Chinas Electric Car Boom Is Increasingly More about Hybrids

Sites without sound: Oslo leads in quiet, low-emission electric construction

Norwegian capital’s sites were 98% free of fossil fuels last year, and it aims to increase use of electric machinery. Tafseer Ali felt no need to raise his voice as the pair of diggers lumbered ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Mercedes-Benz Car Sales Drop Amid Challenging Market

Car sales fell 3% to 1.98 million last year in a challenging global market, with top-end vehicle sales weighed by market conditions in China, model changes and weak electric-vehicle demand.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Mercedes-Benz saw sales slump in 2024, especially in electric models

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, causes and more

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least five people.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Price Stability Slowly Returns to Used Car Markets

Reduced new auto production during the pandemic cut used car supplies, too, contributing to double-digit price fluctuations and sector instability that may finally be ending.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Get An Electric Standing Desk For As Low As $80

Standing desks are a great addition to any office, as they offer serious health benefits like improved circulation and reduced back pain. Unfortunately, many standing desks are expensive, featuring ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

China’s bond market is screaming deflation

Investors to Beijing: C-, must do better

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Israel's Defense Industry Booms on Foreign Demand and War at Home

Despite arms embargoes over its handling of the war in Gaza, Israel’s top three defense companies are on pace to sell more weapons than ever.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal

Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to credit

Financial Times - Jan. 9

As Bitcoin Booms, More and More Companies Are Taking a Stake

Businesses that have nothing to do with crypto still see BTC as a hedge against inflation or a way to entice investors.

Inc. - Jan. 8

What We Know About HMPV, the Common Virus Spreading in China

While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV has circulated in humans for decades.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Tips for cutting down winter heating costs and electricity bills

From setting your thermostat between 68 and 70 degrees to properly sealing your home, NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share ways you can save on home heating and electricity bills during the ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Vay expands its teledriving car service in Las Vegas

Vay is launching is expanding its teledriving car service, an Uber-like service where your car is driven by someone in a remote location.

VentureBeat - Jan. 8

California wildfire scorches abandoned cars left behind by evacuees

Video from NBC News’ affiliate station KNBC shows multiple abandoned vehicles being destroyed by a wildfire in southern California after many residents had to evacuate for safety.

NBC News - Jan. 8

British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce says super rich fueling a demand boom for bespoke models

BMW-owned Rolls Royce Motor Cars, like other luxury car brands, has seen an uptick in demand for bespoke and complex car models in recent months.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Rolls-Royce expands to build bespoke cars for super-rich

The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.

BBC News - Jan. 8

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 that killed at least 126 people in western China near Nepal was one of the country’s deadliest in nearly a decade

ABC News - Jan. 8

Car companies have an infuriating software problem

Managing smooth updates is becoming ever more important with the spread of EVs and more sophisticated systems

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Hyve aims to double in size as business conferences boom

UK-based group now under private equity ownership seeks acquisitions in corporate events market

Financial Times - Jan. 8

'Run for your lives!' LA residents abandon cars to flee fire on foot

Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours.

BBC News - Jan. 8

‘Get out if you want to live’: Man describes moments he evacuated his car

NBC News' Gadi Schwartz spoke with Adam Handler, a Los Angeles resident who had to evacuate and leave his car behind after an officer warned that they need to "get out if they want to live." ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Warner jokes Purdy will buy chains, cars with expected 49ers contract

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner made fun of teammate Brock Purdy over the potentially massive contract extension the quarterback may sign this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Man trapped inside driverless car as it spins in circles

Mike Johns was on his way to the airport when the Waymo robotaxi began circling a parking lot non-stop

BBC News - Jan. 7

The Health Monitoring Boom Only Gets Weirder From Here

Forget going to the doctor’s office; these companies are putting the power of tracking every aspect of your health into our own hands. But do you really want to know?

Wired - Jan. 7

Nvidia CEO Pitches Robotics, Cars as Growth Areas to Consumer-Electronics Audience

Jensen Huang’s address at CES followed a trading session that sent Nvidia’s value to $3.66 trillion.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

WATCH: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles

Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.

ABC News - Jan. 7