Taylor — Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers on Friday heard directly from United Auto Workers members about the damaging effects of the global semiconductor shortage — and they urged Congress to take action. “We’re ready. Invest in us. Pass the bill,” said James Bell, president of UAW Local 1284. Bell was one of… Continue reading Pelosi touts chip legislation at UAW visit: ‘We feel very confident’ in bill’s passage
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Hyundai gets $1.8B in aid to build electric cars in Georgia
Savannah, Ga. — The state of Georgia and local governments are giving $1.8 billion in tax breaks and other incentives to Hyundai Motor Group in exchange for the automaker building its first U.S. plant dedicated to electric vehicles near Savannah, according to the signed agreement disclosed Friday. The deal calls for Hyundai to invest $5.5… Continue reading Hyundai gets $1.8B in aid to build electric cars in Georgia
Honda conducts road safety awareness campaign in Haryana
It’s about teaching ‘em young about road safety awarenesss. As schools in India reopen after a two- year hiatus, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) continues its National Road Safety Awareness Campaign in the country to re-emphasise the need for road safety awareness among citizens. A three-day camp (July 19-21) at the D A V Public… Continue reading Honda conducts road safety awareness campaign in Haryana
Ertiga prices up by Rs 6,000
Maruti has increased prices of its Ertiga which will now be Rs 6,000 more across all variants of the people mover. Effective 22 July, 2022, the Ertiga will now have a starting Ex-showroom price of INR 841,000/- (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). The same is effective from today i.e. 22nd July, 2022. In a stock market filing, the… Continue reading Ertiga prices up by Rs 6,000
Mahindra releases teasers of 5 electric SUVs ahead of global reveal on August 15
With just about three weeks left to go for the reveal of Mahindra & Mahindra’s first-ever born-electric concepts, the utility vehicle major has been releasing teasers of its upcoming eco-friendly range of electric SUVs. Now, a new teaser video shows five new SUVs that will be unveiled on August 15. The big-ticket event will take… Continue reading Mahindra releases teasers of 5 electric SUVs ahead of global reveal on August 15
Volkswagen Group boss Herbert Diess steps down
The Volkswagen Group has made the surprise announcement that its chairman Herbert Diess is resigning, to be replaced on 1 September by Porsche CEO Oliver Blume. Diess is leaving “by mutual agreement”, Volkswagen said in an official statement. No specific reason was given for his departure. Hans Dieter Potsch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board praised Diess for… Continue reading Volkswagen Group boss Herbert Diess steps down
Triumph TE-1 prototype: up-close with one-off performance concept
“The shape of the battery has to be such that you can lean the bike to a reasonable angle, so within the battery are eight modules and they are slightly different sizes to fit into the motorcycle, get the centre of gravity in the right place and avoid the battery pack going into the ground… Continue reading Triumph TE-1 prototype: up-close with one-off performance concept
The unstoppable 4x4s of UK mountain rescue
Within 30 seconds of the Isuzu stopping, kit is being deployed where it needs to be. And even to a novice like me, it’s clear to see how easy and effective this car is. We’re here on a relatively bright day (mostly cloudy, but it is Wales, after all), but at night, in the wind… Continue reading The unstoppable 4x4s of UK mountain rescue
Cadillac’s Celestiq starts at $300K, will be tailored to each owner’s liking
A great vehicle can change how people see a brand. That, in a sentence, is the reason Cadillac created the extraordinary Celestiq, a show car GM Design unveiled on Instagram Friday morning. Built by hand and tailored like an exquisite suit, the electric Celestiq will be more like a Rolls-Royce than anything Cadillac’s sold since… Continue reading Cadillac’s Celestiq starts at $300K, will be tailored to each owner’s liking
3 takeaways from the Investing Club’s ‘Morning Meeting’ on Friday
We look ahead to our busiest week for earnings, including reports from Apple, Meta, Amazon and Google. Go to Source