Category: Automotive

Toyota restarts bZ4x EV production after fixing dangerous wheel flaw

Toyota is finally back on track with production of the bZ4x, its first EV. Reuters reports the company has restarted manufacturing of the electric crossover after fixing a defect that could see wheels come loose during hard braking or sharp turns. The company also said it fixed a previously unannounced flaw with poorly installed airbags… Continue reading Toyota restarts bZ4x EV production after fixing dangerous wheel flaw

Even Signal is hopping on the Stories bandwagon

Like Instagram, Facebook and so many others, Signal is hopping aboard the Stories bandwagon. The privacy-focused messaging app started beta testing an ephemeral Stories feature this week. Users can share videos, images and text-based messages with their friends. Stories will vanish after 24 hours. As with the rest of the platform, Signal’s Stories have end-to-end… Continue reading Even Signal is hopping on the Stories bandwagon

Chromecast with Google TV HD review: Just a great little streaming dongle

Google’s latest streaming dongle is so similar to the previous one that when I first opened it up, I experienced a little deja vu. The new Chromecast with Google TV still has a puckish oval design, it comes packaged with an identical remote and even the OS powering everything is (largely) unchanged. The only major… Continue reading Chromecast with Google TV HD review: Just a great little streaming dongle

Biden signs executive order to protect personal data transfers between the US and EU

Months after reaching a deal, the White House has taken official steps to protect data transfers between the US and European Union. President Biden has signed an executive order directing the government’s efforts to implement the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. The approach mainly requires that intelligence agencies “take into consideration” privacy and civil liberties before… Continue reading Biden signs executive order to protect personal data transfers between the US and EU

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Opel recalls more than 200,000 Corsa005387

Opel Corsa The carmaker Opel is recalling more than 204,000 Corsa models worldwide. The reason is a “missing warning to the driver in the event of a defect in the direction indicators”, as reported by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) in Flensburg on Wednesday. In Germany, a good 20,000 vehicles are probably affected. It… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Opel recalls more than 200,000 Corsa005387

Mobileye technology for Geely brands

Mobileye, which belongs to Intel, supplies Geely brands with its technology. Mobileye is one of the most important companies in the field of autonomous driving and has already set many milestones. For example, the REM system that controls the AI. Working with the Chinese manufacturer Geely is nothing new – especially when it comes to… Continue reading Mobileye technology for Geely brands

Global Small Marine Engines Market (2022 to 2027) – Growing Investments in Electrification Projects for Marine Applications Presents Opportunities

DUBLIN, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Small Marine Engines Market by Model (Gasoline, Diesel, Electric), Placement (Outboard, Inboard), Application (Recreational Boats, Support Vessels, Coastal Boats, Fishing Boats), Displacement (Up to 2 L, 2-4 L, 4-6 L) and Region – Global Forecast to 2027” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global small marine… Continue reading Global Small Marine Engines Market (2022 to 2027) – Growing Investments in Electrification Projects for Marine Applications Presents Opportunities

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Sees Another Strong Decline as Market Continues To Slow

After large gains in 2021, the pattern of erosion in wholesale used-vehicle prices seen this summer continued with another large decline not seen since the early days of the pandemic and fall 2008. Both the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and non-seasonally adjusted prices showed declines year over year for the month of September. Retail… Continue reading Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Sees Another Strong Decline as Market Continues To Slow

Sycuan Recognized as 2022 Corporate Hero by American Red Cross

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been recognized by the American Red Cross as this year’s 2022 Corporate Hero. The 20th Annual Real Heroes Awards is a celebration honoring local individuals and organizations that embody the mission and spirit of the Red Cross by saving lives… Continue reading Sycuan Recognized as 2022 Corporate Hero by American Red Cross