CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow’s Tesla Model X that was “totaled” in the U.S. late last year. Jay Yarow / CNBC A Tesla Model X totaled in the U.S. late last year suddenly came back online and started sending notifications to the phone of its former owner, CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow, months later. The car… Continue reading A totaled Tesla was sold for parts in the U.S. but came back online in Ukraine — here’s what happened
Category: US Motoring Press
Stellantis COO calls UAW demands a ‘losing proposition’
The chief operating officer in North America for the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pick-up trucks on Friday called the United Auto Workers’ initial set of demands in contract negotiations a “losing proposition” that could risk jobs. The email from Mark Stewart at Stellantis NV came almost three days after UAW President Shawn Fain… Continue reading Stellantis COO calls UAW demands a ‘losing proposition’
Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine
Detroit — New versions of the Mustang muscle car will begin shipping next week and more than two-thirds of the orders include the big 5-liter V-8 engine, Ford Motor Co. said Friday. Demand for roaring engines remains strong in an era when Detroit automakers are starting to phase out the rumbling gas burners and transition… Continue reading Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine
Robotaxi expansion OK’d for San Francisco despite public safety concerns
Los Angeles — Get ready, San Francisco: The state government has approved a major expansion of driverless robotaxi service throughout the city. And get ready, Los Angeles: The industry is planning to push for driverless rides here as soon as it gets permits to do so. The state’s green light, on a 3-1 vote late Thursday by the California… Continue reading Robotaxi expansion OK’d for San Francisco despite public safety concerns
Tata Motors foresees 2 lakh EV car park by 2024 end
Tata Motors hopes to sell about 10,000 electric vehicles every month, as it expands the lineup to over half a dozen vehicles in the next year. The company which achieved a milestone of 1 lakh units in the last 5 years, expects to bring in the next 1 lakh units in the next 12-14 months,… Continue reading Tata Motors foresees 2 lakh EV car park by 2024 end
Ashok Leyland’s electric Dost spied testing
While Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, is looking to shake up the cargo LCV market with its upcoming electric Dost and Bada Dost, a leaked image of the vehicle has surfaced online, giving us a first look at the upcoming vehicle. Ashok Leyland has not yet announced the launch date of… Continue reading Ashok Leyland’s electric Dost spied testing
Audi removes hot S4 and S5 diesels from sale in UK
Audi has removed the S4 and S5 from sale in the UK, citing a need to meet existing orders due to high demand for the models, but has given no indication of when they will be back on sale. The sporting diesels have been taken off the German brand’s website and are only available to buy from… Continue reading Audi removes hot S4 and S5 diesels from sale in UK
New Ford Explorer launch delayed to mid-2024
Leenarts told Autocar that while the new Explorer is a markedly different proposition from its namesake, it is important that it embodies the same character: “I think it’s not a surprise that it is the first car in our adventurous spirit. It has a market positioning that really helps us get across that adventurous way.”… Continue reading New Ford Explorer launch delayed to mid-2024
Ashok Leyland’s electric Dost leaked
While Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, is looking to shake up the cargo LCV market with its upcoming electric Dost and Bada Dost, a leaked image of the vehicle has surfaced online, giving us a first look at the upcoming vehicle. Ashok Leyland has not yet announced the launch date of… Continue reading Ashok Leyland’s electric Dost leaked
Sri Lanka to open doors for truck and EV imports from September, two wheelers may be allowed from 2024, Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe
Three years after its financial crisis, Sri Lanka is set to re-open its doors for the imports of commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and electric vehicle makers, starting September 2023, Sri Lankan Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe said in an interview with Autocar Professional. The nation may progressively open doors to two-wheeler makers like Bajaj Auto and… Continue reading Sri Lanka to open doors for truck and EV imports from September, two wheelers may be allowed from 2024, Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe