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Volkswagen and Stellantis evade Trump's 25% tariffs, while BMW braces for impact

Some European car manufacturers may be able to avoid new U.S. tariffs, at least temporarily.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Pony.ai CEO on Tesla's robotaxis: 'We haven't seen their large scale testing yet'

James Peng also noted the progress made by Alphabet's Waymo in deploying its autonomous ride-hailing cars on U.S. roads.

CNBC - 6d

E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose

Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the agency’s mission was to make it cheaper to buy cars, heat homes and run businesses.

The New York Times - 5d

Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake

Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.

BBC News - 5d

6 Spectacular North American Train Trips

The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.

The New York Times - 4d

Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs

Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US

Financial Times - 4d

What’s Lost When the Human Drivers Are Gone?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we look ahead into a future where driverless cars are mainstream.

Wired - 4d

Ollie Bearman crashes out of practice on F1 full-time debut at Australian GP

The 19-year-old lost control of his car and hit the wall heavily but escaped unharmed in Melbourne

Yahoo Sports - 4d

British man killed by president's convoy in Kenya hit-and-run

The car did not stop after hitting Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, on a road in the capital, Nairobi.

BBC News - 3d

Tesla warns that Trump's trade war could hurt U.S. automakers

In an unsigned letter, Tesla encourages trade representative to reconsider tariffs, saying they could hurt U.S.-based car manufacturers.

CBS News - 3d

Tributes to British man killed in Kenya president's motorcade crash

Edgar Riches, 79, was thought to have been struck by a car in a presidential motorcade in Nairobi

BBC News - 3d

Sky F1 commentators criticise race control after Norris forced to drive past truck

A truck was driving on the race circuit while the pack were behind the safety car in Melbourne

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Antonio details West Ham 'love' after injury

The Hammers forward reveals the Hammers influence on his recovery from a shattered femur sustained in a dangerous car crash.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Short sellers make $16bn profit from Tesla’s share price plunge

Payday follows years of pain for hedge funds that bet against Elon Musk’s electric-car maker

Financial Times - 8h

BYD shares hit record high on 5-minute EV charging claims

Chinese electric vehicle maker says new models can compete with refuelling times for petrol cars

Financial Times - 7h

At Least 12 Injured in Toronto Pub Shooting

The pub, Piper Arms, was hosting its opening night on Friday when three men walked in and “opened fire indiscriminately” before escaping by car, the police said.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

At least 6 killed in a militant attack on a hotel in Somalia

A car bomb has exploded at a hotel in the central Somali city of Beledweyne in a militant attack that killed at least six people, including two prominent traditional elders

ABC News - Mar. 11

Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France

Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.

CBS News - 4d

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari era begins, plus other key storylines as Formula 1 returns

Formula 1 cars hit the track Friday for the first practice session of 2025 as the new season kicks off this weekend with a race in Melbourne, Australia.

NBC News - 4d

BMW posts 37% drop in annual net profit, warns of 'subdued' Chinese demand

BMW's net profits slumped by more than a third in 2024 as weaker demand in China and Germany weighed on the high-end car manufacturer.

CNBC - 4d

At least 8 dead in Kansas dust storm as 55 vehicles crash

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Saturday that eight people died in an interstate pile-up after a dust storm caused a 55-car pile-up.

CBS News - 2d

75 years of innovation: How F1 has evolved since 1950 and where it's headed

To celebrate F1's 75th anniversary, ESPN charts the sport's evolution since 1950 through its most iconic cars, and details where it's headed in 2026.

ESPN - 2d

The Renault 5 Turbo 3E, the World’s First Electric Mini-Supercar, Looks as Bonkers as We Hoped

The electric return of Renault’s iconic sports car has just taken a step closer to reality—and we got our first glimpse of it.

Wired - 1d

A highway pileup in western Kansas shows how dust storms can turn deadly

A dust storm caused a pileup on Interstate 70 last week in western Kansas involving dozens of cars and trucks that left eight people dead

NBC News - 4h

BYD's shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes

BYD shares jumped on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that allows electric cars to be charged at a far faster rate than what rivals offer.

CNBC - 2h

Tesla's China rival Zeekr to roll out advanced driver assistance-system for free

Chinese electric car company Zeekr is releasing advanced driver-assistance capabilities to its local customers for free as competition heats up.

CNBC - 1h

Three suspects at large after shooting at Toronto pub leaves a dozen injured

Police say suspects are male, with one in a black balaclava seen fleeing the scene at the Piper Arms in a silver car. Three suspects are at large after a mass shooting at the opening night of a pub ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

How to Turn Cities Into Biketopias? Make it Harder to Drive There

In New York and other cities where congestion pricing policies, bike infrastructure projects, and car bans have been put in place, cyclists are finding the streets more welcoming.

Wired - Mar. 10

Trump says he's going to buy a Tesla as more Americans say they won't

After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind his advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars

ABC News - Mar. 11

These 5 Problems at Elon Musk’s Businesses Are Rooted in His DOGE Work

The time and focus Musk has dedicated to slashing federal jobs has sent investors and customers bolting from Tesla stock and cars, adding to other business for the divisive CEO.

Inc. - 6d

Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom

President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.

NBC News - 6d

Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect

President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports. The move is expected to raise costs for U.S. manufacturers of cars, solar panels and other products, potentially slowing the economy.

The New York Times - 6d

Jimmy Kimmel Doubts Trump Will Really Buy a Tesla

“But why should he, when he did a big commercial for them today, absolutely free?” Kimmel said after the president brought some of Elon Musk’s cars to the White House.

The New York Times - 6d

High School Students Reflect on Covid’s Impact, 5 Years After the Pandemic

Stuck in their bedrooms, the class of 2021 missed important rites of passage — first job, first car, first date. Now young adults, they’re making up for what they missed at 16.

The New York Times - 3d

5 ways seniors can tackle credit card debt

A new AARP survey suggests nearly half (47%) of adults 50 and older who carry credit card debt use their cards to pay for necessities like health care, car payments and housing.

NBC News - 3d

‘He’ll have a blast’: Nigel Mansell, the lion of Ferrari, has high hopes for Lewis Hamilton

The former world champion enjoyed two epic seasons in the scarlet car and believes his fellow Briton will be similarly inspired. Regardless of how Lewis Hamilton’s hugely anticipated debut for ...

The Guardian - 3d

Rookie Isack Hadjar crashes on formation lap and delays start of F1 Australian GP

Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar has lost control of his car on the formation lap of the Australian Grand Prix, with the French driver sliding into a barrier at turn two and out of the race on ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Lando Norris wins F1 Australian Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen – as it happened

McLaren driver holds off challenge from the defending driver’s champion in treacherous conditions in Melbourne. Some interesting developments coming out of Albert Park as the cars get a first look ...

The Guardian - 2d

Norris holds off Verstappen in dramatic Aus GP

Preseason favourite Lando Norris overcame Max Verstappen, changing weather, a trip across the grass and three safety car periods to win a frenzied Australian Grand Prix.

ESPN - 1d

Alabama community turns out to support bullied autistic boy

When 10-year-old Hunter Blankenship, of Clanton, Alabama, was bullied over his rainbow glasses, he was nearly driven to self-harm. But the car-loving autistic boy instead received an outpouring of ...

CBS News - 1d

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