CarNow, maker of digital retailing platforms for dealerships, plans to use $40 million in new debt financing to accelerate product development and pursue further market expansion.
Source: autonews.com
Loud car lovers linked to sadism, psychopathy: Study says
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 May 2024, 17:00 PM Share via: <!--In a psychological study, loud car enthusiasts are found to have ties to sadistic and psychopathic traits. Professor Julie Aitken Schermer from Western University in Ontario conducted the research, surveying over 500 undergraduate business students.--> In a psychological study, loud car enthusiasts are … [Read More...]
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Follow us today... Are you shopping for a new hybrid car or SUV? Which models are most and least cost-effective? A recent report from iSeeCars shed light on the new hybrid models that will be the most and least expensive alternative-fuel cars per 1,000 miles driven per year. “Hybrids have become increasingly popular with consumers in recent years,” said Karl Brauer, … [Read More...]
New Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Breaks Free For A Minute
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Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows
Pedestrians who are not white ended up in the emergency room for traffic-related injuries at higher rates than white people, according to a new federal report published Thursday. There were more than 137,000 emergency room visits involving a pedestrian injury between January 2021 and December 2023. Asian pedestrians went to the ER 2.23 times more than white people, while Black people went 1.93 … [Read More...]
Indian EV startup Pravaig Dynamics offer jobs to interns spurned by Elon Musk
By: PTI | Updated on: 05 May 2024, 14:13 PM Share via: Indian EV startup makes offer to interns spurned by Elon Musk Musk had last month announced that Tesla had "made the difficult decision to reduce our headcount by more than 10 per cent globally". Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Pravaig Dynamics has made offers to Tesla interns, who saw their offers … [Read More...]
Mahindra receives 674 patent approvals in FY24, creates a new record for itself
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 May 2024, 13:35 PM Share via: Mahindra claims to have received 674 patent approvals in FY24. Mahindra claims to have received 674 patent approvals in FY24. After Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has revealed the number of patent approvals it received in the last financial year. The homegrown automobile giant … [Read More...]
This iconic Mercedes has stood the test of time with 80% still cruising on road
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 May 2024, 13:27 PM Share via: Despite being highly complex and being costly to maintain, about 80 per cent of total Mercedes-Benz G-Class sold till date are still on road Michael Schiebe, CEO of AMG and head of the G-Class and Maybach business stated that approximately 80 per cent of all G-Class models ever produced are still in … [Read More...]
Bharat NCAP teases safety rating of new cars. New Maruti Suzuki Swift in list?
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 May 2024, 11:02 AM Share via: Bharat NCAP is set to release new safety scores for a new batch of cars, among which new generation Maruti Swift could be there. Bharat NCAP is set to release new safety scores for a new batch of cars, among which new generation Maruti Swift could be there. It's been five months since the first set … [Read More...]
Chinese govt persists in EV subsidies amid supply gap. Here’s why
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 May 2024, 10:40 AM Share via: <!--China can produce 40 million vehicles yearly but sells only 22 million. However the Chinese still backs industry growth, posing challenges for players and innovators.--> China can produce 40 million vehicles yearly but sells only 22 million. However the Chinese still backs industry growth, posing … [Read More...]
Amputee drives into history: Defies odds behind the wheel. Here's how
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 May 2024, 09:41 AM Share via: <!--Thansen carved his name in history on April 22, becoming Tamil Nadu's first double-hand amputee to secure a driving license. Inspired by Vikram Agnihotri's groundbreaking achievement in 2016, he embarked on his own journey.--> Thansen carved his name in history on April 22, becoming Tamil Nadu's first … [Read More...]