Toyota ranks fourth as world’s most valuable car brand Tesla
According to analysts at Brand Finance, Toyota is the world's most valuable car brand. Tesla ranks just fourth among automakers and 36th overall. The study values Tesla at $43 billion, Mercedes at $53 billion and Toyota at $66 billion. Elon Musk's personal wealth may be surging by 2024, but the same cannot be said for the value of the automaker he leads. According to the 2025 Brand Finance report, Tesla's value fell by 26%, making it fourth among car brands. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); Brand Finance estimates Tesla's total value at $43 billion, down from $58.3 billion in 2024 and $66.2 billion in 2023. The decline allowed both Mercedes and Hyundai Group to overtake Tesla. Mercedes is now in second place with a valuation of $53 billion (albeit down 11%), while Toyota remains far ahead as the most valuable car brand with a valuation…
New Orleans ranks third in Conference USA
one new The “Top 250” study found that 88% of the top 250 conferences in the country are held in only 20 cities. new orleans Top of the list, number three. The Crescent City ranks higher than top convention destinations such as Chicago, Las Vegas, Nashville and Atlanta. Only San Diego and Orlando topped the list new orleans Number of meetings hosted. The study will be conducted in 2024 2 Synergy Co., Ltd., international destinations and simple viewanalyzed the largest conferences with 2,700 or more hotel rooms during peak hours. new orleans Tied with San Diego for third place in 2023. The honor comes amid a significant decline in the number of conferences in New Orleans, which hosts GNP Seguros (GRUPO Nacional Province), Water Environment Federation, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), American Dental Association, American Engineering Corporation Director (ACEC), National Conference of Funeral Directors (NFDA), National Trust for Historic Preservation, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Vertex, Inc., College Media…
Tesla Model 3 ranks last in TUV reliability test
The Tesla Model 3 ranks last in Germany's new car reliability study for the second year in a row. Reports found frequent problems with lights, brakes and suspension. Honda's Jazz subcompact and Porsche 911 have been praised for being trouble-free. Earlier this week, a study by Consumer Reports revealed that Tesla electric vehicles are the cheapest to run in 10 years. But that doesn't mean anyone who buys one can enjoy ten years of stress-free driving. Another study published in Germany ranked the automaker's Model 3 last in reliability for the second year in a row. 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 TÜV test is a mandatory roadworthiness assessment (formally known as Hauptuntersuchung) that all cars used on German roads must undergo every 24 months after they are three years old. Inspectors check the condition and operation of everything from the chassis structure to the…
Fiat Argo Endurance joins the ranks of farmer-friendly hatchbacks
The Argo Endurance is like an affordable Trekking with a raised suspension and all-terrain tires The Fiat Argo Endurance is a rugged small hatchback for the Brazilian market. This model features a raised suspension, all-terrain tires, and underbody protection. The Argo Endurance starts at 79,990 Brazilian reals ($14,545), which is cheaper than the Trekking. Fiat has launched its new Argo small hatchback in Brazil, which combines minimalist styling with a raised suspension and grippy tires. The model is intended for use in agriculture and is a direct competitor to the Volkswagen Polo Robust launched earlier this year. The Fiat Argo Endurance looks like a cheaper version of the Argo Trekking, minus the roof rails, fog lights and stickers. However, it retains the plastic cladding around the wheel arches and an underbody protector to keep the crankcase safe on rough roads. MORE: New Fiat Titano midsize pickup is Stellantis' Hilux and Ranger rival for China More importantly, the new car uses…
More and more event professionals are joining the ranks of freelancers
By Jennifer N. Dienst Soundings CEO Tracy Judge (left) and freelance events expert Erika Brunke discuss the benefits of freelancing during a panel discussion at the CEMA Summit in Seattle on August 5. (Whatever Media Group) According to a new report released earlier this month by Soundings, “Agile Talent Strategies: Leveraging the Expertise of Freelancers in the Business Events Industry,” the trend of event professionals choosing freelance work over full-time employment remains strong during and after the pandemic. The findings were shared during a panel discussion at the 2024 CEMA Summit, “Navigating the Transition: From Corporate to Freelance,” with Soundings founder and CEO Tracy Judge, and event professionals Erika Brunke, Stacey Kashubeck and Michele Schneider, who quit their full-time jobs to become freelancers. According to Judge, they’ve seen an increase in people joining Soundings, a talent community of more than 2,900 independent business event professionals. But the report’s insights also reflect broader trends in the U.S. workforce — 36% of…