Wed, April 16, 2025

by: montanarightnow

Joint resolution asks for interim public transportation study into trains, buses, air traffic

Transportation between cities in Montana can be difficult without a car and a new bill in the Senate would seek to study the issue. Getting groceries, finding a doctor or

by: LancasterOnline

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by: OPB

3 Pacific Northwest bridges listed in transportation vulnerability report

The Astoria-Megler and St. Johns bridges were among the dozens of spans across the country recommended to undergo "vulnerability assessments" by the National Transportation Safety Board.

by: MLive

Jackson opens door for e-scooters as downtown transportation

The proposal outlines licensing guidelines for those providing paid e-scooter services, offered in other cities by companies like Lime or Spin.

by: Reuters

Ford Motor may hike prices in May if Trump's auto tariffs persist, Automotive News reports

Ford Motor may raise prices of its new vehicles in May if U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariffs are not eased, Automotive News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo to dealers.

by: MyNewsLA

California Transportation Commission Approves $10M for Coastal Rail - MyNewsLA.com

State officials Wednesday approved nearly $10 million for improvements to the coastal rail system, which has been beset by erosion that forced the shutdown of train traffic along the coast. The California Transportation Commission held an emergency meeting to approve $9.98 million for improvements along the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo — or LOSSAN — […]

by: WGME

Portland Auto Matters | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WGME CBS 13 provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Portland, Maine area including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, Saco, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath.

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San Antonio Auto Matters | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.

by: abc13

Transportation secretary cuts planned $64 million grant for Houston-Dallas high-speed rail

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the grant is a waste of taxpayer money after capital costs ballooned, and that the private sector should pick it up.

by: ThePrint

Expand private e-bus operators in city transport, other towns: Adityanath to officials

Lucknow, Apr 16 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to allow the expansion of private e-bus operators to other nearby towns. Chairing a high-level review meeting with the Urban Development Department, the Chief Minister, according to an official statement, emphasised the need to connect the major towns and cities for […]

by: rnz

Transport watchdog reveals cause of 2023 Mount Pirongia rescue helicopter crash

The helicopter crashed in 2023, while on a mission to rescue two trampers.

by: WAVY

$7 billion in public transportation outlined in Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Six-Year Improvement Program

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) released their Six-Year Improvement Program (SYID) in which $7 billion dollars will be spent over the next six fiscal years.

by: Investopedia

White House Likely to Leave Out Cars, Chips Tariffs on April 2, Report Says

The White House is reportedly reducing the scope of the tariffs it is putting in place on April 2, and may not be announcing targeted levies on industrial sectors such as cars, microchips and pharmaceuticals.

by: NDTV

"Cheap Stunts": Farooq Abdullah On Ex-RAW Chief's Article 370 Claim

"Cheap Stunts": Farooq Abdullah On Ex-RAW Chief's Article 370 Claim

by: BroBible

This Article Is Only For Millennials So Everyone Else Please Ignore

Apologies for the gatekeeping here but y'all read the headline, this article is for millennials only. The rest of you will just have to leave now because

by: wjla

Arlington Auto Matters | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn, Centreville and Manassas, Virginia and Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Beltsville, Greenbelt, Bowie, College Park, Largo, Crofton, Annapolis, Hyattsville and Takoma Park, Maryland, and all the communities in between.

by: CNBC

Scale AI working with Qatar to develop AI agents for education, health care and transportation

Scale AI's partnership with Qatar's government includes developing AI tools for education, health care and transportation, according to a list viewed by CNBC.
Tue, April 15, 2025

by: ThePrint

Grade-A Industrial Spaces Developer OneAlpha Launched in Chennai with New Oragadam Project

NewsVoir Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 12: Industrial spaces and logistics infrastructure company OneAlpha Ventures Ltd. was launched in Chennai today, along with the official announcement of its first major project: an industrial and logistics park in Oragadam, Sriperumbudur. Show Full Article The company and the project were officially launched at an event graced by […]

by: Jalopnik

This Hundred-Year-Old New York Times Article About Automobile Deaths Is Still Accurate And Goes Hard As Hell

They just don't make articles in the paper of record like they used to

by: WGNO

Transportation Security Administration intercepts 28 firearms at New Orleans airport by April 2025

The Transportation Security Administration reports that, as of April 15, it has intercepted 46 firearms at airports across Louisiana, 28 of which were found at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

by: WGME

Portland Inside Maine's Best: Automotive | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WGME CBS 13 provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Portland, Maine area including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, Saco, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath.

by: Patch

Are Flying Cars The Answer To The Bay Area's Transportation Issues?

