Peugeot shareholders say yes to merger with Fiat Chrysler
The new company is called Stellantis and is the world's 4th-largest automaker. Enlarge (credit: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) For the past few years, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been looking to get married. After.....»»
Why The Microsoft Activision Deal Was Blocked By The UK Government
A UK regulator has blocked Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Here's why it rejected the merger and what Microsoft plans to do from here......»»
Stellantis to cut 3,500 hourly U.S. jobs through buyout, retirement offers, UAW local says
Retirement-eligible workers hired before ratification of Chrysler's 2007 contract with the UAW can get $50,000 to leave their job, while those with at least one year of service can receive a lesser payment......»»
Google’s AI panic forces merger of rival divisions, DeepMind and Brain
Alphabet's two AI groups, which reportedly don't get along, are merging. Enlarge / Google DeepMind will presumably be getting a rainbow logo, but for now here's the old DeepMind logo. (credit: Deepmind) Google's 'Code R.....»»
Stellantis hires new CFO, replacing merger architect Richard Palmer
Natalie Knight, who will work out of Stellantis' U.S. offices in Michigan, previously spent 17 years with apparel retailer Adidas......»»
Some 2021 Ram 1500s recalled for engine stall risk
Chrysler is recalling 131,700 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles in North America equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines for an engine stall risk. The powertrain control module software may create an incorrect fuel mixture in the engine, which can stall the engin.....»»
U.S. Supreme Court turns away GM bid to revive racketeering suit against Fiat Chrysler
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a bid by General Motors to revive its racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles , over bribery allegations involving the United Auto Workers union......»»
Webb captures the spectacular galactic merger Arp 220
Shining like a brilliant beacon amidst a sea of galaxies, Arp 220 lights up the night sky in this view from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Actually two spiral galaxies in the process of merging, Arp 220 glows brightest in infrared light, making i.....»»
Stellantis shareholders approve CEO Tavares" pay for 2022
Shareholders approved the compensation package for the car maker's top management, including CEO Carlos Tavares, after rejecting it last year......»»
Black hole is soaring between galaxies, leaving stars in its wake
A galaxy merger may have set a supermassive black hole free. Enlarge / Artist's impression of a supermassive black hole trailing galaxies behind it. (credit: NASA, ESA, Leah Hustak) If you saw a similar streak in one of.....»»
Report: China increasingly uses merger reviews to make demands of US companies
China demands for access to products could put US firms in "impossible position." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | MicroStockHub) China's antitrust regulator "is holding back its required green light for mergers that invo.....»»
Canoo settles SEC investigation into EV maker’s merger
The SEC opened the probe into Canoo in early 2021 in part to look into the startup’s merger with a special purpose acquisition company......»»
With a nod to EVs, Waymo retires self-driving Pacifica hybrid minivans
Self-driving tech company Waymo will retire its fleet of Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans, the vehicular flag-bearers for the nation's first autonomous ride-hailing service......»»
José Muñoz named to Hyundai"s board of directors
Hyundai Motor Co. shareholders elected president and global COO José Muñoz to the board of directors last week in Seoul. Muñoz also is CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motors North America and Hyundai Motor America......»»
Jose Muñoz named to Hyundai"s board of directors
Hyundai Motor Co. shareholders elected president and global COO José Muñoz to the board of directors last week in Seoul. Muñoz also is CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motors North America and Hyundai Motor America......»»
Microsoft wins battle with Sony as UK reverses finding on Activision merger
Microsoft/Activision merger closer to approval as UK drops Call of Duty objection. Enlarge / Sony's PlayStation 5. (credit: Sony) UK regulators reviewing Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard reversed t.....»»
Judge dismisses gamers’ claims that Microsoft-Activision merger will spoil gaming
Gamers have 20 days to supply more evidence showing the merger would harm them. Enlarge (credit: INA FASSBENDER / Contributor | AFP) Last December, Call of Duty gamers sued Microsoft, seeking to block its merger with Act.....»»
Judge dismisses gamers’ claims that Microsoft/Activision merger will spoil gaming
Gamers have 20 days to supply more evidence showing the merger would harm them. Enlarge (credit: INA FASSBENDER / Contributor | AFP) Last December, Call of Duty gamers sued Microsoft, seeking to block its merger with Act.....»»
Tesla turns Twitter into $44 billion communications apparatus
Many Tesla shareholders have called for Musk to revive Tesla’s PR department; instead, the carmaker has been stepping up its activity on Twitter......»»
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Uconnect 5 review: Finally wireless CarPlay
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee uses the new Uconnect 5 operating system for its in-car display. Here's how it works with wireless Apple CarPlay.Uconnect 5 with wireless CarPlayUconnect 5 is an Android-based system found in various Jeep, Chrysler, Fiat,.....»»
Foxconn affiliate Taisic develops 8-inch SiC wafer
Taisic Materials, with Foxconn being one of its major shareholders, has developed Taiwan's first homegrown 8-inch SiC wafer, with trial production kicking off......»»