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Apr 15

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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Apr 19

New models for beginners: E-cars don't have to be expensive: The electric car market no longer only consists of luxury models. With two new cars ...

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Apr 18

Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...

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Apr 14

Study on BEV workshop visits: Do electric cars need to go to the workshop more often?

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Apr 17

If you’ve got an EV, Google Maps is about to become much more valuable: New Google Maps features address one of Americans’ top concerns about owning an electric ...

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Apr 18

Energy consumption in an electric car: This is how much range the indoor climate in an electric car costs

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Apr 17

When will Meghan Markle’s jam be available to buy?: The new brand has revealed its first product is strawberry jam

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Apr 16

Alfa Romeo Junior (2024): the first information: Alfa's first electric car is an SUV and goes by the name of Junior. Interestingly, it is also available as a ...

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Quick Glance: Controversy in Italy: Can a car be named „Milano“ if it comes from Poland?

Alfa Romeo unveils the Alfa Milano, a new full-electric SUV manufactured in Poland.

Italian government concerned about the impact on „Made in Italy“ due to production in Poland.

Dispute arises over the name „Milano“ based on a 2003 law against false origin claims.

Debate on the relevance of protected origin designations for global car manufacturers.

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Apr 18

Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...

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Apr 13

The EV revolution has stalled. Can these nifty bikes kick it back into gear?: If you can’t afford the latest electric car, there’s a smarter option that will ...

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Apr 13

Richard Hammond predicts majority of cars will still be petrol rather than electric in 2050

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Apr 09

Is Tesla in Big Trouble? Signs Point to Yes: Tesla has for years seemingly defied the rules other automakers are forced to play by. No more.

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Quick Glance: Tesla resolves lawsuit following deadly Autopilot crash

Tesla reached a resolution in a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2018 crash.

Following the death of Apple engineer Walter Huang in Autopilot mode, his family filed a lawsuit.

Specifics of the resolution, prior to the set trial date, remained undisclosed.

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Apr 11

Eid. What happened before: A rush of customers in a Syrian patisserie

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Apr 12

Is Tesla in Big Trouble? Signs Point to Yes: Tesla has for years seemingly defied the rules other automakers are forced to play by. No more.

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Apr 14

Is Tesla in Big Trouble? Signs Point to Yes: Tesla has for years seemingly defied the rules other automakers are forced to play by. No more.

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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk: The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.

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Apr 11

First date with the most extreme Taycan: The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024) is the absolute top model with 815 kW (1108 hp). The first test drive proves its ...

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Apr 18

Tesla Model 3 vs. Model S: Different in Size, But What Else?: Tesla’s two cars differ in size and price, but what other features distinguish these electric ...

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Apr 08

High-performance version of the Tesla Model 3: Ludicrous or Plaid?: In the first half of 2024, Tesla will bring a performance version of the newly facelifted ...

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Apr 11

Alfa Romeo Milano (2024): the first information: Alfa's first electric car is an SUV and goes by the name of Milano. Interestingly, it is also available as a ...

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Apr 12

Record birthday at the zoo: How Fatou got so old: Found: Gorilla lady Fatou is visibly happy with her birthday picnic basket

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Apr 18

Xiaomi says sales of its electric car 3-5 times higher than expected: Sales of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's first electric car have been 3-5 times higher ...

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Apr 17

A new long-life electric car battery with a 1.5 million km warranty could spell end of longevity concerns

irishtimes.com/motors/2024/04/17/a-new-long-life-electric-car-battery-with-a-15-million-km-warranty/

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Apr 09

And another snack for Hagen: “The Döner Brothers” is coming: The shop of the former cheap bakery Brödis at Elberfelder Straße 46 in Hagen is being converted ...

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Apr 18

Nissan Micra EV to debut later this year as new low-cost electric car: Another affordable electric car is set to be unveiled later this year as Nissan looks to ...

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Apr 15

Has the U8 become safer & cleaner? An interim assessment: BVG security staff have been patrolling the U8 line since mid-February.

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Apr 09

Vienna's shopping streets fight against vacancies: Building sites, shrinking retail space and seemingly rapidly growing restaurants: Vienna's shopping streets ...

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Apr 08

Electric car crisis - That's why nobody wants to buy used electric vehicles: Sales of new electric cars are collapsing, which is also due to the used car market ...

