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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. The personal computer vastly expanded the number of people and organizations that used computers. With that, the preeminent U.S. Press coverage of the announcement was lukewarm.

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The Escalating Costs of Owning a New Car

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This article dissects the key drivers of this upward cost trajectory, centering on the effects of global supply chain disruptions and shifts in vehicle pricing. The Financial Breakdown Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) The most recent YDC study discloses an average MSRP of $34,876 for new vehicles in 2023, marking a 4.7

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Pre-owned two-wheeler market: Waiting to take off | Autocar Professional

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The market, which had been dominated by unorganised players, local small-time financers and person-to-person transactions, has now started attracting the attention of automakers and banks who sense a great new opportunity. One of the major factors driving demand for used two-wheelers is the significant rise in the cost of new ones.

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Rivian backtracks price increase on all R1T, R1S preorders before March 1

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Rivian said on Thursday morning that it would honor all preorder pricing on orders for its R1T and R1S all-electric vehicles placed on or before March 1. The decision comes just two days after Rivian placed a series of hefty price increases to its vehicles. Some notable EV influencers spoke out about the price increases.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. The report highlights the importance of near-term action to ensure the long-term sustainability of personal mobility. —MITEI Director Robert C.

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GM’s Maven and Uber to pilot flexible car-sharing offer

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Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, and Uber Technologies, Inc., The 90-day pilot will launch in San Francisco as part of Uber’s Vehicle Solutions program, which provides driver-partners flexible options to access vehicles they can drive on the Uber platform. with more on the way.

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These are the best 2024 Memorial Day EV deals so far

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That’s a hefty interest rate cut from the previous 6.49%, effectively lowering the cost of a Model Y purchase by $8,000. Kia EV9 Photo: Kia Kia cut EV9 lease prices by up to $80 a month on May 1. The 2024 Kia EV9 Light Long Range can now be leased for $419 for 24 months with $4,999 due at signing in most parts of the US.

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