Now that he has installed himself as “Chief Twit” running Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is desperately trying to turn his $44 billion investment into successful business venture — a Sisyphean task that’ll be anything but easy. Now, to realize his new and arguably poorly thought-out ideas for making Twitter money, Musk is leveraging some… Continue reading Elon Musk Pulling Engineers From Tesla Autopilot to Work on Twitter
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Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan will start at $76,050
/ The German automaker’s latest electrified model will arrive in dealerships in fall 2022. The highest trim level with all the options will sell for a little under $100,000. Image: Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz just announced the pricing of its all-electric luxury sedan the EQE, and unsurprisingly, it starts north of $76,000. But unlike its electrified sibling… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan will start at $76,050
Elon Musk says Twitter Blue will cost $8 and be required for verification
Twitter is increasing the price of its subscription service. Moving forward, Twitter Blue will cost $8 per month in the US, with pricing in other countries adjusted for the purchasing power of consumers in those markets, Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk announced today. The $3 jump from its current $5 per month fee amounts… Continue reading Elon Musk says Twitter Blue will cost $8 and be required for verification
Audio-Technica resurrects its Sound Burger portable turntable from the ’80s
Audio-Technica is bringing back its iconic Sound Burger portable turntable. After nearly 40 years and countless clones, the updated model adds a few new features to make it more appealing to modern listeners. To start, the 2022 Sound Burger includes Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in lithium-ion battery with USB-C charging. In other words, you won’t… Continue reading Audio-Technica resurrects its Sound Burger portable turntable from the ’80s
@Ford: Doug Field to Discuss Ford’s Focus on Software-Defined Vehicles and Services at Bernstein Conference on Nov. 7
DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Model e Chief Advanced Product Development and Technology Officer Doug Field will participate in a virtual fireside chat with technology analyst Toni Sacconaghi at Bernstein’s 6th Electric Revolution Conference in London on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. GMT). Field will discuss how — under the Ford+ plan… Continue reading @Ford: Doug Field to Discuss Ford’s Focus on Software-Defined Vehicles and Services at Bernstein Conference on Nov. 7
Lear Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today reported results for the third quarter 2022. Third Quarter 2022 Highlights Sales increased 23% to $5.2 billion, compared to $4.3 billion in the third quarter of 2021 Net income (loss) of $92 million and… Continue reading Lear Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results
@Nio: NIO Inc. Provides October 2022 Delivery Update000462
NIO delivered 10,059 vehicles in October 2022, increasing by 174.3% year-over-year NIO delivered 92,493 vehicles year-to-date 2022, increasing by 32.0% year-over-year Cumulative deliveries of NIO vehicles reached 259,563 as of October 31, 2022 SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer… Continue reading @Nio: NIO Inc. Provides October 2022 Delivery Update000462
Evolito, with an axial-flux motor lighter than Tesla’s, starts ramping up its team
Last year YASA, a British electric motor startup with a revolutionary “axial-flux” motor, was acquired by Mercedes-Benz to develop ultra-high-performance electric motors for Mercedes’s AMG.EA electric-only platform. YASA’s axial-flux electric motors had previously garnered a reputation for efficiency, high power density, small size, and low weight. However, the team behind YASA did something quite clever.… Continue reading Evolito, with an axial-flux motor lighter than Tesla’s, starts ramping up its team
@FCA: Stellantis Brands Dominate SEMA Awards; Four Voted Top Trend-setting Vehicles
November 1, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Dodge, Jeep® and Ram brands earned top honors at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas as show exhibitors voted for the top trend-setting vehicles that represent the best business opportunities in the automotive aftermarket. The group awarded the Dodge Challenger as SEMA Car… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Brands Dominate SEMA Awards; Four Voted Top Trend-setting Vehicles
GWM ORA Lightning Cat Rolled Out with Emphasis on Safety
BAODING, China, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On October 31st, GWM ORA launched a pure electric model called Lightning Cat (for the Chinese market) in China, which was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show 2022 recently. GWM ORA Lightning Cat Rolled Out with Emphasis on Safety (PRNewsfoto/GWM) At the launch event, Dong Yudong, CEO of the… Continue reading GWM ORA Lightning Cat Rolled Out with Emphasis on Safety