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AI Assistants and Holographic Displays for Cars Showcased at CES

The focus on in-cabin experiences seeks to balance driver safety and impressive advances in display technology.

Inc. - 17h

Can Your Car Be Your Friend?

Automakers are showing off whizz-bang tech for vehicle interiors meant to reshape drivers’ relationships with their cars.

Wired - 23h

Mercedes-Benz Car Sales Drop Amid Challenging Market

Car sales fell 3% to 1.98 million last year in a challenging global market, with top-end vehicle sales weighed by market conditions in China, model changes and weak electric-vehicle demand.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.

The New York Times - 1d

Price Stability Slowly Returns to Used Car Markets

Reduced new auto production during the pandemic cut used car supplies, too, contributing to double-digit price fluctuations and sector instability that may finally be ending.

Inc. - 1d

As Art Sales Fall, Christie’s and Sotheby’s Pivot to Luxury

With both supply and demand for big-ticket art in a slump, Sotheby’s and Christie’s are making major bets on selling handbags, classic cars and niche experiences.

The New York Times - 1d

Asylum applications in Germany dropped by 30% in 2024

Yahoo News - 1d

Greggs shares drop on sales slowdown

UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earnings

Financial Times - 1d

Struggling German carmaker VW reports sales drop for 2024

Yahoo News - 2d

Car companies have an infuriating software problem

Managing smooth updates is becoming ever more important with the spread of EVs and more sophisticated systems

Financial Times - 3d

Man trapped inside driverless car as it spins in circles

Mike Johns was on his way to the airport when the Waymo robotaxi began circling a parking lot non-stop

BBC News - 3d

Uber and Lyft to offer driverless rideshare cars

Customers in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, will be able to hail one of these driverless rideshare cars via the Uber app.

The Hill - 3d

December sales provide little cheer for retailers

Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.

BBC News - 4d

WATCH: Dog catches the ‘zoomies’ while in the car

This dog got so excited while riding in the back of the car, he had to run to both windows to enjoy the views.

ABC News - 6d

Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel

Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in office

Financial Times - 6d

Tesla's Annual Sales Dropped for the First Time—but the EV Industry Keeps Growing

Electric vehicle sales are growing globally overall, despite Tesla's recent slump.

Wired - Jan. 4

What Car Sales Can Tell Us About the U.S. Auto Market Right Now

Demand for pickup trucks and hybrid vehicles helped automakers increase deliveries, but challenges loom for 2025.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Biden Blocks Sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel

The yearlong campaign by the Japanese steelmaker for a $14.1 billion deal crashed against opposition to foreign ownership from political leaders and the United Steelworkers union.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Biden blocks US Steel sale

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden blocks US Steel sale President Biden has announced he will block the sale ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Recovery in US car sales eases fear of economic malaise settling in

Strong purchase data to end the year reverses downward trend as lower interest rates and better deals lure buyers

Financial Times - Jan. 3

U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024

Years of effort ironed out supply chain problems, eliminated shortages, but lower interest rates made the difference in the return to pre-pandemic sales levels.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Apple offers rare iPhone discounts in China as foreign smartphone sales drop

Apple Inc. has kicked off the new year with iPhone discounts in China, underlining the challenges facing the tech giant in one of the world’s most populous countries.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

The best ways to keep costs down as temperatures drop

A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Tesla shares slide after it reports first drop in annual deliveries

Tesla's fourth-quarter deliveries report follows a huge late-year rally in the stock that lifted its gain for 2024 to 63%.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Invention Turns Your Car Into An Anti-Carjacking Flamethrower

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Tesla’s first-ever drop in sales is a bearish sign for 2025. Will autonomous vehicles be enough?

Tesla’s “golden goose” will be a robotaxi, one analyst says.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

California gas car ban faces uncertain future

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Legal challenges complicate California's auto future While the Biden administration recently approved California’s effort to ban ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade

Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Tesla sales dropped 1.1% in 2024, its first annual decline in a dozen years

Tesla’s global annual sales fell for the first time in more than a dozen years, a blow to a stock that has soared since Donald Trump's election and its CEO billionaire became a top policy adviser ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

How Congress dropped the ball on AI safety

After two years of congressional deliberation on artificial intelligence, we need more than careful analysis — we need decisive action.