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Why You Won"t See The Jaguar XJ220S Supercar On US Roads

There's no arguing that Jaguar's XJ220 and its XJ220S sibling were anything less than stunning, but don't expect to see these classics on U.S. roads. There's no argu.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearOct 19th, 2022

Viewpoint: Kenya"s wildlife conservancies make old men rich, while making women and young people poorer

Kenya once had an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildlife. But as the country's population boomed, wildlife lost space to people, buildings, roads and agriculture......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Open Roads is a short family drama video game that leaves a big impact

The short and sweet Open Roads tells a poignant story about the ways that loss can bring us closer together......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision; auto shipping hub operations face disruption

The port handles imports and exports for major automakers including Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and the Volkswagen group — including luxury models for Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Questioning cities that create wealth disparities from the perspective of the "excluded"

Cities are reborn in the wake of international mega-events such as the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the G7 Hiroshima Summit in 2023, and the upcoming Expo 2025 in Osaka. Areas around stations, parks and roads are redeveloped, hotels and shopping buildings ar.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Uncovering the ripple effects of the climate crisis

No roads lead to Iquitos, a Peruvian port city surrounded by the Amazon rainforest and reachable only by river. The city's diverse communities and ways of living—including fishing and farming—were what drew Heidi Mendoza. She's a researcher who l.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Large old trees are vital for Australian birds. Their long branches and hollows can"t be replaced by saplings

When we make roads, houses or farmland, we often find large old trees in the way. Our response is often to lop off offending branches or even cut the tree down......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Here"s what conservationists say is likely causing the mysterious whale deaths along East Coast

While three whales washing up on Hampton Roads beaches in three days is unusual, it is likely indicative of a long-term trend seen along the East Coast......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Off-roading EVs find a home at King of the Hammers

For the second year, Optima has set up a charging station in the desert. Enlarge / EVs are making in-roads at the annual King of the Hammers event in California. (credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle) Electric vehicles are few.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata to spin off units into two listed companies

Tata says the demerger will help the units better capitalize on the opportunities provided by the market by enhancing their focus and agility.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

U.S. Jaguar new-vehicle franchise count drops 25% in 2023, Land Rover adds stores

The number of U.S. new-vehicle Jaguar franchises fell 25 percent in 2023 while Land Rover added franchises, according to the Automotive News dealership census......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

AI reveals secret roads endangering the world"s rainforests

Satellite images analyzed by AI are emerging as a new tool in finding unmapped roads that bring environmental destruction to wilderness areas......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

BYD’s new $233,450 EV supercar to rival Ferrari, Lamborghini

BYD Co. debuted its most expensive car on Sunday, a 1.68 million yuan ($233,450) high-performance electric supercar pitted against gas-guzzlers rivals such as Ferrari NV and Lamborghini offer......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Can a lone wolf affect the environment? Red wolf researchers have surprising data

As Ron Sutherland guides his Subaru along the roads of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, he keeps his eyes peeled......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife—here"s how it works

England's new environmental policy, biodiversity net gain, went live on February 12. Most new developments—everything from a few houses to large solar farms or new roads and railways—will now have to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity, mainta.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Roads, farming threaten Ecuador "lost city" complex

Shielded by the jungle for hundreds of years, the remains of a massive 2,500-year-old network of Ecuadoran cities are being threatened by road and farm encroachment just as its long-held secrets are being revealed, researchers say......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts twice as likely to have poor roads—and pay the cost in gas

A new study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst engineers paints a clear picture that people in disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts have poorer road quality and are more likely to need to use more fuel for their vehicles as a result......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Melting ice roads cut off Indigenous communities in northern Canada

Melting ice roads cut off Indigenous communities in Canada's far north as unseasonably warm weather on Friday also saw its largest city, Toronto, break a winter heat record......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

McLaren said to seek strategic investors to fund U.K. brand"s growth

McLaren’s controlling shareholder, Bahrain's Mumtalakat Holding, has been considering bringing in additional investors who can provide capital and technological expertise for the supercar brand......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

"Everyone can be a naturalist" says the man who preserved more than 150,000 acres

Suburban environs can be dull. Lawns and roads don't offer much biodiversity for curious boys. But Charles Bier, a recently retired senior director of conservation science for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, found a way outside......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024