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Apr 16

Superdry to quit London stock market in huge restructuring: The brand, which runs 216 shops as well as franchised stores, is looking at ways to save cash.

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Apr 15

Tesla puts ‘$25,000 electric car’ codenamed NV9 on back burner despite what Elon Musk said

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Apr 14

Rivian R2 vs R1S: How will Rivian’s cheaper SUV compare?: The Rivian R2 has finally been announced, and it'll be a great option for those who want a cheaper ...

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Apr 16

Tesla Model 3 vs. Model S: Different in Size, But What Else?: Tesla’s two cars differ in size and price, but what other features distinguish these electric ...

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Apr 11

The cost of second-hand electric vehicles is plunging, but are they actually good value?

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Apr 09

87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla: Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (67%) and Toyota (54%) trailing ...

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Focus (Polish magazine)

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Apr 15

Electric car catches fire in accident near Osnabrück - two people die: Tragedy in the district of Osnabrück (Lower Saxony): An electric car crashed into a tree ...

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Apr 17

The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs: The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch ...

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How Blacksburg Books inspires its Virginia community to shop local: Blacksburg Books opened in 2021, in a town that hadn’t had a general interest bookstore in ...

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Apr 10

Here’s how EVs could get 200 miles per gallon : A new report says that electric vehicles could double in efficiency in the next decades — if automakers make the ...

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Apr 05

Does an EV Work as Well in Cold Weather?: Everything you wanted to know about cold weather and battery-electric vehicles.

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Apr 14

Mercedes upgrades the EQS: The Mercedes EQS facelift will come onto the market in April 2024. We already know the price & range of the electric luxury sedan.

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ClassicCars.com Apr 18

A Surprise Press Trip, Rolls-Royce Spectre Test and a Total Eclipse | ClassicCars.com Journal

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Apr 15

Fisker Ocean Extreme First Test: Good Idea, Bad Execution: Huge software issues keep the Ocean in troubled waters and are a larger indication of a company in ...

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Apr 05

UC Berkeley study confirms that yes, EVs do what they promise to do: A new study confirms what EV fans already know: EV adoption does make the air cleaner ...

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Apr 13

2024 Fiat 500e First Drive: A Small, Affordable EV—What More Do You Want?: The new electric 500 has surprisingly little to apologize for.

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Quick Glance: Compact Electric Fiat 500e Suits Its Market Perfectly

Making a comeback after a significant break, the Fiat 500e re-enters the US market with a touch of Italian style.

The new model slightly outstrips its predecessor in most dimensions, showcasing a subtle size increase.

Fiat intends to introduce various editions of the 500e featuring distinct colors and functionalities.

Both the 7-inch digital instrument cluster and the 10.25-inch Uconnect 5 infotainment system will be standard across all 500e models.

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Apr 17

Morning Bid: Dollar bulls enter the China shop

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Apr 05

Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand: Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more ...

electrek.co/2024/04/05/kia-suddenly-shifts-hybrids-affordable-evs-amid-waning-demand/

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Apr 06

E-car stocks fall: stock market crash among electric car manufacturers. Tesla in particular is affected - The World Week

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Apr 05

Elon Musk bets big on Tesla, not cars: What is Tesla? For now, it’s the world’s largest electric-car maker, though maybe not for long ...

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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.

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Apr 09

Zeekr: Chinese electric car charges almost fully in around 10 minutes: The Chinese car brand Zeekr, which, like Volvo and Smart, belongs to the Geely group ...

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Apr 16

Mercedes Stops Testing EQS with 1.0-Liter Engine: Report: Autocar reports Mercedes has abandoned testing EVs with a range-extending gasoline engine ...

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Apr 09

Where are many electric cars supported with environmental bonuses today? - AUTO BILD

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Apr 15

Draining Questions: How Long Do EV Batteries Last? : While EV battery failure and degradation are real problems, they're a lot less common than you might think.

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Apr 14

Dad diagnosed with brain cancer after crashing tanker in desperate bid for treatment

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Apr 09

Electric cars: Sahra Wagenknecht's ranting: Sarah Wagenknecht fights for the combustion engine with cheap theses - and thus harms the economy ...

