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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


permalink / 7 stories from 5 sources in 5 hours ago #ai #selfdriving #cars #alphabet #automation +


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


permalink / 49 stories from 17 sources in 2 days ago #tariffs #trump #treasury #china #us +


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.

Bluesky: @seanokane.bsky.social, @seanokane.bsky.social, @techcrunch.com

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.

Reddit: r/electricvehicles, r/Rivian

Bluesky: @arstechnica.com, @wired.com, @greysonkentxxx.bsky.social, @xianjaneway.bsky.social

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.

Reddit: r/musked

Bluesky: @robyn.bsky.social, @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social

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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