President Joe Biden met with UAW President Shawn Fain Wednesday at the White House as the union leader was in Washington to discuss the contract talks now underway with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Fain also met separately with White House chief of staff Jeff Zients and other key officials. The meetings, reported on earlier… Continue reading Biden, UAW President Fain meet at White House
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Why Tesla investors should care about Elon Musk’s multiplying ventures
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his security detail depart the company’s local office in Washington, January 27, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Elon Musk‘s multiple ventures and the relationships between them are facing increased scrutiny as the Tesla CEO continues to add more to his plate. During Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Truist analyst… Continue reading Why Tesla investors should care about Elon Musk’s multiplying ventures
How the Middle East is preparing for the post-oil, EV era of transportation
U.S. electric vehicle maker Lucid Group will set up its first overseas factory in Saudi Arabia, the company announced. Javier Blas | Bloomberg | Getty Images When BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced this week it was adding the head of the world’s largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, to its board of directors, some… Continue reading How the Middle East is preparing for the post-oil, EV era of transportation
Rich lode of EV metals could boost Taliban and its new Chinese partners
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Dodge tops J.D. Power APEAL study for fourth consecutive year
The Dodge brand broke its own record of consecutive finishes atop J.D. Power’s annual U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout study by ranking No. 1 among mass-market brands for a fourth year. The study measures customer feedback on current-model attributes from styling and safety to powertrain and fuel efficiency during 84,555 buyers’ first 90 days… Continue reading Dodge tops J.D. Power APEAL study for fourth consecutive year
Auto review: Lexus UX 250h is more fun for the frugal, fuel-conscious
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Payne: Flat out in the bonkers Toyota GR Corolla
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Alfa Romeo is on a hot streak as Tonale deliveries begin
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Bugatti Chiron designer steps down after 19 years
Achim Anscheidt, Bugatti‘s chief of design, has stepped down after 19 years after overseeing the firm’s most ambitious projects, such as the Veyron Super Sport, Chiron and the Chiron’s successor. Anscheidt, who became design director in 2004 following various roles at Porsche and Volkswagen, will be succeeded by his deputy, Frank Heyl, who was previously involved… Continue reading Bugatti Chiron designer steps down after 19 years
Official: Audi and SAIC to collaborate on EV development
Audi and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) have agreed to co-operate on electric vehicle development in a move aimed at strengthening their respective positions in the Chinese car market, according to a statement made by the Chinese state-owned car maker on Thursday. The announcement of the agreement comes after Audi entered into talks with SAIC –… Continue reading Official: Audi and SAIC to collaborate on EV development