Ev Demand Leads Automakers to A Strong 2024 Finish

Tesla is offering Cybertruck discounts as EV market gets crowded

Tesla started offering discounts on new Cybertruck vehicles in its inventory this week.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Biden is finishing strong on Venezuela before handing off to Trump

The Biden administration's shift to a more pragmatic and strategic approach to Venezuela's opposition has allowed for the recognition of opposition leaders and the imposition of sanctions on ...

The Hill - Jan. 15

Music streams hit nearly 5 trillion in 2024, with women pop performers leading in US

Did you stream more music in 2024

ABC News - Jan. 15

How Volvo wants to save the planet with EVs, digital twins | Lars Stenqvist

Volvo is trying to hit ambitious targets for fuel efficiency and EVs by 2040. And it's inventing its path to get there.

VentureBeat - Jan. 15

On the eve of Switch 2 announcement, the game industry has a lot at stake

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be announced on Thursday, according to rumors across the industry.

VentureBeat - Jan. 15

Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiators Are Waiting on Hamas at the Finish Line

Militant group has failed to respond to draft of the deal after all sides expressed optimism about pausing the fighting in the 15-month war.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

Treasury yields finish lower after mild producer-price reading for December

Two- and 10-year Treasury yields declined by the most of any 2025 trading session on Tuesday, after a tamer-than-expected reading from the December producer-price index.

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Worst fantasy football moves of 2024: Believing in Richardson leads the list

Our staff recounts their most regrettable decisions from the just-completed season.

ESPN - Jan. 14

Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Lululemon’s stock jumps as strong holiday sales show demand is improving

Lululemon’s stock rallies toward a 10-month high after guidance for profit, revenue and gross margin were raised.

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

'What a finish!'- Fernandes scores great goal against Arsenal

Bruno Fernandes puts Manchester United ahead against Arsenal in the FA Cup at Emirates stadium.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Macuga records 1st WC win; Vonn finishes 4th

Lauren Macuga got her first World Cup win in a super-G while U.S. teammate Lindsey Vonn impressed again in fourth place.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Duke's Cooper Flagg starts fast and finishes with an ACC freshman scoring record

Duke star Cooper Flagg scored 42 points against Notre Dame on Saturday to set an Atlantic Coast Conference freshman scoring record

ABC News - Jan. 11

On the Eve of Trump’s Sentencing, an Unusual Art Gallery Opening

A show by the artist Isabelle Brourman, who sketched the trials of Donald J. Trump, attracted figures from the art world, the media and some lawyers from his civil fraud trial.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

‘If you are black, you are finished’: the ethnically targeted violence raging in Sudan

Refugees tell of attacks on darker-skinned people and non-Arab groups by Rapid Support Forces and its allies in Darfur. Husna Ibrahim Arbab had already lost her son in the early days of Sudan’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Delta Air is betting on a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel

Delta Air Lines Inc.’s stock jumped 3.4% in premarket trade Friday, after the carrier beat fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates and forecast a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Automakers showcase their latest advances for in-vehicle experiences at CES

Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness

ABC News - Jan. 10

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 EV reservations as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

LAS VEGAS — Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Uncertainty Over Trump’s EV Policies Clouds 2025 Forecast for Carmakers

Possible tariffs and an end to a $7,500 tax credit are only two factors that could affect automakers’ plans as the new administration assumes power.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Here’s Why Tesla Is Losing to Chinese EV Maker BYD

My latest five-whys analysis looks at Tesla’s sales slump.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Caleb Williams finished season with 68 sacks, third-most in NFL history

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft had a rookie season to forget.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

VW strains to hit EU emission targets as EV deliveries tumble

Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in China

Financial Times - Jan. 9

U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged

After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Hyundai pours $16.7bn into EV development at home as it braces for Trump tariffs

World’s third-largest carmaker is grappling with tougher competition abroad and sluggish demand in South Korea

Financial Times - Jan. 9

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

Volkswagen, which revived the old American brand, said Scout is part of its plan to grow its market share in the U.S.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Panama Canal CEO Says Meeting Trump's Demands 'Will Lead to Chaos'

The canal executive said China doesn’t control route and U.S. ships can’t get better rates than others.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind

Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groups

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Honda reveals two new '0 Series' EVs to be produced in Ohio

The vehicles are the Honda 0 Saloon, which is an updated version of a concept car revealed last year at CES, and the Honda 0 SUV.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Pentagon blacklists Tencent, largest Chinese EV battery maker

The Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese firms to a list of companies that are prohibited from working with the Pentagon and defense industry due to their alleged ties with China's ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in 2024: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young finish with top marks

The final 2024 regular-season grades for first- and second-year quarterbacks

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Titans fire general manager Ran Carthon after two seasons, including 3-14 finish in 2024

Tennessee is making a front-office change

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Europe Wanted to Lead the World on EVs. Its Carmakers Can’t Keep Up

The lack of cheap EVs and the reliance on combustion engines is putting Europe’s plan to ban new petrol cars by 2035 at risk.

Wired - Jan. 7

How Automakers and Car Dealers Can Survive the Chinese EV Onslaught

We’ve seen this movie before. And it’s a lesson for all entrepreneurs about how to position your product for a changing market.

Inc. - Jan. 7

These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them

Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas

Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

The Sony Honda Mobililty EV “PlayStation” car Afeela is ready for pre-registration

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki and Yasuhide Mizuno, CEO of Sony Honda Mobility announced that the Afeela electric vehicle car with PlayStation 5 features is ready for pre-registration. There are two models ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Oil ends lower as signs of strong demand for Mideast crude fail to feed recent rally

Oil futures settled with a loss on Monday, with hopes for further economic stimulus from China and signs of strong demand for Middle Eastern crude failing to support prices in the wake of a ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Pebble Flow EV Travel Trailer: Glamping Goes Electric

We take a first look inside the Flow electric travel trailer, which the company says will ship in the first half of 2025. And yes, you can tow it with your Cybertruck.

Wired - Jan. 6

XPeng and Volkswagen Unite to Supercharge China's EV Revolution with 20,000 New Stations!

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Call Of Duty's Unicorn Rainbow Fart Finisher Is Bugged, But Activision Is Fixing It

Anyone looking to cap off a kill with a colorful move in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 can do just that with the Brightmare Bundle, as this allows you to summon a unicorn to help you out. It appears ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Ev Demand Leads Automakers to A Strong 2024 Finish

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