Thousands of the cars have been ordered, according to the Bay Area News Group, which examined larger questions about flying vehicles.

by: Newsweek

Future of autos not going as expected, but there are signs of progress

Today's most innovative carmakers are adapting rapidly to their vision for tomorrow—that isn't exactly as predicted

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Efforts to stop stolen autos being shipped from Port Newark | Season 2023

Rep. Gottheimer highlights recovery of 23 vehicles bound for Africa

by: SlashGear

What Is CAFE And How Does It Push Automakers To Improve Fuel Efficiency? - SlashGear

There are lots of inscrutable acronyms in the car industry, and one of the most important for automaker is CAFE. How does CAFE affect my car's MPG?

by: WHIO

Partially automated semis to travel along I-70 between Ohio, Indiana this year

Partially automated semis started driving along I-70 Monday through the Miami Valley.

by: Fortune

Trump tariffs could prove nearly as harmful to U.S. auto market as Lehman collapse and COVID outbreak, warn S&P forecasters

In "one of the largest single-month changes" it has ever made to its forecast, S&P Global Mobility wiped off 700,000 cars from its annual U.S. sales estimate

by: KUTV

Salt Lake City Auto Matters | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

KUTV CBS 2 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Salt Lake City and nearby towns and communities in the Great Salt Lake area, including Jordan Meadows, Millcreek, Murray, Holladay, Kearns, West Valley City, West Jordan, South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Riverton, Bluffdale, Herriman, Magna, Bountiful, Centerville, Cottonwood Heights, Alpine, Highland, Summit Park, Park City, Heber City, Grantsville, Farmington, Kayville, Layton, Syracuse, Clearfield, Morgan, Roy, Ogden, American Fork, Orem, Provo, Springville, Spanish Fork, Payson, Nephi, and Tooele.

by: WKBN

Partially autonomous semi load traveling in Ohio

Testing has been going on for some time, and Ohio has been at the forefront of autonomous automotive technology. Now, trucks are being dispatched on the road for a customer.
Sun, April 13, 2025

by: MotorTrend

How Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting Cars, Costs, and Customers

March 26, 2025: President Trump today announced a 25-percent tariff on all cars and trucks imported to the U.S. as well as all imported auto parts and components. The tariffs are expected to increase the cost of an imported car, truck, SUV by up to $6,000, according to Cox Automotive. Read more here >>
Fri, April 11, 2025

by: Reuters

GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand

GM is temporarily halting production of its electric commercial van at its assembly plant in Ontario due to slow sales, the company and union representing workers there said.

by: CNN

Car prices will go up. Taking the train or a bus looks like a bargain

President Donald Trump's auto tariffs are expected to lift car prices by thousands of dollars. That's an opportunity for America's trains and buses.

by: Forbes

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Autos: The Immediate Impact Is Negligible

The announced tariffs could significantly increase costs. But Trump has wiggle room. Vehicles will remain tariff-free until Customs establishes a new process.
Thu, April 10, 2025

by: CNN

Red states could benefit as Trump's transportation secretary prioritizes funds based on birth and marriage rates

Now, in his new position in President Donald Trump's cabinet, Duffy is writing that philosophy into an unlikely area of federal policy: transportation funding. The day after he was sworn in as ...

by: Reuters

South Africa considering auto industry incentives as tariff buffer

South Africa is considering offering additional incentives to automakers to help cushion the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on cars, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau said on Thursday.

by: Forbes

Auto Suppliers Can't Make Sense Of Tariffs 'Moving Target'

