The Musk Method: Learn from partners, then go it alone
Elon Musk is hailed as an innovator and disruptor who went from knowing next to nothing about building cars to running the world’s most valuable automaker in the space of 16 years. But his record shows he is more of a fast learner who forged alliances with firms that had technology Tesla lacked, hired some of their most talented people, and then powered through the boundaries that limited more risk-averse partners.
GM faces unexpected bills as India-China tensions delay sale of India plant
GM has not changed its plan to begin winding down the plant's operations next month
Nikola CEO buys shares in face of SEC probe
Nikola Motors CEO Trevor Milton bought shares of the electric truck maker in the face of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation.
Carmaker McLaren selling its futuristic $250 million headquarters to raise cash
The Norman Foster-designed McLaren Technology Center has been featured in TV and film.
SEC opens probe as GM CEO Mary Barra defends Nikola partnership
Barra said GM performed the “appropriate diligence” prior to closing its $2 billion transaction with Nikola.
Daimler AG to pay $1.5B to settle emissions cheating probes
The U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency and the California attorney general’s office say Daimler violated environmental laws by using so-called “defeat device software” to circumvent emissions testing and sold about 250,000 cars and vans in the U.S. with diesel engines that didn’t comply with state and federal laws.
Nikola Motors issues response to short-seller's 'fraud' claim
Startup automaker addresses accusations made in Hindenburg Research note.
Musk fires back at Gates, says he has 'no clue' about powering electric trucks
Tesla CEO Elon Musk fired back at billionaire Bill Gates after the Microsoft co-founder cast doubt on technology's ability to bring electric vehicles into the world of long-haul trucking.
Tesla's Elon Musk teases 'Battery Day' reveal: 'Many exciting things'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted Friday that the electric car maker will reveal new technology at its “Battery Day” presentation on Sept. 22.
Nikola Motors lawyers up to combat 'false and deceptive' short-seller claims
Nikola Motors hired law firm Kirkland & Ellis to defend against a short-seller's claims the company has misled partners about its technology.
Short-seller accuses GM-backed Nikola Motors of being 'intricate fraud'
Nikola Motors is built on lies, short-seller Hidenburg Research alleges.
Lamborghini just sold its 10,000th Aventador supercar worth over $400G
The Lamborghini Aventador has been on sale since 2011 and has a top speed of 217 mph.
Tesla rival Lucid Motors unveils 'Air' electric sedan with 500-mile range
Touted as the “world’s most powerful and efficient luxury electric sedan,” the Lucid Air can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than three seconds.
Advance Auto Parts CEO: Current fear of public transit leading to higher used car sales
Tom Greco on Advance Auto Parts, coronavirus
$210G Maserati MC20 supercar debuts with 621 hp V6, electric version to follow
New Maserati model will also be available as a convertible and with an electric powertrain.
Nikola founder: Partnership with GM will bring $10B of savings for our company
Nikola founder on partnership with GM
Market realizing Tesla’s leading EV tech: Lucid Motors CEO
Peter Rawlinson on Tesla, Lucid Air
Pandemic e-commerce surge spurs race for 'Tesla-like' electric delivery vans
Delivery fleet operators face regulatory pressure in California and other states to buy electric vehicles, but a surge in package deliveries thanks to coronavirus lockdowns has major firms itching to switch to electric right now.
General Motors, Uber launch partnership on all-electric vehicles
General Motors and Uber have launched a partnership to "accelerate the rideshare industry’s transition to an all-electric, zero-emissions future" by offering the ride-hailing company's drivers a discount on the new 2020 Chevy Bolt EV.
General Motors to build Nikola Badger electric pickup
The Nikola Badger is a full-size pickup with electric drive that will be offered with both battery power and hydrogen fuel celll power.

















