Conglomerates are dead, but tech giants are conglomerates in training

Conglomerates are dead. Will big tech get the memo?Consider these recent developments:GE is splitting up into three public companies.Johnson &…

Which EVs Have the Longest Driving Range?

The world is changing, and while gasoline-powered vehicles will continue to roam the streets for decades to come, federal emissions targets and eco-friendly consumers are pushing auto manufacturers to innovate. The result is a rapidly growing…

Climate Change Increases Chance of Wildfires in California

The hottest summer days in the Sierra Nevada in California greatly increase the risk that wildfires will ignite or spread, and as the planet keeps warming the risks will increase even more, scientists said Wednesday.The research, which examined…

Eftpos added security features go-live as digital upgrades continue

Australian payments provider Eftpos has gone live with new online security features through a handful of payment merchants, ahead of a full rollout…

Shelby American Promises a Special Car Announcement on Dec. 15

Shelby American via Facebook Details are pretty much zilch for now about this teaser posted by Shelby American on social media, but that isn't stopping speculation about what's to come next month. All…

He Helped Build Tesla. Now He Hopes to Do the Same at Lucid.

But mass producing automobiles is a challenge of a different magnitude. Initial versions of the Air cost almost $35,000 more than a top-of-the-line Tesla Model S Plaid. To be profitable, Lucid must appeal to more than just a superwealthy…

Expect to See Fewer Car Commercials This Holiday Season

Vitali LaurentsikGetty Images Fewer cars to sell mean less reason to drive shoppers into showrooms, and that means holiday advertising is expected to be down this year, too.Of course, automakers have…

House Passes the Largest Expenditure on Climate in U.S. History

WASHINGTON — The United States took a major step toward fighting climate change Friday with passage through the House of Representatives of a $2.2 trillion spending bill that includes the largest expenditures ever made by the federal government…

Microsoft Store Black Friday deals: $300 Surface Go 2, $230 Acer 2-in-1 laptop

A few years ago, Microsoft not only joined Apple in creating tablets and laptops that ran its company's operating systems, but it also jumped into…