Elon is in the files, Tesla sales are down, and Ford is NOT working with Xiaomi

Source: Xiaomi Auto/Weibo On today’s island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk’s cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla’s rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline. We’ve also got a look at the Tesla Robotaxi service and… Continue reading Elon is in the files, Tesla sales are down, and Ford is NOT working with Xiaomi

Tesla Stock Took a Beating After Elon Musk’s Epstein Island Revelations

Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images The Department of Justice released millions of files from its investigation into deceased sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein last week, a major document dump that included plenty of back-and-forth between the disgraced financier and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The exchanges, which took place years after Epstein was convicted of sex crimes… Continue reading Tesla Stock Took a Beating After Elon Musk’s Epstein Island Revelations

Calling all innovators: AquaHacking Challenge opens registration to tackle Great Lakes water issues

DETROIT, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – As the world’s largest freshwater watershed faces increasing pressure from extreme weather, population growth, and industrial demand, AquaAction has officially opened registration for the AquaHacking Binational Great Lakes and St. Lawrence 2026 Challenge, calling on students and innovators to develop solutions to critical regional water issues. The registration launch… Continue reading Calling all innovators: AquaHacking Challenge opens registration to tackle Great Lakes water issues

@Ford: Ford Motor Company Board Declares Dividend for First-Quarter 2026

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The board of directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a first-quarter regular dividend of 15 cents per share on the company’s outstanding common and Class B stock. The dividend is payable on March 2 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 13. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Board Declares Dividend for First-Quarter 2026

Dealers gear-up for ‘fundamental changes’ in 2026 with Chinese influx

Dealers must prepare for fundamental changes in 2026, as Chinese OEM growth, advanced digital interactions, and stricter pricing redefine the UK car market. Mike Allen, managing director of Cambria Private Capital said dealer performance in 2026 will increasingly depend on selecting the right OEM partners, as the number of brands in the UK is expected… Continue reading Dealers gear-up for ‘fundamental changes’ in 2026 with Chinese influx

CGTN AMERICA & CCTV UN: Cultural Event Celebrating the Spring Festival and the 55th Anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CGTN America & CCTV UN releases “Cultural Event Celebrating the Spring Festival and the 55th Anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.” As the Year of the Horse approaches and the Spring Festival draws near, China Media Group presents “Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala – The World Watches the CMG… Continue reading CGTN AMERICA & CCTV UN: Cultural Event Celebrating the Spring Festival and the 55th Anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy

Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership

Ford has held ‍talks with electric-vehicle maker Xiaomi ​about forming a joint venture to manufacture EVs in ⁠the US, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. A Ford spokesperson denied the FT report, calling it “completely false” in ‌an X ‌post. A Xiaomi spokesperson also dismissed the report. “Xiaomi does… Continue reading Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership

Car Deal of the Day: Ford Mustang Mach-E brings American muscle at an electrifying price

Great to drive with an upmarket interior 265bhp and 292-mile range Just £337 per month A Ford Mustang for around £330 a month? That’s what’s on offer from today’s Deal of the Day, which will let you get behind the wheel of the electric Mustang Mach-E for similar money to a Volkswagen Golf. The deal… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Ford Mustang Mach-E brings American muscle at an electrifying price