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Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...
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BYD’s Push Into Electric SUVs and Premium Cars Is a Threat to More Than Just Tesla
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The Tesla Cybertruck Has Had a Rough Start. Now Production Is Halted.: Tesla seems to have run into a problem producing its newest model, its oddly-shaped pickup ...
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The UAW-Volkswagen Unionization Vote Ends Today. It Matters for Ford, GM.
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Toyota Prius Recalled Because the Rear Doors May Open When the Car Is in Motion: 2023-24 Prius hybrids and Prius Prime PHEVs are under recall. Water can ...
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Ford recalls over 450,000 vehicles in US for issue that could affect battery, NHTSA says
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/ford-recall-bronco-sport-maverick/73352450007/
Ford Motor: P/E Is A Poor Indicator Of Cyclical Low: Ford's low P/E ratio of 6.5x is not the best indicator. The main reasons for my bull considerations are ...
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Tesla's Robotaxi Plans Face Major Challenges: Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk's plan to launch a robotaxi service brings potential profitability ...
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Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries: Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-stops-cybertruck-deliveries-accelerator-pedal-may-be-to-blame/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
US auto sector 'whipsawed' by politicians, Ford chairman says: The U.S. auto industry needs regulatory certainty from politicians in Washington and the back and ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-auto-sector-whipsawed-by-politicians-ford-chairman-says-2024-04-17/
Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick Pickups Recalled for Loss of Power While Driving
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/ford-recalls-bronco-sport-and-maverick-for-loss-of-power-a2834960968/
Large Fund Bets Big on Groceries in the Face of Persistent Inflation: Alaska Permanent, the largest U.S. state wealth fund, just tripled investments in Walmart ...
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Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer: Tesla has delivered its Tesla Semi, an electric semi truck, to a new customer for a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/tesla-semi-pushed-well-beyond-expectations-new-customer/
Ford is slashing prices on its electric F-150 Lightning: Ford has cut up to $5,500 off certain models of F-150 Lightning as it looks to reignite sales of the ...
qz.com/ford-f150-lightning-ev-price-cuts-1851408712
Woman starts Tesla update in the blazing sun and is then trapped: Cars get very hot in summer. A young woman from the USA had to experience this for herself ...
stern.de/auto/frau-startet-tesla-update-in-der-prallen-sonne-und-ist-danach-gefangen-34628428.html
Video shows 100mph drunk-driver Miley Connors who had child in car: A police officer said it was "one of the worst pieces of driving I have ever seen".
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Quick Glance: Child Endangered: Driver Speeds at 100mph on Hard Shoulder
- A reckless driver accelerated to over 100mph on the hard shoulder, causing an accident and then exiting the vehicle to urinate as his child fled the car.
- Miley Connors, 37, drove down the M40 in December 2021 in a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV, a pursuit described by the police as the worst they had ever seen.
- Numerous calls were made to emergency services after other terrified drivers witnessed Connors driving on the motorway in Warwickshire.
- He then moved into Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, maneuvering in and out of traffic at high speed.
Ford recall on Broncos, Escapes over fuel leak, engine fire risk prompt feds to open probe
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/12/ford-recall-bronco-escape-fuel-leak-probe/73299991007/
Ford, GM Stock Price Targets Are Rising. Wall Street Trims Tesla Stock.
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Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires, but remedy won't fix leaks
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Quick Glance: Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks
- Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires, without fixing the fuel leaks.
- The recall covers certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022 with 1.5-liter engines.
- Dealers will install a tube to let gasoline flow away from hot surfaces and update engine control software to detect a pressure drop in the fuel injection system.
- Ford will extend warranty coverage for cracked fuel injectors and provide replacements for owners who experience the issue.
SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing vehicle into tree in Woodlands: No commuters were on board at the time of the accident.
straitstimes.com/singapore/smrt-bus-driver-58-dies-after-crashing-vehicle-into-tree-in-woodlands
The tragedy which took the lives of 10 students: Samad Al Shan: Ten students aged between 10 and 15 years old died when their vehicle was washed away in a ...
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Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?: Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514269/road-user-charges-are-evs-still-cheaper-to-run-than-petrol-cars
You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
electrek.co/2024/04/18/you-can-power-your-home-for-21-days-with-a-chevy-silverado-ev-and-gms-new-bidirectional-charger/
Tesla, BYD and Co.: The problem with the high repair costs for electric cars: In Germany, growth in the electric car market is over. This is also due to the ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/elektroautos-viele-e-autos-sind-schon-nach-kleinen-unfaellen-schrottreif/29740558.html
European ports turned into ‘car parks’ as vehicle imports pile up: Chinese EV makers without sales networks or onward transportation among leading causes of ...
