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The Affordable Car Is About to Go Extinct in the US
As President Donald Trump’s tariffs set in, it may well be time to say goodbye to the under-$30,000 car.Wired - 3d -
UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit
The prime minister says measures will help the car industry but critics claim they are not enough.BBC News - 1d -
The Papers: Petrol car ban eased and US to 'press on' with tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer's bid to shelter the car industry from US tariffs is among stories leading the papers.BBC News - 1d -
WATCH: Driver walks away after huge tree falls on car in Pennsylvania
Surveillance video captured the moment a large tree came crashing down on a car in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.ABC News - 11h -
New Rockford-branded NASCAR race car to debut in April
Calling all NASCAR fans: keep your eyes peeled for this new Rockford-branded car to hit the track in the coming weeks.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
GM reveals Corvette EV concept car as it reconfirms commitment to Europe
General Motors on Monday revealed a new all-electric Chevrolet Corvette concept car as part of the opening of a new design studio in England.CNBC - 17h -
American readers worry tariffs will turn the page on affordable reading
President Donald Trump’s tariffs have some of the internet’s most voracious readers worried: the price of books and access to them could be changed significantly.NBC News - 19h -
The relentless innovation fuelling China’s ‘brutal’ car wars
Top 10 local EV makers dominate sales and drive home advantage with faster charging and autonomous systemsFinancial Times - 2d -
HMD OffGrid Satellite Communicator Review: Fits in Your Pocket
If you love the backcountry, this tiny, tough, and relatively affordable satellite communicator can give you peace of mind.Wired - 4d -
Country houses turn to attic sales to pay tax bills and repair the roof
Holkham Hall’s recent auction is the latest in a long tradition of offering aristocratic taste at affordable pricesFinancial Times - 1d -
They Work All Day and Go Home to Shelters
Thousands of working people in New York City now live in shelters, unable to afford apartments despite holding down jobs that pay them $50,000 or more.The New York Times - 7h -
EV targets watered down to help tariff-hit UK car industry
New rules will allow manufacturers to sell full hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2035Financial Times - 1d -
China puts pressure on western producers of electric car battery materials
Industry vital for energy transition is ripe for consolidation as fierce competition unsettles marketFinancial Times - 10h -
Van trapped in car park for two years costs family business £40k
Mark Lucas and his business partner say they are £40,000 out of pocket after parking in central London in 2022.BBC News - 9h -
How long until Aston Martin calls on Newey to debug its car?
The multiple championship-winning tech guru started work last month – and was determined to get stuck into development for the new ruleset coming next year straight away. But Aston’s troubled start ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Debt default insurance costs soar as investors flee Europe’s car industry
Aston Martin’s bond prices drop to record lows and cost of insuring VW’s debt against default jumpsFinancial Times - 2h -
UK Eases Rules on EVs as Trump’s Auto Tariffs Hit
Even before the latest tariffs by the Trump administration, Britain’s car industry was struggling.The New York Times - 1d -
Michigan woman, 74, found alive in woods days after car caught fire while heading home
A 74-year-old Norton Shores woman reported missing last week was found alive in a wooded area after surviving days of freezing temperatures that left her unable to seek help.NBC News - 13h -
EU offered ‘zero-for-zero’ deal to US weeks before tariff announcement
Cars and other goods were to be included, according to EU trade commissioner, who says offer is still on table . The EU has said it offered the US a “zero-for-zero” tariff deal on cars and ...The Guardian - 16h -
WATCH: Dashcam captures lightning strike close to traffic on Atlanta highway
A Dashcam video went viral, showing a close-call lightning strike next to a car on a highway in Atlanta.ABC News - 2d -
Trump’s Tariffs Imperil the Fortunes of a Nissan Factory Town
Kanda, on Japan’s southern coast, grew in tandem with an auto plant that sends half of the cars it makes to the United States.The New York Times - 1d -
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife Meredith announces birth of their third baby — seven months after his death
The NHL star and his younger brother Matthew were killed while cycling after a car struck them in August 2024Yahoo Sports - 20h -
2 U.S. Border Officers Charged With Taking Bribes to Allow Undocumented Migrants
Prosecutors said the men allowed dozens of cars with undocumented immigrants to pass through their inspection lanes in Southern California in exchange for cash.The New York Times - 19h -
Prices for used Teslas drop in US and Britain
Glut of former fleet cars may explain fall rather than link to Elon MuskFinancial Times - 10h -
F1 Academy champion gives health update after massive fireball crash
Marta Garcia was trapped inside a smoke-filled Porsche car after a crash in Barcelona on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 5h -
Vesti in at Mercedes for Bahrain GP FP1 outing
The young Dane will drive Russell’s car on Friday on his first F1 weekend outing since 2023Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag
The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.The New York Times - 3d -
In Canada’s Auto City, Tariffs Have Already Caused a Shutdown
Hours before the 25 percent tariff on cars made in Canada went into effect, the largest auto plant in Windsor, Ontario, announced it would close for two weeks.The New York Times - 3d -
Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post-tariff plans
The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump AdministrationABC News - 3d -
Auto sales are on a 'roller coaster ride' as tariffs are expected to increase prices
Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and upcoming 25% levies on auto parts are expected to add thousands of dollars to the costs of new cars and trucks.CNBC - 21h -
California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes
After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.CBS News - 17h -
Who was 'Tarzan' Brown and how did he help name 'Heartbreak Hill' in the Boston Marathon?
Tarzan Brown ran so fast, he outpaced press cars. A Native American icon who conquered Boston’s Heartbreak Hill.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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Michigan auto industry braces for Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported car and auto parts; Trump announces 10% tariff on all countries and additional specific reciprocal tariffs on “worst offenders”CBS News - 1d -
He’s tried to retire, but Geno Auriemma keeps coming back … and winning
TAMPA, Fla. — Back in September, Geno Auriemma quit his job as UConn’s coach. Left the gym, got in his car and wrote his resignation letter in his head on his way home as he wound through the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Musk’s Dissent on Tariffs Sparks Backlash From White House Insiders
Can’t DOGE this: Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro snubs the billionaire’s call for a U.S.-E.U. free trade and immigration zone as the naivete of someone who “sells cars,” and “doesn’t understand” ...Inc. - 21h -
2 Senate Republicans urge Trump to take EU tariff deal
A pair of Senate Republicans on Monday urged President Trump to accept the European Union’s offer of “zero-for-zero tariffs” on cars and industrial goods amid the administration's growing trade ...The Hill - 20h -
Four races that will reveal how Max Verstappen and Lando Norris rivalry will play out
What have we learnt from the first three rounds of the 2025 Formula One season? McLaren have the fastest car, but a problematic Red Bull in the hands of Max Verstappen will be stiff competition for ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
F1 Panel: Should McLaren have won the Japanese GP?
Even McLaren won't deny that Max Verstappen won at Suzuka in a slower car than the two guys who finished right behind him. So did the papaya team really get the maximum out of it on Sunday? Our ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Like a throttled down Ferrari: Lahm hits out at Italian football
Former Germany and Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has criticised the current state of once famed Italian football and compared it to one the nation's iconic car makers. "Today's Italian teams ...Yahoo Sports - 2h
