Used vehicles become a newly appreciating asset
Prices should begin to cool off toward the end of June, but the used-vehicle market will likely stay elevated for the rest of the year and beyond......»»
Reported Dreamcast addict Tim Walz is now an unofficial Crazy Taxi character
New "Tim Walz Edition" mod lets the VP hopeful earn some ca-razy (campaign) money. Enlarge / The "VP" on the cab light is a nice touch. (credit: Itch.io) Last month, in a profile of newly named Democratic vice presidenti.....»»
Dual-feedback mechanism can enhance anti-oxidation coatings in fiber composites
Fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have been the primary choice for radome materials in hypersonic vehicles due to their high toughness, strength, and other advantageous properties. However, oxidation by oxygen in the atmospheric envir.....»»
Discovery about ice layer formation in ice sheets can improve sea level rise predictions
A newly discovered mechanism for the flow and freezing of ice sheet meltwater could improve estimates of sea level rise around the globe......»»
GM, Hyundai team up to slash costs of new vehicles and clean tech
The hope is for better products and more efficient companies. Enlarge / GM CEO Mary Barra (left) and Hyundai executive chair Euisun Chung (right) have agreed to have their companies collaborate. (credit: Hyundai Motor Group).....»»
GM has long history of partnering with rivals including Hyundai
An alliance with Honda has lasted for more than two decades and resulted in production of hydrogen fuel cells and electric vehicles, but some other tie-ups quickly fizzled......»»
GM has long history of partnering with rivals like Hyundai
An alliance with Honda has lasted for more than two decades and resulted in production of hydrogen fuel cells and electric vehicles, but some other tie-ups quickly fizzled......»»
GM, Hyundai to explore collaboration across range of tech, products
General Motors and Hyundai Motor Co. will explore cooperation in everything from passenger and commercial vehicles to electric cars and raw materials under a sweeping agreement that aims to improve efficiencies, slash costs and reach bigger economies.....»»
Missouri auto salesman gets 1-year sentence after admitting to helping fraudster
A former car salesman at the Marty Cancila Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram auto dealership in Florissant, Mo., was sentenced in August to a year and a day in prison after admitting to helping a fraudster buy and finance vehicles using other people's personal.....»»
Nissan cuts output of 2 core models, including bestselling Rogue
In a memo to retailers obtained by Automotive News, Nissan said it will cut production of the Rogue crossover and Frontier pickup by up to 40,000 vehicles......»»
Newly discovered antimicrobial could prevent or treat cholera
More than a million people each year die from infections by pathogens that are resistant to antimicrobials, and the problem is growing. Meanwhile, the discovery of new antimicrobials that can help stem the tide has not kept pace......»»
Space travel: Protection from cosmic radiation with boron nitride nanotube fibers
With the success of the Nuri launch last year and the recent launch of the newly established Korea Aerospace Administration, interest in space has increased, and both the public and private sectors are actively investing in space-related industries s.....»»
Harris, Trump trade barbs on manufacturing jobs, tariffs in debate
Vice President Kamala Harris touted investments in clean energy and manufacturing job creation, while former President Donald Trump said he would use tariffs to keep Chinese automakers from selling vehicles in the U.S......»»
Study links EV charging stations to increased local business activity
Countries globally are rapidly transitioning to a cleaner energy future—accelerating their push for electric vehicles alongside ambitious targets to phase out gasoline and diesel in transportation. Global electric car sales surged by around 25% in.....»»
Stellantis investing $406 million in 3 Mich. plants
Assembly plants in Sterling Heights and Warren, Mich., will build electrified models alongside gasoline-powered vehicles......»»
Nuro diverges from delivery, plots new self-driving business plan
Self-driving tech company Nuro will eschew plans to build bespoke vehicles and operate them in delivery fleets. Instead, company executives want to focus their business on licensing use of their core autonomous-driving technology......»»
Endangered species rebounds in California a century after being wiped out
All on its own, an endangered species is making a fierce comeback in California, newly published state wildlife data show......»»
NHTSA investigates mysterious fires in Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator
The Office of Defects Investigation is assessing the need for a recall that could affect more than 780,000 vehicles......»»
BYD sets higher annual sales target, brokerage report shows
The goal would put BYD almost at par with Ford, which ranked sixth by global sales in 2023 with 4.4 million vehicles sold......»»
Feds want vehicles to be safer for pedestrians’ heads; new regs proposed
The proposed rule would mostly affect pickup trucks and large SUVs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) America has been getting more and more dangerous for pedestrians over the past few years. It's a trend with several contr.....»»
Plot twist: How giving old graveyards new life as parks can improve our cities
Old graveyards are a forgotten land asset that can find new life as urban parks in crowded cities. As the density of our cities increases, efficient use of urban land becomes paramount. In particular, land for urban parks becomes more important and h.....»»