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Volkswagen to sell controversial factory in China’s Xinjiang
Volkswagen has faced major criticism from activists and investors over its interest in the Xinjiang factory which it first opened in 2013Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago -
VW sells plant in Chinese region of Xinjiang
German carmaker has long resisted pressure from investors and human rights groups to exit the areaWorld - Financial Times - 12 hours ago -
Volkswagen to Exit China’s Xinjiang Region After 12 Years
The automaker has long been criticized by human rights activists for doing business in the territory, where China has repressed Muslim ethnic groups.Business - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China
A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Florida city votes to remove fluoride from drinking water, citing RFK Jr.'s comments as one of the reasons
A Florida city voted this week to remove fluoride from its drinking water, with one city commissioner citing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s past comments on the matter as one of the reasons. The city ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
LeBron James announces social media hiatus: Lakers star cites 'negativity' online as reason for logging off
The four-time NBA champion has had enough of social media for a whileSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
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Gallerist Atsuko Ninagawa on how to navigate Tokyo’s art scene
A tour of the city’s cultural highlights with the co-founder and director of Art Week TokyoWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Reeves’ Budget measures risk hitting ‘working people’, analysts say
Some businesses will struggle with tax rises alongside a higher minimum wage and new labour lawsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture deal rises to up to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027
The companies said the deal is now up to $5.8 billion, with the first VW models to use Rivian's software and electrical architecture arriving as early as 2027.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
German auto technology supplier Bosch to cut 5,500 jobs, citing stagnant demand for cars and new technology
German auto technology supplier Bosch to cut 5,500 jobs, citing stagnant demand for cars and new technologyWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Britain should not gamble with its car industry again
Labour is courting hubris by trying to beat the EU’s 2035 deadline for EV transitionWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Investors want more urgency from Europe in tackling its economic problems
Competition with the US looks set to intensify with Donald Trump heading to the White House againWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
‘Punching above its weight’: Professional services drive UK economic growth
Resilience of wide-ranging sector comes as momentum slows in other industriesWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
McDonald's to resume selling its popular Quarter Pounder this week
McDonald's said it would resume selling its Quarter Pounder hamburgers, saying the meat was not the source of E. coli infections that have sickened at least 75 people and killed one man. A ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Japanese automaker Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs as its vehicles fail to sell
Nissan is reporting a loss for the latest fiscal quarter as its vehicle sales sank while costs and inventory balloonedWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Google Selling Chrome Won’t Be Enough to End Its Search Monopoly
Despite shared concerns about Google’s power, critics of the company and former executives express little agreement on what, if anything, can really be done to increase competition.Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Hertz booked a $1 billion charge as the value of its cars dropped
Hertz’s stock slips, but bounces sharply off earlier lows, as $1 billion write-off of car values reflects acceleration of fleet rotation.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
SoundHound diversifies its business beyond cars, but the hot AI stock retreats
The voice-based AI company is becoming less concentrated, as its top customer made up a far lower portion of overall revenue relative to a year before.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says
Conservationists and a Native American advocacy group are suing to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten ...Tech - ABC News - November 3 -
Tesla Offers Lower Salaries Than Its Top Competitors. The Reason Why Is a Brilliant Lesson in Great Leadership
Elon Musk pays his Tesla employees less in their regular paychecks, but more in stock offerings. Should your company do the same?Business - Inc. - November 18 -
Nevada is in a profound economic rut. Its working-class voters could swing the election
Workers have been struggling to keep up with rising costs. Trump and Harris are hyper-focused on winning them over. Urbin Gonzalez could be working inside, in the air conditioning, at his regular ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
I’m a Democrat who drives a Tesla. A guy shouted abuse at me for driving a car made by Elon Musk. Am I a hypocrite? Should I sell my car?
“I live in a pretty liberal neighborhood, but am I now supposed to feel guilty for owning this car?”Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Starbucks turnaround plan has ‘merit’ but its unknown cost makes the stock a ‘sell,’ analyst says
Redburn Atlantic’s Edward Lewis downgrades coffee-shop giant after new Chief Executive Brian Niccol unveils his “Back to Starbucks” plan.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Tesla should sell its stock after the big post-election run up, analyst says
Tesla should take advantage of its stock’s post-election surge to raise capital by selling shares, a Jefferies analyst says.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Calvin And Hobbes Complete Hardcover Box Set Is Cheaper Than Its Prime Day Price, But It'll Sell Out Fast
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Box Set $83.33 (was $225) | Click the coupon box to get full ...Tech - GameSpot - November 15 -
Nvidia says it will sell more of its next-generation Blackwell chips than previously anticipated
Nvidia on Wednesday signaled that Blackwell sales over the next few quarters will be limited by how many chips and systems it can make.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
US regulators want to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of the penalty for monopolizing search
US regulators want to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of the penalty for monopolizing searchTech - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Ford has too many cars on dealer lots, and that’s only one of its problems.
High inventory days and higher-than-expected warranty costs and other cost headwinds plague Ford.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
China's Xiaomi delivers 20,000 EVs in October, just months after launching its first car
The Chinese smartphone company also announced a high-end sports version of the car, the SU7 Ultra, would begin preorders ahead of a product release in March.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Germany’s car industry is losing its famous Vorsprung – and it can’t all be blamed on Trump and tariffs | Konstantin Richter
It was once the envy of the world – but now its arrogance and failure to change or take risks lie at the root of its decline. About 50 years ago, a man named Hans Bauer who worked in marketing for ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Hats off to Jaguar’s ‘inclusive’ new branding: now people of all backgrounds won’t buy its cars | Marina Hyde
In the aftermath of Trump’s victory, the ad already looks like a period piece. But aside from that – I mean, seriously?. There are many eve-of-the-offensive conversations I would love to have been ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
'Europe's Detroit' built a thriving car industry. Trump tariffs now threaten to unravel its success
A small landlocked country in the heart of Europe appears to be uniquely exposed to President-elect Donald Trump's "America First" economic agenda.Business - CNBC - 14 hours ago -
Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?
Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transitionWorld - Financial Times - October 31
