Mes: julio 2024

DETROIT — General Motors has unveiled the latest version of its iconic sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette, set to become the most powerful model in the brand’s history. The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will feature a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that produces over 1,000 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque. This significant increase in power positions the ZR1 among the elite supercars, typically priced in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. “This car accelerates like a freight train,” noted Tadge Juechter, Corvette’s executive chief engineer since 2006, at a recent media event. “We expect this to be the fastest car…

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are just around the corner and, as always, basketball will be one of the sports that will generate great excitement among fans and bettors. After failing to win a medal at last year's FIBA ​​World Cup, the U.S. team is aiming for a strong comeback. The United States has won four consecutive Olympic gold medals and seven of the last eight, dating back to 1992. This year's Olympic roster features a total of 13 NBA titles and eight NBA MVP awards, with key players such as LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, among…

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman return to the Marvel Universe in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” a film set to make history this weekend as it debuts with an R rating in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The highly anticipated third installment starring Reynolds’ wisecracking antihero is expected to gross between $160 million and $180 million domestically during its opening weekend. It’s already the highest-grossing film of 2024 in advance, according to Fandango, and is on track to break several records, including the biggest domestic opening of the year and the biggest debut ever for an R-rated film. Disney and Pixar’s “Inside…

LONDON — UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said on Friday that the newly elected Labour government aims to be the most growth-oriented and business-friendly administration the country has ever seen. In an interview with CNBC, Reeves stressed that improving the living standards of ordinary Britons and increasing investment in public services depend on wealth creation. “This will be the most pro-growth, pro-business Treasury this country has ever seen,” Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, told CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick in a remote interview. “I will work with businesses to ensure we are doing everything we can to generate wealth and attract…

Stellantis, the multinational automaker behind brands including Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler, announced a 48% drop in net profit for the first half of 2024, mainly due to declining sales and production issues in the U.S. market. The company reported net income of €5.6 billion ($6.07 billion) in the first six months, down significantly from the same period in 2023. Adjusted operating income fell to €8.5 billion, down €5.7 billion, largely attributed to challenges in North America. Following the announcement, Stellantis shares in Milan fell 8.5%. CEO Carlos Tavares acknowledged the underperformance, citing a challenging industry landscape and internal operational challenges.…