Citroën Basalt secures 4-Star rating in Bharat NCAP safety tests

Citroën Basalt has received a 4-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety tests, reflecting Citroën India’s focus on passenger safety. The Basalt scored 26.19 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 35.90 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection (COP). It is equipped with safety features including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC),… Continue reading Citroën Basalt secures 4-Star rating in Bharat NCAP safety tests

Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?

If you’re sold on using the numeral 1, as McLaren seemingly is for its fastest car series (F1, P1 and now W1), I wonder what your remaining naming options are. Most of the 1 names are already ‘taken’ one way or another: some by trademark, others just by association (so available but better avoided). There… Continue reading Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?

International Paper Announces Overwhelming Shareholder Approval in Connection with the Proposed Acquisition of DS Smith

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — International Paper (NYSE: IP) is pleased to announce today that it received the necessary shareholder approval for its pending acquisition of DS Smith (LSE: DSS), (the “Combination”). Earlier this week, DS Smith also received the necessary shareholder approval for the Combination. International Paper will report the final vote results of… Continue reading International Paper Announces Overwhelming Shareholder Approval in Connection with the Proposed Acquisition of DS Smith

German FAZ: The fall of the car king007890

It’s easy to lose track of things in Carlos Tavares’ car kingdom. No less than fourteen brands belong to Stellantis, the European-American car group that the Portuguese leads – from Alfa Romeo and Fiat to Opel and Peugeot to Jeep and Chrysler. But the most important Stellantis brand so far has been the CEO himself:… Continue reading German FAZ: The fall of the car king007890

German FAZ: Discontinued model 007892

In the car world, hardly any stone is left unturned. Since politicians in Europe imposed the drive change with a crowbar and China opened up the market with an aggressive industrial policy, no one can feel safe anymore. Not only do a lot of suppliers have to experience this, the air is also becoming increasingly… Continue reading German FAZ: Discontinued model 007892

German FAZ: Two pools for the tapirs in Kronberg007890

The black-backed tapir comes from Asia, and there the Opel Zoo and the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) want to work together to help the critically endangered species. But in a few years up to three of the animals with the characteristic black and white fur pattern will also feel comfortable in Kronberg. In… Continue reading German FAZ: Two pools for the tapirs in Kronberg007890

German FAZ: The fall of the car king007891

It’s easy to lose track of things in Carlos Tavares’ car kingdom. No less than fourteen brands belong to Stellantis, the European-American car group that the Portuguese leads – from Alfa Romeo and Fiat to Opel and Peugeot to Jeep and Chrysler. But the most important Stellantis brand so far has been the CEO himself:… Continue reading German FAZ: The fall of the car king007891

German FAZ: High-ranking managers are being fired from the car giant Stellantis007890

Shortly before the start of the Paris Motor Show, heads are rolling at Stellantis. The European-American automaker announced a whole series of unexpected personnel changes to its board of directors on Friday night. They are intended to help “refocus the company on its most important operational priorities and decisively address the global challenges facing the… Continue reading German FAZ: High-ranking managers are being fired from the car giant Stellantis007890

German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007890

Over-the-air updates, AI assistants, autonomous driving or sophisticated infotainment: digital functions are now more important as a selling point for cars than horsepower and brand image. In the new comparison of digital performance, behind the series winner Tesla it is mainly Chinese manufacturers such as Xpeng and BYD as well as the American providers Rivian… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007890

German FAZ: Discontinued model 007892

In the car world, hardly any stone is left unturned. Since politicians in Europe imposed the drive change with a crowbar and China opened up the market with an aggressive industrial policy, no one can feel safe anymore. Not only do a lot of suppliers have to experience this, the air is also becoming increasingly… Continue reading German FAZ: Discontinued model 007892