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
COPENHAGEN — Volvo has delayed the production start of its new EX90 all-electric flagship for more software development and testing. The company now expects to start production of the SUV in the first half of next year, Volvo said in a statement on Thursday. Volvo unveiled the model late last year, expecting it to hit
Tesla Model Y Mysteriously Catches Fire On California Highway | Carscoops The Tesla driver says that he’s happy nobody was harmed and that he won’t be buying another electric vehicle in the future by Stephen Rivers 1 hour ago by Stephen Rivers Tesla owner Dishal Malla says he was driving home when his Model Y
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The 2024 Ranger Raptor shows how Ford Motor Co. is working to maximize profits from its internal combustion business by offering high-margin derivatives that require little additional engineering. CEO Jim Farley has said variants such as the Raptor generate margins that are 30 percent higher than the base model while sharing about 80 percent of
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
In this article A4N1-FF Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Polestar 3 Courtesy: Polestar Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar on Thursday trimmed its full-year production guidance, saying that its upcoming Polestar 3 SUV will be delayed until 2024 because of software issues. The company also said it will cut about 10% of its workforce to
Volkswagen Group’s software unit Cariad will likely bring its next generation 2.0 platform to market towards 2027 or 2028, Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz said. The software will enable Level 4 autonomous driving and is due to be implemented across the group from 2026 but its development has suffered delays. Antlitz said the company first
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
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
General Motors is rumored to be plotting an all-electric Corvette family for debut by 2025, with products expected to include a four-door model and an SUV. While reports about turning Corvette into an EV brand haven’t been officially confirmed yet, the electric Corvette models reportedly coming by mid-decade won’t be the first-ever battery-powered Vettes. For
Porsches are all about the driving experience, but there are times when even Porsche owners will want to hand over the driving duties to the vehicle, like in heavy traffic or during a boring commute. Porsche understands this, and it’s why the automaker is planning highly automated driver-assist technology for future models. In an announcement
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General Motors aims to bring in more revenue from commercial and fleet buyers with a new unit designed to simplify the sales process and create a “one-stop” experience. The initiative, called GM Envolve, will give businesses a dedicated sales account executive who can reach across multiple divisions, whether the customers are buying vehicles or in
A presenter stand next to Hyundai’s all-electric SUV ‘IONIQ 5’ during its launch at the Auto Expo 2023 on January 11, 2023 in Greater Noida, India. Ajay Aggarwal | Hindustan Times | Getty Images South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company is ramping up its production capabilities as it aims to become one of the world’s
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,
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,
Self-driving technology company Cruise is expanding its operations to more cities in Texas. The company, backed by General Motors, said Wednesday that it will begin “supervised testing” with a safety driver at the wheel next week in Houston, followed by Dallas at a future date. A Cruise spokesperson told Automotive News the initial deployments in
By Maria Merano Posted on May 10, 2023 Tesla’s release notes for FSD Beta V.11.4.1 are out now. Version 11.4.1 may seem like another minor update, but Elon Musk commented that it introduces some significant improvements to FSD Beta. In a tweet, Musk hinted about what’s to come in FSD Beta V.12. “As mentioned earlier, V11.4.1
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
In this article F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Ford DETROIT — Ford Motor on Wednesday revealed its redesigned Ranger midsize pickup truck for the U.S., including a new Raptor performance model. The addition of the Raptor — starting at $56,960 — is part of Ford’s plan to increase high-profit
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
May 10, 2023, 06:43 AM ET Ferrari are struggling with an inconsistent car that is competitive in qualifying but off pace in the race, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz said after a difficult Miami Grand Prix. The Italian team’s next outing is a home race at Imola and fans will be apprehensive after a weekend
San Francisco Police Seize 2 Corvettes And A Mustang Involved In Sideshow Shenanigans | Carscoops Authorities in San Francisco are keeping the Chevy Corvettes and the Ford Mustang for 30 days by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago by Brad Anderson Police in San Francisco, California have seized two Chevrolet Corvettes and a Ford Mustang that
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
It’s not often you come across a piece of history up for sale. The first electric Corvette was actually made by none other than the hardware tech company Motorola. Up until now, very little has been reported on the project. The story of the first electric Corvette made by Motorola Although Chevrolet has yet to
Porsche is preparing an electric successor to the 718, but before it comes the current gas-powered sports car will receive what’s likely to be a final hurrah. The automaker on Tuesday revealed the 718 Spyder RS, a limited-edition model that combines the 718 Boxster Spyder body with the powertrain of the 2022 911 GT3. It’s
In this classic Roadkill clip, David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan travel to Colorado to welcome a new member to the Roadkill garage: Harry Tow, a 1971 Ford Crew Cab 4×4 tow truck, as they pick up Pigpen, the ’50 GMC truck that was rescued from a junkyard. #motortrend #roadkill #ford MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming
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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