Tesla owners turn against Musk: ‘I’m embarrassed driving this car around’

The electric car brand was once a liberal favourite – but the CEO’s embrace of Trump has led to an angry backlash. As Elon Musk has embraced Donald Trump and various far-right conspiracy theories, ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

I’m a Democrat who drives a Tesla. A guy shouted abuse at me for driving a car made by Elon Musk. Am I a hypocrite? Should I sell my car?

“I live in a pretty liberal neighborhood, but am I now supposed to feel guilty for owning this car?”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Judge scolds Giuliani for not turning over assets, including car he's driving

Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.

Tesla’s stock jumps on report Trump team to create rules for self-driving cars

Tesla stock rocketed on Monday on a report President-elect Donald Trump’s team will make rules for self-driving cars a priority.

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

Tesla has a $1 trillion opportunity in AI and self-driving and the Musk/Trump relationship should fast-track it

Tesla’s Elon Musk and his close relationship with President-elect Trump are already having a huge impact on the EV maker, says Wedbush.

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

Who will turn the Democrats around?

To regain their competitiveness, Democrats must reinvent themselves

Politics - The Hill - November 22

The very human problem with not-quite-self-driving cars

The better an automated system performs, the more complacent — and dangerous — we become

World - Financial Times - November 12

Meet Musk's Fixer, the Powerful Executive Reshaping Tesla

Omead Afshar, known for his ability to mind-meld with the CEO, steps into the prominent role as the auto business confronts challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Drive Growth With SEO: 3 Tips for Small-Business Owners

Why a solid SEO strategy sets successful online businesses apart—and how to develop one.

Business - Inc. - November 7

'Work in progress' - how Maresca is turning Chelsea around

Amid challenges of an oversized Chelsea squad and external criticism, Guillem Balague looks at how new manager Enzo Maresca has turned the club's fortunes around.

Kohl’s Picks C.E.O. of Michaels to Help It Turn Around

Ashley Buchanan will be the third chief executive of the department store chain since 2018.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Dining across the divide: ‘He wants to ban all cars. I’m uncomfortable with that’

They had different takes on transport policy – would they agree on immigration and positive discrimination?. Tony, 63, Leeds . Occupation Director of a social enterprise with a focus on health ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

FirstFT: Musk and Ramaswamy to lead Trump drive on efficiency

Also in today’s newsletter, Klarna files for US IPO and potential ‘white knight’ bidder emerges for Seven & i

World - Financial Times - November 13

Texas woman who drives strangers in need receives new car

Lyn Story, a Fort Worth retiree who provides free rides to neighbors in need, received a new car from Philadelphia car dealer David Kelleher who was inspired by her dedication.

Man Drives Car Into Crowd in Southern China, Killing at Least 35

The police in the city of Zhuhai detained a man who they said had rammed a small vehicle into people who were exercising at a sports center.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Man Drives Car Into Crowd Outside Primary School in China

The incident followed an attack by a driver last week that left 35 people dead, and a mass stabbing several days later.

World - The New York Times - November 19

NASCAR: Riley Herbst to drive third car for 23XI Racing in 2025

Herbst has three wins in 175 career Xfinity Series starts.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 20

Emergency Vehicle Lights Can Screw Up a Car's Automated Driving System

Newly published research finds that the flashing lights on police cruisers and ambulances can cause “digital epileptic seizures” in image-based automated driving systems, potentially risking wrecks.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Judge Plans to Rule on Musk’s $56 Billion Tesla Payday by Year End

The contentious proceedings in Delaware’s Court of Chancery should be complete by the end of December, according to the judge’s letter to lawyers in the case.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Musk has parked his Tesla on the White House lawn

The opinionated billionaire is not on the ballot, but he has turned the US election into an effective pulpit

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Tesla jumps nearly 15% as Trump-backer Musk seen benefiting from White House win

Shares of Tesla surged on Wednesday after NBC News projected Donald Trump to win the election and investors bet a victory would benefit CEO Elon Musk.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Musk's Tesla hits $1T market cap after Trump win

Tesla’s stock continued its massive rally Friday, bringing the electric vehicle maker’s market capitalization above $1 trillion. The company’s share price was up 7 percent as of midday Friday ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Tesla hits $1tn market value after Musk-backed Trump win

Car company’s valuation saw sharp rally on growing bets CEO would reap the benefits of his support for president-elect. Tesla’s market value breached the $1tn mark in a sharp rally on Friday, on ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

How Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Tesla, SpaceX and X

Mr. Musk dug into his companies’ budgets, preferring to cut too much rather than too little and to deal with the fallout later. Under Donald Trump, he is set to apply those tactics to the U.S. ...

Business - The New York Times - November 16

Tesla’s path in China clears as Musk courts both Trump and Xi

Billionaire CEO is well connected in the US and China, something that could smooth the road ahead for the electric vehicle maker amid a looming tariff war. If it pays to have friends in high ...

World - The Guardian - November 22

As Musk Assumes Deregulation Role, Tesla Racks Up Pollution Violations

The EV maker’s Texas Gigafactory ran afoul of environmental overseers, with a faulty furnace door and hazardous wastewater.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

A California EV Rebate That Could Exclude Tesla? Musk Says That’s ‘Insane’

Gov. Gavin Newsom is gearing up for a fight against the incoming Trump administration on electric vehicles. Tesla is on the frontlines.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

As Musk Assumes Deregulation Role, Tesla Racks Up Pollution Violations

The EV maker’s Texas Gigafactory ran afoul of environmental overseers, with a faulty furnace door and hazardous wastewater.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

P&O Ferries turns to Dubai owner for hundreds of millions in loans

DP World props up UK ferry company that has been struggling to recover from years of crisis

Business - Financial Times - November 13

US agency says Tesla's public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can't

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselves

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Tesla stock pops after report Trump wants to relax U.S. self-driving rules

Elon Musk was a central figure in the business world pushing for Trump's return to the White House in the lead-up to this month's elections.

Business - CNBC - November 18

Whoever wins, America will still need to turn itself around

National renewal will require elites to buy into a project of far-reaching reform

Business - Financial Times - November 3

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