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Europe's auto industry regroups at the Brussels Motor Show: what's new and notable for 2026
In recent years, Brussels hasn't feature highly on the must-see list of global motor shows, but visitors to the 102nd edition of this venerable event at the striking Palais des Expositions – a glorious structure erected for the 1935…
These New Cars Don't Offer Android Auto - Here's Why
While most new vehicles on sale offer Android Auto, some do not. The longest-running vehicle brands that have never supported Android Auto include Tesla and Rivian, which is also missing Android Auto. These two brands have independently developed…
Dana workers prepare to fight as thousands of US auto parts workers face contract expirations in 2026
This year will see contract expirations for roughly 4,000 workers at auto parts supplier Dana Inc. plants in multiple US states, along with thousands of other auto parts workers, amid a continuing wave of layoffs and cost-cutting across the global…
'Serious fire risk': nearly 3,000 Australian EV drivers warned not to fully charge cars
Almost 3,000 electric vehicle drivers will be asked to keep their car less than fully charged while the manufacturer develops a solution to a serious fire risk. The federal transport department has issued a recall notice for Volvo EX30 electric…
The Silent Registration Killer: When Auto-Formatters and Linters Collide
We've all been there. You're shipping a feature, your manual tests look 'okay-ish,' and you push to staging. Then, the bug reports start trickling in: 'I can't sign up. It just says 'Something went wrong'.' Recently, I watched a developer wrestle…
Shock as 'Grand Theft Auto style' truck seen swinging equipment along road
A driver has shared their shock after seeing a truck driving with a large apparatus swinging by its side 'GTA style'. Footage shared to the Facebook page, Cirencester - Spotted driving or parked like an idiot on Saturday (January 10), shows what…
US futures slip while Asian shares surge as Fed chair Powell faces legal threat
BANGKOK -- U.S. futures sank while markets in Asia advanced Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Department of Justice had served the central bank with subpoenas. The threat of a criminal indictment over Powell's testimony…
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Thank you for your support of Chartbook. Your generosity keeps this show on the road. Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780 – 1867) Napoléon Bonaparte, The First Consul (1804) Here's auto manufacturing, where the US has dramatically…
TOHO's Latest Trailer for 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' Season 2 Previews Fresh Opening Theme
TOHO Animation unveils new trailer for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Mrs. GREEN APPLE performs the new opening “lulu.” Kazuhiko Inoue joins the cast as the legendary Southern Hero, while Tomoya Kitagawa now helms the…
GM's mid-century modern legacy shines in its new Detroit HQ
However uncertain the outlook is for the American auto industry in the age of tariffs, growing competition from China, and the rise of EV upstarts, the view inside the new boardroom at General Motors is stylishly optimistic. Part of the automaker's…
Nuclear startups are back in vogue with small reactors, and big challenges
The nuclear industry is in the mist of a renaissance. Old plants are being refurbished, and investors are showering startups with cash. In the last several weeks of 2025 alone, nuclear startups raised $1.1 billion, largely on investor optimism that…
Jobs cull in UK retail industry set to continue in 2026
The UK retails industry continued to bleed jobs last year and the cull is not expected to abate in 2026. According to the Centre for Retail Research, the final tally by the end of 2025 is 17,349 store closures and 201,953 redundancies. In the first…
What's The Difference Between Ford's C4 And C6 Automatic Transmissions?
In today's world of complexity, there is something to be said about the robust nature of classic cars. A total lack of electronics makes everything a little easier to work on and much easier to understand, which is why offerings like the C4 and C6…
LG Display eyes humanoid robots, reinforces tech edge after turnaround
LAS VEGAS — As humanoid robots emerged as one of the most visible trends at CES 2026, LG Display CEO Jeong Cheol-dong said the company is preparing to respond to new display form factors, signaling a potential expansion of its display…
Japan Sets Sail on Rare Earth Hunt as China Tightens Supplies
SHIZUOKA, Japan, Jan 12 (Reuters) – A Japanese mining ship departed on Monday for a remote coral atoll to probe mud rich in rare earths, part of Tokyo's drive to curb its reliance on China for critical minerals as Beijing tightens supply.
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