VW releases battery and motor details for upcoming ID Buzz electric microbus
Volkswagen is set to introduce the ID Buzz in the US with various battery, powertrain, and trim options, including a First Edition model and Pro S models. [ more ]
US: Volkswagen cars stuck in ports over banned part report DW 02/15/2024
Volkswagen has experienced a hold-up in delivering certain models to the US market due to a customs issue that may be related to a car part violating US anti-forced labor laws.
Thousands of Porsche, Bentley, and Audi vehicles have been impounded at US ports after a Chinese-made subcomponent that violated labor laws was discovered inside the vehicles. [ more ]
VW releases battery and motor details for upcoming ID Buzz electric microbus
Volkswagen is set to introduce the ID Buzz in the US with various battery, powertrain, and trim options, including a First Edition model and Pro S models. [ more ]
US: Volkswagen cars stuck in ports over banned part report DW 02/15/2024
Volkswagen has experienced a hold-up in delivering certain models to the US market due to a customs issue that may be related to a car part violating US anti-forced labor laws.
Thousands of Porsche, Bentley, and Audi vehicles have been impounded at US ports after a Chinese-made subcomponent that violated labor laws was discovered inside the vehicles. [ more ]
Starting a Food Truck Business? Here's What You Need to Know About Costs (2024) - Shopify
Food truck businesses in the US grew by nearly 16% from 2018 to 2023, offering unique foods at lower prices, with advantages in flexibility and lower overhead than traditional restaurants. [ more ]
AUS Online Ad Spend Slowed in 2023; US Streaming Revenues Set to Overtake Pay-TV
Australia's online ad spend growth slowed to 3.7% in 2023, with search and directories increasing by 6.1% while general display varied.
US streaming revenues are expected to surpass pay-TV, with streaming ad revenues set to exceed $9bn this year and US subscribers predicted to drop by 3.9 million in 2024. [ more ]
The Switch to Electric Vehicles Was Always Going to Be a Slog
Consumers in the US are hesitant to purchase pricier electric vehicles, with the average transaction still more expensive than gas-powered vehicles.
The underdeveloped public charging system in the US and limited availability of affordable electric models are barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles. [ more ]
Betting firm Flutter to list on New York stock exchange in January
Flutter is planning to list on the New York stock exchange on January 29 while maintaining its premium listing in London.
The company may pursue a primary listing in the US in the future, as it is expected to generate a significant portion of its revenues from the US market. [ more ]
Want a small, cheap EV? The Fiat 500e is coming to the US in 2024
The 2024 Fiat 500e will be a smaller, cheaper electric vehicle entering the US market next year, targeting the Mini Cooper SE as its competitor.
The Fiat 500e will have a curb weight of 2,952 lbs, making it the lightest passenger EV in its segment.
It will have a range of up to 149 miles on a single charge and can be fast-charged to 80% in 35 minutes or fully charged in 4 hours 15 minutes. [ more ]
Betting firm Flutter to list on New York stock exchange in January
Flutter is planning to list on the New York stock exchange on January 29 while maintaining its premium listing in London.
The company may pursue a primary listing in the US in the future, as it is expected to generate a significant portion of its revenues from the US market. [ more ]
Want a small, cheap EV? The Fiat 500e is coming to the US in 2024
The 2024 Fiat 500e will be a smaller, cheaper electric vehicle entering the US market next year, targeting the Mini Cooper SE as its competitor.
The Fiat 500e will have a curb weight of 2,952 lbs, making it the lightest passenger EV in its segment.
It will have a range of up to 149 miles on a single charge and can be fast-charged to 80% in 35 minutes or fully charged in 4 hours 15 minutes. [ more ]
Future plc CFO stepping down as company reports revenue declines and new two-year investment plan
Future plc's chief financial and strategy officer Penny Ladkin-Brand is stepping down from the company's board next year after eight years with the media company.
CEO Jon Steinberg announced a plan to invest $31.5 million to $37.8 million into Future over the next two years to get the company back on track. [ more ]
Global Ad Market to Slow in 2024, U.S. Political Spending to Surge
Global advertising spending is projected to increase in the coming years, with digital platforms like Google and Meta taking the lead over traditional media players.
Political ad spending is expected to reach a new record in 2024, with the U.S. market experiencing growth but at a slower rate. [ more ]