January

In a surprising turn of events, the all-new Hyundai Verna has emerged as the frontrunner in the highly competitive mid-size sedan segment, outshining established contenders like the Honda City, Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia, and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. With remarkable sales figures in January 2024, the Verna has solidified its position as the preferred choice among sedan buyers in the Indian market. According to recent sales data, the Hyundai Verna recorded a substantial increase in sales, with 2172 units sold in January…

A real estate agent walks into a home for sale in Lancaster, Ohio.Ty Wright | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSales of previously owned homes rose 3.1% in January to 4 million units on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were down 1.7% year over year.The count is based on closings, so the contracts were likely signed in November and December, when mortgage interest rates backed off their October high of 8%. By mid-December, the rates had hit a recent low of around 6.6%.…

The Japanese automotive giant, Honda Cars India, has turned around its fortunes with the launch of the all-new Elevate SUV in the country. With the sales figures out for the month of January 2024, it has been noted that the Elevate has managed to beat a number of its competitors. The list of cars beaten by Honda Elevate includes Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, and a few others. Total sales for the Honda Elevate compact SUV stood at 4,586 units for the month of January this year. Honda Elevate Sales In January…

Nigeria’s crude oil production dropped in January, data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has shown. Oil production from the 12 members of the organisation averaged 26.34 mb/d in January 2024, lower by 350,000 barrels per day (tb/d), month-on-month, OPEC said in its Monthly Oil Market Report released Tuesday. The report also noted that crude oil output increased mainly in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, while production in Libya, Kuwait, Iraq and Algeria decreased. Nigeria’s crude…

A lot of automotive and off-roading enthusiasts were eagerly waiting for the launch of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny lifestyle off-roader. However, since the launch of this SUV back in June of last year, the sales for this SUV have only been going down. On the other hand, the sales figures for its direct competitor, Mahindra Thar, have only been increasing. In the month of January 2024, MSIL only managed to sell about 163 units of the Jimny. What’s more shocking is that even the Toyota Hilux, which is a lot more expensive…

An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 MAX airplanes parked on the tarmac at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Washington, U.S. March 21, 2019.Lindsey Wasson | ReutersBoeing's aircraft orders and deliveries fell in January as the company grappled with the fallout from a midflight blowout of a fuselage panel on one of its 737 Max 9s, an accident that overshadowed the manufacturer's strong finish in 2023.The company handed over 27 planes last month, its lowest tally since September, compared with 67 deliveries in December. It sold…

Google Pixel phones have now started receiving the January 2024 Google Play system update. You’d probably know Google pushes a Play System update to Android phones almost every month, but things haven’t been the same in recent months. Because January 2024 Google Play System update comes almost three months after the November 2023 Google Play System update. Plus, you should know that this is the Pixel maker’s second attempt at pushing the January 2024 Play System update. January 2024 Google Play System is here for Pixel…

The priciest home sales in the Denver metro last month included two midcentury modern homes in Boulder, as well as two condos in the same building at the edge of Cherry Creek and Belcaro. At the No. 1 spot was on the 200 block of Cactus Court in Boulder. DSH Management Trust purchased the property for $6 million from Smith Taro and Amy Lee Ippoliti, records show. The midcentury modern remodeled by Brad Burch at IndexAD features views of Boulder and the mountains and backs to open space. The 3,907-square-foot home includes…

Maruti Suzuki ruled January with 7 of the top 10 cars, but SUVs stole the spotlight. The Baleno led the pack, while newcomers like the Fronx joined the party. SUVs like Tata’s Punch and Mahindra’s Scorpio/N roared, claiming 5 spots. Familiar favorites like the Swift held steady, but the Grand Vitara’s impressive growth hinted at exciting possibilities. Both car and SUV sales grew, reflecting a healthy market. Maruti remains king, but Tata’s strong SUV presence and Mahindra’s comeback suggest…

Sellers in metro Denver rose from their slumber last month, putting more new listings on the market and setting the stage for a larger number of home closings this month and next, according to a monthly update from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. New listings, which have been restrained since interest rates started rising from historic lows in 2022, jumped 90% between December and January to 3,280 and are up 14.7% from a year ago. Big jumps in listings between December and January, however, are common, and back…