‘A very big deal’: Federal safety regulator takes aim at Tesla Autopilot

After four years of laissez-faire treatment under the Trump administration, the nation’s top auto safety regulator is making it clear to Elon Musk and Tesla that there’s a new sheriff in town. In June, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ordered automakers to cough up data on every crash that involves automated driving systems,… Continue reading ‘A very big deal’: Federal safety regulator takes aim at Tesla Autopilot

Japanese vehicle maker jumps into microfinance in India

TOKYO — Tokyo-based startup Terra Motors, a manufacturer and distributor of electric three-wheeled vehicles, recently launched a financial subsidiary in India. Its goal is to use microfinance to lift buyers’ incomes and boost vehicle sales. But will a Japanese startup be able to thrive in India as the coronavirus spreads at a record pace? An… Continue reading Japanese vehicle maker jumps into microfinance in India

AAM to Present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Conference on September 9

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Amazon will reportedly release its own TVs in the US this year

If you shop for electronics on Cyber Monday this year, your options might include Amazon-branded TVs. According to Insider, the e-commerce giant is planning to launch its own TVs in the US as soon as October, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The project has reportedly been in development for almost two years… Continue reading Amazon will reportedly release its own TVs in the US this year

GM to halt production at nearly all North America assembly plants due to new chip problem

General Motors will idle nearly all its assembly plants in North America starting Monday as the COVID-19 pandemic affects production of semiconductor chips overseas. GM said its Arlington Assembly in Texas, where it makes its highly profitable full-size SUVs, will run regular production next week, along with Flint Assembly, where it makes its heavy-duty pickups, Bowling Green Assembly in Kentucky, where… Continue reading GM to halt production at nearly all North America assembly plants due to new chip problem

Iconic Music Sensation ABBA Launch New Album Voyage Illuminating The Sydney Harbour Bridge As Part Of Global Album Announcement

Sydney joined eight other cities around the world – Tokyo, London, New York, Stockholm, Rio, Reykjavik, Berlin, Cape Town – in celebrating the much-anticipated album with vision of the Sydney Harbour Bridge featured in a livestream on ABBA’s official YouTube Channel. Destination NSW CEO Steve Cox described the Sydney Harbour Bridge tribute as fitting recognition… Continue reading Iconic Music Sensation ABBA Launch New Album Voyage Illuminating The Sydney Harbour Bridge As Part Of Global Album Announcement

North American Class 4-8 Truck Axle Differential Aftermarket Report 2021-2027 with Growth Opportunities in eAxles, System Integration, & Remanufacturing

DUBLIN, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “North American Class 4-8 Truck Axle Differential Aftermarket – Evolving Market Conditions and Technology Trends Challenge Suppliers” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This research service on the class 4-8 axle differential aftermarket in North America forecasts market size through 2027; the base year is 2020, and… Continue reading North American Class 4-8 Truck Axle Differential Aftermarket Report 2021-2027 with Growth Opportunities in eAxles, System Integration, & Remanufacturing

Guest Post: Why control deals in India have suddenly gone up

In recent years there has been a sudden increase in private equity (PE) investors taking a controlling position or majority stake in Indian businesses. This trend is definitely an indicator of increased risk appetite and confidence that PE investors have developed as regards the Indian market. The shift for PE investors from being pure ‘vanilla’… Continue reading Guest Post: Why control deals in India have suddenly gone up

VW reaches $42 million settlement with U.S. owners over Takata air bags

The settlement is the latest by major automakers and much of the funding goes to boosting recall completion rates. To date, seven other major automakers have agreed to settlements worth about $1.5 billion covering tens of millions of vehicles. By David Shepardson WASHINGTON: Volkswagen‘s U.S. unit has agreed to a $42 million settlement covering 1.35… Continue reading VW reaches $42 million settlement with U.S. owners over Takata air bags