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State Department slams the brakes on potential $400 million armored Tesla purchase — ‘No government contract has been awarded to Tesla’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier said he was “pretty sure” there was no deal to sell his EVs to the U.S. government.

Fortune

Scores of Federal Workers Fired As Trump's Government Purge Begins: Report

More than two weeks since President Donald Trump announced major plans to downscale the government, mass firing at multiple U.S. government agencies begun on Feb. 11, union sources and employees familiar with the layoffs told Reuters.

Latin Times

Is Tesla Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold as Elon Musk Makes a Bid for OpenAI?

Amid Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI, should Tesla investors keep the auto titan’s shares in their portfolios, or is it time to hit the brakes?

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Why Don't EVs Come With Spare Tires?

In my quest to find an electric vehicle that can truly replace my 230,000-mile gas truck as an adventure rig, I've been stymied by one persistent issue. It's not range; I can get into the backcountry with my Blazer EV. It's not capability. I've got all-wheel drive and eight inches of…

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Elon Musk says he’ll withdraw his $97 billion bid for control of Sam Altman’s OpenAI— only if Altman agrees to halt the transition to a for-profit enterprise

The battle between friends-turned-rivals Elon Musk and Sam Altman continues.

Fortune

California Tesla Owners Receiving 'Threats' on Their Cars as Student Group Claims Responsibility: 'No Nazis in America'

California Tesla owners at the center of protests and vandalism targeting their vehicles during accusations of Elon Musk's far-right political ties.

Latin Times

TSLA Stock Surges Amid Rumors of Federal Government Contract for Armored Teslas

Rumors surfaced last night that the U.S. government was looking to spend $400 million on armored Teslas. The name Tesla has since been removed from contract documentation, but TSLA shares are still up about 4% this morning.

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Woman Whose Parents Were Injured by Malfunctioning Tesla Ordered to Pay, Publicly Apologize After Elon Musk's Company Sued for Defamation

Tesla sued a woman for defamation after she attempted to raise awareness about her vehicle's brakes malfunctioning, causing a crash that sent both her parents to the hospital in 2021.

Latin Times

Should I buy a used electric car? The pros and cons of second-hand EVs

ADVICE: As the electric vehicle market grows, more people are considering whether buying a used EV is a smart decision. Sales of new EVs are cooling, but the used market is thriving, and better batteries and longer warranties mean they’re more appealing than ever. Steve Fowler asks: is now the…

The Independent UK

Can your EV really power your home? Here’s how your car battery does more than you think

EXPERT OPINION: Once you’ve bought an electric car and you’re enjoying driving around in a zero emissions vehicle, your thoughts turn to where the electricity that powers your new car comes from. Steve Fowler explores how renewable energy works and what you and your EV can do to make the…

The Independent UK

Tesla's Name Removed From Planned State Department Contract As Musk's Involvement With Trump Called Into Question

The State Department removed Tesla's name from a planned $400 million armored vehicle contract after media concerns about Elon Musk's involvement with Trump.

Latin Times

Elon Musk ‘pretty sure’ Tesla isn’t getting $400M sweetheart deal to make armored cars for the U.S. government

“No one mentioned” the generously sized contract to the Tesla CEO, who has been known to play fast and loose with the truth when it suits.

Fortune

Elon Musk denies that State Dept is buying $400M worth of Tesla Cybertrucks

‘I’m pretty sure Tesla isn’t getting $400M. No one mentioned it to me, at least,’ Musk swiped on X

The Independent UK

Marlon Wayans hits out at Soulja Boy for using homophobic slur against actor’s trans son

The two are locked in an ongoing feud after Soulja Boy performed at a Donald Trump event

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Fortune

Elon Musk wants to tear out entire federal agencies: ‘It’s like a weed. If you don’t remove the roots, the weed will grow back’

Musk said the action of “deleting” entire agencies is necessary to prevent future administrations from rehiring for what he believes are unnecessary roles.

The Guardian - UK

State department removes word ‘Tesla’ from $400m US armoured vehicles list

Earlier procurement forecast had suggested Elon Musk’s company would be a beneficiary of planned purchases

Fortune

Some federal workers are ‘getting wealthy at taxpayer expense,’ says Elon Musk, whose companies have received at least $20 billion from the government

Musk’s task force wants to cut tens of thousands of federal workers, and now it’s aiming at people he thinks are too rich.

Motor1

How many electric cars were sold worldwide in January

In January, 1.3 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide. This is according to London-based analysts Rho Motion, who have ranked registrations by geographical area.

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Tesla Model Y Performance and 7-seater versions coming

The new Tesla Model Y of 2025, known as the Juniper project, can already be ordered in the UK, but only in the Launch Edition Long Range All-Wheel Drive version, with a price starting at £60,990, or on a 24 to 48 month PCP lease. However, the range will be…

Motor1

Europe's most popular cars - ranked by country

In 2024, the most popular car on the old continent was the Dacia Sandero (268,101 units, +14%), followed by the Renault Clio (216,317 units, +7%) and the Volkswagen Golf (215,715 units, +17%). A total of 12.91 million new cars were registered in Europe (+0.9%), mainly due to the demand for hybrid…

International Business Times UK

BYD Sealion 7 EV Price, Features And Global Launch: New Vehicle Could Overtake Tesla Model Y

BYD's Sealion 7 EV aims to challenge the Tesla Model Y with a competitive price, features like single and dual-motor options, and a modern interior.

The Independent UK

Musk slammed as State Department reveals plan to buy $400m in ‘armored’ Teslas in biggest contract of 2025

As Musk continues to gut government agencies, his company prepares to rake in big federal bucks

Still want that Tesla Model Y? Xpeng lands in UK with electric G6

Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng has launched in the UK with the £39,990 G6 SUV

Fortune

State Department might buy $400 million worth of armored Teslas from DOGE head and Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Elon Musk, head of the DOGE and CEO of Tesla simultaneously, has said he will police his own conflicts of interest.

Latin Times

Musk Reportedly Set to Land $400 Million State Department Contract for 'Armored Teslas' as DOGE Continues 'War on Waste'

Elon Musk's Tesla is set to secure a $400 million federal contract for armored vehicles as his role in the Trump administration raises conflict-of-interest concerns.

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