The auto industry is going to ramp up its pitch for electric cars after giving giving them center stage. Even Tesla, who has never run a Super Bowl ad before, managed to sneak in its Model Y within a Popeyes commercial. Ram also boasted about its smart technology that solved problems caused by “premature electrification.” I am a media scholar who is interested […]
Donald Trump , while campaigning for the presidency, unnerved European Leaders, by disparaging NATO, celebrating the British exit from the European Union and praising Russian president Vladimir Putin. Many European leaders expected that after his unexpected victory in November last year, he’d clarify his remarks and adopt positions more in line with his predecessors. Germans react in Berlin to Donald Trump’s […]
It has not been made clear to drivers that the no-fault law restricts their right to be heard by a court and reduces the amount of compensation they will receive in the event of an accident. In medieval England, the right to have grievances settled by an independent party emerged when courts that had previously only heard criminal cases also agreed […]
Torontonians today hear the same platitudes as their older cousins: cyclists and pedestrians need to actively defend their self-interests. In other words, pedestrians and cyclists will have to find ways of protecting themselves on busy roads with dangerous motor vehicles. It’s odd that Toronto’s policymakers, and even its enforcement officers, can only rehash an idea that has failed in practice […]
It is not an easy task to revitalize these Legacy Cities. But it is possible. Inspire by my research in Europe and the work of Die Urbanisten in Dortmund, Germany (my hometown), I identified several innovative redevelopments models that could be useful for post-industrial towns around the world. These three movements are based on flexible, ephemeral solutions that can be applied […]
In 2016, Chinese foreign investments (FDIs) set a new record of nearly US$200 billion. This is about one-sixth the total global FDI. China’s foreign investment now exceeds the amount of money that multinational companies from other countries invest in China. Investors from China initially focused on natural resource in particular in Africa, and developing countries. However, their focus is now shifting to manufacturing […]
The virtues that are embedded in various religious and spiritual traditions (Hinduism Jainism Islam Sikhism Christianity and Zoroastrianism), play an important role in making ethical decisions in the workplace. Thirty-three executives argued that these traditions promote virtues like integrity, flexibility and moral excellence. They also emphasized tolerance, responsibility, and tolerance. A senior executive from the automotive sector discussed the virtue […]
There hasn’t been much progress made for European consumers in the more than one year since the Dieselgate Scandal that exposed Volkswagen and other automakers cheating on emissions tests. Many people don’t know how or if they will receive compensation. Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has asked Volkswagen to reimburse PS2.5 million for the gas emissions that have affected residents in London. A […]
Microsoft Windows is the operating system that powers approximately 90% of all personal computers in use today. Windows is updated every two years. Many applications, including your favorite web browser, will support the newer version as soon as it is released. In a few short years, the applications will stop supporting older versions as much. Google Chrome is an example. It no […]
In just a few days, the company and its top management were accused of destroying the trust of their customers and public. Volkswagen fell hard. In just a few short days, ‘s value as a company had dropped by a quarter. The public outrage caused Martin Winterkorn, the CEO, to resign. In addition, the company lost market share on all major markets. As prosecutors around […]