‘I am a fan of Modi’: Elon Musk on his friendship with Indian Prime Minister Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) meets with Elon Musk (L) in New York, United States on June 20, 2023. (Photo by Indian Press Information Bureau (PIB) / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Indian Press Information Bureau | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he is “incredibly excited about the future… Continue reading ‘I am a fan of Modi’: Elon Musk on his friendship with Indian Prime Minister Modi

Tesla secret configuration allows select drivers to use Autopilot, FSD without a nag to take the wheel

A Tesla Model Y is seen on a Tesla car lot on May 31, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images A security researcher who uses the handle “@GreentheOnly” has discovered a secret setting in Tesla vehicles that can be enabled by the company and allows a driver to use Tesla’s advanced driver… Continue reading Tesla secret configuration allows select drivers to use Autopilot, FSD without a nag to take the wheel

Jim Cramer says he’s betting on Ford but still thinks Tesla is a buy

watch now CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday that many on Wall Street have it all wrong when it comes to legacy automaker Ford. “I think there’s real value here in Ford, more value than is captured by its $14 share price even with that 4.25% yield,” Cramer said. “Don’t get me wrong, you’ve got my… Continue reading Jim Cramer says he’s betting on Ford but still thinks Tesla is a buy

Proposed Minnesota nickel mine begins environmental review, would supply Tesla if approved

Minneapolis — Talon Metals Corp. filed papers with Minnesota regulators Wednesday to launch the environmental review process for its proposed underground nickel mine near the northern town of Tamarack, which would supply nickel to Tesla for electric car batteries. The Department of Energy has already given the project a $114 million grant to build an ore processing… Continue reading Proposed Minnesota nickel mine begins environmental review, would supply Tesla if approved

Google’s in-car tech sales face German antitrust crackdown

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Tesla Model Y is Cars.com’s top American-made car for second year in a row

For the second year in a row, Tesla Inc.’s Model Y is the most American-made car, according to a ranking released Wednesday by Cars.com. In fact, Tesla Inc. swept the first four spots on the 100-car list of the vehicles with the most U.S. content, with Model Y, Model 3, Model X and Model S… Continue reading Tesla Model Y is Cars.com’s top American-made car for second year in a row

What GM and Ford’s adoption of Tesla’s EV charging standard means for industry, drivers

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U.S. House China committee members talk supply chains with Detroit auto execs

Romulus — Reducing dependence on Chinese supply chains, the need for permitting reform for critical minerals, and concerns over a lack of reciprocity with China on testing autonomous vehicle technologies were among the themes of meetings Tuesday between top automotive executives and federal lawmakers. U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Haley Stevens, D-Birmingham… Continue reading U.S. House China committee members talk supply chains with Detroit auto execs

BYD Dolphin brings 265 miles for £25,490 in the UK

Chinese manufacturer BYD has confirmed UK pricing for its new small car ahead of deliveries starting at the tail end of this year.  The new BYD Dolphin starts from £25,490 in the UK, and €29,990 in mainland Europe. That makes it one of the cheapest electric cars on sale today, undercutting the likes of the MG 4… Continue reading BYD Dolphin brings 265 miles for £25,490 in the UK

MG Cyberster to make public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

MG design director Carl Gotham, leader of the brand’s 20-strong advanced design group based in London’s Marylebone, acknowledges the size growth but believes the car wears it well, “creating a completely new kind of roadster ready for a new generation of sports car drivers”. He cites the Cyberster’s main aim as being to lead the design… Continue reading MG Cyberster to make public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed