi R8 made full-time member of range
From ink to I-Pace: How Jaguar designs an electric car
The I-Pace, however, was “a chance to start afresh,” according to chief creative exterior designer Dominic Najafi, who adds that its conception was about “being open-minded and saying: ‘what does electrification give us?’” A lot, as it turns out. Alister Whelan, Jaguar’s chief interior designer, calls the I-Pace “a blueprint for the future”. “It’s already… Continue reading From ink to I-Pace: How Jaguar designs an electric car
Bristol City Council approves first UK ban for diesel cars
Bristol City Council has approved plans for Britain’s first no-diesel zone in the city centre as part of a drive to improve air quality in the area. The so-called Clean Air Zone, to be implemented in 2021, has been devised as a means of delivering “the fastest possible improvement in air quality against targets for nitrogen… Continue reading Bristol City Council approves first UK ban for diesel cars
Vietnam punishes Volkswagen because of navigation card
VW has legal trouble again. The is not as big as the exhaust scandal, but curious: The group should have violated the “sovereignty of the State of Vietnam” – by a navigation app. Ding Ting / XinHua / dpa Vehicle builder in a workshop in Shanghai Tuesday, 05.11.2019 19:58 clock The Vietnamese authorities have a… Continue reading Vietnam punishes Volkswagen because of navigation card
UK Space Agency will provide $9.5 million to Virgin Orbit for Cornwall spaceport
Richard Branson’s small satellite launch company Virgin Orbit announced today that it has secured final approval on a £7.35 million ($9.5 million) grant from the UK Space Agency (UKSA), funds which will be used by Virgin Orbit to help set up its Cornwall-based launch facility. Virgin Orbit has been putting together funding and securing regulatory… Continue reading UK Space Agency will provide $9.5 million to Virgin Orbit for Cornwall spaceport
Uber is entering the ads business
Uber will become an ad platform, selling space inside its Eats app to restaurants hoping to lure in more food delivery orders. A recent Uber job listing spotted by TechCrunch seeks an Uber Eats Ads Lead “to lead the team and efforts responsible for creating a new ads business that enables eaters to discover new… Continue reading Uber is entering the ads business
Uber shares fall to record low as stock lock-up expires
(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) fell as much as 9% to a record low on Wednesday after shares held by early investors became available for sale following a six-month restriction since the ride-hailing company’s initial public offering. FILE PHOTO: Uber’s logo is displayed on a mobile phone in London, Britain, September 14, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah… Continue reading Uber shares fall to record low as stock lock-up expires