2025 Toyota 4Runner off-roader ready to rumble after modern makeover
Toyota's redesign of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV melds its ties to its midsize brother, the Toyota Tacoma, with an identical powertrain and a similar interior......»»
Toyota"s massive $13.9B battery complex prepping to start production next year to power hybrids, EVs
Toyota's largest-ever investment in N.A. manufacturing is taking shape in rural N.C.; will ultimately provide batteries for locally built EVs, hybrids and PHEVs......»»
Toyota dealer adds $2 million satellite for new battery plant workers
Toyota of Greensboro will open a new $2 million delivery and service center exclusively for 5,100 new employees of automaker's new N.C. battery plant......»»
Forget aerobars: Ars tries out an entire aerobike
Taking to the road in a modern, high-speed version of a 40-year-old dream. Enlarge / The Velomobile Bülk, with its hood in place. Note the hood has an anti-fog covering on the visor (which is flipped up). The two bumps near the.....»»
The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky: How a researcher used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way
What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the sun and the moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky Way?.....»»
Best soundbars of 2024: a sound upgrade for your TV
Ready for the next level of movie and TV show audio? Investing in one of these soundbars will enhance your TV's sound in more ways than one......»»
How the Moon got a makeover
The Moon's former surface sank to the depths, until volcanism brought it back. Enlarge (credit: NASA Goddard/ASU) Our Moon may appear to shine peacefully in the night sky, but billions of years ago, it was given a facial.....»»
RenAIssance: How Apple will drag Siri into the modern era
Apple's digital assistant Siri is poised to receive a considerable upgrade in the near future, involving an awful lot of generative AI and machine learning changes.Siri already has AI elements, but it can be betterSiri was once considered a great int.....»»
UK research reveals hand car wash sector is awash with exploitation
The risk of slavery in hand car washes across the UK has been exposed by new data from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and modern slavery charity, The Clewer Initiative. It reveals a prevalence of indicators that make exploitation and slavery more.....»»
Manor Lords’ medieval micromanagement means making many messes
Survival is hard in the untamed wilderness, but does it have to be this hard? Enlarge / This peaceful, pastoral scene actually represents a ton of hard work! (credit: Slavic Magic) Do you ever look around at modern civi.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Earnings from Rivian, Toyota and Nissan; GM"s fleet strategy
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Column: Why does Wall St. value Tesla 40% higher than Toyota?
Both face headwinds, but Toyota earned twice as much as Tesla in the most recent fiscal year......»»
Rocket Report: German launch from Australia; Neutron delayed until 2025
"The planned increase in flight cadence for our mothership Eve is a game changer." Enlarge / HyImpulse's single-stage rocket, SR75, lifts off from Australia. (credit: HyImpulse) Welcome to Edition 6.43 of the Rocket Rep.....»»
The ROG Ally X is official — and it sounds like a huge upgrade
Asus is ready to release the next version of the ROG Ally, and we already have a sneak peak at the updates in store......»»
3 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 17 & 4 Reasons Not To
Thanks to leaks, we already have an idea of what to expect from Apple and the 2025 iPhone. While the launch is a long way out, some people might want to skip the iPhone 16 and wait for the iPhone 17. While many people will be perfectly fine buying an.....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.5 Update Ready, Release Coming Soon
Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.5 update is nearly ready for public consumption as the company’s pushed the final version to beta testers. Apple today pushed the macOS Sonoma 14.5 Release Candidate, or RC, to developers. The macOS Sonoma 14.5 Rel.....»»
GM logistics supplier Proficient Auto raises $215 million in IPO
The company, which transports finished vehicles from manufacturers and shipping ports to auto dealerships, provides services to GM, Stellantis, Toyota and other automakers......»»
Researchers: Heat is coming for our crops—we have to make them ready
Australia's vital agriculture sector will be hit hard by steadily rising global temperatures. Our climate is already prone to droughts and floods. Climate change is expected to supercharge this, causing sudden flash droughts, changing rainfall patter.....»»
5 key takeaways from Toyota"s record earnings report
Under first-year CEO Koji Sato, Toyota reported a blockbuster fiscal year of records, from sales to profits. Here are five top takeaways from the automaker's earnings conference......»»
Team develops an epigenome editing toolkit to dissect the mechanisms of gene regulation
Understanding how genes are regulated at the molecular level is a central challenge in modern biology. This complex mechanism is mainly driven by the interaction between proteins called transcription factors, DNA regulatory regions, and epigenetic mo.....»»
GM ending Chevy Malibu production to retool Kan. plant for Bolt EV
Starting in late 2025, Fairfax Assembly will build both the gasoline-powered Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Bolt EV on the same assembly line......»»