Photo: Bloomberg / Contributor (Getty Images) Once Ford announced it had reached a deal with Tesla to allow its electric vehicle owners to use Superchargers, it was only a matter of time before every other automaker did the same thing. Fast forward to today, and Tesla’s charging takeover is officially complete. With so many more … Read more
“Thousands of enthusiasts turned out yesterday to observe and admire a sport that China has never known,” reported the South China Morning Post from Guangzhou on March 23, 1986. “They roared approval as members of the Classic Car Club of Hongkong put sports cars through their racy paces on a makeshift motor-racing demonstration ground. “Dozens … Read more
For the shellfish industry, high fecal counts detected in areas where shellfish such as oysters are harvested can mean long — and costly — closures. The fecal matter is associated with human-borne viruses, like norovirus, but the tests that are typically used to measure the fecal matter don’t distinguish between different types of animals, including … Read more
U.S. consumer prices increased solidly in February amid higher costs for gasoline and shelter, suggesting some stickiness in inflation that could delay an anticipated June interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4 per cent last month after climbing 0.3 per cent in January, the Labour Department’s Bureau of Labour Statistics … Read more
Oil and gas giant Shell reported a dip in profits below the record highs of 2022, totalling $28.25 billion (£22.32 billion) in 2023 as energy prices remained elevated. The company’s shift towards trading more in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increased production offset reduced earnings from refining and oil trading, along with higher operating costs. … Read more
