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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
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/
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.
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
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".
bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-oxfordshire-68835711
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.
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
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
Toyota recalls about 55,000 vehicles over rear door issue: See affected models: Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius HEV compacts because rear ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/toyota-recall-prius-hev/73356179007/
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/
Tennessee family of 5 gives up 1.5 acres for a 1,100-square-foot NYC apartment: Lisa Miller, a photographer and content creator, traded a spacious life in ...
nypost.com/2024/04/15/real-estate/heres-why-a-tennessee-family-of-5-moved-to-nyc/
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
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/
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
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/
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
Bears CEO Kevin Warren purchased a $1.75M Streeterville condo last summer: The condo that Warren and his wife purchased offers an open-concept living and dining ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/bears-ceo-kevin-warren-purchased-a-1-75m-streeterville-condo-last-summer/
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/
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
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
Former Chicago Fire player Kacper Przybylko lists Orland Park home for $689,000: Przybylko returned to Europe in February and signed a deal with a Swiss soccer ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/former-chicago-fire-player-kacper-przybylko-lists-orland-park-home/
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
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.
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/
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
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/
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
'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
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
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
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
'I won a stunning £3 million mansion in Cornwall after entering a draw for just £25 – the whole thing still feels like a dream'
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/birmingham/2024/04/12/i-won-a-stunning-3-million-mansion-in-cornwall-after-entering-a-draw-for-just-25--the-whole-thing-still-feels-like-a-dream/
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/
Oruga Unitrack: Latvian company is working on tracked electric powersports vehicle to tackle the off-highway market.
cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/oruga-unitrack/
Tesla is unveiling its new ‘robotaxi’ on August 8: Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker is planning to unveil its new ‘robotaxi’ ...
electrek.co/2024/04/05/tesla-robotaxi-unveiling-august-8/
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.
Memphis police officer and teen suspect killed in early-morning shootout: A Memphis police officer and a teenager were killed during a shootout early Friday ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/memphis-police-officer-teen-suspect-killed-early-morning-shootout-rcna147560
This Ferrari Has a Top Speed of 15 MPH. It Could Fetch $1 Million at Auction.: A Ferrari prototype used as a test mule during the development of the ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/ferrar-f12tdf-prototype-15-mph-top-speed-auction-1235577419/
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/
Firm unveils electric bus assembly line: Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) has launched the first large-scale electric bus assembly line at its plant in Thika.
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493401/firm-unveils-electric-bus-assembly-line
EV adoption has brought modest, but measurable, declines in Bay Area emissions: Study
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4575433-electric-vehicles-emissions-decline-bay-area-study/
'I am 37, and can't afford to buy. You can't live your life in your childhood bedroom'
irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-41375278.html
US tourist on safari in Zambia killed by charging elephant: An 80-year-old American woman was killed in Zambia after an elephant charged at a vehicle carrying ...
cnn.com/2024/04/04/africa/zambia-elephant-tourist-death-scli-intl/
Quick Glance: US Tourist Fatally Attacked by Elephant in Zambian Game Park
- An 80-year-old woman was killed when a male elephant attacked a safari vehicle at the Kafue National Park in Zambia over the weekend.
- During the incident, an aggressive bull flipped the vehicle carrying six guests and a guide.
- One guest was injured and taken to a medical facility in South Africa, while the others received minor injuries.
- Park management and authorities were involved in the investigation, with Wilderness cooperating fully in the process and providing support to those affected.
Why two master bedrooms are the growing trend in Kenyan homes : For many wealthy Kenyan homeowners, one master bedroom is no longer adequate.
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/why-two-master-bedrooms-are-the-growing-trend-homes--4594130
Manta Ray High-Endurance Underwater Drone Unveiled: The testbed that mimics its namesake is designed to help DARPA hone its requirements for a new class of ...
twz.com/sea/manta-ray-extreme-endurance-underwater-drone-unveiled
Turkish firm develops new wheeled fighting vehicle: Turkish defense company FNSS has introduced its latest innovation in armored vehicles ...
defence-blog.com/turkish-firm-develops-new-wheeled-fighting-vehicle/
Electromobility: Musk announces presentation of Tesla robotaxis in August: Musk has been promising for years that Teslas will one day drive autonomously ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/musk-kuendigt-fuer-august-praesentation-von-tesla-robotaxis-an-19635164.html
Memphis police officer and teen suspect killed in early-morning shootout: A Memphis police officer and a teenager were killed during a shootout early Friday ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/memphis-police-officer-teen-suspect-killed-early-morning-shootout-rcna147560
As Gen X-ers Inch Toward Retirement, They’re Considering Where to Live: The oldest members of Generation X are several years from stopping work ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/06/business/gen-x-retirement-home-buying.html
3 dead after multi-vehicle crash in St Ann: Three persons were killed and others injured in a four-vehicle collision along the Dunn’s River main road in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/3-feared-dead-multi-vehicle-crash-near-dunns-river/
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/
Developers have built thousands of windowless bedrooms in Austin. Now, the city may outlaw them.
kut.org/austin/2024-04-17/developers-have-built-thousands-of-windowless-bedrooms-in-austin-now-the-city-may-outlaw-them
China top EV forum to be held in California in May: China's top electric vehicle forum, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) will hold a conference in ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-top-ev-forum-be-held-california-may-2024-04-07/
Young couple with parents in tow nab pint-sized $1.66m Newtown house: After a fierce battle of the first home buyers, the winners picked up a quaint two-bedroom ...
smh.com.au/property/news/young-couple-with-parents-in-tow-nab-pint-sized-1-66m-newtown-house-20240406-p5fhuw.html
Vigil held in for Cornish aid worker killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza: James Henderson died after the vehicle he was travelling in was struck by a missile ...
itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-04/vigil-held-for-cornish-aid-worker-killed-in-israeli-air-strike
How to Beat the 'Four Square' and Other Car Dealership Sales Tactics: Consumer Reports experts and former car salespeople explain sales tactics like the ...
consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/beat-four-square-and-other-car-dealership-sales-tactics-a7590220303/
$700,000 Homes in Mexico City: A sunny two-bedroom in Condesa, a condo for presale in Juarez, and a five-bedroom Spanish colonial house in Cuajimalpa De Morelos.
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/realestate/700000-homes-in-mexico-city.html
Can't afford a new EV but want to dip toes in growing market? Here's 1 option.: Industry experts predict used EV market will grow this year as consumers look to ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2024/04/11/used-ev-sales-grow-as-consumers-look-to-try-them-for-cheaper-than-new/73235347007/
Three companies build prototypes: NASA has cars developed for the moon: Future generations of astronauts should be able to drive on the moon ...
n-tv.de/wissen/NASA-laesst-Autos-fuer-den-Mond-entwickeln-article24848819.html
Quick Glance: NASA awards contracts for autonomous moon rovers
- NASA awarded contracts to three commercial space companies to develop autonomous rovers for moving cargo and people on the moon as it establishes a lasting presence there.
- The companies will partner with NASA to pursue commercial opportunities, with contracts totaling up to $4.6 billion over 15 years for lunar terrain vehicles.
- These rovers will enable astronauts to explore more of the lunar surface, especially at the South Pole, and conduct autonomous scientific operations.
- NASA continues to invest in technologies like moon habitats, energy generation, and mining to enhance lunar exploration and achieve the goal of returning astronauts to a moon base.
