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Car sharing firm Zipcar pauses bookings as it considers UK exit

American car sharing firm Zipcar has paused bookings in London while it considers closing its UK business. In a statement sent to users, Zipcar UK general manager James Taylor said it won’t be possible to book a car for use after 31 December 2025, pending the result of a consultation with employees. Customers with existing bookings… Continue reading Car sharing firm Zipcar pauses bookings as it considers UK exit

OpenAI just made another circular deal

The AI giant now partly owns investment firm Thrive Holdings, whose parent company is one of OpenAI’s biggest investors. The AI giant now partly owns investment firm Thrive Holdings, whose parent company is one of OpenAI’s biggest investors. by Elissa Welle Dec 1, 2025, 11:12 PM UTC Elissa Welle is a NYC-based AI reporter and… Continue reading OpenAI just made another circular deal

Tesla Model 3/Y with Chinese LG batteries showing ‘catastrophic’ failure rates, repair shop warns

A prominent European EV repair specialist is sounding the alarm on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with LG battery cells manufactured in China, claiming they are seeing “catastrophic” failure rates and significantly shorter lifespans compared to Panasonic packs. For years, the narrative around Tesla’s move to Chinese battery suppliers has been generally… Continue reading Tesla Model 3/Y with Chinese LG batteries showing ‘catastrophic’ failure rates, repair shop warns

‘The Big Short’ Michael Burry slams Tesla (TSLA) valuation, warns of ‘ridiculous’ dilution

Michael Burry, the investor made famous by The Big Short, is back to criticizing Tesla (TSLA). In a new article, Burry takes aim at the “tragic algebra” of stock-based compensation (SBC), which focused primarily on NVIDIA, but the famed investors also specifically highlight Tesla’s high dilution rate and argue that the company’s pivot to robotics… Continue reading ‘The Big Short’ Michael Burry slams Tesla (TSLA) valuation, warns of ‘ridiculous’ dilution

Dealers ‘disappointed’ as budget cools car buyers’ confidence

Car buyers are reviewing their car purchasing plans in the wake of the Autumn Budget. That’s the key finding of a survey of 1,000 car buying decision makers, conducted by Insight Advantage for Motors. It found over a quarter (28%) of respondents are now less confident as prospective car buyers than they were before the… Continue reading Dealers ‘disappointed’ as budget cools car buyers’ confidence

German FAZ: Where has Lewis Hamilton’s speed gone?010304

On Friday, Lewis Hamilton whizzed through the paddock on a scooter. An observer half-jokingly called out to him to keep up the pace for the race. When the words faded away, the Englishman had long since disappeared into the depths of the long paddock. What remained was the suspicion that Ferrari’s Formula 1 superstar would… Continue reading German FAZ: Where has Lewis Hamilton’s speed gone?010304

German FAZ: From the silver ghost to the gold phantom010306

FAZ+100 years of Rolls Royce Phantom: From the silver ghost to the gold phantom11/19/2025, 2:42 p.m. Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionNot just rock, but a lot of roll. Music legends, entrepreneurs, politicians, royals. Everyone has been happy to be chauffeured in a Rolls-Royce Phantom for 100 years. This needs to be celebrated. With… Continue reading German FAZ: From the silver ghost to the gold phantom010306

German FAZ: Out for the Aus010305

The popularity of electric cars is growing steadily, but not as quickly as required by legislation that has proven its worth with fines. In the first nine months of this year, one in six new car buyers across Europe opted for a battery-electric drive. In addition, the market lives almost exclusively from orders from fleet… Continue reading German FAZ: Out for the Aus010305

German FAZ: Heaven Deeply Rejoicing, Saddened 010304

FAZ+Hyundai Tucson Plug-in: Deeply jubilantly sad November 13th, 2025, 4:08 p.m. Reading time: 3 min. Expand image description In the Tucson it tinkles practically from a standstill without ceasing. This is a declared obstacle to purchase and a real shame, because in terms of concept, this Hyundai belongs in the top league of the VW… Continue reading German FAZ: Heaven Deeply Rejoicing, Saddened 010304