Autos

Volvo will build its new plant in US to tackle lagging sales

Volvo will build its new plant in US to tackle lagging sales

The Swedish carmaker Volvo will invest $500 million to increase its sales. Under the plans announced on Monday, Volvo will invest this amount in its first US assembly plant.

UAW President rejects lower wage proposal

UAW President rejects lower wage proposal

President Dennis Williams of the United Auto Workers (UAW) rejected a third tier of lower wages for members who work in the automobile industry.

Study: Distracted driving causes 60% teen crashes

Study: Distracted driving causes 60% teen crashes

According to the findings of a new study carried out by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and University of Iowa researchers, distracted driving among teenage drivers in a much bigger problem than

Toyota to standardize vehicle engineering under its TNGA initiative

Toyota to standardize vehicle engineering under its TNGA initiative

On Thursday, Japanese automaker Toyota Motor outlined a new “architecture” underscoring a complete makeover of its vehicles, to ensure a sustained growth in the fiercely competitive automobile industr

Uber will not provide services in San Antonio

Uber will not provide services in San Antonio

Uber will not be able to operate on streets of San Antonio, according to city official.

Cadillac: Forthcoming CT6 sedan will offer two new V-6 engines

Cadillac: Forthcoming CT6 sedan will offer two new V-6 engines

In a Friday press release luxury automaker Cadillac announced that its forthcoming CT6 large sedan will be fitted with two new V-6 engines.

Mercedes Invites Drivers to Test Ride Its F 015 Luxury in Motion

Mercedes Invites Drivers to Test Ride Its F 015 Luxury in Motion

The most luxurious of a limo interior, conversing with friends sitting face to face with leg room to spare, freely checking email and enjoying ride without even being concerned of the traffic and crow

Tesla Motors updating its Model S Electric Car

Tesla Motors updating its Model S Electric Car

Electric vehicle market Tesla Motors said it is updating its Model S electric car with an aim to help ease drivers' concerns about running out of battery charge.

Interesting Stories

Prescription Narcotic Painkillers commonly used in Pregnancy

A new study has revealed that use of prescription narcotic painkillers is common in pregnancy, which increases the odds of a baby to be born with low weight and premature. Also, the baby could experience painful drug withdrawal.

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Science Stories

Japan’s Latest Plan of Whaling Provides no Scientific Reason for Slaughter: IWC

International Whaling Committee experts did not find enough information in Japan's revised program of resuming its whale hunt in the Southern Ocean. The experts said that the plan, Newrep-A, did not provide scientific justification for the whale...