Waymo and Toyota Explore Self-Driving Partnership for Consumer Cars
April 29, 2025, 7:20 pm more...
In a surprising twist in the world of autonomous transport, Waymo and Toyota have inked a preliminary agreement to explore the creation of a self-driving vehicle platform. This budding romance between tech and automotive giants could pave the way for iterative innovations in ride-hailing and personal mobility.
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techinasia.com / Toyota, Waymo team up on autonomous driving tech
cnbc.com / Waymo, Toyota strike partnership to bring self-driving tech to personal vehicles
techcrunch.com / Waymo and Toyota are dating. If they get serious, a new autonomous vehicle could be created.
reuters.com/business / Toyota, Waymo agree to explore collaboration in autonomous driving tech - Reuters
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Trump’s Auto Tariff Tango and Industry Shockwaves
April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
In a surprising policy flip, President Trump signaled a softening of auto tariffs even as his administration readies an executive order. Meanwhile, GM reacted by pulling its guidance and pausing buybacks, as uncertainty over trade policies sends ripples through the automotive sector.
reuters.com/business / Trump eases auto tariffs burden as Lutnick touts one done foreign trade deal - Reuters
zerohedge.com / Trump's First 100 Days In Charts
www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump set to announce new car tariff climbdown in Michigan - Financial Times
zerohedge.com / Why Rushing To Buy A Car Before Tariffs Hit Might Not Mean A Good Deal
arstechnica.com / Trump backs down a bit on auto industry tariffs—but only a bit
reuters.com/business / Trump to sign executive order on auto tariffs Tuesday, White House says - Reuters
zerohedge.com / GM Pulls Guidance And Pauses Buybacks Amidst "Tariff Uncertainty"
permalink / 7 stories from 4 sources in 12 hours ago #tariffs #cars #earnings #trump #politics +
Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Domestic Policies
April 27, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy is sparking a multifaceted international debacle: China lashes out over “selfish” trade wars, Shein hikes prices by 300%, and even Singapore is scrambling for new deals. Meanwhile, IMF–World Bank talks fizzle, and Trump eyes tax cuts powered by tariff revenue, with critics warning of unintended fallout like a fentanyl crisis.
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cnet.com / Tariff Pricing Tracker: We're Watching 11 Products You Might Need to Buy
zerohedge.com / "Please Lower Interest Rates" - Texas Manufacturing Survey Collapses, Respondents Decry "Chaos At The Federal Level"
zerohedge.com / The 51st State Goes To The Polls
theverge.com / America is living in tariff limbo
404media.co / Kickstarter Introduces ‘Tariff Manager Tool’ to Add Charges to Already Fully Funded Projects
zerohedge.com / Key Events This Week: Peak Earnings Season, Canada Election, Payrolls, PCE, GDP... And Trade War Goes On
techcrunch.com / IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years
cnet.com / Expect to Pay More for These Groceries Because of Tariffs
wsj.com / IBM to Spend $150 Billion in U.S. Over Next Five Years
cnbc.com / IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing
bloomberg.com/technology / IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion in US Over Next Five Years - Bloomberg.com
zerohedge.com / Futures Erase Losses As Markets Brace For Earnings Avalanche
medianama.com / Apple to Assemble All iPhones for US Market in India by 2026
appleinsider.com / Apple revenue could actually benefit from China tariff war
cnbc.com / PayPal kicks off fintech earnings as investors fear impact of Trump tariffs on consumer spending
zerohedge.com / Worse Than Trudeau: Canadians Should Expect Disaster With Carney In Charge
cnbc.com / Meta’s AI spending comes into focus amid Trump’s tariff policies
reuters.com/business / AMERICAS The toll from Trump's tariffs - Reuters
theregister.com / Even untouched by tariffs, UK financial IT braces for the blow
techinasia.com / China stays confident on growth despite Trump tariffs
wired.com / Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas
techinasia.com / Temu shoppers now pay Trump tariffs, prices double
androidheadlines.com / T-Mobile CEO Is Warning of Potential Price Hikes, Blames It on Tariffs
zerohedge.com / Chinese Sellers In US Market Begin Hiking Prices
techinasia.com / The apps making China cool again
techinasia.com / Hyundai, Kia plan US production boost to reduce 25% tariff risk
bloomberg.com/technology / US Shoppers Pay for Trump Tariffs on Temu, Doubling Some Prices - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: SG central bank warns of economic impact
reuters.com/business / China downplays impact of Trump tariffs on economic recovery - Reuters
zerohedge.com / International Institutions Must Abandon "Wokeism"
www.ft.com/ / China says it can live without US farm and energy goods - Financial Times
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Chinese firms tap Indian exporters
techinasia.com / S Korea, US ease tariff tensions, plan further talks
techinasia.com / Chinese exporters adapt strategies as US tariffs hit trade
reuters.com/business / Morning Bid: Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade - Reuters
techinasia.com / China vows stability as US trade tensions persist
techinasia.com / Trump’s China tariffs to trigger US supply chain shock
zerohedge.com / The World Economy Is Reaching 'Limits Of Growth'
reuters.com/business / Singapore negotiating for US concessions on pharmaceuticals, chips - Reuters
techinasia.com / China slams ‘selfish’ trade wars over tariffs
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Shein hikes US prices, some items up by 300%
zerohedge.com / Schweizer: Chinese Chemists Working With Mexican Cartels Creating Fentanyl To Kill Americans
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: US, Singapore seek new trade deals
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: IMF-World Bank talks end without clear results
zerohedge.com / Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using "BONANZA" Tariff Cash
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Slate Auto Unveils Minimalist EV Truck and Production Plans
April 25, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
Slate Auto is making waves with its debut of a lean, two-seater electric truck that challenges America’s overbuilt vehicles. Alongside the product reveal, the company is finalizing plans to convert a former Indiana printing plant into its production hub, marking a bold step toward efficient, low-cost EV manufacturing.
