Nothing is stopping Australians from being slugged with pesky surcharges for using their debit or credit cards at the checkout, thanks to a “loophole” in the system. Under Australian Consumer Law and the Competition and Consumer Act, there is no prohibition on businesses applying surcharges to electronic payments, even if they do not accept cash. … Read more
In This Story Data shows that American car buyers have little-to-no sense of creativity when it comes to the color of their vehicle, with the four most popular colors being white, black, silver, and gray. It’s rare to find a colorful car at all, let alone one in a statement color like pink, and finding … Read more
In This Story Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 19, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. New York Joins California, Banning Non-Electric Vehicles After 2035 1st Gear: Fed Rate Cut Could … Read more
Would $274,000 be enough to lure you to the remote “opal capital of the world”? South Australia’s District Council of Coober Pedy has upped the ante in its search for a qualified executive to take the reins, offering an extra $40,000 to fill the top job. The outback town of Coober Pedy has struggled to … Read more
If you’re the type of person who feels one trillion dollars is too much money for any single human to have, and you feel Elon Musk doesn’t deserve all the money he already has, then I’ve got some bad news for you. Thanks to six companies Musk currently leads – Tesla, SpaceX, X, xAI, The … Read more
Cobb Tuning and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have reached a massive settlement after it was found out the popular tuner was selling “defeat devices” that allow customers to bypass the emissions controls in their cars. It’s not really something anyone should be doing. Now, the Texas-based company must pay a $2,914,000 penalty and comply … Read more
Nazara Technologies, India’s leading diversified gaming and sports media company, announced its largest fundraise of Rs 900 crore to boost its growth trajectory. The company’s board has approved the fundraising through a preferential equity, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. This capital infusion will fuel strategic acquisitions, fund business expansion, and enhance the company’s ability … Read more
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, September 18, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. The Chrysler 300C Ends Production 1st Gear: Trump Warns Pivot To EVs Will Kill America’s Auto Industry Election … Read more
A number of Pinot & Picasso studios face an uncertain future after their parent companies entered voluntary administration. There are currently more than 40 Pinot & Picasso studios around Australia, allowing people to book a group painting session where they’re guided on how to recreate a piece of art while enjoying a few drinks. Salea … Read more
Photo: BMW Considering the shambolic state of the American economy, inflation, and rampant wage stagnation, I love finding stories about affordable cars and prices dropping. In this case, the team at iSeeCars analyzed the listing prices of over 1.6 million one-to-five-year-old used cars listed for sale online between August 2023 and August 2024 to determine … Read more
