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Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels after Iran seizure: Merchant ships and seafarers are increasingly in peril at sea as attacks escalate in the Middle ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/shipping-industry-urges-un-protect-vessels-after-iran-seizure-2024-04-19/
Pros And Cons Of Solid-State Batteries: Are Solid-State Batteries The Savior of The EV?
carbuzz.com/solid-state-batteries-pros-cons/
Behind the wheel: exploring the significance of cast aluminum alloy wheels in modern vehicles
financialexpress.com/business/express-mobility-behind-the-wheel-exploring-the-significance-of-cast-aluminum-alloy-wheels-in-modern-vehicles-3460554/
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 ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/15/tesla-cut-jobs-elon-musk-staff
BYD’s Push Into Electric SUVs and Premium Cars Is a Threat to More Than Just Tesla
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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 ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/toyota-prius-recall-rear-doors-may-open-when-car-in-motion-a3801485577/
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 ...
barrons.com/articles/tesla-cybertruck-production-halted-ac750c17
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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 ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684680-ford-motor-pe-is-a-poor-indicator-of-cyclical-low
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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/
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.
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/
Tesla's Robotaxi Plans Face Major Challenges: Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk's plan to launch a robotaxi service brings potential profitability ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683452-tesla-robotaxi-plans-face-major-challenges
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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/
Richard Hammond predicts majority of cars will still be petrol rather than electric in 2050
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/richard-hammond-petrol-electric-cars-top-gear-b2528227.html
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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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
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
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.
Cybertruck recall completes Tesla's humiliation: Tesla's latest vehicle was widely mocked even before its accelerator pedal problem. Now it's a national joke.
mashable.com/article/cybertruck-is-over
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.
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/
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 ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152370/oman/weather/the-tragedy-which-took-the-lives-of-10-students
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/
Ford, GM Stock Price Targets Are Rising. Wall Street Trims Tesla Stock.
barrons.com/articles/tesla-stock-ev-ford-gm-1096b617
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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
Bosch flags further cost cuts after giving 'subdued' outlook for 2024: Bosch (ROBG.UL), the world's largest automotive supplier, on Thursday warned of further ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/bosch-flags-further-cost-cuts-after-giving-subdued-outlook-2024-2024-04-18/
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.
New Audi S3 starts at £47k in UK: Fancy getting your hands on the most powerful S3 in 25 years? Let's hope you've been saving up...
pistonheads.com/news/ph-germancars/new-audi-s3-starts-at-47k-in-uk/48424
Tesla's bet on robotaxis is a long way from paying off: Tesla is making a risky bet if it shifts efforts on its small-car vehicle platform to robotaxis as the ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-bet-robotaxis-is-long-way-paying-off-2024-04-05/
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.
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/
European ports turned into ‘car parks’ as vehicle imports pile up: Chinese EV makers without sales networks or onward transportation among leading causes of ...
ft.com/content/496f3bfa-9f0c-4145-9024-188572a280fd
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
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/rivian-lucid-eye-record-lows-as-ford-price-cut-fans-ev-concerns
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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/
After the Bell: The car industry will drive you nuts: The listing of WeBuyCars on the JSE this morning made me wonder a bit about the global car industry ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-12-after-the-bell-the-car-industry-will-drive-you-nuts/
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
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.
barrons.com/articles/ford-stock-ev-sales-99c71491
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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 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/
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
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/
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
How are car makers responding to the slowdown in electric car sales?: China’s electric-car makers remain bullish but elsewhere many EV manufacturers are hedging ...
irishtimes.com/motors/2024/04/10/how-are-car-makers-responding-to-the-slowdown-in-electric-car-sales/
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 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/
Chinese body says EU electric vehicle probe is stacked against China: The European Union's investigation into electric vehicles is stacked against Chinese ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-body-says-eu-electric-vehicle-probe-is-stacked-against-chinese-producers-2024-04-12/
Tesla Might Be Just Another Car Company. What That Means for the Stock.
barrons.com/articles/tesla-stock-toyota-ev-9695fbf6
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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/
1985 Audi UR Quattro for sale by auction: Check out this 1985 Audi UR Quattro auction on PistonHeads. Stop dreaming and start driving.
pistonheads.com/buy/auction/16510983
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
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
apnews.com/article/pakistan-karachi-japanese-attack-d796b4df5757f82fdc4b6e937553e1b8
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.
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 ...
barrons.com/articles/cathie-wood-tesla-stock-2000-0f106746
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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
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
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.
China has been closing idled auto output capacity, industry body says: China's auto factories had a capacity utilisation rate of more 70% in 2023 and idled ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-auto-factory-capacity-is-not-growing-fast-industry-group-says-2024-04-10/
Tesla’s ‘gravity-defying’ powers at risk as electric vehicle market slows : Carmaker threatened by cheaper Chinese brands, falling demand and even Elon Musk’s ...
ft.com/content/fc0e7bbc-940c-496a-bb97-14f3b2f6ca57
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/
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
'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
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
On-demand mechanic app revolutionises car repair industry: You can now request a mechanic to come wherever you are and fix your car on the spot.
nation.africa/kenya/business/enterprise/on-demand-mechanic-app-revolutionises-car-repair-industry-4592374
Check out the new Mustang 60th Anniversary: Today is the Mustang's birthday. Obviously Ford had to celebrate...
pistonheads.com/news/ph-americancars/check-out-the-new-mustang-60th-anniversary/48426
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
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
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/
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/
German industrial output rises more than expected in February: German industrial production rose more than expected in February due to the performance of the ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/german-industrial-output-rises-february-2024-04-08/
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/
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
Janet Yellen says tariffs are on the table to stop a 'China Shock' as official urges U.S. not to 'politicize'
qz.com/janet-yellen-china-competition-ev-solar-clean-energy-1851394510
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/
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
Auto industry must halve EV battery weight over next decade, Stellantis CEO says: The automotive industry will have to reduce the weight of EV batteries by 50% ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/auto-industry-must-halve-ev-battery-weight-over-next-decade-stellantis-ceo-says-2024-04-03/
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.
Oruga Unitrack: Latvian company is working on tracked electric powersports vehicle to tackle the off-highway market.
cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/oruga-unitrack/
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
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