Ghislaine Maxwell and Elon Musk attend the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter on March 2, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. Kevin Mazur | vf14 | Wireimage | Getty Images A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the U.S. Virgin Islands can serve a subpoena for Elon Musk to his electric car company… Continue reading Elon Musk subpoena in Epstein-JPMorgan lawsuit can be served to Tesla, judge rules
Category: US Motoring Press
We’re pleased to see Ford rethink its China strategy as it accelerates EV business
Ford Motor ‘s (F) decision to scale back future investments in China is a prudent step for the automaker whose business there has been struggling to meet Chinese consumer preferences for electric vehicles. In an interview in The Financial Times on Tuesday, Ford CEO Jim Farley said there’s no guarantee that Western electric vehicle automakers… Continue reading We’re pleased to see Ford rethink its China strategy as it accelerates EV business
Stellantis warns UK risks exodus of EV production under post-Brexit rules
Generic stock pictures of the Astra assembly line at Vauxhall’s plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Picture date: Tuesday July 6, 2021. Peter Byrne – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images LONDON — Executives from Stellantis, the automaking giant behind brands including Peugeot, Chrysler and Citroën, are meeting with U.K. ministers Wednesday to warn… Continue reading Stellantis warns UK risks exodus of EV production under post-Brexit rules
Elon Musk talks Tesla, Twitter, and why he tweets freely — even if it costs him money
Tesla CEO Elon Musk sat down for a sprawling interview with CNBC anchor David Faber on Tuesday following Tesla’s 2023 annual shareholder meeting in Austin, Texas. The full interview is available to PRO subscribers here. During the course of their approximately hourlong conversation, Musk reflected on: How he has managed a takeover of Twitter so… Continue reading Elon Musk talks Tesla, Twitter, and why he tweets freely — even if it costs him money
Stellantis warns over UK operations, urges Brexit trade deal revision
London — The world’s fourth-biggest carmaker by sales has warned of a potential existential threat to large parts of the British car industry unless the government moves to alter the terms of its post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union. In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry into the supply of batteries for electric vehicles… Continue reading Stellantis warns over UK operations, urges Brexit trade deal revision
Alfa 3.0: Stellantis’ premium automaker remakes itself as an EV brand for the US
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‘Consumers are prioritising safety’: Rajendra Petkar
As consumers are prepared to spend more money on safety, it is becoming a higher priority for them, according to Rajendra Petkar, Chief Technology Officer of Tata Motors, who says that “this emphasis and recognition comes to consumers purely due to the fact that safe mobility continues to challenge us”. Talking at the Autocar Professional… Continue reading ‘Consumers are prioritising safety’: Rajendra Petkar
Every PHEV on sale in the UK
Could this be the ultimate plug-in electric vehicle? Certainly it pushes the technology further than most, no surprise when you consider the S-Class’s role as flag-bearer for Mercedes’ future developments. Available only in long-wheelbase guise, it mates a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine to an electric motor, which with 124bhp delivers only modest EV performance, although… Continue reading Every PHEV on sale in the UK
This weekend’s Imola F1 race cancelled as heavy rain floods region
This weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola has been called off due to major flooding, which has reportedly claimed the lives of three locals. The decision follows emergency talks this morning between Formula 1 bosses, the race organisers and notable delegates in the city. In a statement, F1 said it was “not possible” to safely hold the event… Continue reading This weekend’s Imola F1 race cancelled as heavy rain floods region
Meet the MINI line-up: more features; more choice
Some brands are simply synonymous with choice: taking a classic core idea and amplifying it by offering a wealth of new ways to enjoy it. Think Baskin Robbins ice cream and its original 31 flavours. Or the wealth of options available when buying your cup of ‘Morning Joe’ at a Starbucks or a Costa Coffee.… Continue reading Meet the MINI line-up: more features; more choice