Category: Automotive

Payne: S-class smackdown — Mercedes EQS EV vs. GLS SUV

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Cobalt production in the US stopped three decades ago. Now it’s starting back up

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GM Defense selected to develop battery prototype for military use

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors Co., has been selected by the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms, the company said Thursday. DIU is focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial technology for the U.S. military. GM Defense will use GM’s… Continue reading GM Defense selected to develop battery prototype for military use

Truck wars: GMC Sierra HD family gets beefier, techier, sexier

In the heavy duty pickup truck arms race, GMC has rolled out its latest weapon: the 2024 Sierra HD. Surfing trends in these high-tech, high-performance times, the Sierra HD not only offers a raft of best-in-class claims but also sets a new bar for luxury. The mega-truck throws down the gauntlet on best-in-class towing, screen… Continue reading Truck wars: GMC Sierra HD family gets beefier, techier, sexier

Hyundai Elantra N vs. Volkswagen Golf GTI: Which hot compact should you buy?

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Driven Brands Doubles U.S. Take 5 Oil Change® Franchise Locations in Last 12 months Supported by Consumer Demand and Compelling Economics

Take 5 Oil Change® expands total footprint to over 800 locations across the U.S. and Canada, with over 950 additional locations in pipeline, providing a multiyear runway for growth CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) (“Driven Brands” or the “Company”) the largest automotive aftermarket company in North America, announced… Continue reading Driven Brands Doubles U.S. Take 5 Oil Change® Franchise Locations in Last 12 months Supported by Consumer Demand and Compelling Economics

Atlas Corp. Provides Update on Special Committee Discussions with Poseidon Acquisition Corp.

LONDON, UK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Atlas Corp. (“Atlas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ATCO) today confirmed that the Special Committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”) has continued negotiations with Poseidon Acquisition Corp. (“Poseidon”), an entity formed by certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, certain affiliates of the Washington Family, David Sokol, Chairman… Continue reading Atlas Corp. Provides Update on Special Committee Discussions with Poseidon Acquisition Corp.

Blue Line Aviation Gains Rezoning Approval for Development Site

The Smithfield Town Council approves the rezoning of land near JNX Airport that clears the path for further development of the site including additional office facilities and a hotel. SMITHFIELD, N.C., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Line Aviation, a nationally recognized leader in career pilot training, gained approval from the Smithfield Town Council for… Continue reading Blue Line Aviation Gains Rezoning Approval for Development Site