US retreats from seeking a recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators, citing need for more investigation
DETROIT (AP) — US retreats from seeking a recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators, citing need for more investigation.
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PeopleVideo Shows Suspected Thief on All Fours Sneaking into Car at Gas Station, Stealing It in Front of Driver
The suspect was able to flee the scene in the stolen vehicle
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6 Car Models That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Early 2025
January is one of the best times of the year to buy a new car. That's because dealerships have to sell the older models to make room for newer vehicles. Dealerships also...
- Futurism
Leftists Plead With Trump Not to Build High Speed Rail System Connecting America's Major Cities
Trump Train “Drown me just as deep as you please, Brer Fox,” said Brer Rabbit, “but for Lord's sake don't fling me in that briar patch.” So goes the attitude of some freedom-loving patriots who've taken to social media hoping to goad the MAGA crowd into supporting God-fearing, burger-eating, city-connecting public transit with some good old reverse psychology. The bold new strategy comes from an X-formerly-Twitter post by Hayden Clarkin — an American transit advocate who goes by "The Transit Guy
- HuffPost
United And Delta Flights Have Midair Collision Scare Over Arizona
The planes, carrying more than 350 people, experienced "a loss of required separation" while preparing to land at the same Phoenix airport, the FAA said.
- The Guardian
A decade into Melbourne’s free trams experiment, has it been worth it?
Amid calls for 50 cent fares and ticketless public transport, critics say the free tram zone’s huge popularity has consequences
- People
Two Planes Nearly Collide in Mid-Air After United and Delta Flights Experience ‘Loss of Required Separation’
The FAA said alerts went off onboard letting pilots know they were close to another plane and 'corrective instructions' were issued to both flight crews
- GOBankingRates
6 SUVs That Last Longer Than You Think and Are Worth the Money
Considering investing in an SUV? While many buyers will seek out inexpensive models to fit their budgets, it's worth exploring some of the pricier SUVs on the market as their longevity is often worth...
- Reuters
Car plants in Europe, N. America face closures in 2025, Gartner says in report
Automakers will likely cut production capacity on the two continents in 2025 as they face emissions targets and tariffs, while China's electric vehicle (EV) dominance will increase due to its edge in software and electrification, the firm said. Closures or sales are more likely in high-cost countries, where political and societal pressure will be offset by mounting competition, Gartner VP Analyst Pedro Pacheco told Reuters. "The pressure increases, increases and... that will push the number of automakers to take more pragmatic decisions."
- Reuters
Volkswagen deliveries drop in tough year at home and in China
Volkswagen's unit sales fell 2.3% in 2024 to just over 9 million vehicles, the German automaker reported on Tuesday, as it struggles to cut costs at home and fight a price war in China, its biggest market. The company's unit sales in Germany dipped 2.2%, while in China, it dropped 10% in what it described as a "fierce price war". Still, battery-electric sales performed better in China, increasing 8% compared with a 3.4% drop globally.
- Yahoo Finance Canada
Auto groups want 100% EV sales goal scrapped after Ottawa nixes rebates early
The change to the federal government's iZEV program comes as provinces including B.C. and Quebec cut financial incentives for buyers.
- People
'Intoxicated' United Airlines Passenger Fined $10,000 for Urinating on Seat During Trans-Atlantic Flight
U.S. passenger Zachary Greear disrupted a United Airlines flight from Amsterdam to New Jersey, on Monday, Jan. 13
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Beijing 'firmly opposes' US ban on smart cars with Chinese tech
Beijing on Wednesday said it "firmly opposes" a US move to effectively bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market, saying alleged risks to national security were "without any factual basis"."What I want to say is that the US, citing so-called national security, has restricted the use of Chinese connected vehicle software, hardware, and entire vehicles in the United States without any factual basis," he told a regular press conference.
- Sky News
Sophia Kelemen: Six-month-old baby died after pram hit by vehicle in car park, coroner told
A six-month-old baby died after her pram was hit by a vehicle in a car park, a coroner has been told. An inquest into her death was opened on Tuesday at Pembrokeshire Coroner's Court. PC Carrie Sheridan, the coroner's officer for Pembrokeshire, said police received reports from the ambulance service that a crash had occurred "involving a single motor vehicle and a child's pram".
- CBC
P.E.I. cancels plans to buy new electric school buses amid Lion Electric's financial troubles
The P.E.I. government has halted plans to purchase more electric school buses due to the financial uncertainty surrounding Lion Electric, the company that manufactures most of the vehicles for the province.The Quebec-based manufacturer entered creditor protection last month after struggling to repay debts.P.E.I. Education Minister Rob Lantz said the province recently cancelled its latest request for proposals for new electric school buses, as Lion Electric was the sole bidder."We'll get back to
- Robb Report
From a 1928 Bugatti to a 1964 Ferrari: 9 Finalists for Peninsula Classics’ Biggest Award
Of the nine concours-winning automobiles, one will be named the world’s finest collector car on February 3.
- BBC
Man admits killing boy but denies dangerous driving
Sharjeel Shahzad is accused of causing death by dangerous driving and will face trial this year.
- Yahoo Finance
Global EV sales surge 25% in 2024, led by China
Global EV and plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV) sales hit records in 2024 as booming growth in China and other parts of the world made up for weakness in Europe.
- Benzinga
US Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record 1.3 Million Units In 2024, Despite Tesla Declines: Top 10 Bestselling Models
The U.S. automotive industry saw a record number of electric vehicles sold in 2024, with 1,301,411 units breaking last year's record with a 7.3% year-over-year increase. A record fourth quarter saw 365,824 units sold in the U.S., despite some weakness from sector leader Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). Fourth-quarter EV sales were up 15.2% year-over-year in the U.S., as reported by Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue Book. Here's a look at the top 10 bestselling EVs in the U.S. for 2024, their 2023 ranking and
- Reuters
Trump Transportation Dept nominee says he will work to restore global confidence in Boeing
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Transportation Department will tell a Senate committee on Wednesday he aims to ensure worldwide trust in U.S. planemaker Boeing after a 2024 mid-air emergency. "I will work with Congress and the FAA to restore global confidence in Boeing and to ensure our skies are safe," said Sean Duffy, a former U.S. House lawmaker, according to written testimony seen by Reuters. The Federal Aviation Administration is maintaining tougher oversight of Boeing indefinitely, a year after a door panel missing four bolts flew off a new Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 in mid-air.
- CBC
Airdrie-based trucker honoured after dangerous roadside rescue
A truck driver based in Airdrie, Alta., has been named a "Highway Angel" by the Truckload Carriers Association after he pulled over to help a trapped man whose tractor-trailer had rolled over on the highway. Early on Nov. 27, transport driver Kingsley Ogieva, who lives in Saskatoon but drives for a company based in Airdrie, was driving along Highway 2 near Bowden when he found the southbound lane partially blocked. As he drove past the trailer, Ogieva realized the driver was stuck. He says he di