Kia has unveiled a sharp new look for the Niro, bringing it into line with the latest iteration of the brand’s ‘Opposites United’ design language. The new front-end treatment shrinks the silver plastic bar that wrapped around the bonnet of the previous iteration and introduces a taller headlight design similar to those on the Seltos, EV3 and… Continue reading Kia Niro gets sharp new look and interior tweaks
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Nissan’s 42% efficiency breakthrough: The new tech saving petrol
Combustion engine development is still important and the drive for efficiency will continue for as long as engines remain in use and the new Nissan e-Power system is a case in point. The first vehicle to use the latest, third-generation e-Power system, initially introduced in 2016, is the Qashqai, which began production in the UK… Continue reading Nissan’s 42% efficiency breakthrough: The new tech saving petrol
Galbot S1 Breaks Industry Load Limits with 50KG Heavy-Duty Capacity
BEIJING, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Galbot, a global pioneer in embodied AI and general-purpose robotics, announced the launch of the Galbot S1, an industrial-grade heavy-duty embodied intelligence robot designed to meet the growing demands of modern manufacturing. This breaks the long-standing payload limit in the industry, achieving a continuous dual-arm payload of 50kg. This… Continue reading Galbot S1 Breaks Industry Load Limits with 50KG Heavy-Duty Capacity
Will Goodyear’s New Americas Sales Chief Reframe the Consumer-Focused Narrative for Goodyear (GT)?
Earlier this month, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company appointed David Cichocki as Managing Director, Americas and Chief Sales Officer, Americas Consumer, effective January 19, 2026, giving him responsibility for the Americas consumer business and regional governance. Cichocki’s three decades of commercial leadership at companies such as Whirlpool and Kraft/Nabisco bring extensive large-scale retail and multi-channel… Continue reading Will Goodyear’s New Americas Sales Chief Reframe the Consumer-Focused Narrative for Goodyear (GT)?
F&M Bank Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026
This award recognizes F&M Bank’s impact and commitment to safety, security and service LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M Bank) announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group… Continue reading F&M Bank Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026
Full Launches Mobile-First Food Pantry Software to Modernize Food Distribution for Nonprofits
New platform improves access, efficiency, and dignity for food-insecure households while helping pantries operate more effectively. PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Oregon-based technology startup Full (Full Pantry LLC) announced its Food Access Tool, a mobile-first platform designed to help food pantries manage rising demand while reducing barriers for people seeking food assistance.… Continue reading Full Launches Mobile-First Food Pantry Software to Modernize Food Distribution for Nonprofits
Massumi + Consoli Bolsters Strategic M&A Capabilities with Hire of Trevor Katende in Los Angeles
Firm Expands Capacity to Support Growing Demand from Strategic Acquirers LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Massumi + Consoli, a nationwide law firm recognized for its leading private equity and M&A practice, announced today that Trevor Katende has joined the firm as a Partner in its M&A practice in Los Angeles, expanding the firm’s… Continue reading Massumi + Consoli Bolsters Strategic M&A Capabilities with Hire of Trevor Katende in Los Angeles
Ceat to Further Boost Capacity at Chennai Plant with Rs 1,314 Crore Investment
Tyre maker Ceat Ltd will invest Rs 1,314 crore to further boost the passenger vehicle tyre capacity at its Sriperumbudur plant in Chennai by around 35% as the company looks to cater to the anticipated good growth in the passenger car and utility vehicle category. “Our board has approved Rs 1,314 crore of capital expenditure… Continue reading Ceat to Further Boost Capacity at Chennai Plant with Rs 1,314 Crore Investment
How ES8 Milestone and New AI Push Will Impact NIO (NIO) Investors
Nio recently reported that its third-generation ES8 SUV reached 50,000 deliveries shortly after crossing 40,000 units, while also outlining plans to ramp up AI investment through a new AGI committee and broader deployment of smart-driving technologies. This combination of strong ES8 traction and a company-wide push into AI highlights how Nio is leaning on both… Continue reading How ES8 Milestone and New AI Push Will Impact NIO (NIO) Investors
Tesla to Benefit as Canada Lifts Tariffs on Chinese Made EVs
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Tesla (TSLA, Financials) stands to gain from Canada’s decision to drop its 100% tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles, opening the door for renewed shipments from the company’s Shanghai factory. The new policy allows up to 49,000 Chinese vehicles a year at a 6.1% tariff, with potential expansion to… Continue reading Tesla to Benefit as Canada Lifts Tariffs on Chinese Made EVs