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Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX mega-merger could be his biggest business risk so far
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (1131+ words) The entrepreneur wants to take AI off-planet, but investors sometimes have more earthly requirements, writes Karl Matchett Another day, another deal for Elon Musk " this time the small matter of creating a $1.25 trillion (900bn) firm by merging two of his existing…...
I’ve driven Skoda’s smallest EV, the Epiq – here’s my honest review
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (1128+ words) Skoda's most affordable EV yet mixes compact dimensions with clever packaging, solid range and familiar practicality The Skoda Epiq is a small electric SUV with a clear aim: it's designed to be the brand's most affordable all-electric model. The car…...
Electric motorcycle riders in Kenya demand more flexible battery networks
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (975+ words) For weeks, popular Kenyan podcaster and radio presenter Francis Kibe Njeri has used his social media platforms to spotlight a problem he says many electric motorcycle riders face but few companies in the industry acknowledge: batteries unable to be swapped…...
Musk's underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (605+ words) Elon Musk's "Vegas Loop," a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers who raised concern about alleged workplace safety and environmental violations. Lawmakers spent hours grilling state safety officials…...
Chinese car company announces fourth brand in the UK – with four more coming
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (660+ words) This is richly-deserved success, although there are some legacy car makers that won't survive, writes EV editor Steve Fowler UK car buyers have had to get used to a lot of new brands over the past few years. The introduction…...
Why Elon Musk’s xAI mega-merger could hurt the SpaceX stock market launch
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (1131+ words) The entrepreneur wants to take AI off-planet, but investors sometimes have more earthly requirements, writes Karl Matchett Another day, another deal for Elon Musk " this time the small matter of creating a $1.25 trillion (900bn) firm by merging two of his existing…...
Country bans trendy car door handles with other nations expected to follow suit
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (448+ words) *** FILE FOOTAGE *** SHOTLIST: BRANDENBURG, GERMANY (FEB. 22, 2024) (FILE FOOTAGE) TESLA FACTORY IN BRANDENBURG ANKARA, T'RK'YE (NOV. 12, 2024) (FILE FOOTAGE) 2. VARIOUS OF TESLA'S ELECTRIC TRUCK, CYBERTRUCK BEING EXHIBITED AT MALL PARIS, FRANCE (JUNE 12, 2025) (FILE FOOTAGE) 3. VARIOUS EXTERIOR SHOTS OF TESLA'S CYBERCAB MARYLAND, US…...
Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (519+ words) Kenya plans to roll out new tax incentives to speed up adoption of electric vehicles, betting that lower costs for vehicle parts and charging stations will attract investors and accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis…...
China bans hidden door handles in major blow to Elon Musk’s Tesla
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (583+ words) Regulation follows series of accidents where rescue workers struggled to open vehicles China has moved to ban concealed door handles on electric vehicles sold in the country as part of a broader safety push that could influence global automotive design....
Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company before an expected IPO this year
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (168+ words) Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before a massive planned initial public offering for the business later this year Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into…...