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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump Rekindle Relationship After a period of tension between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, the two seem to have reconciled their differences. The reconciliation was evident as they were spotted having dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach over the weekend. This was followed by a press conference on Air Force One, where President Trump praised Musk, calling him a “great” individual. President Trump went on to say, “He’s 80% super genius and 20% he makes mistakes, but he’s a good guy. He’s a well-meaning person.” Previously, Musk…
Geely Group, the Chinese carmaking giant, is gearing up to expand its presence in the United States with its Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands. The company’s communications chief, Ash Sutcliffe, recently revealed in an interview with Autoline Network that Geely is looking to make its entry into the U.S. market within the next three years. At the CES 2026 event, Geely showcased several models from its Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands, hinting that these vehicles could potentially be locally manufactured in the U.S. Sutcliffe mentioned that the Volvo factory in South Carolina could serve as a production site…
SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Network Faces Opposition Over Expansion Plans SpaceX’s ambitious plans to expand its Starlink cellular satellite network are facing opposition from rival satellite operators and advocacy groups, according to a report by PCMag. The company filed for FCC approval last year to launch an additional 15,000 next-generation Starlink satellites to enhance its Direct to Cell service, which provides cellular connectivity directly to smartphones in areas with no terrestrial coverage. Despite already having clearance for around 12,000 satellites and operating 650 Direct to Cell units, SpaceX argues that the expanded constellation is necessary to address bandwidth limitations and improve…
The used electric vehicle market has seen significant growth and diversity in recent years, with 2025 showcasing some interesting trends. Tesla, despite the unique design of the Cybertruck, remained a popular choice for used electric vehicles. However, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 made a significant jump in popularity, becoming one of the most sought-after used EVs of the year. As new electric vehicles continue to increase in price, budget-conscious buyers are turning to the used market for more affordable options. The influx of off-lease models and vehicles being sold by original owners has provided consumers with a wider selection of used…
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is not fazed by Nvidia’s latest development in autonomous driving technology. In a recent exchange on X, Musk expressed confidence in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, despite Nvidia’s unveiling of Alpamayo, a new end-to-end autonomous driving AI. Musk highlighted Tesla’s years of experience in training neural networks on real-world data from a live customer fleet, rather than relying solely on simulated environments or limited deployments. He emphasized that achieving significant safety improvements over human drivers takes time, and legacy car companies are unlikely to adopt similar technology at scale for several years. While some…
Tesla has recently expanded its hiring initiative for its Robotaxi program to Thailand, marking the company’s twentieth country for this endeavor. The electric vehicle giant posted two new job openings in Bangkok and Kowloon for the Vehicle Operator position, focusing on data collection. This move reflects Tesla’s ongoing efforts to penetrate new markets and broaden its reach globally. The Vehicle Operator role in Thailand is the first of its kind in the country but joins a list of other countries where similar positions have been advertised by Tesla. The company has previously recruited for Vehicle Operator roles in countries such…
When Elon Musk talks about the future, it usually sounds ambitious. When he talks about the Tesla Roadster, it sounds borderline unreal. Tesla’s next-generation Roadster is not being positioned as an electric alternative to supercars. It is being built to reset the limits of what a production car can do, regardless of powertrain. Every detail Musk has revealed points to a vehicle designed to embarrass traditional performance benchmarks and challenge assumptions about physics, range, and usability. Acceleration That Redefines “Fast” The headline feature is speed, not top speed, but instantaneous acceleration. Tesla claims the Roadster will launch from zero to…
In 2025, Ford faced a challenging year in the electric vehicle market, with a 14.1% slump in EV sales. However, the company saw a surge in hybrid vehicle sales, setting a record by selling 228,072 hybrids in the U.S. This marked a significant 21.7% increase from the previous year, highlighting a strong demand for partially electrified vehicles despite the overall slowdown in the EV market. A major contributor to Ford’s hybrid success was the popularity of its F-150 Hybrid and Maverick Hybrid models, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of the company’s hybrid sales. The F-150 Hybrid alone outsold its electric…
Tesla’s China division saw a strong year-end recovery, with December marking the second-highest wholesale volume month ever for Gigafactory Shanghai. Data from the China Passenger Car Association, as reported by CnEVPost, revealed that Tesla China sold 97,171 vehicles in December, just behind the record set in November 2022 of 100,291 units. This represents a 3.63% year-over-year increase and a significant 12.08% jump from November’s sales of 86,700 vehicles. The sales figures include both local deliveries and exports from Giga Shanghai, although a breakdown between the two has not yet been provided. Retail sales were also robust, with Tesla China selling…
Now, Costco’s Auto Program has expanded its offerings to include new electric vehicles (EVs) for its members. Specifically, Costco members can now enjoy savings of up to $1,250 on select Cadillac EVs and up to $2,000 on certain Volvo EVs. The incentives are available to both Non-Executive and Executive Costco members until March 2, and apply to specific 2025 and 2026 models. What’s great is that Costco’s discounts can be combined with manufacturer or dealer incentives, allowing members to save even more on their new EV purchase. For Cadillac EVs, Non-Executive members can receive a $1,000 discount on models such…