watch now Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has engaged in secret talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to reporting published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal. Citing “several current and former U.S., European and Russian officials,” the Journal reported that conversations between Putin and Musk, a Republican megadonor and Pentagon… Continue reading Elon Musk’s secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report
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Tesla shares close at highest in 13 months as post-earnings rally continues
Elon Musk attends a discussion session during the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity in Cannes, France, June 19, 2024. Marc Piasecki | Getty Images A day after its sharpest rally since 2013, Tesla’s stock on Friday closed at its highest in more than a year as investors and analysts continued to applaud the electric… Continue reading Tesla shares close at highest in 13 months as post-earnings rally continues
Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round as robotaxi race heats up in the U.S.
A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar taxi drives along a street on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Waymo has closed a $5.6 billion funding round to expand its robotaxi service in and beyond Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix, where it operates today. The autonomous vehicle venture is owned… Continue reading Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round as robotaxi race heats up in the U.S.
Volkswagen’s Scout Motors reveals first EVs as it shifts to include plug-in hybrids
Scout Terra pickup truck and Scout Traveler SUV concepts Scout NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors revealed its first electric vehicles Thursday and announced plans for the brand to expand its lineup to include an emerging type of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in addition to EV models. Scout, a former American vehicle brand from 1961… Continue reading Volkswagen’s Scout Motors reveals first EVs as it shifts to include plug-in hybrids
Weakest Festive Season Since COVID: Car Sales Growth Lowest Since 2020; Two-Wheeler Sales Up 11% in 24 Days
Amid slowing growth in FY-25 due to a high base, the personal mobility demand in the first half of the festive season has remained the slowest since Covid. Despite the key festivities and attractive offers, the registration of new vehicles in the personal mobility segment, including two-wheelers and passenger cars, increased by 11% and 2%… Continue reading Weakest Festive Season Since COVID: Car Sales Growth Lowest Since 2020; Two-Wheeler Sales Up 11% in 24 Days
AWD Jeep Avenger 4xe launched in UK from £30,999
The new Jeep Avenger 4xe, the model line’s new range-topper, has gone on sale in the UK priced from £30,999. At launch, the 4×4 is available in two trims: base Upland and a special The North Face Edition. The latter is priced at £34,999 and limited to 4806 examples. Over the standard car, it gets Summit… Continue reading AWD Jeep Avenger 4xe launched in UK from £30,999
Apollo Tyres launches skill training program for transgender community in Hyderabad
Apollo Tyres recently inaugurated a skill training center in Auto Nagar, Hyderabad, as part of its efforts to support transgender empowerment. This pilot program is designed to provide 20 transgender individuals with the skills needed for jute bag making, enhancing their employability and encouraging self-sufficiency. During the inauguration, Apollo Tyres Foundation placed an order for… Continue reading Apollo Tyres launches skill training program for transgender community in Hyderabad
Honda Cars India expands fuel pump replacement initiative for older models
Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) has announced an expansion of its campaign for the preventive replacement of fuel pumps in 90,468 older units of select models in India. This campaign also covers 2,204 additional units where fuel pumps were replaced as spare parts in the past. The vehicles included in this campaign may have fuel… Continue reading Honda Cars India expands fuel pump replacement initiative for older models
Kia India to continue focus on SUV, MPV segment
Kia Motors, which entered the Indian market in 2019, will continue to focus on the mainstream SUV and MPV segment. Kia’s current line-up for India includes the Sonet, Seltos, Carens, Carnival and EV9, thanks to a larger market share for these types of vehicles here. No Kia sedan or hatchback in India for now Speaking… Continue reading Kia India to continue focus on SUV, MPV segment
Indian Oil advocates integrating biodiesel processing within existing refineries to meet 5% biodiesel blending target
Indian Oil, India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporation, is urging the government to allow biodiesel to be processed alongside traditional crude oil at its refineries, a shift it argues could facilitate the country’s ambitions for a 5% biodiesel blend by 2030. Alok Sharma, the company’s Director of Research and Development, underscored this proposal at… Continue reading Indian Oil advocates integrating biodiesel processing within existing refineries to meet 5% biodiesel blending target