Yesterday
‘We’re not embarrassed’: Tesla owners shrug off Musk stigma
There’s no need for a sticker saying ‘I Bought This Before Elon Went Crazy’ on a Tesla for these owners, who think the car is wonderful.
David Paradice, Ashok Jacob back electric truck hopeful’s ASX run
Janus Electric, run by former Citi banker Ian Campbell, is raising $10 million and heading for the local sharemarket through a backdoor listing.
This Month
Blazing tanker spills jet fuel after cargo ship crashes into it off UK
The incident, in which the vessel was holding about 140,000 barrels, is one of the most significant maritime disasters near Britain for many years.
Departing Virgin CEO Jayne Hrdlicka loses the Hawaii option
A new deal with Qantas is wiping Virgin’s frequent flyer deals to Hawaii. Noosa probably never looked so good to Hrdlicka.
Virgin Australia’s new CEO must navigate a narrow path to the ASX
Having locked in a bumper deal with Qatar Airways and landed on a successor to Jayne Hrdlicka, the airline has cleared the decks for another run at listing.
Tesla’s new strategy as sales fall: Openness (but don’t mention Musk)
The Cybertruck is being shown off at a Sydney expo and executives are free to speak for the first time in years as Tesla takes a new tack amid falling sales.
First class is back, baby (but does it make sense for airlines?)
The arrival of non-stop flights to London is a chance for Qantas to expand its premium suites. Its competitors are doing the same. Will it be a winner?
Teen charged after dramatic Jetstar confrontation
Police were called to Avalon Airport near Geelong on Thursday afternoon following reports a male wielding a firearm had tried to board the flight.
Tradies, ‘weekend warriors’ send BYD’s hybrid ute to No.6 in Australia
The $57,900 Chinese-made Shark 6 only began selling here in January and has already leapfrogged one of the diesel-powered mainstays in the market, the Isuzu D-Max ute.
Questions for Virgin investors in Qatar deal
Readers’ letters on what the tie-up means for future shareholders, the ANZUS pact, Ukraine’s critical minerals, Donald Trump pausing military aid, sustainable investment, and Clive Palmer’s election ads
Qantas’ Vanessa Hudson says delaying fleet upgrade is paying dividends
The delivery of hi-tech aircraft such as ultra long-haul planes was helping grow profits and keeping travellers happy, according to the airline chief executive.
With new CEO, Virgin clears big step to possible June float
Virgin’s appointment of Dave Emerson to replace Jayne Hrdlicka along with the final approval required for the Qatar Airways deal are final steps ahead of a public float.
Tesla share tumble extends as China shipments halve in February
The US carmaker led by Elon Musk saw shipments plunge 49 per cent from a year earlier, according to preliminary data from China’s Passenger Car Association.
Qantas cracks $10, but how long will outsized profits last?
The airline had analysts racing to upgrade their long-term share price targets after a strong result last week pushed its stock above $10.
February
Qatar-Virgin takeoff is good news. But it is still an airline duopoly
It’s time to plan for the only long-term hope for new entries and greater competition – the opening of Sydney’s second airport.
Qantas pays first dividend in six years after bumper profit
The airline also outlined plans to refurbish dozens of Boeing 737 aircraft as it grapples with high demand but a lack of new planes.
Hrdlicka says Virgin ‘ready’ for float after FIRB approves Qatar deal
But the Bain Capital-owned airline’s chief executive would not provide a timeline for her departure, putting a major roadblock in front of a run at the ASX.
Hybrid car sales save Eagers from investor ire despite profit fall
The country’s largest dealership reported a 25 per cent fall in profits, but pointed to surging demand for BYD, a Chinese carmaker it is in partnership with.
This is the big winner from Qantas and Virgin’s battle for the skies
Competition is going to rise following the approval of the alliance between Virgin and Qatar Airways. The big winner is already emerging.
City planners have a radical strategy to solve traffic problems
Tired of traffic? Relief is at hand, as city planners everywhere explore a bold way to solve the problem.
Heathrow slot manager beats Qantas and Virgin for Sydney control
UK-based Airport Coordination Limited will manage landing rights at Sydney Airport after wresting control from Australia’s major airlines.
ACCC gives the nod to Virgin’s Qatar-backed international flights
In a draft determination, the competition watchdog said the plan to resume long-haul services using leased planes would benefit travellers.
Delta plane flips on landing at Toronto airport
A jet has flipped upside down upon landing at Canada’s Toronto Pearson Airport amid windy weather following a snowstorm, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board.
Honda reports higher profits as it ends merger talks with Nissan
The carmakers finalised their decision to abandon negotiations on a $US58 billion combination.