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betanews.com / Here’s why I reserved the affordable and customizable Slate electric pickup truck
techcrunch.com / TechCrunch Mobility: Slate’s ‘transformer’ EV truck breaks cover and Tesla’s dueling realities
techcrunch.com / Slate Auto eyes former Indiana printing plant for its EV truck production
theverge.com / Is this the antidote to America’s truck bloat problem?
permalink / 7 stories from 4 sources in 4 days ago #startups #cars #tesla #technology +
Slate Auto Launches Budget-Friendly Electric Trucks With Custom Options
April 24, 2025, 10:20 pm more...
Slate Auto is rolling out a series of ultra-economical electric pickups that ditch the frills for raw functionality. With models boasting manual windows, no-touch screens, and a DIY assembly vibe, these trucks promise a refreshingly bare-bones yet customizable ride for drivers tired of over-hyped EVs.
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techcrunch.com / Bezos-backed Slate Auto debuts analog EV pickup truck that is decidedly anti-Tesla
arstechnica.com / A $20,000 electric truck with manual windows and no screens? Meet Slate Auto.
cnet.com / This $25,000 Electric Slate Truck Transforms Into an SUV
cnet.com / Keep It Simple: New Slate Truck Could Be Next Year's Cheapest EV
theverge.com / The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen
wired.com / Slate Auto’s $25K Electric Pickup Is Here: Pricing, Specs, Range, Release Date
permalink / 12 stories from 7 sources in 5 days ago #cars +
Musk Cuts Back on DOGE Duties Starting Next Month
April 22, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced he will drastically reduce his involvement in DOGE-related projects beginning in May. During earnings calls, he revealed plans to limit his DOGE work to a mere “day or two” per week—though hints at remaining involved through Trump’s term add an extra twist to his shifting priorities.
reuters.com/business / Tesla shares rise 6.5%, Musk says to cut back DOGE work - Reuters
techinasia.com / Elon Musk to reduce role in DOGE starting May 2025
zerohedge.com / "Future Brighter Than Ever": Tesla Shares Pop 5% After Musk Says He'll Limit Time With DOGE In May
theregister.com / Elon Musk makes another cut – to his time at DOGE
cnbc.com / Tesla CEO Musk says time he spends on DOGE will drop significantly next month
theverge.com / Elon Musk says he’ll step back from DOGE starting in May
techcrunch.com / Elon Musk says he may keep doing DOGE work for ‘the remainder’ of Trump’s term
bloomberg.com/technology / Elon Musk Says He’ll Pull Back ‘Significantly’ From DOGE in May - Bloomberg.com
permalink / 8 stories from 8 sources in 7 days ago #doge #politics #government #tesla #trump +
Foxconn to produce Mitsubishi’s upcoming electric vehicle models
April 21, 2025, 10:20 pm more...
In a strategic manufacturing move, Foxconn is reportedly set to build Mitsubishi’s new electric vehicle, slated for launch in Australia and New Zealand in 2026. The collaboration underscores the growing synergy between tech giants and auto makers in the race towards an electrified future.
reuters.com/business / China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter - Reuters
techinasia.com / Foxconn reportedly set to produce Mitsubishi’s new EV
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 8 days ago #cars #energy #technology #startups #china +
Tesla Delays Affordable Low-Cost EV Launch Amid Production Setbacks
April 21, 2025, 9:20 am more...
Tesla has postponed the introduction of its much-anticipated affordable electric SUV, dampening hopes of accessible EV innovation. The delay fuels further speculation over production challenges and strategic pivots, leaving fans and investors wondering when the company’s budget-friendly dream will finally hit the roads.
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cnbc.com / Tesla shares tumble ahead of first-quarter earnings report
zerohedge.com / Aerial Images Of Tesla's Giga Texas Hint At Cybercab Prototype Production
gizmodo.com / Elon Musk’s DOGE Seems to Be Losing Steam as He Prepares to Retreat to Tesla
zerohedge.com / Wedbush's Dan Ives Warns About "Code Red" Situation Unfolding At Tesla
theinformation.com / Tesla Delays Production of Affordable SUV - The Information
techcrunch.com / Tesla reportedly delays launch of new low-cost model by months
permalink / 9 stories from 7 sources in 8 days ago #hardware #innovation #selfdriving #techpolicy #fang +
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