The decline of the midsize sedan: Why there will soon be just 5 nameplates in U.S.
The once-hypercompetitive segment has shrunk rapidly, falling victim to innovations in vehicle packaging and changing consumer tastes......»»
2024 Honda Prologue EV will be eligible for full $7,500 tax credit
Honda's Prologue midsize electric crossover will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal EV tax incentive when it goes on sale this month, the company said. Production started last month in Mexico......»»
Mercedes confirms electric midsize luxury vans headed to U.S.
The lineup will be based on Mercedes' new Van.EA electric platform starting in 2026......»»
Rivian eliminating a shift at EV plant in Ill. without further job cuts
The company won't reduce jobs at the plant but says efficiency will increase and costs will decline......»»
A New Headset Aims to Treat Alzheimer’s With Light and Sound
An experimental device developed by Cognito Therapeutics seeks to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients using light and sound......»»
2024 BMW i5 M60 review: BMW’s best EV yet
In 2024, the BMW 5-series gets an electrified powertrain. Does it continue to be the go-to luxury sedan for BMW drivers?.....»»
Apple drops to fourth place in China"s smartphone sales
China's smartphone market has continued to decline so far in 2024, and local resellers such as Huawei have overtaken Apple's iPhone.iPhone 15 Pro colorful lineupAfter coming top in China overall in 2023, Apple has dropped to fourth place in the first.....»»
JP Morgan: Apple"s China problems are increasing, but recovery expected
Analysts from investment firm JP Morgan reports believe that the decline in Apple's iPhone sales in China is accelerating, but Services could change that.Apple's iPhone 15Using Counterpoint Research's data about the first six weeks of 2024, JP Morgan.....»»
Apple cuts iPhone shipments over reduced China demand
Apple's iPhone shipments in 2024 will drop compared to 2023, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasts, with a significant decline caused in part by lower shipments to China.Apple's Head of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, BeijingApple is having trou.....»»
Texas springs in crisis: New study highlights overwhelming increase in dry springs
New research from The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University uncovers a concerning decline in the state's groundwater resources, finding that the number of dry springs has nearly tripled since the early 1980s......»»
Study reveals racial disparities in school enrollment during COVID-19
Student enrollment in districts that provided in-person schooling in fall 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic showed a greater decline among nonwhite students than white students......»»
US iPhone market share continues to rise despite declining smartphone sales
US iPhone market share continued to rise last month, despite a continued decline in all smartphone sales, according to a new market intelligence report. The report shows that US smartphone sales for the start of the year continued a long-term down.....»»
New evidence shows UK solar parks can provide for bees and butterflies
A new study shows that U.K. solar parks, if managed correctly, can provide vital resources to help stem the decline in the nation's bees and butterflies......»»
Mapping the future of rural revitalization: Study sheds light on China"s rural dynamics
Globally, rural areas face challenges such as population decline, job shortages, and deepening urban-rural divides, exacerbated by rapid urbanization and industrialization. In China, these issues threaten rural sustainability, making the study of rur.....»»
Are fears of saying "no" overblown?
Everyone has been there. You get invited to something that you absolutely do not want to attend—a holiday party, a family cookout, an expensive trip. But doubts and anxieties creep into your head as you weigh whether to decline......»»
Are American voters really as polarized as they seem? Research suggests "yes"
A new study of American voters by researchers at Rice University and Stanford University shows that while response rates to political surveys are on the decline, people are more polarized than ever......»»
GM pauses sales of 2024 midsize pickups to fix software
Sales of the new model year GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are being delayed while a software fix is tested and validated. The decision affects about 15,000 pickups......»»
Worker death forces Subaru to suspend output in Japan
A worker’s death in Japan spurred Subaru to temporarily halt production at three plants, including two that make popular nameplates for export to the U.S......»»
Researchers identify human activities as drivers of biodiversity decline in central Mexico"s reserves
New research shows the diversity of plant and animal life in 14 tropical reserves in Mesoamerica has plummeted since 1990 as roads and cattle ranches have expanded into protected areas. Large mammals, birds, and reptiles are disappearing, while disea.....»»
Lucid cuts U.S. prices, joining Rivian and Tesla as EV startups face easing demand
Lucid's base Air sedan gets a $7,500 reduction, now starting at $71,400 with shipping. The move comes after a $3,100 price cut on base Rivian models and a $1,000 discount on some Tesla Model Y trims......»»
Sony, Honda joint venture to roll out three EVs before 2030, report says
Sony Honda Mobility will roll out an SUV in 2027 and a compact sometime in 2028 or later following a scheduled launch of a sedan in 2025, Nikkei reported......»»