Tesla shareholders have voted once again to approve an absurd, biggest-in-history pay package for Tesla’s part-time CEO, Elon Musk. In doing so, they’ve voted to relinquish any control they could have had over the company, and instead to put it deeper into the hands of its largest saboteur. (this is a developing story, we’re adding… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) shareholders shoot selves in foot, approve Musk $1 trillion payday
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Honda is already testing a new electrified Civic: Here’s our first look
A new Civic is in the works that’s bringing much more than just a new look to Honda’s best-selling vehicle. Here’s our first look at the next-gen Honda Civic. Honda previews next-gen Civic with new hybrid system During an event held for the media on Wednesday, Honda offered a look at some of the advanced… Continue reading Honda is already testing a new electrified Civic: Here’s our first look
Toyota’s selling cars faster than it can build them, saying it can ‘barely cover the demand’
Toyota is selling cars faster than it can build them. With strong demand for hybrids, the company says it can “barely cover the demand.” Toyota’s hybrids fuel sales growth in 2025 After reporting its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, Toyota raised its sales and earnings forecast for the year. In the first half of the… Continue reading Toyota’s selling cars faster than it can build them, saying it can ‘barely cover the demand’
Toyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck
After teasing another new vehicle, Toyota said “a major unveiling” is set for next week. Is this Toyota’s electric truck? What new vehicle is Toyota teasing now? After stealing the spotlight at the Japan Mobility Show last week with the Corolla Concept, Land Cruiser FJ, and ultra-luxe Century brand, Toyota is at it again. Toyota… Continue reading Toyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck
Major Tesla shareholder votes against Musk’s pay, but the odds are still in his favor
A major Tesla shareholder announced that they are voting against Elon Musk’s CEO compensation package, but the odds are still in his favor. As we have been extensively reporting over the last few weeks, Tesla shareholders are set to vote on a new compensation package for Elon Musk worth up to $1 trillion. The package… Continue reading Major Tesla shareholder votes against Musk’s pay, but the odds are still in his favor
Tesla stock used to help employees. Now it can’t, because Elon took it all.
Tesla shareholders will decide whether to give CEO Elon Musk a stock award that could be worth up to $1 trillion. But another proposal is up for a vote to refill Tesla’s employee stock option pool, and it’s only necessary because that pool was drained to give Musk a payday larger than any other CEO… Continue reading Tesla stock used to help employees. Now it can’t, because Elon took it all.
Hydrogen Mafia: Toyota faces $5.7 billion RICO lawsuit
A $5.7B lawsuit filed in Federal court alleges that Toyota operated what amounts an organized, fraudulent enterprise that intentionally concealed known, catastrophic safety defects associated with their hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Mirai sedans. Originally passed as part of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is designed… Continue reading Hydrogen Mafia: Toyota faces $5.7 billion RICO lawsuit
The new Nissan LEAF delivers more driving range than expected
The new 2026 Nissan LEAF has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 303 miles, but real-world tests suggest it can go even further. New 2026 Nissan LEAF beats range estimates Nissan upgraded its iconic electric hatch for its third generation, bringing a new style, faster charging, and over 300 miles of driving range. The… Continue reading The new Nissan LEAF delivers more driving range than expected
Elon Musk hypes Tesla’s 8th gen AI chip, but still hasn’t delivered promised self-driving on 3rd gen
Elon Musk is now hyping Tesla’s 8th-gen AI chip, but he still hasn’t delivered the promised self-driving for millions of Tesla owners with the 3rd-gen chip, nor with the current 4th-gen chip in production. Musk, whose compensation package at Tesla is up for a shareholder’s vote this week, has coincidentally been sharing more of what… Continue reading Elon Musk hypes Tesla’s 8th gen AI chip, but still hasn’t delivered promised self-driving on 3rd gen
NHTSA is investigating Waymo robotaxis for passing stopped school bus
Autonomous taxi company Waymo faced scrutiny last month when a car was caught on video illegally passing a stopped school bus that was letting children off in Atlanta. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into it. Georgia State Representative Clint Crowe seemed stunned after being presented with video of a Waymo… Continue reading NHTSA is investigating Waymo robotaxis for passing stopped school bus