Incentive spending cuts likely for Detroit 3 amid strike
The UAW strike will prompt Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to pare back incentive deals for car shoppers, according to J.D. Power and Edmunds analysts. However, incentives are already low industrywide......»»
How to buy Bitcoin
In this guide, we teach you how to buy Bitcoin for the first time, from finding the right wallets and exchanges to spending Bitcoin in a smart, efficient way......»»
Fisker price cuts mark latest turn in downward spiral
The company's price cuts come after a steady barrage of issues, including the dissolution of talks with a large automaker for a financial lifeline, halted production and a scathing report from Consumer Reports......»»
Attitudes to adulthood are shifting as traditional milestones become out of reach, new study finds
According to the study, people aged 18–30 have the most negative attitudes towards adulthood, which could be due to them spending their early adult years struggling to "get ahead" amid the challenges of a pandemic and cost of living crisis......»»
Piston Automotive wins $8.5M state grant for plant to supply GM in suburban Detroit
The project marks a return to former stomping grounds for company owner Vinnie Johnson, a two-time NBA champ nicknamed “the Microwave” during his Detroit Pistons heyday......»»
Israel"s war budget leaves top scientists in limbo
Israeli scientist Ellen Graber has spent years researching ways to save chocolate crops from climate change. But with the government slashing spending to fund the war in Gaza, her project is one of hundreds now hanging in the balance......»»
BYD targets EV laggards Toyota, VW with latest price cuts
BYD is discounting almost every electric and hybrid model it sells in China as part of a marketing campaign declaring “electricity is cheaper than oil.”.....»»
Droughts in Europe could be avoided with faster emissions cuts
Rapid climate action could mean devastating dry periods in the Mediterranean become less frequent by the end of the century, a new study shows......»»
GDC 2024 in review: Path tracing, upscaling, and CPU-killing tech
After spending the week at GDC, here are my big takeaways from advancements in the world of PC graphics and tech......»»
Why the VW election could be the UAW"s best chance at an elusive organizing victory
The upcoming vote will test UAW President Shawn Fain's theory that he can parlay historically rich contracts won last fall from the Detroit 3 into organizing victories that would expand membership and provide greater leverage in future negotiations......»»
Honda to trim U.S. dealer profit margins
The company is also making some reductions and changes in marketing, advertising and service payments as it adjusts spending for the shift to electric vehicles......»»
Lincoln dealers work to sell down glut of 2023 models
The luxury brand has boosted incentives to help dealers clear 2023 models that arrived late because of quality issues and the UAW strike......»»
Apple boss Tim Cook launches charm offensive in vital market
Apple chief Tim Cook is spending a few days in China, one of the tech company’s most important markets and a major manufacturing hub for its products......»»
Fords start $10M campaign to support Detroit youth
The Michigan Central Station Children's Endowment Campaign aims to raise at least $10 million by June, when Ford Motor Co. is reopening the depot as the heart of a new mobility campus......»»
How ghost streams and redlining"s legacy lead to unfairness in flood risk in Detroit and elsewhere
In 2021, metro Detroit was hit with a rainstorm so severe that President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration at state officials' request......»»
Finalized U.S. EV mileage ratings rule will be a win for automakers, report says
The Detroit 3 and the UAW raised alarms that the original proposal could have resulted in $10.5 billion in automaker fines through 2032......»»
Steam Spring Sale: best deals, how long is the sale, and more
Get your wallets ready because its time for another Steam sale! The Steam Spring sale cuts the price on hundreds of games, but you need to act fast or miss out......»»
Qualcomm’s “Snapdragon 8s Gen 3” cuts down the company’s flagship SoC
The "s" moniker doesn't make it better than the old 8 Gen 3 chip. Enlarge / The promo image for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm's newest smartphone SoC is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Years.....»»
Aging Ram 1500 Classic still plays big role for brand
The pickup launched in 2008 with a cattle drive in downtown Detroit, even before Ram was its own brand, is still kicking 16 years later as the electric vehicle era dawns......»»
Energy Department spending $750 million to boost hydrogen, and GM will share
The 52 hydrogen projects are designed to accelerate adoption of clean hydrogen as a viable energy source. General Motors and Bosch are among the companies receiving funding......»»
Energy price hikes hit older people hardest, study finds
Adults ages 60 and up in developed nations are spending more money on energy than younger counterparts—and are also more likely to struggle to reduce those higher costs, according to research led in part by University of Maryland geographers......»»