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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Like many senior folks in auto racing, Nascar legend Jimmie Johnson can’t seem to leave the adrenaline behind. Some veterans have become announcers (Michael Waltrip, Danica Patrick), some ambassadors for the sport (Sir Jackie Stewart, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits), some continue to race in more than one series (Helio Castroneves, Kimi Raikkonen), some become team owners (Antron Brown, Tony Stewart). Johnson ticks off more than one of those boxes, having become a partner in a Nascar team this year, Legacy Motor Club, as well as driving the #84 car in select races. This coming June, Johnson will embark upon yet another first. At 47, he plans to run in France’s 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. He won’t be competing as just any racer, though. His mission: To test and showcase a modified Next Gen Nascar. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of Le Mans. We recently caught up with the seven-time Nascar Cup Champ and two-time … [Read more...] about Jimmie Johnson, Partner At Legacy Motor Club, To Compete At Le Mans

Kim Dong-wook, left, executive vice president at Hyundai Motor, and Yoon Sang-jik, secretary general of the bidding committee, pose for a photo during a signing ceremony held in central Seoul, Tuesday. [HYUNDAI MOTOR] Hyundai Motor will provide all-electric G80 sedans for the inspection team from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) during their stay in Korea. On Tuesday, the carmaker signed a memorandum of understanding with the Busan Expo bidding committee to join efforts in bringing the 2030 World Expo to Busan, especially during the on-site inspection of the BIE delegation scheduled from April 2 to 7. The BIE delegation will visit Seoul before heading to Busan. During their six-day stay, Hyundai Motor will provide eight Electrified G80 sedans and four buses. The all-electric models will showcase Korea’s strength over its rivals, according to Hyundai Motor, as carbon neutrality is a central part in the country’s vision for the World Expo. “This will be a good … [Read more...] about Hyundai Motor offers electric cars to visiting BIE delegation

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Global technology and business solutions provider NTT and its subsidiary NTT DATA have strengthened its partnership with IndyCar. NTT and IndyCar announced on March 27 its entitlement extension will begin in 2024 after completion of the current agreement. NTT and NTT DATA will continue as the official technology partner of the NTT IndyCar Series, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis 500, and the IndyCar/NASCAR Brickyard weekend. It will increase its involvement through its Smart Venue application at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as well as enhancements to its mobile app and continued data integration and transformation of the sport. The multi-year agreement also includes official technology partner status. “NTT is an excellent partner across our enterprise with strongexpertise and a deep commitment to our sport,” said Roger Penske, Chairman, Penske Corporation. “From Smart Venue technology at the … [Read more...] about IndyCar, NTT And NTT DATA Sign Multi-Year Agreement

Chevy Trax Crossover, a fully revamped version in a decade. [GM KOREA] PAJU, Gyeonggi – Sedan? An SUV? If you still don’t know what to pick, how about a crossover? The latest Chevy Trax Crossover is now available in Korea with an extremely cheap price tag, even cheaper than Hyundai’s Kona and Kia’s Seltos. The Trax is the first fully revamped version in a decade. The crossover utility vehicle (CUV), which is between a sedan and an SUV, offers a wider interior and views like SUVs but weighs less. Developed by GM Korea, the Korean unit of General Motors, it also comes with various exclusive features that are only offered to Korean customers. The Korea JoongAng Daily recently got behind the wheel of a red-colored Trax on a 35–kilometer (22-mile) journey from Goyang to Paju, Gyeonggi. Exterior-wise, the Trax is much like Trailblazer, a small SUV also from Chevrolet. Chevy Trax Crossover on the road [GM KOREA] Chevy Trax Crossover on the road [GM KOREA] But … [Read more...] about [TEST DRIVE] GM Korea bets big on Chevy Trax Crossover but keeps cost small

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The leadership development industry—now valued at a staggering $67 billion and slated to grow to nearly $180 billion by 2032—must correct a glaring, unmistakable, and long-standing branding issue. There is no such thing as a "soft skill." Long mislabeled as "soft," these skills are, in reality, the bedrock of effective leadership. It's high time we abandon the outdated and derogatory term "soft skills" and embrace their true essence: professional skills . Dispelling the Myth: Soft Skills Are Not Soft As a long-recovering Chief Learning Officer (CLO), I continue to feel that interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence remain mislabeled as "soft skills." However, this designation fails to reflect the true significance of these skills accurately and upholds the fallacious idea that they are less important than hard skills. Professional skills are more important than ever in today's business world, which is … [Read more...] about It’s About Time We Abandoned The Term’ Soft Skills’

