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Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (103+ words) Scranton Times-Tribune By BERNARD CONDON, Associated Press The'electric vehicle maker'run by Musk reported Thursday that it delivered 480, 126 cars to customers, a jump of 25% over the 384, 122 figure a year ago when many Europeans refused to buy his cars because of his…...
Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota b Z to the Tesla Model Y
2+ week, 5+ day ago (392+ words) By BRADLEY IGER of Edmunds As with the b Z, different versions of the Model Y have varying range estimates. The longest comes from the Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, which can go an EPA-estimated 357 miles. Edmunds hasn't range tested that Model…...
Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire with Space X's IPO
2+ week, 6+ day ago (399+ words) By BERNARD CONDON, AP Business Writer The world's richest man is set to become its first trillionaire. Known for his brilliant technology breakthroughs, as well as wild claims and missed deadlines, Musk is expected to break that trillion dollar mark…...
Musk, Altman show up for opening statements in major AI trial
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (39+ words) Open AI co-founders Elon Musk and Sam Altman have shown up for Tuesday's opening statements in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between the former friends that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence....
VW powers forward with updated 2026 Tiguan
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (387+ words) Ever since its 2007 debut as Volkswagen's diminutive "Golf-in-elevator-shoes" entry in the exploding compact SUV segment, the Tiguan has grown in both size and popularity among U. S. families. The interior, meanwhile, remains a spacious and family-friendly environment. In contrast to the exterior's…...
John M. Crisp: I have a car that drives itself; you should have one, too
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (651+ words) No one has ever accused me of being overly eager to adopt emerging technologies. Our house came with an automated irrigation system, but we haven't used it in years. I write on a word processor, of course, but I keep…...
Price gap between new, used widens
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (588+ words) The price gap between new and used is widening, and farm auctions may be one factor behind the trend. According to several farm equipment dealers and manufacturers, auction values for used farm machinery have plummeted, and the reason remains a…...
Hybrid system adds fuel efficiency to Carnival's SUV act
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (590+ words) There's a widely " and sadly " held misconception that minivans aren't "cool," especially in comparison to the wildly popular sport utility vehicle. Like the station wagons that preceded them, these boxes on wheels (which we'll grant is essentially what they are)…...
Prius PHEV big on style, efficiency and (gasp!) acceleration
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (487+ words) The Prius: sensible, fuel-efficient, a little dumpy, and slow. Am I right? As it happens, I'm not right. Or, at least not anymore. When Toyota took the wraps off the fifth generation of its groundbreaking Prius sedan a few years…...
North Pocono to borrow up to $7. 5 M for solar, infrastructure projects
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (555+ words) The North Pocono School District is considering borrowing up to $7. 5 million'to place solar panels on district buildings and other infrastructure projects. The school board plans to vote on a resolution to issue general obligation bonds for the project, which officials…...