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Ford Stock Is Up. Sales of Hybrids, EVs, Grew a Lot.: Ford’s U.S. sales volume increased 7% from a year earlier in the first quarter.
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E.V. Sales Are Slowing. Tesla’s Are Slumping.: More competition and flagging demand for electric vehicles has led to declining sales at Tesla.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/business/ev-car-sales-tesla.html
Ford, Daimler Truck, Chrysler, Jeep among 131k vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/15/car-recall-check-ford-daimler-truck-chrysler/73294129007/
Ford postpones rollout of some new EVs as demand wanes: Ford Motor Co. said it is delaying the production of two new electric vehicle models — an SUV and a ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/ford-postpones-rollout-some-new-evs-as-demand-wanes
Ford delays EV launches, will offer full hybrid lineup by 2030: The majority of U.S. customers are showing they aren't ready for EVs.
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/04/04/ford-delays-ev-launches-hybrid-lineup-2030/73201263007/
Rivian (RIVN), Lucid (LCID) Eye Record Lows as Ford Price Cut Fans EV Concerns: Shares of electric vehicle startups Rivian Automotive Inc. and Lucid Group Inc ...
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More Ford Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk: Ford is recalling 42,000 more Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs because a fuel leak might cause a fire ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/more-ford-bronco-sport-and-escape-suvs-recalled-fire-risk-a1026514361/
Tesla Might Be Just Another Car Company. What That Means for the Stock.
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Ford sales jump 6.8% in 1st quarter, spiked by hybrid and electric vehicles: Ford touts strong first-quarter sales, indicating that second quarter will be even ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2024/04/03/ford-sales-first-quarter-hybrid/73137481007/
Boy died leaping from family's truck as it lost control pulling water tank : Tomos Rhys Bunford loved farming and animals and is buried on the family farm with ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/boy-nine-died-leaping-familys-28964240
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck: Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric: The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.
odt.co.nz/business/stonka-tonka-and-its-electric
Opinion | Antisemitism in Dearborn, Past and Present: My hometown loved Henry Ford. Today some residents are all too keen to echo his ugly views about the Jews.
wsj.com/articles/dearborn-returns-to-its-antisemitic-roots-henry-ford-protests-israel-gaza-8a3fed72
She saved her baby in fatal crash: Penal mother Simran Rahamut used her body as a human shield to protect her one-year-old infant when the family’s vehicle ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/she-saved-her-baby-in-fatal-crash/article_2bd1b6c4-f975-11ee-84c1-4f8e6bb76950.html
Tesla Stock Is Rising. Delivery Numbers Are Due Tomorrow.: Tesla is coming off its worst first-quarter of the year ever in terms of stock performance.
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Ford Celebrates 60 Years Of Mustang With Special Anniversary Package: Limited to just 1,965 units, the 60th Anniversary pack is offered exclusively for the 2025 ...
carbuzz.com/ford-mustang-60-years-special-anniversary-package/
Cathie Wood Thinks Tesla Stock Is Worth $2,000. That’s Bearish.: The ARK Invest CEO is pinning her hopes for Tesla shares in part on a self-driving Robo taxi ...
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Teen run over by police vehicle in Melaka while trying to flee cops: MELAKA: Melaka police have pledged to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/11/teen-run-over-by-police-vehicle-in-melaka-while-trying-to-flee-cops
New Shelby Super Snake unveiled with 830hp: Shelby American has spent a year developing its first S650 Mustang. The results speak for themselves...
pistonheads.com/news/ph-americancars/new-shelby-super-snake-unveiled-with-830hp/48434
Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-layoffs-include-14-buffalo-workers-warn-notice-shows-2024-04-17/
Ford Bronco recall coincides with O.J. Simpson’s death: Federal regulators announced a Ford Bronco recall investigation coinciding with O.J. Simpson's death ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/12/ford-bronco-recall-oj-simpson-death/
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
People finally bought Ford's Mustang Mach-E after Ford lowered prices: Sales of the electric crossover have nearly tripled since the discounts hit
qz.com/ford-mustang-mach-e-sales-price-cut-discount-1851386648
Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other factors: Wednesday's inflation report showed consumer price growth continues to drift ...
nbcnews.com/business/consumer/auto-insurance-premiums-costs-high-prices-inflation-explainer-rcna147204
Tesla Stock Is Falling. It Has a New Competitor—Xiaomi.: Tesla is facing competition from another Chinese EV maker. Xiaomi makes most of its money selling ...
