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Heading into 2025, there are multiple fronts where innovative tech marvels will lead the next evolution of global living as we know it.
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2024 Roundup: Automotive Startup Edition

From huge successes like Tesla to unfortunate failures like Fisker's bankruptcy, let's see how these automotive startups fared in 2024.
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Why don't cars have hood ornaments anymore?

Hood ornaments started as a disguise for homely radiator caps more than a century ago. Once upon a time, radiator caps were featured on the outside of the car so drivers could keep an eye on the coolant water vapor temperature.

by: Forbes

Transportation Trends To Watch In 2025: Navigating The New Landscape

Public transit ridership is already trending upward, according to third-quarter 2024 data from the American Public Transportation Association. However, it remains to be seen if this trend will be enough to save public transit, as they also face potential scrutiny under DOGE and the incoming administration.

by: MSN

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A Texas automotive company is providing free towing services to combat drunken driving during the holiday season, as alcohol-related traffic deaths in the state reach concerning levels. According to the Texas Department of Transportation,

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by: MSN

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  • Fri, January 3, 2025

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by: Newsweek

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by: Reuters

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  • Sat, January 4, 2025

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  • Mon, January 6, 2025

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by: SFGate

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by: Forbes

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by: Reuters

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by: Forbes

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by: Reuters

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by: MSN

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by: Reuters

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by: Reuters

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  • Thu, January 9, 2025

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by: Reuters

Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans

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Why don't cars have hood ornaments anymore?

Hood ornaments started as a disguise for homely radiator caps more than a century ago. Once upon a time, radiator caps were featured on the outside of the car so drivers could keep an eye on the coolant water vapor temperature.
The article from Yahoo Lifestyle discusses the reasons why modern cars no longer feature hood ornaments, which were once a common and stylish feature on vehicles. It explains that safety concerns are a primary reason; hood ornaments can become dangerous projectiles in a collision, potentially causing harm to pedestrians or cyclists. Additionally, the article notes that aerodynamic efficiency has become crucial for fuel economy, and hood ornaments create unnecessary drag. The shift towards sleeker, more streamlined designs has also influenced this change, as has the branding strategy of car manufacturers who now prefer to use other methods like badges or lighting signatures for brand recognition. Lastly, the article touches on how modern marketing and consumer preferences have moved away from traditional symbols of luxury and status, focusing instead on technology and performance.

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https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-don-t-cars-hood-145523935.html