All articles tagged with #2028
VW Group says Scout Motors’ U.S. launch is pushed to 2028 due to technical issues and financial obligations; the brand, once pitched as an all‑electric revival, appears to lean toward range‑extended models, with a Blythewood, SC plant chosen partly to leverage the Inflation Reduction Act before Congress ended it in 2025; Scout has not provided a new timeline.
The UK has launched its inaugural Town of Culture competition to boost local pride. Three finalists will be chosen by an expert panel, with the winner receiving £3m and two runners-up £250k each; shortlisted towns get £60k to develop bids. The winning town will start a year-long cultural programme in 2028. Eligible towns of all sizes (excluding Greater London) can apply, with finalists to include one small, one medium, and one large town. Shortlisting is planned for spring, with the winner announced by early 2027. The effort aims to amplify local stories and culture across the country.
IndyCar is developing a second-generation hybrid system for its 2028 series, focusing on increasing energy storage capacity, duration, and power output, with plans for vendor prototypes by late spring 2024 to integrate into new chassis testing.
President Trump has issued an executive order prioritizing the return of Americans to the moon by 2028, with plans for a nuclear lunar outpost by 2030, and NASA, under new leadership, aims to accelerate the timeline, including a crewed lunar mission in 2028 and establishing a lunar base, amidst international competition and commercial sector involvement.
Senator Ted Cruz is considering a 2028 presidential run amid discussions about rising antisemitism within the Republican Party, as he addresses concerns about Israel and Jewish communities.
The LA28 Organizing Committee announced the full swimming competition schedule for the 2028 Olympics, featuring nine days of events from July 22 to July 30, with notable changes including the move to the second week and new event timings, marking a significant shift from previous Olympics.
Christine Pelosi plans to run for the California State Senate in Sacramento in 2028, focusing on issues like the future of work, women's rights, and making California more affordable amid the AI industry boom, emphasizing her desire to impact state legislation rather than pursuing a congressional seat.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Democrats to focus on the upcoming midterm elections while also positioning himself as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, emphasizing redistricting efforts across the country and criticizing Texas politics, with Texas Governor Abbott preparing for a possible re-election campaign.
Gavin Newsom's campaign for Prop 50 has raised approximately $114 million in 10 weeks, attracting a mix of large donors and a significant grassroots base, with most first-time donors giving small amounts, potentially fueling future Democratic presidential efforts. However, the loyalty of these donors for a 2028 run remains uncertain.
Hello Kitty is set to make its cinematic debut with a film scheduled for summer 2028, produced by New Line and Warner Bros Pictures Animation, initially announced as a hybrid animated/live-action project, with the story details currently undisclosed.
House Speaker Mike Johnson stated he discussed with Donald Trump the possibility of a third presidential term, but sees no constitutional path for it, emphasizing the constitutional constraints and the unlikelihood of such a move.
The total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028, will be visible across Australia and New Zealand, with the longest totality over remote regions like the Outback and iconic locations such as Sydney Harbour, offering a rare spectacle with up to 5 minutes of totality, and the event will be best observed from areas with clear winter skies.
Vice President Kamala Harris discussed her decision not to select Pete Buttigieg as her running mate, her views on President Trump and corporate leaders, and her thoughts on political dynamics in an interview promoting her new book, while also addressing her relationship with Gavin Newsom and her future political plans.
LA28 has announced that tickets for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles will be available through a lottery system starting with general registration in January 2026, with single tickets beginning at $28 and additional hospitality packages to be announced. Tickets for the Paralympics will go on sale in 2027.
California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed concern that Donald Trump may not want to participate in future elections and suggested that the rule of law is being replaced by the rule of Trump, raising fears about the future of democracy and the possibility of Trump running for a third term in 2028.