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5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
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SpaceX all set for a record-breaking rocket launch on Friday: SpaceX has set lots of spaceflight records in its 22-year history, and on Friday one of its rockets ...
digitaltrends.com/space/spacex-all-set-for-a-record-breaking-rocket-launch/
Quick Glance: SpaceX Spending on Moonshot Bets
- Confidential SpaceX financial reports for 2018 and 2019 reveal the company's reliance on Starlink for profitability.
- The pivotal years of 2018 and 2019 saw significant events like the Falcon Heavy rocket launch and Crew Dragon capsule test.
- The company reported revenues of $1.98 billion in 2018 and $1.45 billion in 2019, but also faced losses due to high costs.
- The financials indicated NASA contracts played a significant role in SpaceX's revenue, while the introduction of the Starship rocket may change the game.
Tiny Spaces T&T addresses housing, real estate crises one unit at a time: WHAT if you can get a house for the same price as a vehicle?The team at Tiny Spaces ...
trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tiny-spaces-t-t-addresses-housing-real-estate-crises-one-unit-at-a-time/article_6c68f53a-fc63-11ee-8fc3-bf90008f938c.html
'Too inconvenient': Motorists complain about ERP 2.0 card reader but welcome changes in installation process
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-cars-drivers-card-reader-obu-motorcycles-installation-4250531
Goats killed after herd of Llandudno's famous four legged beasts hit by vehicle: Police were called after the animals were struck on the outskirts of the town
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/goats-killed-after-herd-llandudnos-28965110
UAW's Shawn Fain makes Time's list of 100 most influential people of 2024: UAW President Shawn Fain has been named as one of Time's 100 most influential people ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/2024/04/17/uaw-fain-biden-time-most-influential-people/73357552007/
2 Police Officers Are Killed in Shootout Near Syracuse, N.Y.: A suspect fired at the officers as they investigated a stolen vehicle in the upstate town of Salina ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/nyregion/police-officers-salina-shooting.html
Here's Why People Are Willing to Pay More for an EV: Average EV prices are higher than gas-powered vehicles, but many consumers are willing to pay more upfront ...
cnet.com/roadshow/news/heres-why-people-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-an-ev/
Circus elephant startled by backfiring vehicle stops traffic: The sound of a vehicle backfiring spooked a circus elephant while she was getting a pre-show bath ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/vehicle-backfiring-startled-circus-elephant-montana-street-performed-109355212
The Mustang Is 60! Ford’s Sports Car Shines at the New York Auto Show.: The iconic Mustang is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024. That’s quite an ...
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Check out the new Mustang 60th Anniversary: Today is the Mustang's birthday. Obviously Ford had to celebrate...
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Finley: Light-bulb moment for pickups: The G-men are coming for pickup trucks, of which I feel even more passionately about than I do bulbs.
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2024/04/13/finley-light-bulb-moment-for-pickups/73239301007/
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi starts delivering the first of more than 100,000 EVs ordered
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-xiaomi-receives-over-100000-orders-begins-deliveries-its-first-ev-2024-04-03/
Quick Glance: Xiaomi begins deliveries of over 100,000 orders for first EV
- Xiaomi receives over 100,000 orders for its first electric car SU7 and starts deliveries.
- The first deliveries come from a limited batch of 5,000 cars, named the "Founder's Edition."
- Xiaomi advises buyers of potential wait times of four to seven months due to strong demand.
- The launch of the SU7 fulfills the ambitions of CEO Lei, who announced the company's entry into EVs in 2021.
TikToker trapped in 115-degree heat after her Tesla locked her inside: The Tesla handbook says opening the car doors during a software update can damage the ...
businessinsider.com/tiktoker-trapped-hot-car-tesla-locked-her-inside-software-update-2024-4
States sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks: Republican attorneys general from 25 states on Thursday sued the U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/republican-led-states-sue-block-us-rules-curbing-tailpipe-emissions-cars-light-2024-04-18/
Tesla is unveiling its new ‘robotaxi’ on August 8: Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker is planning to unveil its new ‘robotaxi’ ...
electrek.co/2024/04/05/tesla-robotaxi-unveiling-august-8/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Unveil Tesla 'Robotaxi' on August 8
- Elon Musk announced that Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on August 8, despite past promises and delays with self-driving cars.
