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......»»
Android TV has access to your entire account—but Google is changing that
Should sideloading Chrome on an old smart TV really compromise your entire account? Enlarge (credit: Google) Google says it has patched a nasty loophole in the Android TV account security system, which would grant attack.....»»
Know a rising star? Let us know
Automotive News' 11th annual search is underway for Rising Stars at automakers, suppliers, mobility companies and service providers......»»
How bad are invasive plants for birds? Research suggests large-scale removal may not have intended benefits
A prevailing opinion in land management is that non-native invasive plants are of no ecological value and they significantly diminish habitat quality for wildlife. Conservation practitioners allocate significant resources to invasive plant removal, o.....»»
Washington state rolls out generous EV incentive program, especially on leases
Under the incentive program, eligible residents would receive up to $9,000 for a new EV lease of three years or more......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: GM, Ford and Tesla earnings; lowest-cost EVs
A quick look at the week's top automotive stories.....»»
AI deciphers new gene regulatory code in plants and makes accurate predictions for newly sequenced genomes
Genome sequencing technology provides thousands of new plant genomes annually. In agriculture, researchers merge this genomic information with observational data (measuring various plant traits) to identify correlations between genetic variants and c.....»»
What do we lose when our old suburbs disappear?
I live on the edge of Parramatta, Australia's fastest-growing city, on the kind of old-fashioned suburban street that has 1950s fibros constructed in the post-war housing boom, double-story brick homes with Greek columns that aspirational migrants bu.....»»
China"s Shenzhou-18 mission docks with space station
A spaceship carrying three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-18 mission safely docked at Tiangong space station Friday, state-run media reported, the latest step in Beijing's space program that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030......»»
A systematic review of three key sugar metabolism proteins: HXK, SnRK1 and TOR
Sugar signaling is one of the most important regulatory signals for plant growth and development, and its metabolic network contains many regulatory factors. Sugar signaling molecules regulate cellular activities and organismal development by interac.....»»
Did climate chaos cultivate or constrain 2023"s greenery?
In the ongoing quest to track the progression of climate change, scientists frequently examine the state of our planet's vegetation—forests, grasslands, agricultural lands, and beyond......»»
Impact investing in Paris suburban "banlieue" neighborhoods: Untapped social and economic potential
From July to August, Paris will host the 2024 Olympic games. However, once the athletes and spectators have packed up and left, the Games will leave behind a lasting social impact on the run-down neighborhoods on the outskirts of the French capital......»»
Cocaine is an emerging contaminant of concern in the Bay of Santos (Brazil), says researcher
In addition to already known pollutants, the Bay of Santos—a city in the state of São Paulo (Brazil) that is home to the largest seaport in Latin America—has been affected by an emerging contaminant that is now present not only in the water but.....»»
Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet, study finds
Climate change is a global phenomenon, but its impacts are felt at a very local level. Take, for example, dust. Dust can have a huge impact on local air quality, food security, energy supply and public health. Yet, little is known about how global cl.....»»
Fred Beans buys 4 Rosenthal Automotive dealerships
Rosenthal Automotive Organization divested four Philadelphia area dealerships it bought in June 2022 from Sussman Automotive Group......»»
Toyota invests $1.4 billion in Indiana plant for large EV
The investment will add 340 jobs and a new battery pack assembly line, but details signal that either the Toyota Sienna or Toyota Highlander will become a full EV in 2026......»»
New GM North America chief Marissa West has deep ties to automaker
While growing up, General Motors' first female North American president would collect brochures at the Detroit auto show and pretend to run her own dealership......»»
Pretax charges drop Sonic Automotive"s Q1 net income
The company said $7 million in pretax charges contributed to a 12 percent dip in first-quarter net income......»»
Asbury Q1 net income slips 19%; $4.2 billion in revenue sets record
Asbury Automotive Group produced $147.1 million in net income during the first quarter, down 19 percent from a year earlier as falling profit margins offset rising vehicle sales and revenue......»»
Wait lines may boost perceived popularity of restaurant brands
Restaurants can benefit from keeping their customers waiting, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management......»»
GM"s Marissa West looks to connect with retailers as she oversees North American operations
While growing up, General Motors' first female North American president would collect brochures at the Detroit auto show and pretend to run her own dealership......»»