Central bankers around the world are lifting interest rates at an aggressive clip as rapid inflation persists and seeps into a broad array of goods and services, setting the global economy up for a lurch toward more expensive credit, lower stock and bond values and – potentially – a sharp pullback in economic activity. It… Continue reading Global central banks ramp up inflation fight
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Johnson Matthey announces new hydrogen gigafactory to accelerate the transition to a decarbonised transport economy
– JM invests in capacity to support customer growth, backed by customer demand – UK government through the Automotive Transformation Fund and Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) today announce their support for JM’s hydrogen gigafactory LONDON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, announces that it is building a £80… Continue reading Johnson Matthey announces new hydrogen gigafactory to accelerate the transition to a decarbonised transport economy
Under the skin: why engineers love shared vehicle architectures
Last month, the Volkswagen Group celebrated the 10th anniversary of its kit of parts for building cars more efficiently. Modularer Querbaukasten (MQB), which translates as Modular Transverse Matrix, wasn’t the first platform-led approach taken by a manufacturer, but it marked the beginning of a trend. Now it has become a regular occurrence for new platforms… Continue reading Under the skin: why engineers love shared vehicle architectures
Honda’s Dixon, Herta Finish 1-2 in Toronto
Starting together on the front row, pole qualifier Herta and Dixon led the 26-car field from the green in the return of INDYCAR competition to Exhibition Place in Toronto for the first time in three years, with Herta at the point of those on the primary race strategy, which include the majority of the field. … Continue reading Honda’s Dixon, Herta Finish 1-2 in Toronto
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
Cultural centres JACC and ASCC measure visitors’ satisfaction on the spot
Visitor Performance Evaluation…A Quest For a Lasting Smile Real-time monitoring of visitor feedback leads to an actual and authentic impression of the experience and further helps the administrative staff boost services and avoid common negatives as the primary goal of the Centre’s continual development strategy. Specialised studies in this field also confirm that the gaps… Continue reading Cultural centres JACC and ASCC measure visitors’ satisfaction on the spot
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
@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: Porsche aims to repeat last year’s win at the Temple of Speed in Monza005407
The race In the No. 77 car, team owner Christian Ried and the two UK drivers Sebastian Priaulx and Harry Tincknell beat the opposition over the line. In the GTE-Pro class, the two works cars took the flag in positions four and five. The German Porsche customer team Dempsey-Proton Racing has won the GTE-Am class… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche aims to repeat last year’s win at the Temple of Speed in Monza005407
@BMW: Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 Wins in GTD at Lime Rock Park! Mechanical Issues Upend BMW M Team RLL and Turner Motorsport.002132
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – July 16, 2022 . . . What was looking like a forgettable day for BMW turned into an unforgettable one as Bryan Sellers and Madison Snow drove the No. 1 Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 to the GTD class win in today’s Northeast Grand Prix. The duo scored their second… Continue reading @BMW: Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 Wins in GTD at Lime Rock Park! Mechanical Issues Upend BMW M Team RLL and Turner Motorsport.002132