- Musk plans to develop a car without controls for human use and gradually enhance Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving capability.
- Currently, buyers can add the Full Self-Driving feature for an additional cost, but experts note that the system is not fully autonomous yet.
- Other companies like Waymo and Cruise are also working on autonomous ride-sharing services, despite safety concerns and incidents.
Ford Road project would mean no left turns: Ford Road, a heavily traveled route west of Detroit, would become a boulevard in coming years under a $65 million ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2024/04/13/road-near-ikea-expected-to-get-major-redo/73209657007/
Hybrid cars are back in as electric vehicle sales slow: Automakers are increasingly hedging their bets on EVs with hybrids
qz.com/hybrid-ev-sales-growth-1851388358
High speed crash death: A man was killed after the vehicle he was driving collided with a wall in Fyzabad on Sunday afternoon.
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/high-speed-crash-death/article_4f609696-fab0-11ee-8d8f-9f2cba5629bd.html
Oruga Unitrack: Latvian company is working on tracked electric powersports vehicle to tackle the off-highway market.
cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/oruga-unitrack/
EV adoption has brought modest, but measurable, declines in Bay Area emissions: Study
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4575433-electric-vehicles-emissions-decline-bay-area-study/
Saleen 302 Black Label Ford Mustang Debuts With 800 HP: The S650 Mustang was designed to be difficult to tune, but that hasn't stopped Saleen from ...
carbuzz.com/s650-saleen-302-black-label-mustang-debut/
This Ferrari Has a Top Speed of 15 MPH. It Could Fetch $1 Million at Auction.: A Ferrari prototype used as a test mule during the development of the ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/ferrar-f12tdf-prototype-15-mph-top-speed-auction-1235577419/
Clark Public Utilities pilot program offers $50 credit to electric vehicle owners
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/02/clark-public-utilities-pilot-program-offers-50-credit-to-electric-vehicle-owners/
Quick Glance: Clark Public Utilities Introduces Incentive Program for Electric Vehicles
- A new incentive program by Clark Public Utilities rewards electric vehicle owners in Clark County with a $50 credit for refraining from charging their vehicles during peak demand hours.
- With nearly 10,500 registered electric vehicles in the county, the program allows for efficient management of power supply costs and the maintenance of affordable services locally.
- Participants in the incentive program can choose to opt out of a designated charging time window. The $50 credit will be provided in two installments of $25 each.
- Most electric vehicle brands are eligible to participate, except for Chevrolet. Interested individuals should only register their vehicle and not their charger.
Almost Every Kia Telluride Recalled Because the SUVs May Roll Away When Put in Park
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/kia-telluride-recalled-may-roll-away-when-put-in-park-a7222585228/
China's BYD will launch an electric pickup to challenge the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning
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US tourist on safari in Zambia killed by charging elephant: An 80-year-old American woman was killed in Zambia after an elephant charged at a vehicle carrying ...
cnn.com/2024/04/04/africa/zambia-elephant-tourist-death-scli-intl/
Quick Glance: US Tourist Fatally Attacked by Elephant in Zambian Game Park
- An 80-year-old woman was killed when a male elephant attacked a safari vehicle at the Kafue National Park in Zambia over the weekend.
- During the incident, an aggressive bull flipped the vehicle carrying six guests and a guide.
- One guest was injured and taken to a medical facility in South Africa, while the others received minor injuries.
- Park management and authorities were involved in the investigation, with Wilderness cooperating fully in the process and providing support to those affected.
Memphis police officer and teen suspect killed in early-morning shootout: A Memphis police officer and a teenager were killed during a shootout early Friday ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/memphis-police-officer-teen-suspect-killed-early-morning-shootout-rcna147560
SK On, EcoPro hit by falling EV demand as Ford delays launch of new models : Ford Motor’s repeated delays in electric vehicle (EV) production have affected the U ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372285.html
Automakers like General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. have cut billions of dollars in EV investments and recommitted to producing hybrids.
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Xiaomi's EV buyers face month-long waits for deliveries in sign of robust demand: China's Xiaomi is advising potential buyers of its SU7 electric sedan that they ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/xiaomis-ev-buyers-face-up-seven-month-wait-car-app-shows-2024-04-01/
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