Kia will look to take on Range Rover with its new EV9 electric SUV, which is set to arrive in the UK next year. Spotted testing on European roads for the first time, the Kia EV9 will be the Korean brand’s largest European model so far, sitting at the top of its range. It was… Continue reading New Kia EV9 primed as premium electric range-topper
Tag: Mobility
SkyDrop Celebrates Seven-Year Anniversary of the ‘Kitty Hawk Moment’, the First FAA-Approved Drone Delivery in American History
The delivery drone that made this first delivery will be going on display in the “Thomas W. Haas We All Fly” exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in 2022. The museum also displays the 1903 Wright Flyer that made the first official flight of a powered heavier-than-air flying machine. A historical marker memorializing this… Continue reading SkyDrop Celebrates Seven-Year Anniversary of the ‘Kitty Hawk Moment’, the First FAA-Approved Drone Delivery in American History
Cars24 revs up strategy to optimise used car demand
Along with achieving higher ease of business with a phygital model for buying and selling used cars, Gurugram-based start-up Cars24 is now bullish on the refurbishment of its inventory. In late 2021, the company invested close to Rs 50 crore in setting up seven mega refurbishment labs (MRLs) that will turnaround 2,000-3,000 cars every month.… Continue reading Cars24 revs up strategy to optimise used car demand
The Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection
Vinyl’s biggest selling point isn’t the sound. It’s the physical experience: shiny, delicate records; liner notes writ large; covers you want to frame and hang on your wall; and the way the stylus spins across the jagged surface, reproducing your favorite artists’ music as if by magic. Maybe you’ve always been interested in building a… Continue reading The Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection
Kodiak Robotics’ founder explains why autonomous freight could brush off inflation
If solving the problems of autonomous driving were a question of money, it’d have been solved long before now. That’s the primary argument of Don Burnette, co-founder and CEO of autonomous trucking startup Kodiak Robotics, which has expanded its business and hit milestones with a fraction of the funds that bigger players like Waymo have.… Continue reading Kodiak Robotics’ founder explains why autonomous freight could brush off inflation
Alternative mobility services witness rising demand
NEW DELHI: Mobility is being reimagined with Indians hesitating to own their personal vehicles thanks to bumper-to-bumper traffic, poor road conditions, parking challenges and surging fuel costs. These have led to several companies bolstering their offerings in the alternative mobility space. With over 25 million customers, Rapido, for instance, is pushing its bike taxi platforms.… Continue reading Alternative mobility services witness rising demand
@Daimler: Global Trends in Automotive & Financial Services 2022
Study shows E-mobility on the rise: around 80% of German respondents intend to switch to an electric car within the next five years 66% of them would choose financing instead of direct purchase for an electric vehicle – a total of 73% in Germany, USA and China consider manufacturers’ financial service providers the first choice… Continue reading @Daimler: Global Trends in Automotive & Financial Services 2022
@VW Group: Tatjana Maria misses out on Wimbledon final despite impressive performance005410
Semifinal What a wonderful gesture by the victor as after the final point, Ons Jabeur took the defeated Tatjana Maria by the hand and returned onto Centre Court to receive the acclaim of the crowd together. “I love her,” said the Tunisian in the on-court interview. “She’s an inspiration for so many players, for me… Continue reading @VW Group: Tatjana Maria misses out on Wimbledon final despite impressive performance005410
Cleantechnica: Will Tesla Lower Prices If Inflation Falls? Elon Says Yes 002115
CEO Elon Musk said this week that Tesla may be able to lower prices of its cars if inflation falls enough. Musk replied to a Tweet on Friday about pandemic and supply chain influences on Tesla car prices to a follower named Jaehwan Cho. “If inflation calms down, we can lower prices for cars,” Musk said.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Will Tesla Lower Prices If Inflation Falls? Elon Says Yes 002115
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis and Dongfeng Agree on a Share Repurchase Framework004076
AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. and Dongfeng Motor (Hong Kong) International Co., Limited, a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (“Dongfeng”) have executed a heads of agreement (“HOA”) related to the 99.2 million common shares in Stellantis held by Dongfeng, representing 3.16% of Stellantis’ share capital. Under the HoA, Dongfeng may from time to time… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis and Dongfeng Agree on a Share Repurchase Framework004076