What happened to good old steel? It’s been at the core of mainstream cars since the early 20th century, and the Ford Model T was a key catalyst in its industry takeover by the 1930s. Aluminium and carbonfibre panels higher up the automotive food chain have dimmed some of its lustre in recent years, but… Continue reading Steeling hearts: why heavy metal is here to stay
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Nvidia eyes $500M investment into self-driving tech startup Wayve
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang descended on the United Kingdom this week, armed with a pledge to invest £2 billion ($2.6 billion) to supercharge the country’s AI startup ecosystem. Wayve, the U.K.-based self-driving tech startup, could be one of those to receive funds from Nvidia’s AI investment commitment, the company told TechCrunch. Wayve said it has… Continue reading Nvidia eyes $500M investment into self-driving tech startup Wayve
BMWs, VWs and Mercs headline German motor show – 64 years ago
BMW has recently revealed its new iX3 SUV at the Munich motor show, as the first member of its ‘Neue Klasse’ of EVs. These cars are critical for the company’s future just as the original ‘Neue Klasse’ of mid-sized saloons was back in the early 1960s, when BMW found itself under serious financial pressure. It… Continue reading BMWs, VWs and Mercs headline German motor show – 64 years ago
Jeep discounts Avenger EV by £3750 in response to ECG
Jeep has cut the price of the electric Avenger by £3750 following the introduction of the government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), for which it has yet to qualify. The discount has been applied to all trim levels of the EV, meaning its price now ranges from £26,249 for the entry-level Longitude model to £30,249 for… Continue reading Jeep discounts Avenger EV by £3750 in response to ECG
General Motors, LGES to Upgrade Spring Hill Site to Make LFP Batteries
General Motors Company GM and LG Energy Solution’s (LGES) joint venture, Ultium Cells, is upgrading its Spring Hill, TN, plant to manufacture more affordable electric vehicle (EV) battery cells. These new batteries use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, which is less expensive than traditional lithium-ion batteries since they don’t rely on costly materials like cobalt… Continue reading General Motors, LGES to Upgrade Spring Hill Site to Make LFP Batteries
General Motors Halts Production at Mexico Plant for Several Weeks
General Motors Company GM is temporarily halting production at its pickup truck plant in Silao, Mexico, for several weeks, which will affect the output of its highest-selling models, per Reuters. While GM acknowledged the production pause, it did not specify the break time. Per sources, the Silao facility, which manufactures the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC… Continue reading General Motors Halts Production at Mexico Plant for Several Weeks
Tariffs pressure carmakers; price hikes could be on the horizon
US automakers absorb tariff costs, delaying expected rise in car prices for consumers. Automakers have been absorbing billions in added expenses since U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect in April, sparing American car shoppers from sticker shock. So far. Car prices were supposed to have bolted higher by now, auto executives and analysts predicted.… Continue reading Tariffs pressure carmakers; price hikes could be on the horizon
Halsey Fest 2025 Displays the Vibrant and Colorful Heartbeat of Newark
For nearly 15 years, Halsey Fest has celebrated the hustle, heart, and culture that make Newark shine. NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the sun went down Halsey Fest heated up, bursting with activity. The community event turned out locals expressing Newark pride along the famed corridor sampling and learning about community services… Continue reading Halsey Fest 2025 Displays the Vibrant and Colorful Heartbeat of Newark
Leslie Doggett Auto Group Acquires Russell & Smith Ford, Honda Dealerships, and Major Ford Parts Distribution Business
HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Leslie Doggett Auto Group is proud to announce the acquisition of Russell & Smith Ford, Honda, and Collision Center operations, as well as one of the nation’s top five wholesale Ford and Honda parts distribution businesses. Located just one mile south of Houston’s world-renowned Texas Medical Center at the… Continue reading Leslie Doggett Auto Group Acquires Russell & Smith Ford, Honda Dealerships, and Major Ford Parts Distribution Business
Without ORT, Trauma Continues. With ORT, Healing Begins.
Detroit welcomed Israeli teens for two-week respite trip, offering healing, resilience, and the power of global Jewish unity DETROIT, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ORT Michigan, in partnership with World ORT, hosted 12 Israeli teenagers and three chaperones for a two-week respite trip in Detroit last month. The delegation, part of World ORT’s Journey to Renewal… Continue reading Without ORT, Trauma Continues. With ORT, Healing Begins.