The last two years have been extremely painful for Daniel Ricciardo. After the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Nov. 20, Ricciardo will leave his team, McLaren. In August, his three-year contract was terminated with a season to go. “I believe I’m very resilient, but I’m also not superhuman,” Ricciardo said in an interview. “Of course,… Continue reading As Daniel Ricciardo Departs McLaren’s F1 Team, He Looks to 2024
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F1 Shook Up Tradition by Adding Sprint Races
Norris agreed with Hamilton, on the other hand, that Formula 1 must select the best venues for sprints. Some circuits provide more overtaking opportunities than others. “At the correct tracks, I don’t mind it,” Norris said. “So when it was in Austria or Monza [Italy], tracks you can actually race on, fine, but Interlagos is… Continue reading F1 Shook Up Tradition by Adding Sprint Races
Uber’s Revenue Is Up 72 Percent From Last Year, but It Posts a Loss
Uber on Tuesday reported revenue growth exceeding expectations from Wall Street, suggesting that the company has continued to recover from a pandemic slump as drivers return to the platform. But it posted a net loss, in part because of its investments in other ride-hailing companies. Revenue was $8.34 billion for the third quarter, a 72… Continue reading Uber’s Revenue Is Up 72 Percent From Last Year, but It Posts a Loss
The best bang for your buck: These 10-year-old used cars cost less than $16,000 and could go for another 100,000 miles
watch now When it comes to car buying, there may be fewer deals out there, but there is still plenty of value to be had. To that end, cost-conscious car shoppers are increasingly seeking out used vehicles in good condition. To be sure you get what you pay for, check for excess wear and tear beyond… Continue reading The best bang for your buck: These 10-year-old used cars cost less than $16,000 and could go for another 100,000 miles
Elon Musk polled Twitter on whether he should step down as CEO. Most voters said yes
watch now Twitter’s new owner and CEO, Elon Musk, posted an informal poll of the social media platform’s users Sunday asking if he should step down as head of the company. At 6:20 a.m. ET on Monday, the poll ended with a majority of respondents (57.5%) calling for the billionaire to leave his post. More than 17… Continue reading Elon Musk polled Twitter on whether he should step down as CEO. Most voters said yes
Buick to introduce first Ultium-powered electric SUV for China
Buick on Monday said it will soon introduce the all-electric Electra E5, the brand’s first production vehicle developed on General Motors Co.’s new electric Ultium platform in China. The E5 is a large five-seat sporty midsize electric SUV developed on the insights of mainstream Chinese consumers with their preferences for premium EVs, the automaker said.… Continue reading Buick to introduce first Ultium-powered electric SUV for China
Tesla illegally fired workers for criticizing Musk, complaints claim
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Third air bag death confirmed, owners urged to get repairs
Detroit – Stellantis and U.S. safety regulators have confirmed that an exploding Takata air bag inflator has killed another driver. The company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reiterated warnings to owners of 274,000 older Dodge and Chrysler vehicles to stop driving them until faulty inflators are replaced. Stellantis announced two deaths in November… Continue reading Third air bag death confirmed, owners urged to get repairs
Detroit Jeep plant muralist says artwork reflects neighborhood’s story, his own
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Vertu swells UK dealer network with £182m Helston Garages deal
Vertu Motors has acquired Helston Garages Group in a deal worth £182 million, bolstering its ranks by 28 sites to 188 locations. This “radically enhances” the dealer’s group reach in south-west England, it said in a statement, taking it from four dealers in the region to 32. The 28 additional showrooms generated some £17.9m in pre-tax… Continue reading Vertu swells UK dealer network with £182m Helston Garages deal