Category: Automotive

Elon Musk reportedly wants to lay off most of Twitter’s employees

Twitter is gearing up for layoffs no matter whether Elon Musk purchases the company, which could happen as soon as this Friday, according to a report from The Washington Post. On one hand, Musk has told prospective investors that he plans to axe 75 percent of the Twitter’s 7,500-member staff upon completion of the deal,… Continue reading Elon Musk reportedly wants to lay off most of Twitter’s employees

GM officially reveals its $107,000 electrified 2024 GMC Sierra Denali

GM’s goal to sell nothing but EVs by 2035 is well on its way with massive demand already for the GMC Hummer EV and the Chevy Silverado. The automaker took to social media on Thursday to unveil its third electrified offering and the burly-looking Sierra Denali EV that the company revealed does not disappoint. Officially,… Continue reading GM officially reveals its $107,000 electrified 2024 GMC Sierra Denali

Google fined $161.9 million in India over ‘anti-competitive’ Android policies

Google is facing another fine for allegedly misusing its control of Android to suppress competition. CNET reports India’s Competition Commission has fined Google the equivalent of $161.9 million for supposedly giving its Android apps an edge using restrictive terms. The company imposes an “unfair condition” on phone makers by requiring that they preinstall Google apps… Continue reading Google fined $161.9 million in India over ‘anti-competitive’ Android policies

Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it ‘tricks’ UK customers into paying more

Amazon could soon go to court over its use of the Buy Box that highlights shopping deals. The Guardian reports that lawyers are filing a class action lawsuit with the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal over claims the Buy Box “tricks” shoppers into paying more than they should. Consumer advocate Julie Hunter says the section favors… Continue reading Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it ‘tricks’ UK customers into paying more

Stellantis Google decision show cracks in big-tech takeover

Volvo uses Google platform in latest models Stellantis says it won’t use Google Automotive software for new-generation infotainment Google’s takeover of the dashboard was looking inevitable after the likes of Volvo, Renault, General Motors and Stellantis began rolling out the Android Automotive Operating System for their in-car infotainment. Then in June came Apple’s announcement it… Continue reading Stellantis Google decision show cracks in big-tech takeover

Expanded London ULEZ draws over £90 million in eight months

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone has brought in almost £100 million for Transport for London in less than a year since it was expanded.  Initially set up to cover London’s congestion zone, ULEZ was expanded in October 2021 to include the whole area inside the North and South Circular roads.  According to TfL figures, the… Continue reading Expanded London ULEZ draws over £90 million in eight months

Bloodhound project returns with zero-emission focus

Edmondson admits that as “a fire-breathing machine of the old school”, Bloodhound had lost its relevance, but as a user of synthetic fuels, it becomes important all over again. He also hopes that this will renew its appeal to young people. Bloodhound has always set great store by its contact with students, hoping it will… Continue reading Bloodhound project returns with zero-emission focus

Indian Angel Network launches second fund with $120m corpusIAN’s first fund had raised Rs 375cr in 2019

Early-stage investing platform Indian Angel Network (IAN) has launched its second fund, IAN Alpha Fund, with a target corpus of about $120 million (Rs 1000 crore), per an announcement on Thursday. The fund is aligned with IAN’s vision of investing in 500 startup, with Rs 5,000 crore, and creating 500,000 jobs, IAN said in a… Continue reading Indian Angel Network launches second fund with $120m corpusIAN’s first fund had raised Rs 375cr in 2019