A rise in text messages telling people they have unpaid toll fees is emerging as the latest iteration of a ballooning form of fraud. It’s called “smishing” — a portmanteau of “phishing,” the practice of tricking people into sharing financial information or downloading malware, and “SMS,” the software protocol used for text messages. Scammers can… Continue reading Why so many people are getting scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls
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Meta’s potential exit from Delaware had governor worried enough to call special weekend meetings
Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk Manuel Orbegozo | Chip Somodevilla | Reuters After news broke on the last day of January that Meta might follow Elon Musk’s lead in exiting Delaware to incorporate in another state, Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer sprung into action. Delaware has long been the dominant… Continue reading Meta’s potential exit from Delaware had governor worried enough to call special weekend meetings
How 3D-printing ‘microfactories’ can transform plastic waste into brand new products
A new era of 3D printing “microfactories” is helping to turn waste plastics into “highly competitive” products fit for use in the construction industry, according to Veena Sahajwalla, professor and founding director of UNSW Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre. Speaking to CNBC’s Mandy Drury at Schneider Electric’s Sydney Innovation Summit on Monday in… Continue reading How 3D-printing ‘microfactories’ can transform plastic waste into brand new products
Ashok Leyland Opens Bus Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh
Ashok Leyland, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer and part of the Hinduja Group, inaugurated its new bus manufacturing plant near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Nara Lokesh, Minister of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, and Human Resource Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, presided over the event. As part of the ceremony, Ashok Leyland and the Hinduja Group… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Opens Bus Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh
Volkswagen to unveil 50th anniversary Golf GTI at Nurburgring 24hr
Volkswagen has confirmed plans to unveil a celebratory Golf GTI model at the Nürburgring 24 Hours race in June, marking 50 years of the genre-defining hot hatchback. While full details remain under wraps, the 50th-anniversary edition of Volkswagen’s most iconic performance model is expected to be based on the recently updated Golf GTI Clubsport, featuring… Continue reading Volkswagen to unveil 50th anniversary Golf GTI at Nurburgring 24hr
Exponent Energy Unveils India’s First 1MW Rapid Charging Technology, Plans 1.5MW System
Exponent Energy has unveiled India’s first 1MW rapid charging technology for electric buses and announced plans to introduce a 1.5MW rapid charging system for EVs later this year. The announcement follows BYD’s recent introduction of its 1MW charging technology for cars in China. In August 2024, Exponent Energy partnered with Veera Vahana to launch… Continue reading Exponent Energy Unveils India’s First 1MW Rapid Charging Technology, Plans 1.5MW System
Hyundai Motor India to Implement Price Hike of Up to 3% from April 2025
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced a price increase of up to 3% across its model lineup, effective April 2025. The revision comes in response to rising input costs, higher commodity prices, and increased operational expenses. The extent of the price hike will vary depending on the model and variant. Tarun Garg, Whole-time… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India to Implement Price Hike of Up to 3% from April 2025
Maxion Announces Leadership Transition as Pieter Klinkers Becomes President and CEO
Iochpe-Maxion SA (Maxion), a global manufacturer of automotive wheels and structural components, has announced a leadership transition. Pieter Klinkers, currently the CEO of Maxion Wheels, will take over as the President and CEO of Iochpe-Maxion SA, effective April 16, 2025. He will succeed Marcos Oliveira, who will step down at the end of his term… Continue reading Maxion Announces Leadership Transition as Pieter Klinkers Becomes President and CEO
Hikes Amid Slowdown: What’s Driving Rising Car Prices in India?
In what appears to be a challenging balancing act, major car brands in India are implementing price hikes just as the sector faces declining sales and economic headwinds. This wave of price increases, set to take effect from April 2025, comes at a particularly precarious time for the industry, with February retail data showing a… Continue reading Hikes Amid Slowdown: What’s Driving Rising Car Prices in India?
Honda Cars India Announces Price Hike Across Models Starting April 2025
Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) has announced plans to implement a price increase across its entire model lineup beginning April 2025, adding to the growing list of automotive manufacturers in India that have recently revealed similar price revision strategies. The decision comes as automakers across the country grapple with escalating input costs and operational expenses… Continue reading Honda Cars India Announces Price Hike Across Models Starting April 2025