Starlink’s internet-from-space service continues expanding to new use cases with the launch of Starlink Maritime. What started in the home before expanding to stationary RVs is now available for boats on the move, at a cost of $5,000 a month. SpaceX is targeting merchant vessels, oil rigs, and wealthy owners of superyachts with the service.… Continue reading Starlink’s Dishy McFlatface internet now available for Boaty McBoatfaces — just $5,000 per month
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Skoda Kushaq sells over 26,500 units in first year
The Skoda Kushaq launched on June 28, 2021 has completed a year of retail sales in the Indian market. Importantly, the SUV has made a mark in the hotly contested SUV segment with sales of over 26,000 units. As per Autocar Professional’s passenger vehicle sales analytics, the Kushaq has sold a total of 26,807 units… Continue reading Skoda Kushaq sells over 26,500 units in first year
Clean Technica: Germany Plugin EV Share Grows, Fiat 500e Bestseller, Grimm Warnings002097
Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 26.0% market share in June, up from 23.6% YoY. Overall auto volumes were down 18% YoY, to 224,558 units, the lowest June in 25 years (except 2020). The Fiat 500e was Germany’s best selling full electric in June. June’s combined plugin share of 26.0% comprised… Continue reading Clean Technica: Germany Plugin EV Share Grows, Fiat 500e Bestseller, Grimm Warnings002097
Elon Musk Rivals Snatch Up Laid-off Tesla Employees
“If the Emperor of Mars doesn’t want you…” Gold Rush One billionaire’s “super bad feeling” about the global economy is another billionaire’s hiring spree. In the wake of Tesla’s latest round of widespread layoffs, several big tech companies — including both Microsoft and Amazon, led respectively by vocal Tesla CEO Elon Musk nemeses Bill Gates… Continue reading Elon Musk Rivals Snatch Up Laid-off Tesla Employees
Another fatal Tesla crash is being investigated by US safety regulators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch. The investigation, which was opened in July, is the latest in a long string of inquiries by NHTSA’s Special Investigations program into crashes involving Tesla vehicles. This fatal crash, in which a… Continue reading Another fatal Tesla crash is being investigated by US safety regulators
Two new fatal Tesla crashes are being examined by US investigators
Two fatal Tesla crashes are being examined by investigators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Reuters reported that NHTSA opened a special investigation into a recent fatal crash in California, in which a Tesla driver killed a pedestrian. And an agency spokesperson confirmed to The Verge that a crash that took place on July… Continue reading Two new fatal Tesla crashes are being examined by US investigators
automotiveMastermind Adds Enhanced Recall Data Integration to Flagship Platform
Latest update gives dealers a new opportunity to communicate with customers and build relationships NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — automotiveMastermind (aM), part of S&P Global Mobility and a provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for dealerships, has launched a product update that enables dealers to view open recall data, empowering them to… Continue reading automotiveMastermind Adds Enhanced Recall Data Integration to Flagship Platform
Syncron’s Price Solution Selected to Accelerate Navistar’s Aftermarket Service Excellence
Using Syncron Price’s advanced analytics and AI capabilities, Navistar prioritizes a customer-centric pricing model and operational efficiency for one of the largest fleets of commercial vehicles in the U.S. ATLANTA, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Syncron, the largest privately-owned global leader in intelligent SaaS solutions dedicated to Service Lifecycle Management (SLM), today announced that leading commercial… Continue reading Syncron’s Price Solution Selected to Accelerate Navistar’s Aftermarket Service Excellence
Alfa Romeo aims to double production with new image
Alfa Romeo wants to double its production by the end of next year, its UK boss has told Autocar, by growing its brand among a more diverse audience. Damien Dally told Autocar that the Italian manufacturer wants to move from an “emotion brand down to a rational one” and expand its range into more “volume” segments. This vision… Continue reading Alfa Romeo aims to double production with new image
Toyota will be the third automaker to lose the EV tax credit in the US
Toyota sold its 200,000th plug-in electric vehicle in the US, triggering a slow phaseout of the federal EV tax credit over the next 15 months, according to Bloomberg. The automaker is the third manufacturer to pass this mark, following Tesla and General Motors. The phaseout for Toyota is poorly timed, coming just weeks after the… Continue reading Toyota will be the third automaker to lose the EV tax credit in the US