Mon, February 17, 2025

by: Yahoo

Toronto airport confirms an "incident" occurred with a Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis

Sun, February 16, 2025

by: MSN

Homeless mother and daughter surprised with new truck after Arnold community chips in

The last three years were rough for Deborah Merkel and her daughter Katie. They were living out of their car in Arnold until their community stepped in on Valentine's Day. The woman with underlying health issues and her young daughter told 5 On Your Side they had been thrown out of their house after living with her sick mother who dealt with "gambling problems" and was "addicted to painkillers.
Sat, February 15, 2025

by: ThePrint

PlugNride Motors Launches Indigenous High-Speed Electric Two-Wheeler, Ushering a New Era in India's EV Industry

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by: Reuters

Trump says auto tariffs coming around April 2

There is no need for one country to control the semiconductor industry, which is complex and needs a division of labour, Taiwan's top technology official said on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the island's chip dominance.
Fri, February 14, 2025

by: Cars

J.D. Power Study Finds Vehicles Built During Pandemic Continue to Frustrate Owners

by: Newsweek

'Massive Shift' Ahead for Car Dealers as AI Gains Traction

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by: MSN

As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for GM and Hyundai

As President Donald Trump threatens to further increase tariffs on U.S. trading partners, the greatest impact for the auto industry outside of North America would be additional levies on South Korea and Japan.

by: cbtnews

Upwell secures $6.5M to revolutionize AR automation in logistics

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by: Reuters

Nissan and Honda ditch $60 billion merger talks, face new uncertainty

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Thu, February 13, 2025

by: Yahoo

33% of Shark Attacks Involved Surfers in 2024; Here's Why

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by: MSN

State Department to Buy Tesla Cybertrucks. Musk, Trump Relationship in Focus.

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by: verdictfoodservice

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by: KXAN

Woman gives birth on New York City subway train

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Wed, February 12, 2025

by: CyberGuy

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by: Forbes

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by: MSN

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by: WFLA

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Snow, sleet and freezing rain were expected to continue pummeling the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states Wednesday, while California readied for a storm that could flood areas ravaged by
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by: IndustryWeek

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January was overall a quiet month for manufacturing-related jobs growth. While employment in the related field of mining and petroleum extraction fell by 8,000 jobs, most other manufacturing-adjacent sectors saw only slight increases or decreases in employment, including transportation and warehousing.

by: Forbes

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by: Newsweek

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by: Reuters

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by: MSN

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Mahindra Electric launched its BE6 and XEV9E at Hare Krishan Mahindra, an authorized Mahindra dealership, in Mumbai. This was not merely a product launch, but a celebration of innovation, sustainability,
Mon, February 10, 2025

by: WGHP

Fort Liberty to be changed back to Fort Bragg

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by: MSN

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by: Forbes

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by: WION

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by: Scoop

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Sun, February 9, 2025

by: MSN

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by: Forbes

Electric Vehicles Set Records: Smart Policy Can Ensure America Leads Global Markets

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Sat, February 8, 2025

by: Forbes

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by: MSN

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULH) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Fri, February 7, 2025

by: CNN

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by: Reuters

Automakers urge USDOT to quickly restart federal EV charging program

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by: MSN

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Thu, February 6, 2025

by: Reuters

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by: Wired

Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry

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Wed, February 5, 2025

by: ConsumerAffairs

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Approximately 106,797 people moved to Kentucky in 2023, while 92,582 moved out. This represents a net gain of 14,215 residents. While the overall population has only seen slight growth in recent years, the Bluegrass State managed to attract roughly 45 movers per day between 2022 and 2023.

by: MSN

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by: Reuters

Musk politics? Tesla sales slump in UK, European markets

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Tue, February 4, 2025

by: Yahoo

Azerbaijani plane that crashed in December was hit by Russian Pantsir-S missile, government source says

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by: CNBC

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by: Reuters

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by: Forbes

"Made In America" Is Easier Said Than Done

Nearshoring manufacturing is going to require more cooperation with our neighbors and significant investment in transportation networks.
Mon, February 3, 2025

by: MSN

Auto & Transportation Roundup: Market Talk

Find insights on potential tariff impacts for Mercedes, Volvo and more in the latest Market Talks from the auto and transportation sectors.

by: WBTW

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by: Hoodline

Michigan Revives Classic License Plates, Fueling Nostalgia and Road Funds

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by: Forbes

Current Climate: Does Cutting Clean Car Rules Help Consumers?

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by: MarketWatch

Here are the automakers hit hardest by the tariffs on Mexico and Canada

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Donald Trump Is Going After EV Projects That Are Already Underway

Good morning! It's Friday, February 7, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's criticism of electric vehicle (EV) projects, particularly focusing on a $4 billion EV battery plant in Michigan by Ford and CATL, a Chinese company. Trump has expressed concerns over these projects, suggesting they represent a "betrayal" of American workers by potentially benefiting Chinese companies at the expense of U.S. interests. He has pledged to reverse these initiatives if re-elected, arguing that they could lead to job losses in the U.S. and increase reliance on foreign technology. This stance comes amidst a broader debate on the future of the automotive industry, with the Biden administration promoting EV adoption to combat climate change, while Trump and some Republicans view these policies as detrimental to traditional auto manufacturing jobs. The article highlights the political divide on EV policies, with implications for economic, environmental, and international trade policies.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/electric-cars/donald-trump-is-going-after-ev-projects-that-are-already-underway/ar-AA1yBjGv