New 2024 Audi A8 will be “very close” to Grandsphere concept

The next-generation Audi A8 will go up against the Mercedes-Benz EQS with a high-performance EV powertrain and a radical new look heavily based on 2021’s show-stopping Grandsphere concept.  The new A8 will serve as the flagship for a wave of boldly designed bespoke EVs atop Audi’s new PPE electric car platform, co-developed with Porsche. The first… Continue reading New 2024 Audi A8 will be “very close” to Grandsphere concept

New 2023 Zeekr 003: VW ID 3 rival tests ahead of Europe launch

Zeekr has previewed its third model: a high-riding compact crossover which insiders at the Hangzhou-based company suggest will receive the 003 name when production kicks off later this year. A linchpin in Zeekr’s plans to double its annual sales to 140,000 units in 2023, the new five-door model is planned to be introduced to selected European markets… Continue reading New 2023 Zeekr 003: VW ID 3 rival tests ahead of Europe launch

UnCruise Adventures Removes Vaccine Booking Requirement. Sets Sail with Continued Health and Well Being Protocols

Vaxxing and Masking Goes Away Inviting Guests to Cruise Regardless of Vaccination Status JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, UnCruise Adventures announced updated vaccination guidelines that now allow guests to cruise regardless of vaccination status. Following previous years of successful vaccination requirements, the new no vax guidelines go into effect April 7th, 2023,… Continue reading UnCruise Adventures Removes Vaccine Booking Requirement. Sets Sail with Continued Health and Well Being Protocols

UnCruise Adventures Provides Front Row Seats for 2024 Total Eclipse Adventure Cruise

The New Specialty Eclipse Cruise is Now Open for Bookings with Limited Space JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, UnCruise Adventures announced it has opened bookings for a dedicated Baja California Eclipse Cruise departing April 6th, 2024. This one-time sailing will offer perfectly positioned viewing for guests off the coast of Mazatlán with… Continue reading UnCruise Adventures Provides Front Row Seats for 2024 Total Eclipse Adventure Cruise

LP View: Spotting big scope in development financing, DFC doubles down on SE Asia, India

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is set to step up its engagement in Southeast Asia and India, as it establishes offices in the region’s key markets of Indonesia, Vietnam, and India. There is a significant opportunity for development financing in the region, Douglas Midland, Managing Director, DFC Indonesia, told DealStreetAsia recently. Go to… Continue reading LP View: Spotting big scope in development financing, DFC doubles down on SE Asia, India

Vietnam has several overseas IPO hopefuls, but can they deliver?

A handful of top Vietnamese companies are currently priming themselves to take a leap into the overseas public market, betting that foreign bourses will prove to be better avenues for capital raising. However, the route to a US listing is beset with several challenges. Even after listing, the market performance of these companies will be… Continue reading Vietnam has several overseas IPO hopefuls, but can they deliver?

China Creation Ventures prepares for third fund, eyes global market

China Creation Ventures (CCV) is looking to hit the market to raise its third fund this year despite fundraising woes that have seen dealmaking levels plummet. According to Wei Zhou, founder and managing partner at CCV, 2023 could be better placed in terms of funding and exits as interests are slowly coming back in China… Continue reading China Creation Ventures prepares for third fund, eyes global market

India: Tiger Global backs highest number of profitable unicorns, Temasek a close second

Tiger Global Management has emerged with the highest number of profitable Indian unicorns in its kitty, having backed five out of the 13 unicorns that are in the black. Even as India ranks third globally, after the US and China, on the unicorn charts with a total of 107 billion-dollar startups, the ones making profits… Continue reading India: Tiger Global backs highest number of profitable unicorns, Temasek a close second

Toyota, Lexus vehicles you can find on dealer lots right now

Toyota Motor North America briefly snagged the U.S. sales crown from General Motors for 2021 after the shortage of semiconductor chips severely hampered GM’s ability to build enough new vehicles to meet demand last year. The chip shortage persisted through 2021, but GM has managed to boost its sales and retain its U.S. leadership spot at… Continue reading Toyota, Lexus vehicles you can find on dealer lots right now

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