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Buying holiday gifts for gamers should be a piece of cake—just get them a game, like Cyberpunk 2077 , Animal Crossing or Doom Eternal . But games are so predictable; you can do better than that. There are a slew of gaming-related gifts that show you understand what gaming is all about. We’ve rounded up 17 of the best gift ideas for gamers, from items priced (and sized) for stocking stuffers all the way up to showstopper gifts that’ll be the subject of conversation on Discord for weeks to come. A Working Retro Arcade Cabinet that Fits on a Desk My Arcade Dig Dug Micro Player You can buy full-size arcade cabinets to recreate the 80s arcade experience in your basement (just scroll down the list for a killer example) but not everyone has room for that. Instead, My Arcade offers a handful of tabletop micro-sized arcades. It’s all a matter of taste and personal memories, of course, but this Dig Dug cabinet … [Read more...] about 17 Of The Best Gifts For Gamers Will Level Up Their Love

Sacks of lithium carbonate are seen at Albemarle Lithium production facility in Silver Peak, Nevada, U.S. Oct 6, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File photo MELBOURNE   -Australia’s Liontown Resources said it had knocked back an approach from the world’s biggest lithium producer Albemarle Corp on Tuesday that valued the lithium developer at A$5.50 billion ($3.7 billion) and sent its shares rocketing 59 percent. Liontown controls two major lithium deposits in Western Australia, including its flagship Kathleen Valley project slated for first production in mid-2024, which is among the world’s largest and highest-grade hard rock lithium deposits. North Carolina-based Albemarle is the world’s biggest lithium producer with major facilities in Chile, China and Western Australia where it holds stakes in two mines and is building a lithium hydroxide processing plant near Perth. The takeover approach could signal the start of sector consolidation, analysts said. Benchmark lithium prices … [Read more...] about Lithium miner Liontown soars as it snubs $3.7-B Albemarle bid

BMW's XM [BMW KOREA] BMW introduced the XM luxury SUV to the Korean market on Tuesday, its first plug-in hybrid under the high-performance M brand. BMW XM is also the first truly dedicated M vehicle since the M1, which was introduced in 1978. The German carmaker calls it a sports activity vehicle (SAV), emphasizing its sporty approach, and describes it as the “most powerful vehicle ever launched by the M brand.” BMW's XM [BMW KOREA] Powered by a 4.4-liter and 8-cylinder petrol engine, the XM boasts a maximum of 653 horsepower and 81.6 kilogram-meters of torque. It only takes 4.3 seconds to reach 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour from zero. The hybrid also comes with a 29.5-kilowatt-hour battery that can travel up to 62 kilometers solely on its electric motor, based on the Environment Ministry's standards. It needs about four hours to fully charge the vehicle. BMW used more than 100 LEDs in the headliner, which offers ambient lighting and provides additional … [Read more...] about BMW introduces XM luxury SUV to the Korean market

Three people in Michigan were charged for allegedly stealing tires from a truck nearly a year before the victim recognized the tires Feb. 11. Police arrested Jennifer Nicole Leslie, Thomas Jeffery Skinner Jr., and Avon Wayne Raber for allegedly stealing the tires, according to MLive . The suspects allegedly stole the tires in February 2022 from a gas station. According to the Michigan State Police, troopers from the Gaylord Post were contacted in February 2022 after tires and rims were stolen from a Ford pickup truck in Nunda Township. https://t.co/CYARhKdRGF — MLive (@MLive) March 27, 2023 Police originally closed the case after finding no leads, MLive reported. However, the victim called troopers Feb. 11 after seeing what he thought were his stolen tires . The vehicle with the alleged stolen tires was registered to Leslie, MLive reported. Police searched cell phone records of conversations between Leslie and Skinner that allegedly contained “incriminating … [Read more...] about Victim Somehow Recognizes Tires Allegedly Stolen A Year Ago, Police Arrest 3 Suspects

A screen in Hana Bank's trading room in central Seoul shows the Kospi closing at 2434.94 points on Tuesday, up 1.07 percent, or 25.72 points, from the previous trading day. [NEWS1] Seoul shares rebounded Tuesday from a two-day loss on the back of the eased banking crisis in the wake of tightening monetary policies in major economies. The won rose against the dollar. The Kospi advanced 25.72 points, or 1.07 percent, to close at 2,434.94 points. Trading volume was moderate at about 516 million shares worth about 8.6 trillion won ($6.6 billion), with gainers outnumbering losers 689 to 190. Institutions bought a net 322 billion won, while foreigners sold 43 billion won and retail investors offloaded 278 billion won. The key stock index recovered its two-day losses from concerns about a banking crisis in the United States and Germany, sparked by unprecedented rate hikes in major economies. Investor concerns eased on news that regional First Citizens BancShares has agreed to buy … [Read more...] about Stocks rebound as banking crisis fears ebb, rates increase