Elon Musk speaks during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk was not in a Miami courtroom Monday, but his name loomed large as a jury was selected for the federal trial of… Continue reading Elon Musk looms over jury selection in Tesla Autopilot fatality trial
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GM, LG to upgrade Tennessee plant to make low-cost EV batteries
Ultium Cells Spring Hill, TN. September 2022. Courtesy: Ultium Cells LLC Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, said Monday it’s upgrading its facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to make low-cost electric vehicle battery cells. GM said the lithium iron phosphate battery cells — abbreviated LFP based on the elements’… Continue reading GM, LG to upgrade Tennessee plant to make low-cost EV batteries
Musk says he does not support a merger between Tesla and xAI but backs investment
Elon musk and the xAI logo. Vincent Feuray | Afp | Getty Images Elon Musk on Monday said he does not support a merger between xAI and Tesla, as questions swirl over the future relationship of the electric automaker and artificial intelligence company. X account @BullStreetBets_ posted an open question to Tesla investors on the… Continue reading Musk says he does not support a merger between Tesla and xAI but backs investment
Chinese car brands are rapidly making inroads in Europe’s EV utopia
Oslo Taxi’s NIO ET5 electric vehicle from Nio Inc, a Chinese multinational electric car manufacturer, drives through the Norwegian capital Oslo, on September 27, 2024. Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty Images OSLO, Norway — China is hoovering up market share in electric vehicle-friendly Norway, posing significant competition to Elon Musk‘s Tesla and other Western… Continue reading Chinese car brands are rapidly making inroads in Europe’s EV utopia
SKF India Shareholders Approve Demerger Plan
SKF India Ltd secured shareholder approval for its proposed Scheme of Arrangement with SKF India (Industrial) Limited. The scheme, which involves the demerger of certain business undertakings from SKF India into a newly formed entity, was passed as a special resolution with the requisite majority. The approval came during a meeting of equity shareholders convened… Continue reading SKF India Shareholders Approve Demerger Plan
Fiat 600
This car may be large by supermini class standards but, in some ways at least, you wouldn’t know as much on the inside. Although it feels wider across the cabin than is typical of a car in this class, offers quite generous front-row head room and has a 360-litre boot that is fairly roomy by… Continue reading Fiat 600
Honda Jazz
There’s little style or vibrancy to the Jazz’s cabin, which is pretty plain compared to bolder and more colourful supermini interiors. Dark, soft-touch materials, coupled with the glossy white trim around the gear selector and on the steering wheel, make the Jazz feel pretty subdued inside. That being said, build quality is high, and there’s… Continue reading Honda Jazz
Skoda Enyaq gains Cargo variant with 359-mile range
Skoda has launched a new van variant of its Enyaq electric SUV that trades its back seats for an expansive cargo area. Developed with specialist Strongs Plastic Products, the conversion brings a flat plastic load bay with tethers and removable dividers for securing loose items, and a plastic bulkhead with a small window into the cockpit. The Enyaq… Continue reading Skoda Enyaq gains Cargo variant with 359-mile range
Hyundai Ioniq 9: luxury SUV goes on sale at £64,995
Loasby even went so far as to suggest there is potential for the Ioniq 9 to make a dent in the full-bore luxury segment. When asked if he expects even Range Rover owners to be tempted into making the switch, he said: “Absolutely. I could see a big band of people being tempted, and I… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 9: luxury SUV goes on sale at £64,995
Permanent Magnets Ltd Sees 22% Drop in FY25 Profit Despite Revenue Growth
Permanent Magnets Limited, a key supplier to global tier-1 automotive and smart metering companies, reported subdued earnings for the financial year 2024–25. The company recorded a modest 2% year-on-year increase in revenue to ₹209.21 crore. However, profit after tax (PAT) declined by 22% to ₹15.75 crore, impacted by rising costs and sector-specific headwinds. The company’s… Continue reading Permanent Magnets Ltd Sees 22% Drop in FY25 Profit Despite Revenue Growth