Paul Stone has served as President and COO since October 2021, and previously served as President and CEO of Hertz from May 2020 to October 2021. Photo: Hertz / Design: Canva Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced Sept. 13 that Paul Stone, chief operations officer and President, will step down from his role on Sept. 30… Continue reading Paul Stone To Leave Hertz COO Post
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Unity cancels town hall over reported death threats
/ It also closed two offices and warned uncomfortable employees to stay home. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who has covered the business, culture, and communities of video games for seven years. Previously, she worked at Kotaku. Share this story The Unity pricing debacle has taken an unfortunate, dangerous turn. In a new report from… Continue reading Unity cancels town hall over reported death threats
Why the tyre market is getting its biggest shake-up in a generation
Asian tyre brands are set to create the biggest shake-up to the premium tyre market in a generation as they look to snipe customers from traditional marques, the boss of Pirelli has told Autocar. This impending push, especially from China, will mean rivals will “quickly catch up, both in quantity and quality terms”, predicted Piero… Continue reading Why the tyre market is getting its biggest shake-up in a generation
Volvo EX90 rallies against ‘super-annoying’ driver monitoring
Discussing the approach, Volvo Cars Safety Centre head Åsa Haglund recalled her experience of teaching her son to drive and her realisation that constant warnings can break the trust between a driver and their safety system. “We started off with me being quite an annoying active safety system screaming ‘watch out!’” said Haglund, joking. “My… Continue reading Volvo EX90 rallies against ‘super-annoying’ driver monitoring
Toyota next-gen EVs to arrive in 2026 with 497 miles of range
Toyota’s next generation of electric cars will offer new battery options that will increase range to 497 miles and be up to 40% cheaper than the Toyota bZ4X when they arrive in 2026. The two electric car batteries – the range-focused lithium ion Performance and the affordability-focused lithium-iron-phosphate Popularisation – are part of a push from the Japanese… Continue reading Toyota next-gen EVs to arrive in 2026 with 497 miles of range
Deliveries begin of £5995 Ark Zero electric quadricycle
British EV start-up Ark has started delivering the Zero, an electric quadricycle that’s priced from £5995 and positioned as “the UK’s most affordable electric car”. The Ark Zero went on sale in June earlier this year, available from the Ark website. The London-based firm told Autocar it has sold more than 200 units since launch. Leasing isn’t offered. Weighing in… Continue reading Deliveries begin of £5995 Ark Zero electric quadricycle
Can Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) Rely On Its Fundamentals For Future Uptrend In Price?
Lear’s (NYSE:LEA) stock was mostly flat over the past three months. However, its worth giving the company a closer given that its key financial performance indicators aren’t particularly bad and long-term financial health is usually what drive market prices. In this article, we decided to focus on Lear’s ROE. ROE or return on equity is… Continue reading Can Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) Rely On Its Fundamentals For Future Uptrend In Price?
Hyundai Mobis introduces the Trailer Reverse Assistance technology
At its North American R&D Center, Hyundai Mobis unveils 21 cutting-edge technologies to clients such as GM, Stellantis and conducts facility tours Attention captured by specialized Trailer Reverse Assistance (TRA) system, tailored for high-demand pickup truck market SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — “Reverse parking a trailer attached to a pickup truck often presents… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis introduces the Trailer Reverse Assistance technology
Johnson Controls (JCI) Unveils New OpenBlue Security Service
Johnson Controls International plc JCI recently introduced its new OpenBlue Service: Ensuring Security Device Performance offering. The solution is suitable for security professionals who desire to boost building safety. The new OpenBlue Service solution merges JCI’s OpenBlue suite of connected solutions, and the capacity to monitor and manage security devices across vendors with remote support… Continue reading Johnson Controls (JCI) Unveils New OpenBlue Security Service
Cruise unveils a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi, with plans to launch in 2024
/ Millions of Americans have disabilities that make traveling outside the home difficult. Cruise says it wants its driverless vehicles to be a solution. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City &… Continue reading Cruise unveils a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi, with plans to launch in 2024