Tesla tells the EV industry: Fend for yourselves
Tesla convinced the entire auto industry that it had fixed the EV charging problem. Now the growth of its Supercharger network is unclear.
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I landed a dream internship at Tesla. Now I'm scrambling after the company cancelled my internship 3 weeks before I was set to start.
Brook Gura was supposed to start interning at Tesla later this month. Now, she's scrambling after Tesla revoked her offer amid personnel cuts.
Top Gear gets early look at Cybertruck update that'll help prevent fingers from being crushed in the 'frunk'
The Top Gear crew took the Cybertruck camping and previewed some new features, including an update to keep the "frunk" from crushing your fingers.
Costco members can save $1,000 or more on an EV from GM, Volvo, or Polestar this summer
Costco regularly offers big deals on new autos, but this level of savings on four brands at once is unusual.
Underwater superyachts? A CEO is pitching fantastical ships that can go 800 feet down and stay submerged for weeks
The Migaloo M5 concept involves a 540-foot base-model submersible superyacht that could keep its wealthy owners underwater for a full month.
Elon Musk's plan for a cheap EV seems to have hit another major snag
Tesla has reportedly pulled back on plans to develop a new "gigacasting" method that's intended to simplify manufacturing and cut costs.
The Tesla execs who have left as Elon Musk shakes things up with 'hard core' layoffs
Elon Musk is down half a dozen Tesla executives and leaders amid layoffs in the last month.
Uber is being sued for over $300 million by thousands of London's iconic black cab drivers
Thousands of people who drive London's iconic black cabs are part of the lawsuit which accuses Uber of improperly getting its licence.
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Nearly half of all aircraft noise complaints in Australia last year were filed by a single person, who complained 20,716 times
A Perth resident accounted for nearly half of Australia's aircraft noise complaints in 2023, data shows. They complained on average 56 times a day.
This Brazilian planemaker denied reports it wants to kick Boeing while it's down and build a new jet to compete with the 737
The Journal reported Embraer was looking into making a new narrowbody plane as Boeing suffers in the wake of the Alaska Airlines blowout.
A whistleblower who accused a Boeing supplier of turning a blind eye to defects has died after a sudden illness: reports
Joshua Dean accused the Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems of ignoring manufacturing defects in the 737 Max.
Tesla revoked internships weeks before start date, students say
Two students posted on LinkedIn saying they had Tesla internship offers rescinded just three weeks before they were set to join the company.
Fisker's woes are another reason to consider leasing an EV over buying
Common wisdom eschews leasing cars, but when it comes to EVs it actually makes a lot of sense.
TikTok employees are reportedly being asked by US border officers if they're part of the Chinese Communist Party
Border patrol agents are asking TikTok employees about any ties to the Chinese Communist Party, Forbes reports.
Tesla may try to rehire some of the employees it laid off
Tesla boss Elon Musk may not be as "absolutely hardcore" about layoffs as he said he was in a Monday night email.
Princess Cruises is taking a page out of the ultra-luxury cruise industry with new all-inclusive, $3,000 cabins
Princess Cruises new high-end "ship within a ship" segment is following in the footsteps of many popular ultra-luxury, all-inclusive cruise line.
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I drove the Tesla Cybertruck. These 7 design flaws surprised me.
Tesla's Cybertruck is a beast of an electric vehicle. But some features make the expensive product feel rushed out the door.
Fisker employees are fixing some customers' cars with parts from the company's vehicle 'graveyard,' sources say
Fisker staff have been taking parts off preproduction vehicles and inventory to fix some customers' cars, several people familiar with the issue told BI.
A man repeatedly punched by Mike Tyson in a viral video taken on a JetBlue flight is suing the former heavyweight champ — 2 years after the incident
Tyson's representatives told Business Insider he "will be 100% refuting" the "ridiculous claims" made by plaintiff Melvin Townsend.
Californians appear to be losing enthusiasm for Tesla
California drivers aren't buying as many Teslas this year, according to a California Auto Outlook, but it's still the top EV seller in the state.
A Tesla supplier says Elon Musk's Supercharger layoffs were 'a sharp kick in the pants'
The Information reported late Monday that Musk is laying off around 500 employees on its Supercharger team.
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Elon Musk says Tesla still plans to grow Supercharger network after eliminating global team, but 'at a slower pace'
Elon Musk said on X that Tesla plans to slow production of new Supercharger stations to focus on "100% uptime and expansion of existing locations."
Ford's BlueCruise is the latest driver-assistance system under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Ford's BlueCruise system after two crashes killed three people.
American Airlines is cutting some international flights because Boeing can't deliver enough 787 Dreamliners — see the full list
American Airlines is making cuts to flights schedules on select international and Hawaii routes due to Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivery delays.
GM and Ford's gas-powered profits and hybrid successes show how hard it will be for Tesla to weather an EV slowdown
Companies like GM and Ford can rely on hybrids and gas-powered cars to get through the EV slowdown. Tesla can't do that.
