August 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading August 2025 new car pre-registration figures

Australia’s Liontown Resources to revise Tesla offtake deal pricing, in talks with Ford

Liontown Resources, Tesla revise pricing terms in lithium offtake deal, shifting focus to spodumene concentrate. Liontown Resources said on Tuesday that it has agreed with Tesla to make changes to the pricing mechanism in their long-term offtake agreement. The pricing changes come as the lithium miner looks to move away from lithium hydroxide indices to… Continue reading Australia’s Liontown Resources to revise Tesla offtake deal pricing, in talks with Ford

New Audi electric hatchback breaks cover with A2 influence

Audi has begun testing a new entry-level model that is set to indirectly replace the A1 and Q2 when they are retired next year. The EV will be the smallest car Audi offers and is set to be positioned as an electric counterpart to both the A3 hatchback and Q3 crossover. Seen by Autocar photographers for… Continue reading New Audi electric hatchback breaks cover with A2 influence

Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection Raises More Than $1.5 Million for Local Nonprofits Over 20 Years

This year, Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection donated 100% of ticket sales to two local non-profits, WWIN and Sports in Schools BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Over the weekend, Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection celebrated its 20th anniversary, raising $63,000 for WWIN and $43,000 for Sports In Schools. On Sept. 26 and 27, the… Continue reading Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection Raises More Than $1.5 Million for Local Nonprofits Over 20 Years

Elton John AIDS Foundation expands The Rocket Fund to $200 million

The bold goal addresses critical gaps as global AIDS funding faces unprecedented cuts NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Elton John AIDS Foundation today announced an ambitious expansion of The Rocket Fund, raising its campaign goal to $200 million to accelerate transformative HIV solutions for marginalized communities. The expanded funding will close critical… Continue reading Elton John AIDS Foundation expands The Rocket Fund to $200 million

@Ford: Ford Convenes National Leaders to Tackle Productivity Gap in America’s Essential Economy

DETROIT–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Pro is convening 300 leaders from across the Essential Economy – critical industries like manufacturing, utilities, transportation, construction, and energy, among others – for a national forum to accelerate productivity in these critical sectors. The summit, Ford Pro Accelerate: The Essential Economy, held at Michigan Central Station in Detroit, comes at an urgent… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Convenes National Leaders to Tackle Productivity Gap in America’s Essential Economy

Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US

Sales of electric models are expected to plummet in the last three months of the year and then remain sluggish for some time. The key factor that nudged Dan McGrath and his wife to lease a Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV in August was the impending end of a $7,500 federal tax credit available to people… Continue reading Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US

Demand for Cybersecurity, Functional Safety Certification on the Rise, says TÜV SÜD CEO Ishan Palit

Leading independent testing, validation and certification agency TÜV SÜD says it is registering a growing demand for cybersecurity and functional safety validation from the automotive sector in India, where the company has a major presence with a robust workforce of over 2,500 people. The company, which is headquartered in Munich, Germany, says adherence to standards… Continue reading Demand for Cybersecurity, Functional Safety Certification on the Rise, says TÜV SÜD CEO Ishan Palit

Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US

Across the country, thousands of people have been making the same calculation, leading to a surge of electric car sales. The key factor that nudged Dan McGrath and his wife to lease a Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV in August was the impending end of a $7,500 federal tax credit available to people who get a… Continue reading Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US

InFocus Eyecare Expands in Fayetteville, Tennessee with Acquisition of Lincoln County Vision Center

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — InFocus Eyecare, a growing network of more than 25 full-scope optometry practices, is proud to announce its continued expansion in Tennessee with the acquisition of Lincoln County Vision Center, led by Dr. Bill Womble, O.D. As part of this transition, Dr. Daniel DeJarnatt, a respected optometrist who has served the Fayetteville community… Continue reading InFocus Eyecare Expands in Fayetteville, Tennessee with Acquisition of Lincoln County Vision Center