On Tuesday, Tesla is slated to deliver the first 30 Model Y cars to customers at its $5.5 billion (5 billion euro) Gruenheide plant in Germany. The development marks the launch of the model from its first European production hub,… Read More ›
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Intel launches chip for mining bitcoins, minting NFTs
In a statement Intel Corp said it has launched a new chip specifically designed for blockchain applications such as Bitcoin mining and minting NFTs to cash in on the rising usage of cryptocurrencies. Intel’s new chip is slated to ship… Read More ›
Australia’s second biggest lender Westpac Banking Corp to launch zero interest digital credit card
In a statement Westpac Banking Corp said, it plans on launching a digital credit card with zero interest aimed at primarily young customers, in an effort to tap into fast and efficient payment services. Westpac, Australia’s second-biggest lender, said customers can… Read More ›
Turkey mulls boosting defense ties with Russia
On Thursday, in a statement Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, Ankara is considering stepping up joint defence industry collaborations with Russia in areas including engines for fighter jets and submarines. The development comes in the wake of a meeting with… Read More ›
Scott Bommer to launch 2 funds worth $2 billion under Blackstone Group
According to two sources close, Scott Bommer, a former hedge fund manager, is set to launch a hybrid hedge fund and private equity fund under Blackstone Group with close to $2 billion in assets. The bulk of the capital raised for… Read More ›
China’s Great Wall Motor plans on launching new off-road vehicles: chairman
Wei Jianjun, the chairman of China’s Great Wall Motor said, the company plans on launching a new standalone brand for its off-road vehicles, as it seeks to pursue new segments in its home market. Great Wall, China’s top pick-up truck… Read More ›
Stellantis NV pauses plan to launch Peugeot in US market
In a statement, Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest carmaker said, it has shelved a plan to launch the Peugeot brand in the United States. Instead it will focus on high-margin Jeeps, RAM pickup trucks, Fiat Chrysler’s (FCA) other brands including Chrysler,… Read More ›
Starbucks set to launch new plant-based lunch menu in China
In a statement Starbucks Corp said, it would roll out its new plant-based lunch menu in China later this this week, and launch Beyond Meat Inc’s products in the country. Starbucks Corp, the world’s biggest coffee chain, has reopened the… Read More ›
Mustang Mach-E First Edition electric SUV fully booked: Ford Motor Co
In a statement, the second biggest U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co stated, reservations were full for its high-end Mustang Mach-E First Edition electric sport utility vehicle. The automaker had unveiled its electric Mustang crossover on November 17, and had begun… Read More ›
Franklin Templeton’s K2 Advisors expands its footprint in Europe
Franklin Templeton has launched a new fund range in Luxembourg which provides local investors access to U.S. based fund managers. In a significant development, asset manager Franklin Templeton disclosed, following the launch of a new fund range in Luxembourg, it… Read More ›