One of the most widely consequential inventions of all time – the self-propelled carriage – emerged in the mid-1880s from Germany, courtesy of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, and it was a business deal with the latter that sparked the British automotive industry into existence at an old cotton mill in Coventry. As the 20th… Continue reading Star cars from a century of British motoring
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Clean Technica: Trump & Musk Will Quash NHTSA Investigation Of Tesla Full Self Driving System003708
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The extent of the corruption that will be standard procedure in the next administration is now becoming clear. Elon Musk put $119 million of his own money into promoting the candidacy of Donald Trump. Now, he is set to… Continue reading Clean Technica: Trump & Musk Will Quash NHTSA Investigation Of Tesla Full Self Driving System003708
Hypercars, Exotics, Customs, Classics, and Much More! Los Angeles Auto Show Celebrates the Best of Global Car Culture with New and Returning Exhibits
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) will again deliver the definitive experience for car enthusiasts and celebrate the unwavering passion and dedication of this global community. The LA Auto Show, taking place from Friday, November 22 through Sunday, December 1, 2024, is the destination for the hottest… Continue reading Hypercars, Exotics, Customs, Classics, and Much More! Los Angeles Auto Show Celebrates the Best of Global Car Culture with New and Returning Exhibits
VW’s $5.8 billion investment in Rivian isn’t guaranteed. Here are the milestones the EV maker needs to hit
Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024. Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters DETROIT — Volkswagen Group increased its planned investment for a joint venture with electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive to $5.8 billion as the companies have broader aspirations than they initially announced… Continue reading VW’s $5.8 billion investment in Rivian isn’t guaranteed. Here are the milestones the EV maker needs to hit
German FAZ: Ford introduces short-time work at the Cologne plant008149
The two new electric models Explorer and Capri are currently being built in the Cologne factory. “The significantly lower than expected demand for electric vehicles, especially in Germany, requires a temporary adjustment to the production volumes in the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center,” the “Stadt-Anzeiger” quoted the spokeswoman as saying. According to information from the newspaper,… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford introduces short-time work at the Cologne plant008149
Brazil’s Fazenda Serra do Boné Wins the Ninth Annual Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award
Consumers Award the Coffee Lovers’ Choice to Nicaragua’s SMS Cluster ECOM NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Brazil wins the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award, the award, named in memory of the visionary leader and son of the founder of illycaffè, which celebrates the company’s daily work of over 30 years alongside producers, to offer… Continue reading Brazil’s Fazenda Serra do Boné Wins the Ninth Annual Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award
Shawn Carter Foundation in Collaboration with Coalition for Equity and Opportunity at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with support from Toyota Launch ‘Champions for Financial Legacy’ Program for HBCUs
NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Shawn Carter Foundation, with generous support from Toyota Motor North America, is proud to introduce Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL), a comprehensive financial education initiative designed to empower students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and surrounding communities. Developed in collaboration with The Coalition for Equity… Continue reading Shawn Carter Foundation in Collaboration with Coalition for Equity and Opportunity at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with support from Toyota Launch ‘Champions for Financial Legacy’ Program for HBCUs
China’s EV Powerhouse BYD Closes in on Ford, Outselling Rivals and Surpassing Tesla in Revenue
Shanghai-based BYD Co (BYDDY, Financial), China’s largest new-energy car maker, is speeding up in the global auto industry and closing the gap with Ford in terms of sales volume. As a result of new demand and a high production expansion rate, BYD sales by the end of October increased by 36% compared with the corresponding… Continue reading China’s EV Powerhouse BYD Closes in on Ford, Outselling Rivals and Surpassing Tesla in Revenue
Metal Supermarkets Announces Winners of 10th Annual ‘Metal My Way’ Competition
Hundreds of entries received from talented welders, fabricators, metalworkers and artists across 4 countries TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, announced the six winners of the 10th annual Metal My Way contest, of which it is the creator and presenting sponsor. Link to all winner photos:… Continue reading Metal Supermarkets Announces Winners of 10th Annual ‘Metal My Way’ Competition
Auto supplier OPmobility aims to double US sales by 2028
The U.S. market will account for 50% of OPmobility’s tank turnover by 2030, up from 40% currently, added Favre. French automotive supplier OPmobility is aiming to double its sales in the United States by 2028, a company presentation showed on Tuesday, as it benefits from auto sector consolidation and strong support for local production. The… Continue reading Auto supplier OPmobility aims to double US sales by 2028