A 22-year-old contractor was killed this week at a Volkswagen plant in Germany after an industrial robot grabbed him and crushed him against a metal plate, according to reports. While it may sound like the start of a robot uprising in a Hollywood movie, Volkswagen spokesman Heiko Hillwig told the Associated Press that human error was likely the cause of the accident, according to an initial investigation. Another contractor was
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top U.S. auto safety regulator says that Fiat Chrysler failed to provide timely and accurate recall information to her agency and that customers also have problems getting accurate information.
Polarr opted not to build an app specifically for Apple’s iOS software, instead going with the lesser used route of employing more universal Web technologies. It’s now paying off with droves of downloads.
This past weekend, the world’s first major all-electric racing series completed its inaugural season with a pair of races in London. It was a rather grand conclusion to an exceptional first season for Formula E, and the EV series looks destined for more. But I can’t stop thinking about the series’ first race.
A joint venture between Dixons Carphone and Sprint will expand the carrier’s retail operation in the US.
The rate of U.S. job growth cooled off in June, and missed Wall Street expectations, while many Americans exited the labor force.
Earl P. Holt III, president of the Council of Conservative Citizens, started giving money to GOP pols after marrying the widow of a wealthy Jewish businessman.
BP and five Gulf states announced an $18.7 billion settlement Thursday that resolves years of legal fighting over the environmental and economic damage done by the energy giant’s oil spill in 2010. The …
Tesla’s second-quarter deliveries surged 52 percent to set a company record exceeding 11,000 vehicles. The Palo Alto, California, electric car maker surpassed 10,000 vehicles for the first time in the …
The battle for Greek votes entered full swing Thursday ahead of a crucial weekend referendum that could decide whether the country falls out of the euro. For Greeks, particularly the elderly, the daily …
