Tesla’s patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving

An analysis of Tesla’s patent applications shows a slower pace of innovation in the last 2 years and a shift toward AI hardware and software as Elon Musk is betting the house on autonomous driving and robots. We have long debated whether Tesla (TSLA) should be valued as an automotive manufacturer or a technology company.… Continue reading Tesla’s patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving

Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla pay package must be restored, Delaware Supreme Court rules

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, attends the Viva Technology conference at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 16, 2023. Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Elon Musk‘s 2018 CEO pay package from Tesla, worth some $56 billion when it vested, must be restored, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled Friday. “We reverse… Continue reading Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla pay package must be restored, Delaware Supreme Court rules

German FAZ: Turning point for the car bosses010366

The capital is the backdrop to the eternal low mood. In the Estrel in Berlin-Neukölln, half Bettenburg, half congress center, the crisis-plagued Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume had to explain himself to his managers at a management conference this week. In the Chancellery, on the other hand, the car summits regularly provide beautiful images, but Blume… Continue reading German FAZ: Turning point for the car bosses010366

German FAZ: Turning point for the car bosses010365

The capital is the backdrop to the eternal low mood. In the Estrel in Berlin-Neukölln, half Bettenburg, half congress center, the crisis-plagued Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume had to explain himself to his managers at a management conference this week. In the Chancellery, on the other hand, the car summits regularly provide beautiful images, but Blume… Continue reading German FAZ: Turning point for the car bosses010365

Top China Tech Plays in US Markets Amid Trade Deal Progress

An updated edition of the Oct. 30, 2025, article. Chinese technology stocks, including Tencent Holdings TCEHY, Bilibili BILI, NetEase NTES and PDD Holdings PDD, have gained momentum following October’s U.S.-China trade agreement signed in Busan, South Korea. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed on Dec. 7 that China met commitments, including terminating semiconductor investigations and… Continue reading Top China Tech Plays in US Markets Amid Trade Deal Progress

Italy ends probes on Stellantis, Volkswagen, Tesla, BYD over EV consumer info

The authority also polices consumer rights, and under Italian legislation, breaches of consumer rights rules can lead to company fines ranging from 5,000 euros ‍to 10 million euros. Italy’s competition authority said ‍on Friday it had closed probes of BYD, Stellantis, ⁠Tesla and Volkswagen for allegedly misleading consumers on the performance of their electric vehicles.… Continue reading Italy ends probes on Stellantis, Volkswagen, Tesla, BYD over EV consumer info

Maruti Suzuki Victoris wins ICOTY 2026, TVS Apache RTX wins IMOTY: All details here

The highly anticipated 2025 Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) awards have been announced. Instituted in 2005 for ICOTY and 2007 for IMOTY, the awards are decided by a nationwide jury of automotive journalists who collectively evaluate and vote on the winners based on their expertise and real-world… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Victoris wins ICOTY 2026, TVS Apache RTX wins IMOTY: All details here

Clean Technica: Did Trump & Musk Open Up A Huge, Important Lane For Rivian?004297

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. While discussing the big Ford EV news of the week with Larry and Steve yesterday, something came to the forefront of my mind regarding Rivian. Rivian has done a great job developing excellent, compelling, high-quality electric vehicles. However, it has been a bit slow compared… Continue reading Clean Technica: Did Trump & Musk Open Up A Huge, Important Lane For Rivian?004297

Clean Technica: Have A Tesla & Want Normal Buttons & Knobs?004296

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. How many times have you heard people complain that the Tesla touchscreen takes on too many tasks, that it would be better to have buttons and knobs for some things that you want to easily control while driving? Some Tesla owners are happy about the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Have A Tesla & Want Normal Buttons & Knobs?004296