Tag: GM

Chinese electric carmaker’s UK sales rocket tenfold

BYD’s Seal U hybrid SUV has nearly overtaken sales of the Vauxhall Corsa in Britain – Albert Gea/Reuters Chinese carmaker BYD (1211.HK) is poised to overtake Vauxhall in Britain after its UK sales surged by tenfold. BYD sold 11,271 cars in Britain last month, up from 1,150 just a year earlier, according to new data.… Continue reading Chinese electric carmaker’s UK sales rocket tenfold

Celebrating National Taco Day with the Top 20 Most Visited Taco Tuesdays on Taco Tuesday Dot Com

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It’s the most legendary food holiday of them all, Taco Tuesday! In honor of National Taco DayTacoTuesday.com, the nation’s #1 destination for all things tacos, is excited to announce the Top 20 Most Visited Taco Tuesdays onTacoTuesday.com. From Los Angeles to Miami, Dallas to New York City,… Continue reading Celebrating National Taco Day with the Top 20 Most Visited Taco Tuesdays on Taco Tuesday Dot Com

@niche: SAME AS IT EVER WAS.004093

Editor’s Note: This week, Peter continues his dissection of the auto industry’s woes, with a special shout-out to the those who are unwilling (or unable) to confront the reality of the situation. In On The Table, We have uninspired news from Porsche and Genesis, including the first candidate for the “The Answer to the Question that Nobody’s Asking”… Continue reading @niche: SAME AS IT EVER WAS.004093

@VW Group: Porsche keeps WEC title bid alive with podium result in Fuji010676

On the Fuji Speedway, Laurens Vanthoor and Kévin Estre charged from 17th on the grid to secure the final podium spot in the No. 6 Porsche 963. Julien Andlauer and Mathieu Jaminet followed closely in the sister car to take the flag in fourth place. Porsche’s customer squad Proton Competition spent time in the lead… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche keeps WEC title bid alive with podium result in Fuji010676

TechCrunch Mobility: Toyota makes a $1.5B bet on the startup ecosystem

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! More than a month ago, I asked you, dear reader, how you thought EV sales would play out once the $7,500 federal tax credit expired on September… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: Toyota makes a $1.5B bet on the startup ecosystem

Smash, learn, repeat: I went to ‘crash day’ – it’s exactly how it sounds

Few people will ever witness a car crash. That’s a good thing, but for the police who must understand what caused one and the lawyers and insurers who must deal with the aftermath, it’s not. It’s why every year the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators (ITAI) organises ‘crash day’, which is exactly as it sounds:… Continue reading Smash, learn, repeat: I went to ‘crash day’ – it’s exactly how it sounds

Newsom signs bill giving Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize

Drivers for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft will soon have the right to unionize in California as independent contractors, thanks to a bill signed Friday by Governor Gavin Newsom. This is part of a larger deal between lawmakers, unions, and ride-hailing companies, resulting in the passage of separate bills supporting lower insurance requirements for… Continue reading Newsom signs bill giving Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize

German FAZ: Cleaning through Frankfurt between healing and aircraft noise010063

The tour begins with a gong. First, however, the driver of the Silver Opel combination truck introduces herself: “We will drive through Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen for 50 to 55 minutes,” says Antje in emphasized factual style. “You will hear sounds that are attributed to a healing effect – mixed with pre -guided interviews with employees with employees… Continue reading German FAZ: Cleaning through Frankfurt between healing and aircraft noise010063

UK electric car sales hit record high as taxpayer subsidies help attract buyers

The grants of up to £3,750 apply to about a quarter of battery cars on sale in the UK – including models from Citroën, Renault (pictured), Nissan and Vauxhall. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/Reuters View image in fullscreen The grants of up to £3,750 apply to about a quarter of battery cars on sale in the UK… Continue reading UK electric car sales hit record high as taxpayer subsidies help attract buyers