Some small suppliers attending a trade show in Detroit said they're on edge because of Pres. Donald Trump's changing import tariff policies.

by: FleetOwner

How Trump tariffs are impacting trucking

When economy-shaking tax practices flip several times a month, it can be hard to follow. Here is the latest news on Trump's tariffs and how the trucking industry and
Wed, April 9, 2025

by: Forbes

CES 2025: Exploring The Future Of Driving And What It Means For Leaders

As the future of mobility is unfolding, the leaders in the electric mobility space have a unique opportunity to shape its trajectory.

by: Reuters

Trump does not pause 25% US auto tariffs, drawing criticism from Michigan business and auto groups

President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused for 90 days many tariffs but is not halting 25% tariffs on automotive imports and looming tariffs on auto parts, drawing criticism from Michigan business and auto groups.
Tue, April 8, 2025

by: Reuters

Continental AG says it will separate rubber unit, likely put it up for sale

Germany's Continental AG on Tuesday said it would turn its ContiTech rubber and plastics division into an independent entity that would likely be put up for sale.
Mon, April 7, 2025

by: Reuters

Tariffs will lead to 2 million fewer auto sales in US this year, auto advisory firm forecasts

U.S. and Canada auto sales could decline by 1.8 million vehicles this year and be stagnant over the next decade if the global trade war escalates, a Detroit-area automotive advisory firm forecasts.
Sun, April 6, 2025

by: Reuters

Volkswagen to introduce 'import fee' on tariff-hit cars, WSJ reports

Volkswagen will introduce an "import fee" on vehicles affected by 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Sat, April 5, 2025

by: Forbes

Elon's Edsel: Tesla Cybertruck Is The Auto Industry's Biggest Flop In Decades

Elon Musk's polygonal pickup is a polarizing sales flop that's missed the billionaire's volume goal by a staggering 84%. And there's no sign that things are improving.
Fri, April 4, 2025

by: Yahoo

Senate passes Transportation budget that increases gas tax, funds major projects

Mar. 31—OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate adopted a bipartisan transportation package on Saturday that would raise billions of dollars through higher gas taxes and some car registration ...

by: EconoTimes

Volkswagen Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Import Fees and Shipping Delays

Volkswagen is implementing new import fees on vehicles impacted by the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The German automaker has also paused

by: Reuters

Trump's auto tariffs will lead to autoworker pain, two Michigan business groups say

Two Michigan business groups urged President Donald Trump to halt plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, saying it would lead to dramatic price hikes, supply-chain disruptions and pain in the auto-heavy state.
Sun, March 30, 2025

by: Reuters

Why Trump's auto tariffs will hurt his working-class supporters

Working-class car buyers will be the hardest hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles because almost all low-cost new cars sold in the United States are built elsewhere.
Sat, March 29, 2025

by: CNN

Trump's tariffs could push up costs even if you're not buying a new car

President Donald Trump's auto tariffs could send the cost of a new car soaring. Fixing the car you already have will likely get more costly, too.

Elon's Edsel: Tesla Cybertruck Is The Auto Industry's Biggest Flop In Decades

Elon Musk's polygonal pickup is a polarizing sales flop that's missed the billionaire's volume goal by a staggering 84%. And there's no sign that things are improving.

The article from Forbes, published on April 3, 2025, by Alan Ohnsman, discusses the Tesla Cybertruck's significant underperformance in the automotive market, labeling it as the industry's biggest flop in decades. Despite high initial interest and pre-orders, the Cybertruck has faced numerous production challenges, quality issues, and a failure to meet delivery timelines, leading to widespread customer dissatisfaction. The article highlights that the vehicle's unconventional design and high price point have not resonated with the broader market as anticipated, resulting in lower than expected sales figures. Comparisons are drawn to the Ford Edsel, a notorious failure from the late 1950s, underscoring the Cybertruck's status as a cautionary tale in automotive innovation and market misjudgment.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2025/04/03/elons-edsel-tesla-cybertruck-is-the-auto-industrys-biggest-flop-in-decades/