Month: May 2023

Elon Musk said on Thursday he has found a new chief executive for Twitter without naming the person and that he will transition to the role of chief technology officer of the social media platform within the next few weeks. “Excited to announce that I’ve hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting
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A Mercedes S-Class luxury automobile rolls off the assembly line at the Mercedes-Benz Group plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Krisztian Bocsi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Two people, both 44, were killed in a shooting at the Mercedes-Benz Daimler factory in Sindelfingen, southern Germany on Thursday, local German police said. The
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Swedish automaker Polestar has slashed its 2023 volume forecast by as much as a quarter and announced a delay — its second — in launching its high-volume electric crossover. Polestar 3 production is pushed to the first quarter of 2024 because of software development issues plaguing affiliate Volvo’s new electric platform, which underpins the midsize
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Daniel Ricciardo is not being lined up to replace underperforming Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri at present, sources have told ESPN, despite reports linking him to a move. Multiple reports said on Thursday that Ricciardo visited AlphaTauri’s headquarters in Faenza, Italy this week for a seat fitting, adding that Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko
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Cake-Throwing Activists Crash Volkswagen’s Annual Meeting | Carscoops VW has repeatedly faced criticisms for operating a plant in a region of China where Uyghur people are subjected to coercive labor practices by Sebastien Bell 2 hours ago by Sebastien Bell Volkswagen’s annual general meeting (AGM) was disrupted by protestors who attempted to block traffic in
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This ‘69 VW Van will come back to life as the “5 guy getaway van” with some peace, love, and mud tires. Stream Holden Bros. Restos NOW on MotorTrend+ ➡️ https://motortrend.app.link/mHzDfQpLtzb #HoldenBrosRestos #MotorTrend #van MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get a fast, simple, and
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LONDON — Ford said it will test a small fleet of prototype hydrogen fuel-cell versions of its electric E-Transit model to see if they are a workable zero-emission option for customers hauling heavy goods long distances. Ford will lead a consortium in the three-year project that includes BP, which will focus on hydrogen and infrastructure,
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Millionaire’s McLaren Senna GTR Finds Permanent Home On 57th Floor Of Australia’s Priciest Penthouse | Carscoops The track-only McLaren Senna GTR will be decorating the living room of the AU$39-million property that will most likely be its forever home by Thanos Pappas May 10, 2023 at 21:15 by Thanos Pappas An ultra-expensive property in Melbourne,
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Nikola Corp. is strapped for cash. The Phoenix-based electric-truck company is losing upward of $150 million per quarter and holds about $150 million in cash and receivables on its balance sheet. The company can raise up to $500 million going forward through existing credit and loan agreements. It could also borrow against its buildings and
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SHANGHAI — BYD has launched five lower-priced versions of its Seal sedan, as the Chinese electric vehicle giant seeks to extend its lead in the world’s largest market for new-energy cars. The price of the rear-wheel drive Seal Champion Edition with a 550-km (342-mile) driving range, starts at 189,800 yuan ($27,459.09), 10 percent lower than
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TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. plans to show concept versions of its highly anticipated next-generation electric vehicle at this autumn’s Japan Mobility Show, previewing a completely reinvented and innovative car that the world’s largest automaker hopes will catapult it to the head of the global EV race. CEO Koji Sato, in detailing the plans Wednesday, also
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Workers at a Clarios vehicle battery plant in Holland, Ohio, began striking Monday morning after voting down a contract proposal, local TV news station 13abc reported. The approximately 400 striking workers are members of UAW Local 12. Clarios is a leading global producer of low-voltage batteries for a range of vehicles, with 18 plants and
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