Thieves stole $3.7 million worth of Jaguar Land Rover engines
And this isn't the first time theives have pulled off this sort of heist.
This past Tuesday was not a good one for Jaguar Land Rover. According to British news source Birmingham Mail,
just over $3.7 million worth of engines were stolen from the company's
factory in Solihull, England. Reportedly, the thieves drove up to the
facility in a stolen semi-truck, found a trailer full of engines, hooked
it up, and drove off. The thieves did this twice in one night, with the
same truck, and got the first trailer in just six minutes.
Perhaps more shocking is that Birmingham Mail reports this is the second time a theft of this type
has occurred at the facility. The previous time happened in almost
exactly the same way, but the engines taken were valued at just over
$1.2 million, and five people were convicted of the crime. Currently,
local police are looking for the latest suspects and the engines. The
trailers were found, but were empty.
(AutoBlog.com)
Monday, February 6, 2017
Did You Know - Costco Edition
10 Mind-Blowing Secrets About Costco
Costco reportedly makes about 80 percent of its profits on membership fees.
Costco reportedly makes about 80 percent of its profits on membership fees.
- They make a ton of money, too. Costco brings in about $1.5 billion per year.
- The "triggers" are necessary items that bring you to the store, for instance, paper towels or milk. The treasures are the electronics, limited-run items, and other luxuries that you don't really need (but they keep you coming back).
Friday, February 3, 2017
There's Some Good Reasons For it
Why The Japanese Will Never Buy Lots Of American Cars
Donald Trump’s tough talk on imported cars, and the Japan’s large trade surplus, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking the question: how does he get his public to buy more American cars? The answer: he can’t. Because the Japanese don’t want them.
They’re also seen as less reliable, especially American cars specifically. This is especially true after GM bungled its Chevrolet Cavalier sales through Toyota.
There are barriers to selling American cars in Japan, but they aren’t trade laws or regulations. They’re the hearts and minds of the Japanese people—and their tiny parking spaces, too.
(Jalopnik.com)
Donald Trump’s tough talk on imported cars, and the Japan’s large trade surplus, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking the question: how does he get his public to buy more American cars? The answer: he can’t. Because the Japanese don’t want them.
They’re also seen as less reliable, especially American cars specifically. This is especially true after GM bungled its Chevrolet Cavalier sales through Toyota.
There are barriers to selling American cars in Japan, but they aren’t trade laws or regulations. They’re the hearts and minds of the Japanese people—and their tiny parking spaces, too.
(Jalopnik.com)
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