UK new car sales slide to second worst May in 30 years Global supply chain crisis, including computer chip shortage, and inflation hit business Cars parked at the Vauxhall factory in Ellesmere Port, south of Liverpool. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images Cars parked at the Vauxhall factory in Ellesmere Port, south of Liverpool. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty… Continue reading UK new car sales slide to second worst May in 30 years
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Trademark Collection by Wyndham Celebrates Its Five-Year Anniversary and Rapid Growth
Hospitality entrepreneurs are attracted to the Trademark Collection, as they can retain their own vision and hotel’s character Tweet this “Hospitality entrepreneurs are attracted to the Trademark Collection, as they can retain their own vision and hotel’s character, while being backed by Wyndham and our unwavering support,” said Chip Ohlsson, Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels… Continue reading Trademark Collection by Wyndham Celebrates Its Five-Year Anniversary and Rapid Growth
Earth Ocean Farms carries out its seventh release of juvenile Totoaba in the Sea of Cortez: more than 175,000 hatchlings in seven years
The company specializes in state-of-the-art, off-shore aquaculture for the proliferation of native species such as Totoaba Macdonaldi and Red Snapper while generating jobs and contributing to the regional economy. The release was completed with the support of federal and local governments as well as research institutions and community organizations as part of a restocking plan to… Continue reading Earth Ocean Farms carries out its seventh release of juvenile Totoaba in the Sea of Cortez: more than 175,000 hatchlings in seven years
ATRI Seeks Input from Commercial Drivers Operating in Midwest States
ATLANTA, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today launched a follow-up online survey seeking user perspectives from truck drivers related to the real-time parking information system that was installed in eight Midwest states in 2019. This follow-up survey is specifically intended to collect preference information from truck drivers who have… Continue reading ATRI Seeks Input from Commercial Drivers Operating in Midwest States
Fleet Sales Drop by a Fifth Year Over Year in May
After including dealer and manufacturer fleet sales, the total fleet share of all sales was 13.9%, up from last May’s fleet share of 12.2%, due to weakness in retail sales. Source: Cox Automotive Sales into large fleets, including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, decreased 0.4% month over month in May to 154,047 units, according… Continue reading Fleet Sales Drop by a Fifth Year Over Year in May
Pixel update squeezes more useful information into the lock screen
Google’s latest feature drop for Pixel phones adds yet more features to At a Glance, a widget designed to surface important information on home and lock screens. There’s also a new shortcut that offers easier access to vaccine cards and a new music remix app created in collaboration with Teenage Engineering. The update will begin… Continue reading Pixel update squeezes more useful information into the lock screen
HK-based Insilico closes $60m & 33 more deal updates from Greater China worth $1.6b …
Hong Kong-based artificial intelligence (AI) drug discovery firm Insilico Medicine has raised $60 million in a Series D round of financing, less than one year after the completion of its previous Warburg Pincus-led investment at $255 million. Insilico raised the fresh capital from a mix of new investors, including an unspecified asset management firm on… Continue reading HK-based Insilico closes $60m & 33 more deal updates from Greater China worth $1.6b …
Ford plans to cut Focus production from August
Production volumes of the Ford Focus could be slashed, as the American car giant is reportedly planning to significantly reduce output at its plant in Germany. The factory in Saarlouis, which currently produces the standard Focus and the hot Ford Focus ST, will see production reduced after 29 August, reported Automotive News Europe (ANE). The long-term… Continue reading Ford plans to cut Focus production from August
Mercedes-Benz B-Class PHEV dropped in range cut
The majority of Mercedes-Benz B-Class variants have been dropped ahead of a facelifted model’s launch later this year. The German marque now offers just the B200 and B200d, it has confirmed to Autocar, with a 1.5-litre 163bhp petrol engine and a 2.0-litre 148bhp diesel engine respectively. This means the B180 petrol and B250e plug-in hybrid have been culled, as… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz B-Class PHEV dropped in range cut
Bentley Continental GT S brings bespoke design, sharper dynamics
The Bentley Continental GT is now available in tightened-up S form, which brings an extra hint of agility and a bespoke design package. Based on the Bentley Continental GT V8, it is available in both coupé and convertible forms, joining the Mulliner, Speed, Azure and standard Continental GT to take the number of variants on… Continue reading Bentley Continental GT S brings bespoke design, sharper dynamics