Tesla's Cybertruck is getting a big update that improves off-roading and camping
Tesla's new Cybertruck update includes new Off-Road and CyberTent modes, along with other changes.
Elon Musk is going hardcore again
Elon Musk made it crystal clear he isn't messing around about the need for meaningful layoffs, a new report reveals.
Photos show how Air Force One has changed through the years
Air Force One measures 4,000 square feet. It features 85 phones, an operating room, a presidential office, a conference room, and more.
Read the email Fisker sent to staff warning of layoffs if the company can't correct course
Fisker warned staff they might be laid off if efforts to course correct are unsuccessful. Here's the message they sent to employees.
A Japan Airlines flight was canceled after the pilot got drunk at a Dallas hotel bar and police were called
A Japan Airlines flight from Dallas to Tokyo was canceled after a captain got drunk at a Texas hotel, prompting a call to the police, a report said.
An ultra-luxury cruise line wants to attract wealthy Americans with its all-inclusive 'yachts' — see what the new 128-guest ship will be like
Emerald has a history of river cruises. It's now investing more into ultra-luxury ocean "yachts," with the next one slated to sail up to 128 guests.
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Elon Musk is $36 billion richer since returning from his triumphant China trip
The Tesla CEO has gained around $36 billion in net worth over the last week, according to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index, after Tesla shares surged.
The emergency slide that came off a Delta 767 washed up in front of the house of a lawyer whose firm is suing Boeing over the Alaska blowout
A maintenance issue caused the slide to fall off the 34-year-old Boeing 767 on Friday. Where it washed up was quite the coincidence.
Musk's visit to China was a much-needed win for both sides — and a snub to India
Elon Musk's canceled India trip contrasts with Tesla's growing presence and high-level relationships in China.
Fisker warns staff they could be laid off and its facility could be closed to workers in 2 months
Fisker told employees they could be laid off from the company effective June 28.
Local senators slam FAA bill provision that would add long-haul flights to a key DC-area airport and benefit lawmakers: 'Ridiculous and dangerous'
On Monday, congressional negotiators put forward a FAA reauthorization that would add long-haul slots to the already-strained Reagan National airport.
Tesla's Mexico Gigafactory is still a key piece of the company's future
Tesla's Mexico Gigafactory appears to be on hold, but it can still play a key role in the company's future.
Supreme Court gives SEC a win over Elon Musk
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Musk's attempt to undo a 2018 SEC settlement that requires him to get legal approval for X posts about Tesla.
Tesla stock surges 12% on Elon Musk's China Full Self-Driving 'home run'
Musk seems to have won Beijing's backing for Tesla's autonomous-driving technology in China, which one analyst called a "watershed moment."
Blade is launching a luxury bus service between NYC and the Hamptons that costs from $195 one-way
Blade aims for its luxury bus journey to have the same level of service as a private flight.
A tiny low-cost airline you may not have heard of is expanding to 10 new cities. We asked its CEO what to expect.
Avelo launched its first plane in 2021 and now the low-cost airline is top ranked for reliability and serves 52 destinations coast-to-coast.
I took the new Hyundai Kona on a family road trip: It's a practical car with pizzazz that I'd be comfortable letting my teenager drive.
I took the 2024 Hyundai Kona on a long road trip with my family. Here's what I think of the vehicle after many hours at the wheel.
Elon Musk will face intense competition if he tries to bring Tesla's full self-driving technology to China
Tesla has moved a step closer to securing approval to operate its full self-driving technology in China, according to multiple reports.
Elon Musk comes out fighting as China throws Tesla a lifeline
Elon Musk's weekend trip to Beijing resulted in a deal that brings the rollout of Tesla's autonomous-driving technology in China one step closer.
A 101-year-old woman keeps getting mistaken for a baby on flights and says it's because American Airlines' booking system can't handle her age
"The computer at the airport thought my birth date was 2022 and not 1922," Patricia told a BBC reporter on the same flight.
Dubai is pumping $35 billion into building what it says will be the world's biggest airport
The Al Maktoum International Airport is planned to host 400 aircraft gates and five parallel runways, with a capacity of 260 million passengers.
At least 123 Chinese automakers are facing off against Tesla for EV dominance
Competition in China's EV market has become stiff. But only a few brands vie for EV dominance.
Rival airlines Emirates and Etihad are both flying their luxe Airbus A380s to the US. See how the superjumbos compare.
Etihad's beloved A380 has returned to the US for the first time since Covid and its luxe cabins rival those of Emirates. Both sport a bar and shower.
See inside Marine One, the soundproof presidential helicopter that can seat 14 people and deploy anti-missile defenses
With a landing zone on the White House lawn, Marine One is often the most convenient way for presidents to get from place to place.
Elon Musk just set Wall Street up for one of his classic head fakes
Tesla is in trouble: sales are falling and competition from China is ramping up. It's clear Elon Musk can't fix the company, it needs a new CEO.