“China, the U.S. and the UK are very big markets for us,” Leslie said in an interview. “We continue to see good trends there.” VW Group’s latest five-year investment program includes upgrades for Skoda’s factories in the Czech Republic and the group’s multibrand plant in Bratislava. VW will build a […]
Year: 2022
Iranian Forces Board Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz | World Report
Iranian forces boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the U.S. military command overseeing operations in the region says, though it’s yet unclear what it expected to achieve with the provocative maneuver. U.S. Central Command reported late Wednesday that two Iranian ships and a helicopter carrying Iranian […]
Boise auto group Lyle Person purchased by Gee Automotive of Spokane
One of Boise’s oldest auto dealers will soon come under new ownership. Lyle Pearson Auto Group agreed to sell its group of Boise dealerships to Gee Automotive Group out of Spokane, WA. Lyle Pearson, which sells luxury brands Acura, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo, and Sprinter, leaves local ownership […]
John Legend attacks Mark Cuban’s idea telling people to donate to food banks, says give money to Democrats
Billionaire Mark Cuban urged Americans to put one another “above politics” on Thursday by donating money to food banks instead of the U.S. Senate runoff races in Georgia. “For those considering donating to Reps or Dems in the Georgia Senate run-offs, can you please re-consider and donate that money to […]
Warehouse project comes under fire by residents
UPDATE: The Oct. special meeting for the proposal is postponed because someone affiliated with the planning board may have been exposed to COVID-19, according to the board secretary. No new date has been set. EDISON – Neighborhood residents are mounting a fight over plans to build a what they call a […]
Florida child’s mother shot and killed during online Zoom class as teacher watches
A Florida elementary school student was on Zoom for her first day of school when her mother was shot and killed during the online class, police said. The shooting happened Tuesday at a home in Indiantown, about 30 miles southwest of Port St. Lucie, just after 8 a.m. The suspect, […]
VW shifts funding focus to software to catch Tesla
Under the new five-year plan, VW is plowing substantially more money into digitalization including artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. Here the funding will be doubled to 27 billion euros from the previous sum proposed only a year ago. While funds in this field are being hiked by 100 percent, the […]
Mark Cuban, John Legend Duel Over Buying Votes Or Food For Hungry
Billionaire Mark Cuban and Grammy winner John Legend were involved in a public Twitter disagreement on Thursday after Cuban encouraged people to donate money to charity instead of the politicians involved in the Senate runoff races in Georgia. “For those considering donating to Reps or Dems in the Georgia Senate run-offs, […]
Langford, Henry and Loyer voted MSU Captains for 2020-21
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – The Michigan State basketball team has named its Captains for the upcoming season. Head Coach Tom Izzo said the team voted for graduate student Josh Langford and Juniors Aaron Henry and Foster Loyer to be Captains for 2020-21. This will be the third season that Langford […]
Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Honored at 2020 Virtual Conference
Newswise — CHICAGO – Aug. 13, 2020 –Diabetes care and education specialists were recognized at the virtual ADCES20 Annual Conference for their achievements in diabetes care and their dedication to the association. Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year Award Honoring a diabetes educator who has made a special […]