On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley drive from London to Brighton in the 1902 Albion Dog Cart, talk a new flat eight cylinder engine, fix Cropley’s Mini Cooper, and talk much more besides, including your correspondence You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.114)
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Autocar magazine 13 November: on sale now
In this week’s issue we look at Bentley’s first EV crossover, drive the Mercedes-Benz CLE and take a look at how Trump’s win could cause US tariff increases. Plus Steve Cropley and Matt Prior attempt to drive a 1902 ‘dog cart’ on the 2024 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Make someone’s Christmas or treat… Continue reading Autocar magazine 13 November: on sale now
German Handelsblatt: Family holding company: VW crisis hits Porsche SE010091
The profits of the VW car company are the main source of income for the holding company of the Porsche and Piëch families. The result is therefore significantly weaker. Go to Source
The best MacBook for 2024: Which Apple laptop should you buy?
At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, Apple announced updates coming to its various operating systems, most of which focus on its own version of AI, dubbed Apple Intelligence. MacBooks will get macOS 15, aka Sequoia, that will support Image Playground, Apple’s image generation tool, and AI composition features that can rewrite, proofread and… Continue reading The best MacBook for 2024: Which Apple laptop should you buy?
Wavemaker launches $60m growth strategy amid group reorganisationThe fresh strategy dubbed Wavemaker Growth has made a $30m first close.
Wavemaker Partners, one of Southeast Asia’s most active early-stage venture capitalists, is now pulling out big cheques for growth-stage startups in the region. The fund manager has launched its first fund for growth-stage startups as the group rebrands to segregate each strategy across early-, growth-stage, and impact fund families. The fresh strategy, dubbed Wavemaker Growth,… Continue reading Wavemaker launches $60m growth strategy amid group reorganisationThe fresh strategy dubbed Wavemaker Growth has made a $30m first close.
India’s NTPC Green sets price band for $1.2b IPOThe IPO will open for bids on Nov. 19 and close on Nov. 22.
India’s NTPC Green Energy has set a price band of 102 rupees to 108 rupees per share for its 100 billion rupees ($1.19 billion) IPO, which is set to be the country’s third-largest this year, a newspaper advertisement showed on Wednesday. The renewable energy company’s IPO will open for bids on Nov. 19 and close… Continue reading India’s NTPC Green sets price band for $1.2b IPOThe IPO will open for bids on Nov. 19 and close on Nov. 22.
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: IG Metall boss demands wage cuts from VW management010090
Volkswagen wants to close plants, cut tens of thousands of jobs and implement wage cuts of ten percent. If the IG Metall boss has her way, the board should set a good example. Go to Source
Geely eyes $95m rescue of German flying taxi firm
This potential deal would lower Volocopter’s valuation from US$1.9 billion in 2022 to about US$110 million. Go to Source
Auto supplier OPmobility aims to double US sales by 2028
The U.S. market will account for 50% of OPmobility’s tank turnover by 2030, up from 40% currently, added Favre. French automotive supplier OPmobility is aiming to double its sales in the United States by 2028, a company presentation showed on Tuesday, as it benefits from auto sector consolidation and strong support for local production. The… Continue reading Auto supplier OPmobility aims to double US sales by 2028
German union says auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise
Facing rising competition from Chinese manufacturers, some of Germany’s largest industrial firms, such as Volkswagen , are also asking for painful cuts. German carmakers and engineering companies will receive a 5.5% wage increase over 25 months under a pilot deal struck with employers, the country’s largest industrial union said on Tuesday. The agreement, hammered out… Continue reading German union says auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise