2025 Lincoln Navigator Lincoln Ford Motor is updating its Lincoln Navigator to include a 48-inch front display that can be used as a “sanctuary” for spa lovers and gamers alike. The new feature comes as the automaker has redesigned the exterior and interior of the vehicle for the 2025 model year — and as the… Continue reading Ford upgrades Lincoln Navigator to include spa mode, 48-inch display for videos and gaming
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UAW hits Musk, Trump with federal labor charges over union-busting comments
This combination of pictures shows Elon Musk, left, and Donald Trump, right. Afp | Getty Images The United Auto Workers union on Tuesday filed federal labor charges with the National Labor Relations Board against former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk for publicly applauding the practice of firing employees who threaten to strike. “I… Continue reading UAW hits Musk, Trump with federal labor charges over union-busting comments
Chinese EV maker Zeekr says its new battery can charge faster than that of a Tesla
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Limited in celebration of its initial public offering on May 10, 2024. BEIJING — Chinese electric car brand Zeekr announced new batteries on Tuesday, which it says boast the fastest charge in the world. The offering aims to address consumers’ long-standing worries about battery driving… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Zeekr says its new battery can charge faster than that of a Tesla
We drove Chinese EVs to see why rival automakers are worried
Trade groups say Chinese electric vehicles pose an “existential threat” to the U.S. auto industry. China currently makes about one out of every three of the world’s new vehicles, and it has the capacity to make even more, according to research firm Dunne Insights. But faced with a growing preference for hybrids at home and… Continue reading We drove Chinese EVs to see why rival automakers are worried
GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand’s entry-level model
2025 GMC Terrain Elevation GM DETROIT — General Motors on Monday revealed redesigned versions of its entry-level GMC Terrain crossover, including a new standard “Elevation” model. The compact crossover features a more rugged exterior design. It also has a new interior with 26 inches of screens, including a 15-inch center touchscreen and an 11-inch driver… Continue reading GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand’s entry-level model
Stellantis laying off 2,450 plant workers due to discontinuation of Ram ‘Classic’ pickup truck
The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel pickup truck is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 15, 2018. Brendan McDermid | Reuters DETROIT — Automaker Stellantis plans to indefinitely lay off up to 2,450 U.S. factory workers later this year as it discontinues production of an older version of its Ram… Continue reading Stellantis laying off 2,450 plant workers due to discontinuation of Ram ‘Classic’ pickup truck
Tesla’s board faces questions from Elizabeth Warren about Musk’s corporate ‘entanglements’
X owner Elon Musk (L), and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Reuters Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is asking the Tesla board if it’s looked into CEO Elon Musk’s use of company resources to benefit his other ventures, including SpaceX and xAI. “Tesla’s Board of Directors appears to be failing to meet its fiduciary duties to Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla’s board faces questions from Elizabeth Warren about Musk’s corporate ‘entanglements’
SoftBank-backed Indian EV startup Ola Electric pops 20% on debut valuing firm at $4.8 billion
Bhavish Aggarwal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ola Cabs and founder of Ola Electric speaks during a press conference ahead of the Initial Public Offer (IPO). Ashish Vaishnav | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Ola Electric surged 20% in their market debut Friday, valuing the Indian electric vehicle startup at around… Continue reading SoftBank-backed Indian EV startup Ola Electric pops 20% on debut valuing firm at $4.8 billion
More than half of new cars sold in China are now electric or hybrid
BYD’s new luxury brand Yangwang is selling its first model, the U8, for more than 1 million yuan (US$160,000). CNBC | Evelyn Cheng BEIJING — For the first time in China, new energy vehicles have outsold traditional fuel-powered passenger cars on a monthly basis, according to China Passenger Car Association data for July. New energy… Continue reading More than half of new cars sold in China are now electric or hybrid
More Chinese EV makers debut in Singapore as the city-state boosts adoption with incentives, more charging points
GUANGZHOU,CHINA – NOVEMBER 24: A ZEEKR X is on display during the 2023 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition at China Import and Export Fair Complex on November 24, 2023 in Guangzhou, Guangdong province of China. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images More Chinese electric vehicle brands are launching in Singapore… Continue reading More Chinese EV makers debut in Singapore as the city-state boosts adoption with incentives, more charging points