One of the most widely consequential inventions of all time – the self-propelled carriage – emerged in the mid-1880s from Germany, courtesy of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, and it was a business deal with the latter that sparked the British automotive industry into existence at an old cotton mill in Coventry. As the 20th… Continue reading Star cars from a century of British motoring
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Radical new Renault interiors move upmarket, keep buttons
Renault will radically rethink its approach to interior design with its next-generation electric cars, due from 2028, as part of a bid to improve usability while moving upmarket and embracing ultra-advanced new technologies. “We are going to bring breakthrough solutions on pretty much everything, including the cockpit and user interaction,” explained head designer Gilles Vidal,… Continue reading Radical new Renault interiors move upmarket, keep buttons
German Handelsblatt: John Goetz: “We are considering buying even more VW shares”010100
US asset manager Goetz loves “bad news” and German stocks. In the interview, Pzena’s chief strategist reveals who, apart from VW, is one of his favorites. Go to Source
US-based Hemisphere Ventures enters SE Asia with Singapore officeManaging partner Chip Whittemore will lead the VC’s SE Asia expansion.
Hemisphere Ventures, a venture capital (VC) and consulting firm headquartered in the US, opened a new office in Singapore, marking its foray into Southeast Asia. The VC firm, which focuses on early-stage investments in areas of cybersecurity, biotech, nanotech, drones, robotics, and other frontier technologies, has promoted Chip Whittemore as its managing partner to lead… Continue reading US-based Hemisphere Ventures enters SE Asia with Singapore officeManaging partner Chip Whittemore will lead the VC’s SE Asia expansion.
OpenAI to launch autonomous tool in January
The timeline for the Operator’s wider release is not yet confirmed amid competition among tech firms. Go to Source
Schaeffler India announces winners of 2024 Social Innovator Fellowship Program
This is the third year of the fellowship program, which is open to applicants between 18 and 35 years old from various institutions, including startups and non-profit organisations. Schaeffler India has announced the winners of its ‘Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program’ for 2024, a program designed to support social entrepreneurs creating sustainable solutions. The… Continue reading Schaeffler India announces winners of 2024 Social Innovator Fellowship Program
Another day of all-time low for rupee as dollar, US rates extend rally
The central bank has been allowing the currency to depreciate following the U.S. elections at a pace that it reckons will not spur excessive volatility. The Indian rupee is likely to dip to a lifetime low on Thursday in wake of the dollar and U.S. rates extending their post-U.S. election rally. The 1-month non-deliverable forward… Continue reading Another day of all-time low for rupee as dollar, US rates extend rally
Holdco to house Tata Motors’ demerged CV, PV businesses
Updated On Nov 14, 2024 at 09:10 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Tata Motors posted its highest-ever consolidated revenue at ‘4.38 lakh crore in fiscal 2024. JLR contributed 70% to the revenue, followed by CVs at 18% and the non-JLR PV business at 12%. Tata Sons is understood… Continue reading Holdco to house Tata Motors’ demerged CV, PV businesses
German Handelsblatt: Used car check: Ready for life after the company car – This is what the Audi A4 is good for as a used car010099
The Audi A4 is one of the favorites of German company car drivers. Used models therefore usually have many kilometers on the clock. Interested buyers should pay attention to this. Go to Source
Even Exxon Mobil Is Horrified by Trump’s Climate Plan
It’s a sad state of affairs when the CEO of multinational oil and gas corporation Exxon Mobil calls on president-elect Donald Trump not to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. As the New York Times reports, oil baron Darren Woods warned that doing so would greatly weaken our global efforts to curb carbon… Continue reading Even Exxon Mobil Is Horrified by Trump’s Climate Plan