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Motorsport.com F1 hits out at Bernie Ecclestone's Putin defence

F1 hits out at Bernie Ecclestone's Putin defence

‘Very stark contrast’ to the values of the sport.
By Jonathan Noble 1m ago
Industry VW offers employees in Russia pay-offs to quit voluntarily

VW offers employees in Russia pay-offs to quit voluntarily

VW's plants in Nizhny Novogorod and Kaluga are currently not operating.
By Anthony Karr 11 June 2022
Technology High-power E-bikes are helping Ukrainians stop Russian invaders

High-power E-bikes are helping Ukrainians stop Russian invaders

Electric bikes from ELEEK and Delfast are being outfitted for combat in Ukraine.
By Brian Potter 23 May 2022
Industry Volkswagen ID.5 EV delayed due to Ukraine wiring harness shortage

Volkswagen ID.5 EV delayed due to Ukraine wiring harness shortage

VW just announced it will resume production at its Germany EV factories next week, but there are still supply chain issues.
By Brian Potter 28 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen will resume production at German EV factories

Volkswagen will resume production at German EV factories

VW paused EV production temporarily in Germany, but it now has a plan to restart factory operations.
By Brian Potter 25 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Renault stops production in Russia, adjusts 2022 financial outlook

Renault stops production in Russia, adjusts 2022 financial outlook

Lada will try to reduce exposure to imported components.
By Brian Potter 25 March 2022
Technology Musk's Starlink internet in Ukraine: 1000s active,

Musk's Starlink internet in Ukraine: 1000s active, "very effective"

Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov says more terminals are still showing up every other day.
By Brian Potter 23 March 2022
Industry Electric vehicle cost may go up due to Russian invasion

Electric vehicle cost may go up due to Russian invasion

One study predicts that it could cost manufacturers up to $8,000 more to make an EV battery pack by the end of 2022.
By Brian Potter 22 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Germany: Volkswagen extends production pause for MEB-based EVs

Germany: Volkswagen extends production pause for MEB-based EVs

The major plant in Zwickau will remain idle until April due to a lack of parts.
By Brian Potter 22 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Bridgestone donating to Ukraine and ceasing production in Russia

Bridgestone donating to Ukraine and ceasing production in Russia

The brand will financially support its workers through these times.
By Brian Potter 17 March 2022
Industry Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink internet app: Massive downloads in Ukraine

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink internet app: Massive downloads in Ukraine

For folks wondering if Starlink is working in Ukraine, or if many in the country are even aware of it, here we have it.
By Brian Potter 16 March 2022
10:27 Industry Tesla reportedly makes Powerwall

Tesla reportedly makes Powerwall "how to" video for Ukrainians

Tesla sent expensive Powerwall home battery systems to Ukraine for use as mobile power stations.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2022
Motorsport.com Vettel explains ‘No War’ F1 helmet design he wishes wasn’t needed

Vettel explains ‘No War’ F1 helmet design he wishes wasn’t needed

Helmet design is a “strong sign” to show support for Ukraine.
By Luke Smith 14 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production BMW Z4 production stopping for two weeks due to lack of parts

BMW Z4 production stopping for two weeks due to lack of parts

Production of the 5 Series is also affected.
By Jacob Oliva 13 March 2022
Industry Suzuki suspends exporting cars to Russia and Ukraine

Suzuki suspends exporting cars to Russia and Ukraine

These markets combined contribute to roughly a tenth of Suzuki Hungary's exports.
By Brian Potter 11 March 2022
Motorsport.com F1 terminates Russian TV contracts, ends F1 TV availability

F1 terminates Russian TV contracts, ends F1 TV availability

Sports series across the world continue to cut ties with Russia.
By Luke Smith 11 March 2022
Industry Elon Musk sends Tesla Powerwalls, more Starlink terminals to Ukraine

Elon Musk sends Tesla Powerwalls, more Starlink terminals to Ukraine

Tesla also told Ukrainians that if they have to fight for their country, they will receive pay for at least three months.
By Brian Potter 11 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Lada production halted due to lack of supplies in Russia

Lada production halted due to lack of supplies in Russia

The employees are being paid two-thirds of their monthly rates.
By Brian Potter 11 March 2022
Industry Tesla expands free Supercharging to all of Poland and Slovakia

Tesla expands free Supercharging to all of Poland and Slovakia

Tesla continues to help Ukraine in the midst of the Russian invasion.
By Brian Potter 10 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Porsche Taycan production halted due to components shortage

Porsche Taycan production halted due to components shortage

The parts supply issue spreads in Europe to more brands.
By Brian Potter 10 March 2022
Rumours Most Volkswagen plug-in hybrids can't be ordered anymore

Most Volkswagen plug-in hybrids can't be ordered anymore

Delivery of already placed orders may not happen this year.
By Brian Potter 10 March 2022
Industry Ferrari donates €1M to Ukraine, Lamborghini halts business in Russia

Ferrari donates €1M to Ukraine, Lamborghini halts business in Russia

Ferrari is also suspending vehicle production for the Russian market.
By Brian Potter 09 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Porsche production shuts down temporarily due to Ukraine invasion

Porsche production shuts down temporarily due to Ukraine invasion

Manufacturing in Zuffenhausen is currently up, but Leipzig is down.
By Brian Potter 08 March 2022
Industry Nissan donating €1 million to Ukraine relief

Nissan donating €1 million to Ukraine relief

The company is stopping its Russian operations as well.
By Brian Potter 08 March 2022
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