GKN GKN workers in Birmingham to strike over factory closure Automotive staff take action to save plant, with more than 500 jobs in line to be transferred overseas The planned closure of the Erdington factory has outraged unions and MPs after assurances given by the parent company, Melrose, during its hostile takeover of GKN in… Continue reading GKN workers in Birmingham to strike over factory closure
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Discount Tire Announces Partnership With AAA Oregon
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Discount Tire, the world’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer, is partnering with AAA Oregon to launch a tire service program that offers flat repairs and tire replacements to AAA members in Oregon. The partnership is intended to provide the full range of Discount Tire services to AAA… Continue reading Discount Tire Announces Partnership With AAA Oregon
Discount Tire Announces Partnership With AAA Idaho
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Discount Tire, the world’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer, is partnering with AAA Idaho to launch a tire service program that offers flat repairs and tire replacements to AAA members in Idaho. The partnership is intended to provide the full range of Discount Tire services to AAA… Continue reading Discount Tire Announces Partnership With AAA Idaho
Zero Electric Vehicles, Inc. (ZEV) Finalizes Plan for State-of-the-Art Production Facility and New Headquarters in Gilbert, AZ, Bringing 300 EV Jobs to the Valley
“We are thrilled that ZEV have selected Gilbert Crossroads for their new headquarters and look forward to welcoming them to their new state-of-the art manufacturing facility in December,” said Mike Sacco, Vice President, EastGroup Properties. EastGroup Properties is the owner and developer of the four-building 318,000 square foot Gilbert Crossroads Business Park. ZEV’s location is strategically… Continue reading Zero Electric Vehicles, Inc. (ZEV) Finalizes Plan for State-of-the-Art Production Facility and New Headquarters in Gilbert, AZ, Bringing 300 EV Jobs to the Valley
World NM: Meet the entrepreneur teaching computers to feel001533
Omputers are smart. In May 2021, Affectiva was acquired by Smart Eye, a leader in eye-tracking technology for driver monitoring, and the two companies are now combining their technologies. 90% of road accidents are down to human error — one reason the EU has introduced new regulations for all European vehicles to include this kind… Continue reading World NM: Meet the entrepreneur teaching computers to feel001533
Chinese state firms said to take big stake in Ant’s credit-scoring JV
State-backed firms are set to take a sizeable stake in a key Ant Group asset for the first time, three people told Reuters, in a move that will loosen the Chinese fintech giant’s grip on a data treasure trove of over 1 billion users but help revive its IPO. The partners plan to establish a personal credit–scoring firm, said the people, adding that such a… Continue reading Chinese state firms said to take big stake in Ant’s credit-scoring JV
Didi, JD.com employees get unions in watershed moment for China’s tech sector
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global Inc has set up a union for its staff while e-commerce powerhouse JD.com has also established one – landmark moves in the country’s tech sector where organised labour is extremely rare. Regulators in China have come down hard on its biggest technology firms this year, criticising them for policies that exploit workers and infringe on consumer rights in addition to… Continue reading Didi, JD.com employees get unions in watershed moment for China’s tech sector
@Tata-JLR: NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER V8 BOND EDITION INSPIRED BY ‘NO TIME TO DIE’
*Figures for Defender 90 **All fuel consumption and CO2 data quoted above relates to Official EU-WLTP TEL Combined Test Figures for five-seat derivatives. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER V8 BOND EDITION INSPIRED BY ‘NO TIME TO DIE’
Isuzu and Arctic Trucks reveal hardcore D-Max AT35
Isuzu has joined forces with Arctic Trucks to deliver the latest D-Max AT35, based on the new D-Max. Set to go on sale 14 February 2022 the hardcore pick-up truck features a strengthened chassis and Arctic Trucks’ Bilstein performance suspension set-up, which includes bespoke springs and dampers at the front, an adjustable anti-roll bar and extended shackles… Continue reading Isuzu and Arctic Trucks reveal hardcore D-Max AT35
Hyundai reveals self-driving Ioniq 5 ‘robotaxi’
A fully autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi has been revealed by the South Korean car maker and Motional, a driverless tech firm that was founded in March last year. The Ioniq 5 robotaxi boasts level four autonomy, which means it can drive itself in all situations unless a driver takes manual control. The companies say… Continue reading Hyundai reveals self-driving Ioniq 5 ‘robotaxi’