Rows of new Tesla cars are seen in a holding area near a customer collection point on April 15, 2024. Leon Neal | Getty Images Tesla executives Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel announced Monday they are leaving the electric vehicle maker and clean energy company. CEO Elon Musk thanked both departing execs on X, the… Continue reading Tesla execs Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel depart as company announces steep layoffs
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Reports: Tesla to lay off over 10% of global workforce
Tesla will lay off 10% of its global workforce – equivalent to around 14,000 jobs – after the company suffered a fall in deliveries for the first time in almost four years. According to Electrek, Elon Musk, boss of the American electric vehicle manufacturer, announced the layoffs through a memo sent to company employees. At the end of… Continue reading Reports: Tesla to lay off over 10% of global workforce
Maserati Grancabrio Folgore arrives as 751bhp drop-top EV
Maserati has partially lifted the veil on the new Grancabrio Folgore, a soft-roofed electric GT promising to meld high-performance thrills with a tranquil open-air driving experience. The Folgore (Italian for lightning) swaps its combustion-engined sibling’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 for the three electric motors from the hard-roofed Maserati Granturismo Folgore. One is mounted to the front… Continue reading Maserati Grancabrio Folgore arrives as 751bhp drop-top EV
New Volvo EX40 hits showrooms: rebadged all-electric XC40 starts from £45,955
While the Volvo XC40 is still available with mild-hybrid petrol power, the all-electric version has been rebadged as the Volvo EX40. It’s available to order now, with prices starting from £45,955. The BMW iX1 and Audi Q4 e-tron rival’s name change to EX40 has brought it in line with the manufacturer’s other electric cars, the… Continue reading New Volvo EX40 hits showrooms: rebadged all-electric XC40 starts from £45,955
New Volvo EC40 replaces C40 Recharge and gets £52k price tag
The new Volvo EC40 has arrived, with pricing starting from £52,555 for the entry-level version of the brand’s all-electric coupe-SUV. Volvo says both the updated EC40 and its EX40 sibling are on sale now, with first deliveries expected in the summer. Previously known as the C40 Recharge, the decision to rename the coupe-SUV comes as… Continue reading New Volvo EC40 replaces C40 Recharge and gets £52k price tag
Renault and Volvo to create ‘revolutionary’ next-generation Flexis electric vans
Renault Group and truck manufacturer Volvo Group are working together to create a new generation of fully electric vans, along with the French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM. The coalition has formed a new, independent company called Flexis, with the three companies behind it contributing expertise from their respective specialised fields. Advertisement – Article continues below… Continue reading Renault and Volvo to create ‘revolutionary’ next-generation Flexis electric vans
New Land Rover Defender OCTA spotted: twin-turbo V8 flagship out in the open
After an official teaser from Land Rover, we’ve now caught the upcoming Land Rover Defender OCTA testing ahead of its full unveiling. The OCTA will sit as a halo variant of the Land Rover Defender, incorporating a new exterior design to go with a new V8 engine. This will be the first time we’ve seen… Continue reading New Land Rover Defender OCTA spotted: twin-turbo V8 flagship out in the open
New 2024 Vauxhall Frontera is a family-friendly SUV priced to worry rivals
Vauxhall has delved into its archives and dug out the Vauxhall Frontera badge for its latest SUV. The new model will be joining the range as a value-driven option underneath the existing Mokka and Grandland models later in 2024. The new Vauxhall Frontera will be sold in both petrol and fully-electric forms right from the… Continue reading New 2024 Vauxhall Frontera is a family-friendly SUV priced to worry rivals
FADA hopes Tesla will embrace dealership model for India entry
Manish Raj Singhania, President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), is of the opinion that Tesla Inc. will need to adapt its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales model for the Indian market. Singhania argues that established dealerships offer a crucial “local connect” with customers, fostering brand loyalty and driving sales. He cites the example of… Continue reading FADA hopes Tesla will embrace dealership model for India entry
FADA hopes Tesla will embrace dealership model for India entry
Manish Raj Singhania, President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), is of the opinion that Tesla Inc. will need to adapt its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales model for the Indian market. Singhania argues that established dealerships offer a crucial “local connect” with customers, fostering brand loyalty and driving sales. He cites the example of… Continue reading FADA hopes Tesla will embrace dealership model for India entry