Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, plans to cut 10 percent of the electric carmaker’s salaried work force, he told staff in an email on Friday. The job cuts will not apply to employees who build cars or batteries or who install solar panels, and the number of hourly employees will increase, Mr. Musk said in… Continue reading Tesla to Cut 10% of Salaried Staff, Musk Tells Employees
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Summer deadline looms for $52 billion to boost chip production
Mackinac Island — The final version of Congress’ economic competitiveness bill including $52 billion for semiconductor chip production is still amorphous — a delay that’s a cause of concern for many of Michigan’s state and federal policymakers. Those leaders are attempting to attract new electric vehicle production to the state while a global chip shortage continues to force automakers to idle… Continue reading Summer deadline looms for $52 billion to boost chip production
Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant to build STLA Large electric vehicles
Chrysler maker Stellantis NV said on Friday it will build vehicles based off its new electric STLA Large platform at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario after the automaker retools the plant starting next year. The automaker came short of announcing exactly which products it will assemble at the facility currently producing the Chrysler Pacifica minivan… Continue reading Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant to build STLA Large electric vehicles
German FAZ: price shock for car buyers003505
Anyone who wants to order a new car from Volkswagen online will see a warning message after just a few steps in the digital configurator: “Due to global delivery bottlenecks, production times for some of our model variants may be significantly longer.” Regardless of whether it’s a VW Polo or VW Passat, a punctual delivery… Continue reading German FAZ: price shock for car buyers003505
Musk’s warning could be auto industry’s ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment
Tesla CEO Elon Musk‘s “super bad feeling” about the economy could be the auto industry‘s “canary in the coal mine” moment, signaling a recession for an industry whose bosses have shown no signs of concern. Musk said the electric carmaker needed to cut about 10% of its workforce in an email to executives seen by… Continue reading Musk’s warning could be auto industry’s ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment
German Handelsblatt: Brake problems: Mercedes is recalling almost a million cars worldwide004404
Mercedes Mercedes is recalling models of the GL class, among others. (Photo: dpa) According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, Mercedes-Benz is recalling almost a million older vehicles worldwide because of possible brake problems. Accordingly, ML, GL and R-Class cars built between 2004 and 2015 are affected, as the authority announced in its recall database.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Brake problems: Mercedes is recalling almost a million cars worldwide004404
Apple is reportedly enlisting Hollywood talent to create content for its upcoming AR headset
Apple has reportedly enlisted Hollywood directors like Jon Favreau to create video content for its long-rumored mixed reality headset. According to The New York Times, the filmmaker is developing an experience that brings the dinosaurs from Prehistoric Planet, the Apple TV+ original series he helped produced, to life on the device. Corroborating recent reporting from… Continue reading Apple is reportedly enlisting Hollywood talent to create content for its upcoming AR headset
The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is a shaky step towards a luxurious EV future
Bentley is engaged in a never-ending battle to balance classic luxury coach-building and modern automobile manufacturing. The luxury automaker not only has to keep up with changing technology, consumer taste and industry standards, it must also consistently deliver the old world-inspired sophistication that its known for. The automotive industry’s move towards electrification adds another challenge… Continue reading The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is a shaky step towards a luxurious EV future
@Nissan: 2022/06/04 Nissan e.dams takes points finish in maiden Jakarta E-Prix Nissan e.dams…000766
2022/06/04 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Nissan e.dams secured a point as Formula E travelled to Jakarta for the first time, with Sébastien Buemi battling through sweltering conditions to finish 10th. The Swiss driver showed immediate pace on the brand-new Jakarta Street Circuit, going second fastest in Free Practice 1. His speed continued into qualifying, where he… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/06/04 Nissan e.dams takes points finish in maiden Jakarta E-Prix Nissan e.dams…000766
@Nissan: Nissan e.dams takes points finish in maiden Jakarta E-Prix000766
2022/06/04 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Nissan e.dams secured a point as Formula E travelled to Jakarta for the first time, with Sébastien Buemi battling through sweltering conditions to finish 10th. The Swiss driver showed immediate pace on the brand-new Jakarta Street Circuit, going second fastest in Free Practice 1. His speed continued into qualifying, where he… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan e.dams takes points finish in maiden Jakarta E-Prix000766