Trua SVP of Strategic Business Development Stuart Vaeth to Discuss Trust and Safety in the Gig Economy at Curbivore 2025

A digital trust and identity industry veteran, Vaeth will speak on a panel discussion about reducing risk and increasing trust and safety in the shared economy MCLEAN, Va., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —  WHATCurbivore is the premier event exploring the intersection of technology, mobility and commerce, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs and industry experts to examine how… Continue reading Trua SVP of Strategic Business Development Stuart Vaeth to Discuss Trust and Safety in the Gig Economy at Curbivore 2025

May River Capital Establishes a New Flow Control Platform, Tusk Industrial

CHICAGO, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — May River Capital (“May River“), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on lower middle market industrial growth companies, announced today its acquisition of the Global Pump Solutions business of CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO), including the highly respected Dean, Fybroc, and Sethco pump brands. Going forward, these three brands… Continue reading May River Capital Establishes a New Flow Control Platform, Tusk Industrial

Vauxhall Corsa Electric update brings 266 miles of range for £29k

The Long Range version of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric has received an update that increases its range by 14 miles. Vauxhall attributed the gain to improved cell chemistry in the nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery and revisions to the electric car’s motor reducing energy consumption. This means the Long Range variant is officially capable of driving 266 miles between charges, compared with 252 miles… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa Electric update brings 266 miles of range for £29k

Bechtel Applauds Green Light for Thacker Pass Lithium Project

Thacker Pass is owned by a joint venture between Lithium Americas and General Motors, with Lithium Americas as the manager. Thacker Pass recently obtained a $2.26 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to help fund the project. Once construction of the initial phase is complete, Thacker Pass will single-handedly produce eight times the… Continue reading Bechtel Applauds Green Light for Thacker Pass Lithium Project

GM is beating EV rivals by giving buyers more choices at lower prices

GM’s electric vehicle sales nearly doubled in the first three months of the year, with impressive growth across all brands. Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US, with the electric Equinox and Blazer rolling out, while Cadillac is quickly making a comeback in the luxury segment. Even GMC just had its best… Continue reading GM is beating EV rivals by giving buyers more choices at lower prices

GM’s first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales lead industry as automakers braces for tariffs

SUVs at a Chevrolet dealership in Oshawa, ON. Rene Johnston | Toronto Star | Getty Images General Motors and other automakers reported notable increases in their first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, as the automotive industry braces for the impacts of President Donald Trump‘s auto tariffs that are set to take effect this week. GM on Tuesday… Continue reading GM’s first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales lead industry as automakers braces for tariffs

Trump tariffs jolt Asian automakers — Toyota likely set for most pain

Brand new Toyota cars are displayed on the sales lot at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota on March 4, 2025 in Richmond, California.  Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Newly announced U.S. tariffs on auto imports have rattled Asian automakers, pressuring companies ahead of the implementation of the duties later in the week. U.S. President Donald Trump last… Continue reading Trump tariffs jolt Asian automakers — Toyota likely set for most pain

German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of penalties against 15 car manufacturers009059

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of penalties against 15 car manufacturers009059

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009058

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009058

German FAZ: US tariffs worry metal industry009057

The Hessenmetall employers’ association has commented on the import duties announced by US President Donald Trump on cars. In 2024, motor vehicles and auto parts worth more than 200 million euros were exported from Hesse to the USA, Hessenmetall managing director Dirk Pollert said on Friday. “Although these were just a little more than three… Continue reading German FAZ: US tariffs worry metal industry009057