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The Drive Apr 16

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N First Drive Review: Sweet Little Lies: A common EV criticism is that they all kind of drive the same. The ICE car-mimicking Ioniq 5 N does ...

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Apr 05

Toyota bZ4X facelift 2024: electric SUV from Toyota over 12,000 euros cheaper: Toyota is revising the bZ4X for the new model year and reducing the prices very ...

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Quick Glance: Toyota Offers $10k Off Lease for 2024 bZ4X EV

Toyota is providing a $10,000 discount on the lease of its fully electric 2024 bZ4X, recently available at dealerships.

The bZ4X starts at $43,070 for the 2024 model year, with a leasing offer of $299 per month for 36 months in Greater New York.

CarsDirect found deals of up to $9,000 for the 2024 electric Toyota SUV in other parts of the US.

Toyota sold only 1,897 bZ4X models in Q1 2024, accounting for a mere 0.4% of its total US sales.

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Apr 10

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 ...

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Apr 09

A Look at Trump’s Mistruths and Political Attacks on the Campaign Trail: A close examination of every public word from the former president during a crucial week ...

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Apr 10

The 2025 Mercedes EQS Somehow Looks Worse: Mercedes is giving the EQS a nip and tuck for 2025, bringing the standing star hood ornament, an S-Class-like grille ...

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Apr 16

Iconic Papaya King to be replaced by 17-story luxury high-rise as locals decry 'disgusting' change in neighborhood

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Apr 07

Renault and Volvo cooperate: joint electric vans from 2026: The French and the Swedish truck manufacturer are planning light electric commercial vehicles based ...

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Apr 08

E-aircraft: A new opportunity for Germany's regional airports?: The regional airports that have been written off are hoping for a renaissance: they finally want ...

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Apr 17

Refugees move in: Shopkeepers tremble for their customers: Monique and Dirk Klar are giving up their fabric shop “farbenwelt der Stoffe” at Hochstrasse 93 in ...

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thedailystar.net Apr 12

The taste of Royal Tehari House: A Nilkhet heritage: Nestled among the busy bookshops of Nilkhet, Royal Tehari House is a shop that offers students a delectable ...

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Apr 10

We Grew Up In Hereford: Timothy Whites houseware shop: Memories of Timothy Whites in Eign Street have been shared by members of We Grew Up in Hereford.

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Apr 09

BYD sold over 360,000 Seagull EV models in under a year as its cheapest electric car

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Apr 12

Musk, Argentine president see eye-to-eye on boosting free markets and lithium: Billionaire Elon Musk and Argentina's libertarian president promised to work ...

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Apr 09

EV maker Lucid beats first-quarter delivery estimates as price cuts boost demand: Lucid reported first-quarter deliveries above market expectations on Tuesday as ...

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Apr 09

Rivian R2 vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Will the R2 be a better buy?: The Rivian R2 is coming, and it could be one of the most compelling EVs yet ...

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Apr 09

Kitui worshippers in shock after their pastor turned gangster is killed by a police bullet

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Apr 09

E-cars to be cheaper than combustion engines by 2026, predicts study: Electric cars are still more expensive than combustion engines. However ...

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BMW BLOG Apr 13

The Neue Klasse BMW iX3 Could Get A Frunk: BMW has taken notice of the criticism regarding the lack of a front trunk on its EVs and is considering a frunk for ...

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CNA Apr 05

Apple lays off more than 600 staff: WASHINGTON: Apple has laid off more than six hundred employees, according to data from a California state agency ...

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Stoke on Trent Live Apr 10

Oatcake shop under new ownership - and it opens today: Mellors Oatcakes and More opens on Wednesday 10 April

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Apr 16

Sunrises Organics closes after nine years of trading: BOURNEMOUTH’S vegan health food store is closing after nine years of trading.

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Apr 05

“Model 2”: Tesla apparently abandons plans for a cheap electric car: In 2006, Tesla announced that it wanted to develop a “cost-effective family car ...

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Apr 05

Long Eaton: Chip shop opened in World War Two to close: Owner Gary Tennant says he wants to retire but will "miss it so much".

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Apr 10

Hill of Content bookshop gets the good word as investor buys CBD building: There were concerns that new owners would force the century-old Melbourne institution ...

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