Tom Krisher

Tom Krisher

October 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

To Buy Twitter, Musk Has to Keep Banks, Investors on Board

Experts say Elon Musk faces huge obstacles to closing the $44 billion Twitter deal.

By Tom Krisher and Matt O'Brien

5 minute read

August 30, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Musk Cites Whistleblower as New Reason to Exit Twitter Deal

In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Elon Musk said his legal team notified Twitter of "additional bases" for ending the deal on top of the ones given in the original termination notice issued in July.

By Kelvin Chan and Tom Krisher

3 minute read

August 05, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Death Could Be 20th in US Caused by Takata Air Bags

The Ranger in the Florida crash had been recalled and notices were sent out, according to a Ford spokesman, but repairs were not done.

By Tom Krisher

3 minute read

June 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

US Has Over 750 Complaints of Teslas Braking for No Reason

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into vehicles equipped with automated driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control and "Autopilot," which allows them to automatically brake and steer within their lanes.

By Tom Krisher

4 minute read

February 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Musk, Lawyer Escalate Word Fight With Securities Regulators

Elon Musk alleged on Twitter that government corruption is being exposed.

By Tom Krisher

3 minute read

February 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review

CEO of South Florida's AutoNation Sees Prices Moderating This Year

Mike Manley, CEO of Fort Lauderdale, Florida's AutoNation, said he doesn't think new-vehicle supplies will improve much until the second half of this year.

By Tom Krisher

4 minute read

February 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Tesla Recalls More Vehicles as US Agency Increases Scrutiny

Safety advocates and automated vehicle experts say Tesla is pushing the boundaries of safety to see what it can get away with.

By Tom Krisher

5 minute read

February 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Spotify CEO Says Canceling Joe Rogan Isn't 'the Answer'

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said that Joe Rogan's racist language was "incredibly hurtful" and that the host was behind the removal of dozens of episodes of "The Joe Rogan Experience."

By Tom Krisher and Lindsey Bahr

5 minute read

December 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review

US Probes Potential of Drivers Playing Video Games in Teslas

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration already is investigating why Tesla's "Autopilot" partially automated driving system keeps crashing into stopped emergency vehicles.

By Tom Krisher

4 minute read

November 09, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Whistleblower Gets $24M in Hyundai-Kia Engine Recall Case

Engine failure and fire problems with Hyundais and Kias have plagued the companies for more than five years, affecting the owners of more than 8 million vehicles.

By Tom Krisher

3 minute read


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