January2023
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15,000 American Airlines pilots voiced concerns regarding the new cockpit protocols enforced by the airline
Jan 7, 2023The union representing 15,000 American Airlines pilots has voiced concerns regarding the new cockpit protocols enforced by the airline, without adequate training. The carrier on Tuesday implemented new procedures for cockpit communications during critical events such... -
Mobileye Global Inc sees more than $17 billion in revenues for ADAS products by 2030
Jan 7, 2023Intel Corp’s self-driving tech unit Mobileye Global Inc said on Thursday it sees more than $17 billion in revenues for its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) products by 2030. Jerusalem, Israel-based Mobileye, which went public in... -
Volvo’s car sales grew in December but fell for the full year due to lockdowns in China
Jan 7, 2023Sweden-based Volvo Cars said on Thursday its car sales grew in December but fell for the full year due to lockdowns in China, component shortages and other supply chain trouble. Volvo Cars, which is majority-owned by... -
Mercedes-Benz to invest billions of euros to build 10,000 fast-charging points in North America, Europe and China
Jan 7, 2023Mercedes-Benz is poised to invest billions of euros to build 10,000 fast-charging points in North America, Europe and China by 2030, the luxury carmaker said on Thursday. The carmaker will commence construction in North America this... -
Chinese automakers can build EV for 10,000 euros less than European automakers, Forvia said
Jan 7, 2023Chinese automakers can build an electric vehicle (EV) for 10,000 euros ($10,618) less than European automakers, an overwhelming cost advantage that will put pressure on European manufacturers in their home market, the head of auto supplier... -
Mercedes-Benz to deploy advanced automated driving systems on Nevada roads after it completed a self-certification
Jan 7, 2023The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said on Thursday that German carmaker Mercedes-Benz can deploy advanced automated driving systems on its roads after it completed a self-certification. The automaker said the Nevada DMV approved its... -
Southwest Airlines expects to post a loss in Q4 after it canceled over 16,700 flights between Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Jan 7, 2023Southwest Airlines Co said on Friday it expects to post a loss in the fourth quarter after it canceled over 16,700 flights between Christmas and New Year’s Eve due to a tech meltdown. The mass cancellations... -
Taliban government to sign contract with a Chinese firm to drill for oil in Northern Afghanistan
Jan 7, 2023Afghanistan’s Taliban government is to sign a contract with a Chinese firm to drill for oil in the country’s north. It would be first major energy extraction agreement with a foreign firm since the Taliban took... -
US job gains exceeded expectations in December while the unemployment rate ticked down
Jan 7, 2023US job gains exceeded expectations in December while the unemployment rate ticked down, a closely-watched government report said on Friday, signaling resilience in the labor market despite efforts to cool the economy. Employers added 223,000 workers... -
World food prices fell for a ninth month in a row in December
Jan 7, 2023World food prices fell for a ninth month in a row in December but hit their highest level on record for the full year in 2022, UN data showed on Friday. Food prices soared to a...