Freight vision: ceasefire and seasonal slow driving driver
Driven by the ceasefire in the Middle East and the typical lunar New Year, the transportation rate of marine containers is expected to further decline in February, even if the airline tries to control its capabilities. Also read: When Suez is open again and promotes market fluctuations in the Lunar New Year, the spot rate of the container has plummeted The data of Xeneta shows that since January 1, the current spot rate has declined significantly, and the route from Far East to Nordic has decreased by 22 % to $ 3,795. On the Mediterranean lane $ 3085. Early signals show that in early February, these rates may increase by 5-10 %. In the United States, the trend is similar. In January, the interest rate on the east coast fell 7 % to $ 6,417, while the interest rate on the West Coast fell 14 % to $ 5,021. Although the speed of the east coast may be stable, it…
Ariel’s wild 400-horsepower Atom 4R makes the old Atom V8 feel slow
With Stig at the wheel, the Atom 4R lapped the Top Gear test track in 1 minute and 13.7 seconds. A modified version of the Civic Type R's 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine delivers 400 horsepower. The car beat classics like the Pagani Huayra and Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. The Ariel Atom has long been one of the wildest, most track-focused cars on the planet, and 18 months ago the small British manufacturer launched the 4R. This little beast uses the same engine as the Honda Civic Type R, and has already proven itself to be faster than the previous Atom king; the flagship V8 that appeared in Top Gear in 2011. 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"); In the latest video in the ongoing Stig Laps series on YouTube, the iconic and mysterious rider returns behind the wheel of the Atom to see what more than a…
Ram 1500 REV delayed to 2026 due to slow EV demand
However, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger range extender will launch in the first half of 2025 due to "strong consumer interest" December 18, 2024 11:54 The Ram 1500 REV will launch in 2026, more than a year later than originally planned. The company acknowledged that demand for its electric half-ton pickup trucks is slowing. Due to strong customer interest, the 1500 Ramcharger range extender will be launched in the first half of 2025. Stellantis has once again delayed the launch of the all-electric Ram 1500 REV, this time pushing it to 2026. This decision probably won't come as a shock to anyone paying attention to the electric vehicle market. Why? They blame "slowing industry demand" for electric trucks, a polite way of saying customers aren't lining up to swap their gas-guzzling trucks for battery-powered workhorses. But don't worry, Stellantis has a plan B: the Ram 1500 Ramcharger, an extended-range version of the truck expected to be available in 2025 to help…
Air cargo growth will slow in 2025
Air cargo growth is expected to halve in 2025, but the year is still expected to be positive for airlines due to ongoing ocean delays, tight freighter capacity and strong cross-border e-commerce activity, the International Air Transport Association has forecast. International Air Transport Association). According to the International Air Transport Association, cargo traffic is expected to reach 80 million tons, an increase of 5.8% from 2024. Also read: US air traffic controller shortage hampers aviation and air cargo growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that air cargo demand has increased by 10% to 13% year-on-year this year, depending on whether it is measured in terms of volume or tonnage transported. The surge was largely driven during the pandemic, generating deal volume that nearly approached the fourth-quarter 2021 record. Cargo data provider Xeneta predicts air cargo demand will grow 4% to 6% next year, while consulting firm Rotate expects growth of about 4%, according to IATA's outlook. At the…
BMW Q3 2024 Sales – Slow Turn, But Still On Track
BMW India YTD sales 2024 – January to September, end of Q3. BMW sales slow in Q3 2024: Not every lap is a victory lap The company reported continued growth in car and motorcycle deliveries through 2024. From January to September, BMW sales reached 10,056 vehicles. The MINI brand contributed 500 units, for a total of 10,556 units. This is an increase of 10.19% over the same period in 2023, reflecting stable performance in India's highly competitive luxury car market. Motorcycle deliveries reached 5,638 units, demonstrating a diversified product portfolio in both the two-wheel and four-wheel segments. BMW Group India's results for the third quarter of 2024 reflected an overall decline in vehicle sales of 6.87%, with a total of 3,458 units delivered. BMW sales fell 5.68% to 3,322 units. MINI delivered 136 units this quarter, a year-on-year decrease of 28.80%. BMW motorcycle sales fell by 4.12%. This was down from 2,111 units. BMW sales in the third quarter of…
VW, SAIC may close China plant as combustion engine car sales slow
SAIC Volkswagen's plant capacity utilization rate is only 58%, and its production capacity is expected to be 2.1 million vehicles go through Brad Anderson September 19, 2024 06:59 The plant has a production capacity of up to 360,000 vehicles per year. The conglomerate currently has 39 factories across the country. Some workers may be asked to transfer to SAIC Volkswagen Yizheng plant. Volkswagen AG and its Chinese joint venture partner SAIC Motor Corp. plan to close a factory in Nanjing as early as next year amid falling local sales of some combustion engine vehicles and the growing popularity of electric vehicles. The plant, which makes the Volkswagen Passat and several Skoda models, has an annual production capacity of up to 360,000 vehicles. The anonymous source said the Skoda brand is reviewing its strategy due to falling sales. A second plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, which makes Skoda models, has also been shut down for months and may also be closed.…
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