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Shake-up at Tesla; a dozen UK orders

By Tim Pollard Motor Industry 16 October 2008 11:22 Electric car start-up Tesla is restructuring its US operation and laying off around 100 staff, as the credit crunch continues to make life difficult for car companies big and small. It’s now on its fourth CEO in 12 months, as founder Elon Musk takes over from Ze’ev Drori. In an announcement on the chief exec’s blog, Tesla Motors said it would be ‘cash-flow positive’ within six to nine months – but only by increasing production and cutting operating costs.

King to be sentenced for dangerous driving

FORMER PREMIER LEAGUE footballer Marlon King is due to be sentenced today for dangerous driving after a three-car crash left a motorist with a broken arm. The ex-Sheffield United striker admitted a charge of dangerous driving at Nottingham Crown Court in March. He committed the offence on his 33rd birthday while driving a Porche Panamera on the A46 in Nottinghamshire last April.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato (2012): the production car

Aston Martin has today unveiled the new V12 Zagato in final, showroom spec. Previously, we'd seen the Zagato as a racer at the 2011 Villa d'Este concours and at the 24-hour Nurburgring race last summer. But this is what will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2012, costing a stout £330,000 plus local taxes.