Elon Musk faces mass exodus as top aides flee all 5 companies in major shake-up

Elon Musk Elon Musk is the boss of five companies and briefly worked with the US government at the Department of Government Efficiency. He is known for being very demanding. While Musk’s strict work style helped him become extremely rich and build a huge business empire, many employees are leaving because they can’t handle it.… Continue reading Elon Musk faces mass exodus as top aides flee all 5 companies in major shake-up

GST 2.0 sparks festive buying boom, leaves automakers & electronics firms scrambling for supply

While carmakers are paying extra incentives to transporters, even covering costs for empty return trips — a rare practice in the industry. A sales boom triggered by tax cuts has left car and consumer electronics companies grappling with a challenge — replenishing stocks and making on-time deliveries amid shortage of both components at factories and… Continue reading GST 2.0 sparks festive buying boom, leaves automakers & electronics firms scrambling for supply

Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Report — BEVs Reach 18% Share in August!004200

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. There were 1.7 million plugin vehicles registered worldwide in August. Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 14% in August 2025 compared to August 2024. There were over 1.7 million registrations. BEVs grew 23% YoY to over 1.1 million units, while plugin hybrids were actually down(!),… Continue reading Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Report — BEVs Reach 18% Share in August!004200

A new Nissan LEAF NISMO could be coming — this time with the upgraded model

Nissan is tossing around the idea of a new Nissan LEAF NISMO again, but this time it will be based the newly upgraded version. Is Nissan launching a new LEAF NISMO EV? I know, we’ve all heard this one before. Nissan has been talking about launching a LEAF NISMO for years now. And it has… Continue reading A new Nissan LEAF NISMO could be coming — this time with the upgraded model

World NM: Kia Soul Discontinued After 2025 Model Year001944

Slotted below the Seltos, the Soul is Kia America’s most affordable sport utility vehicle at press time. Priced at $20,490 before destination charge and optional extras, the small crossover will be retired after the 2025 model year. The South Korean automaker hasn’t explained why its cheapest SUV is going the way of the dodo after… Continue reading World NM: Kia Soul Discontinued After 2025 Model Year001944

Hyundai Wins ‘Platinum’ in 2025 Pinnacle Awards for Purpose-Driven Marketing

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America was recently honored with the 2025 Platinum Pinnacle Marketing and Communications Award for its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives in Coastal Georgia. The area is home to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated electric vehicle mass-production plant,… Continue reading Hyundai Wins ‘Platinum’ in 2025 Pinnacle Awards for Purpose-Driven Marketing

UK’s best-selling cars revealed

The Kia (000270.KS) Sportage was the UK’s best-selling car in September and is the second best-selling vehicle this year so far, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show. Kia placed ahead of Ford (F) as 9,455 Sportages hit the road over the month, while Ford’s Puma recorded 8,310 registrations and remains… Continue reading UK’s best-selling cars revealed

Mahindra Bolero Neo 2025 Launched: Aggressive Pricing, Fresh Design

While the classic Bolero caters to traditional buyers, Mahindra has refreshed its urban-focused Bolero Neo lineup with significant design updates, a new flagship variant, and price cuts of up to ₹50,000—making this modern interpretation of the Bolero legend more compelling than ever. The spotlight shines on the all-new N11 variant, priced at ₹9.99 lakh, which… Continue reading Mahindra Bolero Neo 2025 Launched: Aggressive Pricing, Fresh Design

A NEW WAY TO ROLL: KICKING OFF A CELEBRATION OF THE KIA SOUL

Set to retire at the conclusion of the 2025 model year, over 1.5 million Kia Souls have been sold in the U.S. since 2009 The Kia Soul’s ongoing popularity and influence on pop culture was fueled by some of the most memorable and effective automotive advertising in the history of the automotive industry IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6,… Continue reading A NEW WAY TO ROLL: KICKING OFF A CELEBRATION OF THE KIA SOUL