See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, thru April: Drive Electric Earth Month offers chances to talk to EV owners about their ...
electrek.co/2024/04/05/see-test-drive-your-favorite-evs-at-drive-electric-earth-month-all-april/
Attack on Israel on October 7th: Hamas hostage probably died due to army fire: On the day of the Hamas attack, Israel's army also fired on a vehicle carrying the ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-hamas-geisel-kam-wohl-durch-armee-beschuss-ums-leben-a-238e5ce9-6904-4b9b-a4f2-24ddf9ffa78c
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
'My husband leaves our bedroom in early hours to sleep next to his mum instead': A woman has shared how her husband gets up and leaves their bedroom part way ...
mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/my-husband-leaves-bedroom-early-32606578
Small California home size of hotel room hits market for $1.7M: Located at the end of a quiet, residential cul-de-sac in Cupertino, the home is overlooked by ...
nypost.com/2024/04/13/real-estate/california-home-size-of-hotel-room-on-the-edge-of-silicon-valley-hits-market-for-1-7m/
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave First Drive Review: An Adventure at Any Speed: The Jeep pickup truck gets some useful new technology for 2024, but keeps its charm ...
thedrive.com/car-reviews/2024-jeep-gladiator-mojave-first-drive-review-an-adventure-at-any-speed
Dad jailed for life for murder of his four week old son in Leicester: Little Ollie Davis was declared dead after being found lifeless in his bedroom in 2017.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/10/dad-jailed-life-murder-four-week-old-son-leicester-20621657/
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/
Electric vehicles may be lowering Bay Area's carbon footprint: Monitors record small decrease in CO₂ emissions
phys.org/news/2024-04-electric-vehicles-lowering-bay-area.html
Serbia gripped by missing two-year-old girl case as police search for body: Two men hit the girl named Danka with their car and then took her body to a landfill ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68743220
Ford Delays Three-Row EV SUV to 2027, Next-Gen Electric Truck to 2026: Along with updating its future EV timeline, Ford has confirmed that an affordable EV ...
caranddriver.com/news/a60400197/ford-three-row-ev-suv-new-electric-truck-delayed/
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 ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/apple-layoffs-california-job-cuts-electric-vehicle-production-4245941
Tesla reportedly drops plan to build $25K EV | TechCrunch: The company is instead supposedly focusing on its robotaxi project. Musk said Reuters is "lying" but ...
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Are car insurers underpaying claims?: A third of car insurers are rated poorly by claimants
which.co.uk/news/article/are-car-insurers-underpaying-claims-a6XYE9X6KzwE
With Homes Flying Off the Market, They Hoped $500,000 Would Suffice in Chicago. Which Apartment Did They Buy?
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/11/realestate/chicago-apartment-sale.html
$1.8 Million Homes in California: A three-bedroom house in Calistoga, a Cape Cod-style home in Long Beach and a 1927 cottage in Mill Valley.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/realestate/million-dollar-homes-california.html
Ford Delays Launch of New EV to Let Market Further Develop: Ford Motor said it is delaying the launch of a new three-row electric vehicle likely to 2027.
on.wsj.com/3vFssQE
‘Clearly audible’ racial slur aimed at Utah women’s basketball team ahead of NCAA tournament, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/05/sport/utah-basketball-racism-spt-intl/
A Manhattan Pied-à-Terre for Less Than $800,000? Two Virginia Farmers Gave It a Shot.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/04/realestate/manhattan-one-bedroom-sales.html
Quick Glance: From Virginia Farmers to Manhattan Pied-à-Terre
- After 13 years in Boston, Stuart and Patti Rosenberg made a radical lifestyle change to become farmers in rural Virginia.
- Despite their love for farm life, the Rosenbergs started missing city living and began searching for a second home in New York.
- With a budget of up to $800,000, they sought a Manhattan apartment with access to culture, green spaces, and parking due to commuting.
- The Rosenbergs had to choose between three different Manhattan apartments, each offering unique features and amenities.
I live with roommates at 37; the perks outweigh my embarrassment: At 37, I decided to move into a house-share with roommates. Although splitting rent has been ...
businessinsider.com/i-live-with-roommates-as-adult-perks-outweigh-embarrassment-2024-4
Tesla's Cybertrucks were 'rushed out,' are malfunctioning at astounding rate: Tesla’s long-delayed — and pricey — Cybertrucks are getting panned by furious ...
nypost.com/2024/04/08/business/teslas-cybertrucks-were-rushed-out-are-malfunctioning-at-astounding-rate/
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