A Tesla Model X burns after crashing on U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View, California, U.S. on March 23, 2018. S. Engleman | Via Reuters Federal authorities say a “critical safety gap” in Tesla‘s Autopilot system contributed to at least 467 collisions, 13 resulting in fatalities and “many others” resulting in serious injuries. The findings … Read more
In an aerial view, brand new Tesla cars sit parked in a lot at the Tesla Fremont Factory on April 24, 2024 in Fremont, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Former Tesla executive Drew Baglino, who announced his resignation earlier this month, sold shares in the electric vehicle company worth around $181.5 million, according to … Read more
India is confident that its new electric vehicle policy measures will open up the market to more global players, said the country’s secretary of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Last month, the government rolled out key initiatives aimed at bolstering the country’s position in EV manufacturing. “It involves concessional tariffs for … Read more
A Brand new Honda Pilot is displayed on the sales lot at Honda Marin on February 06, 2024 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images DEROIT – Honda Motor and yet-to-be-named joint venture partners plan to invest $11 billion in Ontario, Canada, to create a “comprehensive EV value chain,” the Japanese automaker announced … Read more
A Xpeng G9 is displayed at a store in a mall in Beijing on Feb. 29, 2024. Wang Zhao | AFP | Getty Images BEIJING — Self-driving taxis won’t be a significant business for at least five years, Xpeng Vice Chairman and Co-President Brian Gu said Thursday. That prediction comes as Elon Musk has promoted … Read more
Pictured here is the Zeekr 001 electric car at a services trade fair in Beijing on Aug. 31, 2023. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese electric car brand Zeekr is selling more vehicles than Tesla in parts of China, and plans to expand in Europe and Latin America … Read more
Ford Motor on Wednesday evening delivered higher than expected profits in the first quarter, driven by strength in its commercial business. Positive updates to its full-year outlook helped send shares rallying by roughly 2.5% in after-hours trading. Automotive revenue increased 2% year over year, to $38.89 billion, missing analysts’ forecasts of $40.1 billion, according to … Read more
The Ford display at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC DETROIT — Ford Motor is announcing first-quarter earnings after the markets close Wednesday. Here is what Wall Street expects, based on average analyst estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 42 cents adjusted Automotive revenue: $40.10 billion … Read more
Elon Musk speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2023 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 29, 2023 in New York City. Slaven Vlasic | Getty Images Tesla shares surged more than 10% on Wednesday morning after CEO Elon Musk said the electric vehicle company plans to begin production of new affordable … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pictured during a visit at the company’s electric car plant in Gruenheide near Berlin, eastern Germany, on March 13, 2024, as employees resumed work after production had to be halted due to a suspected arson attack that caused a power outage. Odd Andersen | AFP | Getty Images By just … Read more
