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Trump's tariffs cause turmoil in global markets: Trading partners seek negotiation solutions
The impact from U. S. President Donald Trump's blast of tariff hikes is reverberating across world markets as America's trading partners puzzle over whether there is room for negotiating better deals.
Man charged with destroying Teslas in Las Vegas, amid anti-Musk wave
Paul Hyon Kim, 36, is suspected of being behind the assault on a Tesla business in Las Vegas.
Elon Musk is a Force of Nature
Elon Musk needs trusted supervision and wisdom if all his remarkable talents and energies in streamlining the federal behemoth are not to go to waste stymied by never-ending lawsuits, writes Armstrong Williams.
Tesla's turbulent times: Speed bump or early signs of impending crash?
Tesla, led by Elon Musk, faces significant challenges as competition intensifies and political controversies arise, leading to a decline in its share price.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles
Wall Street slumped ahead of Trump's Wednesday afternoon announcement, while the world's top-selling automaker Toyota plunged more than 3%
Astronauts finally to return after unexpected 9-month ISS stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams flew to the orbital lab in June last year, on what was supposed to be a days-long roundtrip to test out Boeing's Starliner on its first crewed flight.
China EV giant BYD soars after 5-minute charging platform unveiled
Shares in Chinese EV giant BYD surged to a record high Tuesday after it unveiled new battery technology.
Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan replaces CEO
Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan announced that chief executive Makoto Uchida would step down, a move that follows the failure of merger talks with rival Honda.
Donald Trump says he will buy a Tesla to show support for Elon Musk
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will buy a "brand new Tesla" to show support for his top campaign donor and advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Watch humanoid robot perform kung fu
A Chinese firm has revealed an upgraded android able to “learn and perform virtually any movement”
World-touring SolarButterfly, a Tesla, makes historic stop at SA's first off-grid EV station
The stop came on Monday as Eskom reinstated stage 6 load shedding, underscoring ongoing power challenges in the country.
Are Elon Musk’s political antics contributing to Tesla’s global sales slide
Elon Musk's recent political controversies raise questions about their impact on Tesla's sales performance in Europe and other regions.
Nissan seeks to shack up with Tesla following failed Honda merger: report
Courting Tesla could help Nissan raise its electric car game after merger with Honda failed to materialise.
Musk, Zuckerberg, Bezos | Tech billionaires take centre stage at Donald Trump's inauguration
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos were amongst the tech titans at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
2024 premium vehicle brand sales: BMW rules in SA, Tesla beats Audi abroad
The premium vehicle business is not a pretty place to hang out right now, with myriad challenges weighing down on sales both in South Africa and abroad.
German Chancellor Scholz slams 'erratic' Elon Musk comments, support for far right aFd political party
The world's wealthiest man -- who owns social media platform X -- has in a string of posts attacked several European leaders and ruffled feathers on the continent.
BYD electric vehicle maker sees sales surge in 2024
BYD saw a massive spike towards the end of the year, as it competes with Tesla to be the world’s best-selling electric vehicle maker.
Suspect behind Tesla Cybertruck explosion attack named — reports
The driver was reportedly an army veteran, similar to the perpetrator of the New Orleans terrorist attack.
Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas kills one, injures seven
A Tesla Cybertruck has explodes outside of the Trump International Hotel resulting in the death one person and several injured.
Donald Trump sides with Elon Musk in right-wing row over worker visas
US president-elect Donald Trump's support for H1-B visas ignites a fierce debate with Elon Musk and traditional conservatives, revealing deep divides within the right.
Kim Kardashian bonds with Tesla’s Optimus robot in viral video
The robot even displayed its playful side with the iconic ‘Raise the Roof’ dance, demonstrating a mix of functionality and fun.
MacG gets candid with Elon Musk’s father in new exclusive interview
Popular podcaster MacG has been praised by his fans for landing the exclusive interview with the Tesla founder’s father.
Tesla shares surge after Donald Trump hails Elon Musk as a genius after election win
Tesla shares leapt as Donald Trump wins the US elections and praises brilliance of Elon Musk.
The rising power of big tech leaders in politics
As tech leaders like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos demonstrate unprecedented influence in the 2024 US elections, questions arise about their growing power and the need for global accountability.
The Trump and Musk bromance is a match made in right-wing heaven
Workers and their families should prepare for a potential assault on labour rights under a Trump presidency, writes Phakamile Hlubi-Majola.