Infiniti Introduces All-New QX50 For Growing SUV Market
Infiniti is continuing to become a competitive force in the luxury car market with its all-new QX50. Alyssa Julya Smith caught up with Infiniti Vice President Randy Parker to learn about the new features, and what makes the QX50 so competitive.
Parker explains that the QX50, referred to as the automaker's "crown jewel," is designed with a VC-Turbo engine that has been in development for two decades. Parker also reveals that the crossover market is the fastest-growing because the economy is so strong.
Parker also talks about some of the features inside the car, and what the company is doing to compete in the luxury market. These include quilted leather, ProPilot assist--which basically acts as an autonomous driver--and wireless charging ports.
As airlines continues to face massive pilot shortages, United Airlines is opening a training academy for future pilots. United projects that the academy will train around 5,000 new pilots by 2030. David Slotnick, Senior Aviation Business Reporter at The Points Guy joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss.
Stocks opening mostly higher to close out a wild week on Wall Street. It comes as investors continue to digest comments from the Federal Reserve, as well as the latest slew of earnings. Gene Goldman, Chief Investment Officer at Cetera, joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss.
Democratic lawmakers are now calling on Bitcoin mining companies in the U.S. to assess how much electricity they use and how it could all potentially impact residents and the environment in the near future. Since its conception, crypto mining has been at the center of a debate. The question is: Is crypto mining playing a key role in renewable energy or could it totally derail U.S. climate goals? Host of The Wendy O show Wendy O, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
Rene Ritchie, independent tech analyst and co-founder of the Nebula Podcast, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he breaks down what investors will be looking for from Mark Zuckerberg this week and how the tech giants stack up when it comes to augmented reality and virtual reality products going forward.
