Honda ready to revive takeover talks if Nissan CEO Uchida leaves, FT reports: Honda Motor will resume talks with Nissan Motor to form the world's fourth-biggest ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-ready-revive-takeover-talks-if-nissan-ceo-uchida-leaves-ft-reports-2025-02-18/

This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk: Senate Democrats have the power to block federal contracts to Tesla and SpaceX. It’s the path to pushing Musk out of politics.
theintercept.com/2025/02/17/elon-musk-trump-government-tesla-spacex/

BMW VDX Vision Driving Experience: Neue Klasse Drivetrain & Driving Dynamics Test Rig BMW VDX Vision Driving Experience: Neue Klasse drivetrain & driving dynamics test rig
Renault, Geely to produce low-emission vehicles in Brazil Renault, Geely to produce low-emission vehicles in Brazil | Reuters
Sheryl Crow sells her Tesla and donates proceeds to NPR: The singer recently dumped her Tesla in protest of the company’s owner, Elon Musk.
ctvnews.ca/entertainment/article/sheryl-crow-sells-her-tesla-and-donates-proceeds-to-npr/

Wolfgang Porsche, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the car manufacturer, has bought a large villa on the Kapuzinerberg in Salzburg ... Show more
New class: This is how BMW wants to get by almost without brakes in the future: With the so-called New Class, BMW not only wants to revolutionize driving ...
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Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China: Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/17/business/porsche-china-germany.html

Tesla owners’ anti-Musk protests ripple across the Bay Area: Waves of protesters parked themselves outside dozens of Tesla stores in the Bay Area on Saturday in ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/tesla-owners-anti-musk-protests-ripple-across-the-bay-area/

We spotted the new BMW Vision Driving Experience (VDX) prototype on the track. Rumors are this is a quad motor electric car with a power between 1300-1700 and ... Show more

Over 1300 HP, 13,269 lb-ft of torque. The BMW Vision Driving Experience (VDX) is the most extreme BMW prototype ever built ... Show more
German carmakers face flagging sales in Southeast Asia: German premium car brands like Mercedes and BMW are seeing their sales decline in Southeast Asia amid ...
dw.com/en/german-carmakers-face-flagging-sales-in-southeast-asia/a-71640172

Car expert: | "This will destroy the electric car": Politics is up and down, so it's no wonder that people are afraid of switching to electric cars ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000257421/autoexperte-damit-zerstoert-man-das-e-auto

Nissan CEO suggests production could move out of Mexico, citing Trump tariffs: Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said if President Trump follows through on his plan to ...
thehill.com/business/5149196-nissan-mexico-production-trump-tariffs/

We had the exclusive opportunity to ride in the BMW Vision Driving Experience for a few laps, experiencing firsthand its mind-blowing acceleration ... Show more

Health CS Debora Barasa proposes an increase in ICU daily funding to Sh28,000 up from Sh4,480 per day, oncology funding to Sh500,000 from Sh400 ... Show more
Electric car: Ride in BMW's Beast in the pulse of the Heart of Joy: BMW's engineers are testing the "Heart of Joy" driving dynamics computer in an ...
heise.de/news/Elektroauto-Mitfahrt-in-BMWs-Beast-im-Puls-des-Heart-of-Joy-10283092.html

This is the BMW Vision Driving Experience which could preview the next M3 electric. It makes over 1300 horsepower and has a bold new design
Volkswagen’s upcoming entry electric car shows off ‘timeless’ styling in new design sketches
iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/volkswagens-upcoming-entry-electric-car-shows-off-timeless-styling-in-new-design-sketches-e14eb7df-efdf-4b77-bb4f-6c218be376b6

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Electric microcars for less than 25,000 euros: "E-mobility for everyone": VW announces an entry-level model for 20,000 euros. But other brands are already ...
sueddeutsche.de/auto/vw-id-1-billig-elektroautos-li.3196051


Woman killed, driver fighting for life after car veers into wrong lane: A Jaguar mounted the curb, crossing onto the wrong side of the road and slamming into a ...
9news.com.au/national/dalkeith-woman-killed-driver-fighting-for-life-after-car-veers-into-wrong-lane-in-perth/6286be6b-21e0-476e-90fa-805b0ba0fd84

How The Acura NSX Went From A V10 To A Hybrid V6: Honda very nearly equipped its second-generation NSX with a howling V10, though it eventually landed with a ...
carbuzz.com/how-the-acura-nsx-went-from-a-v10-to-a-hybrid-v6/

Country Singer Dumps Tesla After Due to Elon Musk Distaste: A country singer has decided to get rid of her Tesla because she's not a fan of Elon Musk.
newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/sheryl-crow-dumps-tesla-elon-musk-2031762

