Vehicle transport crisis extends new car delivery times
Fresh strike action at shipping ports across the country is threatening new car deliveries just as supply of new cars catches up with demand, leading to a record high in the Australian market in 2024. Strikes by Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) workers at Qube-operated ports, including Port Kembla, Fremantle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne, have resulted in around 35,000 new vehicles being sold by many of Australia's biggest car brands imports were paralyzed. The Australian According to the report, Qube stevedores at some of the largest terminals in the United States are demanding better working conditions and a 25% increase in average annual salary to $128,000. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. In a statement released on Friday, the MUA said Qube was "blackmailing their workforce and communities" by not agreeing to demands from the longshoremen's union, which said its workers faced "extremely dangerous…
Hero-Harley extends partnership, launches new 440cc bike
Gadivadi - In addition to the new motorcycles, the jointly developed models will also include several new variants of the Harley-Davidson X440 Expanding their alliance, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson are developing a new motorcycle for the Indian market, which will also be exported to international markets, an exchange filing by the company on December 27 revealed. The Hero-Harley partnership will also launch a new variant of the X440 for the domestic market. The two companies first joined forces nearly five years ago in 2020, subsequently launching the Harley-Davidson X440 and Hero Mavrick 440. The exchange files for Hero MotoCorp are as follows: “This expansion of the existing collaboration between Hero and Harley-Davidson, which has been in place since October 2020, will expand the X440 motorcycle into new models and develop and build a new motorcycle.” The Harley-Davidson X440 is the first co-developed product and is manufactured locally at Hero's Neemrana plant and is priced at Rs 2.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Similarly,…
World ECR | European Commission extends Russia sanctions to
Home > information > European Commission expands sanctions on Russia to curb intellectual property rights As part of the EU's 14th Sanctions Programme, the European Commission has updated its Russia Sanctions FAQ to clarify new restrictions on intellectual property rights ("IPR"). The Guidelines, implemented in accordance with Article 5 of Council Regulation No. 833/2014, prohibit the acceptance of intellectual property applications from Russian nationals or entities and directly affect patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights registered within the EU. The new rules instruct European authorities to "not accept new registration applications" if the applicant is a "Russian legal or natural person or a natural person resident in Russia." IP offices are instructed to identify these applications but suspend further processing, thereby preventing any new rights from taking effect. It is worth noting that Article 5 only affects new registrations and not the renewal of existing intellectual property rights. The European Commission cited Russia's recent actions to undermine EU intellectual…
World ECR | Russia extends travel ban to Australia, New Zealand
Home > information > Russia expands travel ban on Australian and New Zealand citizens On October 29, Russia announced new sanctions on 131 Australian citizens and 9 New Zealand citizens, banning them from entering the country indefinitely, in response to what Moscow called a "collective Russophobia campaign in the West." The Russian Foreign Ministry has expanded its "banned list" targets to include Australian military figures, journalists and public figures, including several Royal Australian Navy officers, defense industry executives and Australian Broadcasting Corporation ("ABC") journalists. Those banned include NIOA Group board members Ken Anderson and Mark Donaldson, as well as ABC television presenter Jeremy Fernandez. The list spans a wide range of fields, from academic figures such as Nick Birbilis, dean of Deakin University's School of Natural Sciences and Engineering, to Gladstone Regional Council mayor Matt Burnett ) and other regional officials. Several executives from defense companies including Electro Optic Systems and SPEE3D were also targeted. In a separate statement, Russia…
China: China extends mandatory retirement age – what
in short On September 13, 2024, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress announced the "Decision on Implementing the Gradual Extension of the Statutory Retirement Age" ("Decide"). On the same day, the State Council issued the "Measures for Gradually Extending the Statutory Retirement Age" ("measure”), which provides more details on how the new retirement policy will be implemented. Given the country's rapidly aging population, the Chinese government has for years discussed increasing the mandatory retirement age, which is low compared with global standards. As the number of people receiving pensions continues to increase and the working-age population gradually shrinks, China's national pension system faces an imminent shortage of funds. However, the government has so far been hesitant to implement reforms that many observers say are necessary, fearing a political backlash similar to what happened when France raised its retirement age. Currently, the statutory retirement age for male employees is 60 years; for female employees holding "cadre" positions (generally interpreted…
Stellantis extends Fiat 500e production suspension until November
New high-performance batteries for the Fiat 500e are under development. Stellantis is also reverse-engineering a hybrid version of the city car, which it plans to launch in 2025 or 2026. Stellantis has extended its production stoppage of the all-electric 500e due to weak demand for the cute and quirky electric car. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The automaker initially suspended production of the 500e in the second week of September, announcing it would stop production for four weeks until October 11. However, it was later confirmed that this date had been postponed to November 1. The lack of demand for the 500e has previously been blamed on broader difficulties in the electric car market across Europe. Read: Fiat 500e production halted as no one buys Although few people are buying the 500e, Stellantis isn't giving up on it. The brand will invest 100…
World’s smallest chef extends his show in Bath, 54
The world’s smallest chef, Le Petit Chef, returns to Johannesburg’s northern suburbs for a culinary journey like no other at Southern Sun’s luxurious 54 on Bath hotel in Rosebank. By popular demand, this immersive dining experience has been extended until 31 December 2024, with food lovers in for a treat with its latest show, “How to Be the World’s Greatest Chef”.An unparalleled culinary feastThe world-renowned DinnerTimeStoriesSA with Le Petit Chef is a feast for the senses, combining cutting-edge 3D projection technology, dynamic music and carefully arranged decorations to create a dining experience that takes guests on a journey through time. You can sit comfortably in your seat and experience a culinary journey across history and culture. The six courses in this "fun dining" experience are all accompanied by immersive visuals projected directly onto your table. This is more than just a dinner, it is an unforgettable show.The interactive nature of the evening allows diners to become part of the show.…
F1: McLaren extends Andrea Stella’s tenure as team principal
McLaren has renewed the contract of Team Principal Andrea Stella, highlighting the team's rapid development this season. Under Stella's leadership, McLaren has become a strong championship contender. Since taking the helm in 2022, the team has won two Grand Prix, 18 podiums and a sprint race. McLaren now has 10 consecutive podiums and has closed the gap to championship leaders Red Bull to 42 points. Stella joined McLaren in 2015 and played a major role in the team's resurgence. In 2019, he was promoted to Executive Director of Racing and then appointed Team Principal, consolidating his reputation as a strategic and results-oriented leader. Also read: F1: Red Bull's Jonathan Wheatley to join Audi as new team principal Andrea Stella said: “I’m honoured to be part of the McLaren Formula One Team and I’m privileged to continue in my role as Team Principal. We’ve made great progress over the past year and a half but we still have a lot of…
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WorldECR | State Department extends comment period
Home > information > U.S. Department of State extends comment period on proposed 'National Defense Services' rule The U.S. Department of State has announced an extension of the public comment period on a proposed rule to revise definitions and controls related to defense services in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). The bill was initially published on July 29, 2024, and the original deadline for public comment was September 27, 2024. However, in response to public requests, the department has extended the deadline to October 15, 2024. The proposed rule seeks to update the definition of “defense services” at 22 CFR 120.32 and to make changes to the United States Munitions List (“USML”) at 22 CFR 121.1. The revision is part of a broader effort to modernize the regulatory framework for defense-related exports. The latest State Department notification, released on September 25, explains that the Department of Commerce is making additional changes to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to…