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No one should be as rich as Elon Musk

The reactions to Elon Musk’s billionaire status are evidence that far too many South Africans have not fully grasped the destructive consequences of inequality. Entrepreneur Musk…

The BMW i3 — When electric proves it is the future 

As one of the first cars to make electric vehicles desirable, the i3 has continued refining a car that is a nice place to be. And a brilliant drive

Tug-of-war: A still from the video clip Tesla chief executive Elon Musk posted on Tuesday

It’s Tesla vs Ford in truck Twar

‘Better than a Ford F-150, faster than a Porsche 911’

A letter signed by Elon Musk and hundreds of experts calling for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence is a “hot mess” of “AI hype” that even misrepresents an academic paper, critics say. (Reuters/Mike Blake)

Plutocrats in high orbit: Whether Musk or Bezos win the space race, we all lose

A new space race is being led by two notoriously greedy, egomaniacal billionaires. They’d do better to focus their attention and resources on Earth

Elon Musk. (File photo)

Musk argues regulators overstepped in tweet contempt quest

Lawyers for Tesla chief Elon Musk on Monday argued that US regulators overstepped their bounds by calling for him to be held in contempt for a tweet.

Elon Musk said the Shanghai plant would supply the “Greater China region” with “affordable versions” of the Tesla Model 3 — the carmaker’s first mid-price, mass-market vehicle — and its planned Model Y. (AFP)

Tesla to break ground on Shanghai plant as trade war lingers

Tesla’s Shanghai venture comes as US companies face pressure from President Donald Trump to keep manufacturing jobs at home

The appointment of Denholm, who is Telstra’s chief financial officer, is effective immediately.

Tesla names board director to replace Musk

The appointment of Robyn Denholm, who is Telstra’s chief financial officer, is effective immediately

Tesla has continued to express support for Elon Musk, saying the company and its directors “are fully confident in Elon, his integrity, and his leadership.” (Joe Skipper/Reuters)

Musk escapes the worst, but Tesla still faces a bumpy road

Tesla has promised to revolutionise the automobile, but the electric car maker keeps hitting roadblocks created by its founder

More than 600?000 children with disabilities in South Africa have never been to school (John McCann)

Elon Musk to resign as chair of Tesla board but remain CEO

​Elon Musk has reached a deal over fraud charges that will see him step down as Tesla’s chairman of the board and pay a $20-million fine

Tesla has continued to express support for Elon Musk, saying the company and its directors “are fully confident in Elon, his integrity, and his leadership.” (Joe Skipper/Reuters)

Automaker Tesla to remain a public company, CEO Musk says

Elon Musk says the company would continue to be publicly traded, weeks after suggesting that he would take the pioneering electric carmaker private

Betting on Elon’s a risky business

The erratic capitalist may joke about taking a chill pill but investors are viewing his antics with alarm

More than 600?000 children with disabilities in South Africa have never been to school (John McCann)

Tesla shares tumble after Musk comments on personal toll

In late morning trade, Tesla shares skidded 7.8% to $309.36 following the release of the wide-ranging interview in The New York Times

Elon Musk. (AFP)

Tesla: Musk’s tweet a bridge too far?

It is unlikely a Wall Street firm would risk backing Tesla in its desire to go private

Same old: Many poor Zimbabweans are doubtful that Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule will bring much in the way of change and equal opportunities. Photo: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP

Thai football team speak of ‘miracle’ rescue after hospital discharge

The boys, who will return to their families Wednesday night, announced their plan to temporarily ordain as monks to honour the death of Saman Kunan

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

Elon Musk apologises to British caver for ‘pedo’ tweet

Musk’s "pedo" tweet caused Tesla’s shares to fall Monday, although they have since recovered the losses

Artist Tom Edwards created a whimsical image of a colourful unicorn powering a car with its own version of natural gas.

Elon Musk in copyright challenge over a farting unicorn

The techpreneur is accused of stealing a drawing of a farting unicorn and not crediting or paying the artist

Elon Musk (Getty Images)

‘Elon Musk’ might only be 95% accurate, but it’s enough to inspire

Machanick reviews the merits of journalist Ashlee Vance’s biography of Elon Musk.

Tesla’s new Model 3 may finally convince Musk-crazy SA to drink the electric Kool-Aid

In a country obsessed with Musk’s derring-do, the dawn of the age of the electric car may have begun.

Elon Musk. (File photo)

Elon Musk’s Brave New World: It worked for Henry Ford; why not Tesla?

Is Tesla following the strategy of another one-time dominant automaker – the Ford Motor Company – of over 100 years ago?

Rich Russians beg Elon Musk: Sell us your Tesla

Elon Musk seems to be promoting his dream car everywhere but Russia, forcing enthusiasts to go to great lengths – and expense – to own one.