Quick Glance: Country Singer Ends Tesla Relationship Over Musk Dislike
- Sheryl Crow has decided to part ways with her Tesla due to her dislike for Elon Musk.
- In an Instagram post, Crow emphasized the importance of values and bid farewell to the vehicle.
- She plans to donate the proceeds to NPR to support the pursuit of truth.
- No details have been provided about what vehicle Crow will choose next.
Quick Glance: Nissan and Honda Halt Merger Discussions
- Nissan and Honda have ended talks on a merger that would have formed the world's third-largest automaker.
- The companies will focus on a strategic partnership to collaborate in the era of electric vehicles.
- Negotiations stalled after Honda proposed a change in the merger structure, leading to the decision to cease discussions.
- Nissan is facing financial challenges and must adapt to a rapidly evolving automotive industry shifting towards electric vehicles.
Japan’s M&A wave is just getting started: podcast: The country’s corporate giants, nudged by reform, are exploring big deals. Carmakers Honda and Nissan ...
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Audi (almost) stops using gender - | Criticism came from the workforce: Audi has abolished its controversial gender spelling in internal and external ...
stimme.de/wirtschaft/baden-wuerttemberg/audi-stellt-das-gendern-fast-ein-kritik-kam-aus-belegschaft-art-5024117


Japan’s M&A wave is just getting started: podcast: The country’s corporate giants, nudged by reform, are exploring big deals. Carmakers Honda and Nissan ...
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Across the mountain: Wolfgang Porsche is in trouble because of tunnel plans: Billionaire and car manager Wolfgang Porsche has bought a house and is planning to ...
spiegel.de/panorama/salzburg-milliardaer-wolfgang-porsche-will-privaten-500-meter-tunnel-durch-stadtberg-bauen-a-4a24d68e-1efa-464a-af15-46b33a90c90b

Quick Glance: Wolfgang Porsche Faces Controversy Over Tunnel Plans
- Wolfgang Porsche is planning a 500-meter access tunnel through Kapuzinerberg in Salzburg for his new home.
- The city of Salzburg approved the use of an underground garage for 40,000 euros, leading to opposition from residents and politicians.
- The construction may be legally sound as most of the tunnel will be beneath Porsche's property.
- Concerns arise within the city government and oversight committee regarding poor communication and adherence to promises about public access to the villa.
Bridgewater adds Tesla stake, reduces rest of 'Magnificent 7': Hedge fund giant Bridgewater Associates added shares of Tesla to its portfolio in the fourth ...
reuters.com/business/bridgewater-adds-tesla-stake-reduces-rest-magnificent-7-2025-02-14/

VW & Audi: In China, the largest growth market, the brands are meaningless: E-car sales in China exceed total European car sales and are continuing to grow ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/e-autos-in-china-im-groessten-wachstumsmarkt-sind-vw-und-audi-nun-bedeutungslos-/30214164.html

This is a render of the future BMW M3 electric, codename ZA0. It's based on recent spy photos so it might not reflect the final design ... Show more

Tesla's stock wipeout, Intel's stock rally, and GameStop's Bitcoin play: Markets news roundup
qz.com/tesla-stock-elon-musk-net-worth-intel-gamestop-bitcoin-1851763736

Porsche to Cut 1,900 Jobs in Germany After EV Demand Slumps: Porsche AG will trim its workforce by 1,900 employees by the end of the decade in response to weak ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/02/13/porsche-to-cut-1900-jobs-at-german-sites-after-ev-demand-slumps/

Quick Glance: Rise in Insolvencies and Job Cuts at Major Firms
- At the start of the year, corporate bankruptcies in Germany increased by 14.1 percent.
- Porsche plans to cut 1,900 jobs at two Stuttgart locations by 2029, without resorting to layoffs.
- Commerzbank may cut up to 4,000 positions to fend off a potential takeover by Unicredit.
- Insolvencies are also affecting traditional companies like Accuride Wheels and Kreisel GmbH, which are undergoing restructuring.
Balakrishna surprises Daaku Maharaaj composer Thaman S with a swanky Porsche worth ₹2 crore; see pics
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/balakrishna-surprises-daaku-maharaaj-composer-thaman-s-with-a-swanky-porsche-worth-2-crore-see-pics-101739622190740.html

Desperately searched for years: 50-year-old BMW 2002 is a matter close to our hearts
come-on.de/lennetal/herscheid/jahrelang-verzweifelt-gesucht-50-jahre-alter-bmw-2002-ist-herzensprojekt-93572617.html

Another hydrogen fail as Renault subsidiary Hyvia struggles to survive: French hydrogen firm Hyvia has been given a few extra weeks to get through its insolvency ...
electrek.co/2025/02/15/another-hydrogen-fail-as-renault-subsidiary-hyvia-struggles-to-survive/

BMW Vision Driving Experience Leaks Hours Before Debut: The BMW Vision Driving Experience (VDX) makes an early debut on social media where official images of the ...
bmwblog.com/2025/02/16/bmw-vision-driving-experience-leaked-images/

Aston Martin makes F1 history with crypto-paid sponsorship deal: Aston Martin claimed a Formula One first on Friday in announcing a multiyear sponsorship with ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/motorsport/2025-02-15-aston-martin-makes-f1-history-with-crypto-paid-sponsorship-deal/

REVIEW | Engineering, not just comfort, sets Mercedes-Benz V300d apart: A long trip to the Kruger National Park in December offered an opportunity to drive the ...
businesslive.co.za/bd/life/motoring/2025-02-14-review-care-taken-to-engineer-the-mercedes-v300d-is-where-its-real-luxury-lies/

Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand has opened her 2025 golf season in style, winning the Ladies European Tour PIF Saudi Ladies International tournament — and taking ... Show more
More Tesla showroom protests planned for this weekend: More Tesla protests are being planned this weekend as anger toward Elon Musk continues to grow.
theverge.com/news/612912/tesla-protest-showroom-vandalism-elon-musk-doge

Honda and Nissan parting leaves both with unresolved problems: One needs scale to compete on the global stage, the other a lifeline to stay afloat.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/02/14/companies/honda-nissan-unresolved-problems/

Here’s a better look at the $20,000 Volkswagen ID.1 EV ahead of its debut next month
electrek.co/2025/02/14/volkswagen-previews-20000-id-1-ev-ahead-of-march-debut/

BMW Didn't Expect the New M5 to Get Body-Shamed: BMW M boss Frank van Meel admits the company shouldn't have disclosed the M5's weight so early before people ...
motor1.com/news/750702/bmw-surprised-social-media-calls-m5-fat/

Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi drop their talks on a business integration
apnews.com/article/honda-nissan-mitsubishi-collaboration-talks-1458c12ac3c052c3b1261e09f31bfea3

State Dept.’s plan to buy $400 million worth of armored Teslas hastily changed to ‘armored EVs’
theverge.com/news/612017/tesla-armored-cybertrucks-order-state-department

Too many accidents and speeders: Emden's “VW intersection” is getting a new fixed speed camera
nwzonline.de/emden/verkehr-in-emden-neuer-fester-blitzer-an-vw-kreuzung-niedersachsenstrasse-larrelter-strasse-geplant_a_4,1,4028616594.html

Williams Racing has given its logo an update for the 2025 season 💙
A quick summary of all the changes in the 2025 BMW M440i Convertible #bmw4series #bmwm440i #cabriolet @bmw.product.genius @bmwautohaus @bumpermedia

Nissan cuts annual profit forecast for third time, pledges turnaround action Nissan cuts annual profit forecast for third time, pledges turnaround action | Reuters
Foxconn says it is open to buying a stake in Nissan: Foxconn would consider taking a stake in Nissan for cooperation, its chairman said ...
cnbc.com/2025/02/13/foxconn-says-it-is-open-to-buying-a-stake-in-nissan.html

Quick Glance: Honda Reports Increased Profits After Ending Merger Talks
- Honda officially abandoned merger talks with Nissan, valued at $58 billion, to focus on enhancing competitiveness.
- Despite nearly a 40% drop in car sales in China, Honda's pre-tax profits rose by 25% to ¥483 billion, driven by strong motorcycle sales.
- Both companies confirmed ongoing collaboration in electric vehicles and software, as Nissan seeks urgent support for financial stability.
- Analysts anticipate an 80% profit decline for Nissan, while Honda maintains its net profit forecast for the fiscal year.
Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi end talks on integrating their businesses
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/02/13/japanese-automakers-honda-nissan-and-mitsubishi-end-talks-on-integrating-their-businesses/

Volkswagen: Car industry is relying on combustion engines again: First Mercedes, then Porsche - | now VW? The manufacturers are reacting to the sluggish ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/kommentare/volkswagen-autoindustrie-setzt-wieder-auf-verbrenner/100107391.html

Manual Transmissions Are Getting Rare, So Singer Is Sourcing Them From F1 Supplier
thedrive.com/news/manual-transmissions-are-getting-rare-so-singer-is-sourcing-them-from-f1-supplier

This is the BMW Skytop which will go in production this year. There will be only 50 units made at a price of 500,000 euros. Apparently ... Show more

Are Audi and VW also postponing their exit from combustion engines?: Audi and Volkswagen could plan to use petrol or diesel engines for longer than expected ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/audi-vw-verbrenner-verlaengerung-elektroauto-li.3201686

Trump says reciprocal tariffs will be announced Thursday: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced that he would impose "reciprocal tariffs" on US ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-announced-thursday-4936331

St. Thomas loses grant to bolster state’s teacher supply after Trump labels it a ‘DEI initiative’
startribune.com/st-thomas-loses-grant-to-bolster-states-teacher-supply-after-trump-labels-it-a-dei-initiative/601221728

Volkswagen confirms new £25K ID.2X is coming next year as the electric T-Cross replacement
electrek.co/2025/02/14/volkswagen-confirms-25k-id-2x-electric-t-cross-replacement/

Breaking News: Sports car manufacturer Porsche plans to cut around 1,900 jobs by 2029
n-tv.de/newsletter/breakingnews/Sportwagenbauer-Porsche-will-bis-2029-rund-1900-Stellen-streichen-article25560827.html

Deliberate skid ends in an accident: Dacia overturns near Söllichau: Söllichau. - On Wednesday evening, a Dacia driver left the road on the L130 and overturned ...
mz.de/lokal/wittenberg/polizei-unfall-glatte-strasse-kontrolle-verloren-dacia-ueberschlaegt-sich-3998913

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