Sarah writes: My husband and I will be traveling to Portugal in a month with our two kids. Renting an automatic-transmission car costs nearly two times the price of a manual! My husband thinks I should learn to drive stick. But is it worth the stress? (Note: My husband is blind, so he can’t do… Continue reading Judge John Hodgman on Driving Stick
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Twitter shareholders sue Elon Musk and Twitter over chaotic deal
Since Musk’s acquisition bid, Twitter’s share price has dropped more than 12%, and Tesla’s is down about 28% as part of a broad sell-off in tech stocks. Go to Source
Payne: Out on the town with stylish, expensive, masked-up Volvo Recharge twins
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New EVs raise consumer interest but skeptics remain, J.D. Power study finds
With a number of new electric vehicles entering the U.S. market, auto shoppers are more likely than ever to consider going electric, according to a J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration Study released Thursday. In this year’s study, the percentage of shoppers who say they are “very likely” to consider an EV for their next purchase or… Continue reading New EVs raise consumer interest but skeptics remain, J.D. Power study finds
Rajratan’s global growth ambitions on track
Rajratan Global Wire, one of the world’s largest bead wire manufacturers expects its volumes to increase by at least 20-25 percent in the current fiscal buoyed by a rebound in economic activities and ongoing production debottlenecking exercises at its plants in India and Thailand. The company management’s optimism for increased volumes stems from various industry… Continue reading Rajratan’s global growth ambitions on track
Stellantis appoints Rahul Rajupalepu as new head of Global Digital Hub in India
Stellantis has named Rahul Rajupalepu as the new Head of its Global Digital Hub in India. He succeeds Karim Lalani, who has taken up a new role as the Chief Technology Officer – North America ICT and Digital within the Stellantis Group. Rajupalepu joins Stellantis with nearly three decades of experience in IT and have held… Continue reading Stellantis appoints Rahul Rajupalepu as new head of Global Digital Hub in India
Shell Lubricants India’s new growth mantra
Shell Lubricants India, one of India’s oldest lubes players, aims to double its retail footprint in next 3-4 years by strengthening its network, investing additional resources, and enhancing organisational capabilities through digital solutions and channel upskilling programmes. In an interaction with Autocar Professional, Debanjali Sengupta, Country Head, Shell Lubricants India said, “India is one of… Continue reading Shell Lubricants India’s new growth mantra
BILITI Electric appoints Mark Joseph to its board
BILITI Electric, an electric vehicle manufacturer in the US, has announced the appointment of mobility veteran Mark Joseph to its Board of Directors. Having over 30 years of leadership experience, Mark previously worked with both public and private transportation organizations across US, Canada, UK, Ireland, and South America. Currently, he is serving as the CEO of… Continue reading BILITI Electric appoints Mark Joseph to its board
Pluss’ quest for safe batteries gains momentum
Pluss Advanced Technologies (Pluss), promoted by Carborundum Universal (CUMI, part of the Murugappa Group) is working on a solution to tackle thermal runaway and is confident that it has the answer to the problem. The materials research and manufacturing company is working in the phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage and speciality polymeric… Continue reading Pluss’ quest for safe batteries gains momentum
Hyundai Venue sales cross the 300,000 mark
Hyundai Motor India’s Venue sales have crossed the 300,000 mark since its launch in 2019. Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing & Service), Hyundai said, “The success of Hyundai Venue is proof of customer love for our hi-tech and feature packed product offerings.“ The company positioned the car as India’s first connected SUV, featuring Advanced Bluelink connected… Continue reading Hyundai Venue sales cross the 300,000 mark