Sebastian Vettel still loves Formula 1, but the fulfillment has disappeared as the wins have dried up. After 16 seasons, the last two with a struggling Aston Martin team, Vettel is retiring and relieved to be leaving, although he still does not know what he will do next. “I know how much dedication goes into… Continue reading It’s a Wrap in F1 for Sebastian Vettel
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An Intense Year for Formula 1 Comes to an End
“We’ll come back from Abu Dhabi, we’ll spend the week after in the factory sorting things out and have a relatively easy week there, and then disappear for three or four weeks and have a good break.” Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, said “everyone is really at the limit.” That has prompted discussions… Continue reading An Intense Year for Formula 1 Comes to an End
Musk Testifies in Trial Over His Tesla Compensation Package
Elon Musk testified on Wednesday that he was not involved in the discussions among Tesla board members about a 2018 pay package that granted him billions of dollars in stock options, helping to make him the world’s richest person. Speaking in a courtroom in Wilmington, Del., Mr. Musk pushed back against accusations in a shareholder… Continue reading Musk Testifies in Trial Over His Tesla Compensation Package
Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay
Tesla has made Elon Musk a billionaire many times over by paying him generously in shares for his work as chief executive of the electric carmaker. On Wednesday, Mr. Musk is expected in court to defend that compensation, much of which derives from a record-setting pay deal he struck in 2018 with Tesla’s board of… Continue reading Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay
What Tesla ‘Full-Self Driving’ Tells Us About the Future of Autonomy
When we decided it was time for lunch, Chuck Cook tapped the digital display on the dashboard of his Tesla Model Y and told the car to drive us to the Bearded Pig, a barbecue joint on the other side of town. “I don’t know how it’s gonna do. But I think it’s gonna do… Continue reading What Tesla ‘Full-Self Driving’ Tells Us About the Future of Autonomy
Electric Vehicles Start to Enter the Car-Buying Mainstream
Buyers of battery-powered cars are concerned about climate change, but lower costs are also a powerful attraction, according to more than 3,000 respondents to a request for stories about electric car purchases on The New York Times’s website. Driving on electricity is generally much cheaper than gasoline. Scores of respondents said they were using energy… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Start to Enter the Car-Buying Mainstream
What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.
Formula 1 drivers may look like they are alone in the car, but with the press of a button, they can turn to their teams for support and guidance. Radio communication is an important part of Formula 1 races. Drivers have a button on their steering wheel that will activate their radio, allowing them to… Continue reading What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.
New 2023 Nio EC7 challenges Audi Q8 E-tron with 572-mile range
Chinese electric car company Nio has revealed the new EC7 as a luxury-focused SUV-coupé with a lounge-style interior, advanced cabin technology and a range of nearly 600 miles. Revealed at the firm’s annual Nio Day presentation, the Audi Q8 E-tron Sportback rival is essentially a more rakish version of the recently revealed Nio ES7 SUV, and… Continue reading New 2023 Nio EC7 challenges Audi Q8 E-tron with 572-mile range
Rajesh Khatri takes charge as CEO of Tata-Fiat JV
Fiat India Automobiles (FIAPL), a 50:50 joint to between Tata Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has appointed Rajesh Khatri as its President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect. Khatri has succeeded Ravi Gogia who was handling the charge of company’s President since 2019. Prior to the new assignment, Khatri was holding the charge as a vice president and head of… Continue reading Rajesh Khatri takes charge as CEO of Tata-Fiat JV
MapmyIndia rolls out unique Junction View feature for safer navigation
MapmyIndia has rolled out a unique Junction View functionality in its maps available for Android and iOS devices under the application named Mappls. The company said it has tried to alleviate the problem of thousands of in-vehicle navigation users who get confused while approaching a junction or a flyover, about which way to go. About… Continue reading MapmyIndia rolls out unique Junction View feature for safer navigation