Sometimes when it rains, it pours, and at the Case IH exhibit at the National Farm Machinery Show, there was a flood of new tools to check out. From the AFS Connect Steiger range reaching 645hp to a new mounted planter bringing cutting-edge technology to a target market segment, farmers got to see a lot. All new machines are targeted for the 2024 model year.The Steiger line will include six new models from 425 to 645 HP of engine. “The model mix has changed,” says Matt Booms, tractor product specialist at Case IH. “The 370 is gone and we’ve increased…
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The global shipping industry is stepping up calls for the United Nations and aid groups to help evacuate hundreds of seafarers on more than 60 merchant ships still stuck in Ukrainian ports a year after Russia’s invasion . In the weeks following the start of the war, some 2,000 crewmen were caught in the crossfire of the ships in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Safe corridors helped reduce that number in the following months. But the remaining total is an estimated 331 sailors on 62 ships: a mix of bulk carriers, a container ship, oil and chemical…
BARCELONA—Qualcomm has big ambitions for the connected car market. With the potential to bring mobile services to the tens of millions of new cars sold annually, the company announced its Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 system at Mobile World Congress. The new system has 50% more processing power and is 40% more energy efficient than the first generation system, which Qualcomm says will lead to faster and more reliable connectivity in cars around the world. The Gen 2 5G system joins Qualcomm’s newly upgraded Snapdragon digital chassis(Opens in a new window). It’s an advanced modem that supports up to…
GTO is an acronym for the Italian term “Approved Gran Turismo” – these words carried a lot of weight in the Ferrari world in 1984. At the time, the only vehicle bearing the name was the 250 GTO, which was created in 1962 but was still considered one of the best sports racers Ferrari had ever produced, with driving dynamics and a remarkable trajectory. Living up to its name, the next GTO was expected to be as good as the 250.After its introduction in 1982, the FIA Group B series became quite popular, especially in Europe. The Italian marque initially…
At least three patients, including a child, were injured in a two-car crash in North Hollywood Sunday that overturned one of the vehicles and trapped one person. Crews from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene in the 5200 block of North Tujunga Avenue near Magnolia Boulevard and the 170 Freeway shortly after 7 p.m. Aerial footage from Sky5 showed the wreckage as crews used the jaws of life to free at least one of the victims, who authorities said was in critical condition. It’s unclear how many patients have been taken to the hospital, but the baby…
This week, CityNews talks to some of Fyshwick’s proud business owners who love to share their skills and services with the region. Named after Sir Philip Fysh, a Tasmanian politician who helped create the Australian Federation, Fyshwick has been a suburb of Canberra since the 1920s. Almost a century later, the suburb is still known for being one of the most diverse shopping centers in the ACT, offering everything from home and car goods to creative services. This week, CityNews talks to some of Fyshwick’s proud business owners who love to share their skills and services with the region. Some…
TotalEnergies has signed corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) aimed at decarbonising the production of Sasol and Air Liquide in South Africa. In other words, CPPAs have been signed with Sasol South Africa and Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa. The company will supply around 260 MW of renewable electricity over a period of 20 years. The green electricity will be delivered from a 120 MW solar plant and a 140 MW wind farm in the Western Cape province, TotalEnergies said in its statement. Both projects are pending regulatory approval. The company will supply about 850 GWh annually to Sasol’s Secunda…
The 2023 Mazda 3 is one of the safest cars in its class, offering advanced safety features like driver assistance systems and advanced airbags. It also has some of the highest safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, including its highest five-star rating for overall crash protection in the frontal and side impact tests . Other additional safety features make the Mazda3 an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable, affordable and safe car. Safety features of the 2023 Mazda 3 2023 Mazda 3 Sedan | MazdaBlind spot monitoringForward collision warningAutomatic brakingLane maintenance and lane departure warningAdaptive…
It’s a common misconception that over-inflating before storage would help tires retain air and prevent flat spots. But unfortunately, that’s a myth: Revzilla says modern tires are more resistant to flat spots thanks to reformulated rubber compounds and fortified construction methods. It is best to inflate your tires to the recommended pressure with a quality tire gauge before and after storage. You should also check your tires for cracks, bald spots, or uneven wear. Finally, consider replacing your tires if the tread depth is less than 2mm or 3/32″. Batteries of all types will not last forever. So it’s worth…
Eggs and housing costs have been some of the inflationary buttons across the country over the past year or so. Car insurance can also be added to the list.Drivers now pay an average of $2,014 a year, according to a Bankrate.com study that looked at comprehensive policies (which cover risks in addition to collisions such as vandalism and windshield damage). Based on what Americans earn, that equates to a 2.9 percent bite out of the median U.S. household income. Insurance premiums rose 13.7 percent nationally over the past year, the study found.The rise in costs has been even more noticeable…