Honda, Nissan to begin discussions on possible merger: Report

Honda and Nissan are looking to begin talks on a possible merger that could eventually encompass Mitsubishi Corporation, Bloomberg noted citing Nikkei.This deal could effectively form an auto rival to Toyota Motor Corp, amalgamating the auto industry into two factions, while also giving Nissan and Honda more ammunition to  take on larger rivals, Bloomberg noted. … Continue reading Honda, Nissan to begin discussions on possible merger: Report

Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Japanese automakers are taking drastic measures to keep pace with Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Honda and Nissan are now closing in on an EV merger to join resources and fend off the incoming competition. The tie-up will likely involve a third auto partner from Japan. Honda and Nissan to enter new EV… Continue reading Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination

A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco on Dec. 9, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters Alphabet-owned Waymo announced Monday that it will start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, the company’s first step toward international expansion.  Waymo hasn’t committed to start commercial service in Tokyo yet,… Continue reading Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination

American Transit Insurance Company Files Over $450 Million Insurance Fraud Case Against Over 180 Defendants

FREEPORT, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — American Transit Insurance Company (ATIC), a leading commercial automobile liability insurance provider with specialization in the taxi and for-hire vehicle sector, filed a lawsuit today seeking more than $150 million in compensatory damages (over $450 million in trebled damages), as well as punitive damages, from over 180 defendants… Continue reading American Transit Insurance Company Files Over $450 Million Insurance Fraud Case Against Over 180 Defendants

New Report Details How Companies Use Surveillance to Charge Different Prices for the Same Item, Says Consumer Watchdog

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers this holiday season are likely charged different prices for the same product without even knowing it by companies surveilling them, warned Consumer Watchdog in a new report released today. The report, “Surveillance Price Gouging,” highlights known examples of the controversial practice known as surveillance pricing and provides a… Continue reading New Report Details How Companies Use Surveillance to Charge Different Prices for the Same Item, Says Consumer Watchdog

TRIPLELIFT PARTNERS WITH ISPOT TO DELIVER STREAMING COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE FOR PROGRAMMATIC CLIENTS

Expanded partnership allows for detailed performance data around CTV planning NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TripleLift, the ad tech platform elevating digital advertising across every screen, and iSpot.tv, the TV and video measurement company, today announced an expanded partnership which brings Streaming Competitive insights to all of TripleLift’s programmatic clients for the first time.… Continue reading TRIPLELIFT PARTNERS WITH ISPOT TO DELIVER STREAMING COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE FOR PROGRAMMATIC CLIENTS

Trump Team plans massive changes to Biden’s EV mandate & China Policy

The transition team calls for clawing back whatever funds remain from Biden’s USD 7.5 billion plan to build charging stations and shifting the money to battery-minerals processing and “national defense supply chain and critical infrastructure.” Incoming US President Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging… Continue reading Trump Team plans massive changes to Biden’s EV mandate & China Policy

@Groupe PSA: OP Diversity as a strength000715

The two are a well-rehearsed team: Christian Achenbach and Martin Heyden head unerringly towards a distribution box. Batteries are lined up there to keep the emergency lighting in the production hall running in the event of a power outage. Connect the measuring device, check the voltage, note down the data – it’s a routine process.… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP Diversity as a strength000715

@Groupe PSA: OP Mainz surprises everyone – except “R-Blocker”000714

Look, Mainz are inflicting their first defeat of the season on Bayern – and “R-Blocker” knew it. He even predicted the correct outcome. However, this coup is not enough to win the day. Because there were eight more games on the schedule on this 14th matchday. The Bochum team, who hadn’t scored anything this season,… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP Mainz surprises everyone – except “R-Blocker”000714