• Tue, June 3, 2025

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Fulop's transportation plan includes congestion pricing | Season 2023

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is the first Democrat to announce run for governorship

by: Forbes

Hyundai's CEO Jose Munoz's Vision Of Future Of Mobility & Hyundai

Jose Munoz discuses the Mega Trends impacting the future of mobility, his vision for making Hyundai the leader in both passenger cars and commercial vehicle sales.

by: Digit

5 Ways India is Helping the Environment: From Net Zero to Beyond Plastic

A dusty diesel truck rumbles into a newly established scrappage center in a village near Pune. It's one of the first to be decommissioned under India's new End-of-Life Vehicle (EoLV) Rules, a regulation set to reshape the country's automobile landscape starting April 1, 2025. This is not just about scrapping vehicles it's part of a broader

by: STAT

'The safety net of the safety net': Why education and transportation cuts are also public health cuts

Massachusetts health commissioner Robbie Goldstein says threats to public health funding are being felt nationwide

by: WDRB

Louisville names Bill Bell as the city's first transportation director

Bill Bell is the former executive director of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety.

by: KY3

MoDOT holds a virtual public meeting for long-range transportation plan

Participants will be given the opportunity to review transportation trends and identify priorities that will help determine the goals for the state's 25-year transportation vision.

by: ABC12

Michigan House Republican files articles of impeachment against Benson

State Rep. James DeSana of Carleton is accusing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson of exceeding her authority, filing data with discrepancies and intimidating election officials.

by: WCAX3

Vermont lawmakers grapple with transportation funding gap

Governor Phil Scott on Monday signed the annual Transportation Bill. but lawmakers say increased costs and less revenue pose a problem in the near future.

by: WFXT

Ambulance transporting 8-year-old girl involved in crash in Attleboro

A crash involving an ambulance and a motor vehicle on Tuesday afternoon prompted a large emergency response.

by: Oregonian

Asylum seeker arrested at Portland courthouse transported to Tacoma. Federal judge seeks answers

The judge has ordered the government not to move the asylum seeker again.

by: WLKY

Mayor names Louisville's first-ever Department of Transportation director

Louisville now has its first-ever Department of Transportation director.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | $100M to be allocated for clean transportation projects | Season 2021

Gov. Murphy says the projects will lead to new green jobs for the state.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Transportation experts anticipate the rush for Thanksgiving | Season 2022

6.3 million people will be traveling through NY and NJ, according to the Port Authority

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | No letup in problems with supply of new, used cars | Season 2022

Corporate officials tell dealers the supply chain could stay gridlocked for months
  • Wed, June 4, 2025

by: ThePrint

Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO Jose Munoz Reinforces Hyundai's Journey as a Mobility Leader at FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025

PRNewswire Seoul [South Korea] / Barcelona [Spain], June 4: Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) reaffirms its vision for the future of mobility and its leadership in technological innovation at the La Federation Internationale des Societes d'Ingenieurs des Techniques de l'Automobile (FISITA) World Mobility Conference (WMC) 2025, held from June 3 to 5 at the Palau [ ]

by: Impacts

Lavanya Jacintha Victor: Driving Cloud Evolution and Technological Leadership in the Automotive Sector

Lavanya Jacintha Victor is a results-driven IT Product Manager with extensive expertise in cloud migration, Agile methodologies, and software-defined vehicle technology. Currently leading Ford's mobile services for dealers, Lavanya has shown exceptional leadership in managing complex product areas and delivering impactful software implementations. Her contributions have significantly advanced cloud-based solutions, data analytics, and digital transformation, [ ]

by: Carscoops

Cargo Ship Vanished In Smoke With 3,000 Cars And EVs Still Trapped Below Deck | Carscoops

Morning Midas was en route to Mexico with at least 800 electric cars when the fire broke out in the Pacific

by: motorbiscuit

Honda commits to driving LA28 Olympic athletes and officials around Southern California

Toyota ponied up more than $1 billion for its 9-year commitment. We're curious exactly how much Honda will shell out for this top-tier slot.

by: Forbes

Prices To Rise, Electric Vehicles To Struggle, BofA Auto Analyst Says

Automakers face uncertainty from tariffs and less-than-anticipated demand for electric vehicles, an auto analyst said.

by: Oregonian

Key Oregon Democrats signal support for public transit, climate-friendly transportation framework

More than 15 lawmakers have expressed support for the high-level concept.

by: stacker

10 destinations across the US for car enthusiasts to add to their bucket list

CoPilot scoured news articles, tourism sites, social media platforms and the web to compile this list of travel destinations for people who love cars.

by: KLTV

ETCOG receives $250K grant for GoBus veteran transport

The East Texas Council of Governments has announced that it has received a quarter of a million dollars from the Texas Veterans Commission to use for transportation for veterans via GoBus.

by: InsideEVs

Trump Could Clamp Down On EVs Even More With New Fuel Economy Rules

Plus, Tesla flipped lease trades it was going to make into robotaxis, and Afeela is feeling pressure from Honda dealers.

by: Reuters

China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide

The move underscores China's dominance of the critical mineral industry and is seen as leverage by China in its trade war with Donald Trump.

by: devdiscourse

Supreme Facility Management Secures Landmark Contracts with Lear Corporation and Tata Technologies

Supreme Facility Management Limited has struck major deals in employee transportation and housekeeping services with Lear Corporation and Tata Technologies. These contracts signify a pivotal expansion in both the automotive sector and integrated facility management space,

by: WJZY

NC Department of Transportation warns residents of DMV text scam

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) The latest DMV text scam has North Carolina officials warning residents to not fall for it. The NC Department of Transportation released a graphic detailing all the problems with the scam message. This DMV scam is the latest form of smishing that attempts to obtain revealing or sensitive information [ ]

by: BBC

Wicked: For Good trailer transports fans back to Oz

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will return for the second half of The Wizard of Oz spin-off.

by: BBC

Glider buses best fix for transport woes - mayor

Some 100m is to be spent on so-called "bendy buses" to address transport concerns in Liverpool.

by: Forbes

Toyota And MIT Research Reveals Surprises In Seeking Pedestrian Safety

Years-long research by Toyota and MIT into reducing collisions with pedestrians revealed some surprising results and important clues.

by: BBC

Silvertown Tunnel usage data published by Transport for London

The new route has seen a fall in the number of drivers using the nearby Blackwall Tunnel, TfL says.
  • Thu, June 5, 2025

by: Zawya

AW Rostamani Group signs exclusive distribution aagreement for the UAE with JMMC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: AW Rostamani (AWR) Group, one of the UAE's leading family business groups, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the UAE with JMIE (Jiangxi Jiangling Motors Import and Export Co., Ltd.) for the JMMC brand (JMCG Jingma Motor Co.,Ltd), part of the JMCG (Jiangling Motors Corporation Group) in China.

by: fox6now

Waukesha school bus catalytic converter thefts; transportation disrupted

"This type of crime not only impacts property but directly affects the daily lives of students and families."

by: BBC

Lack of Devon and Cornwall transport funding criticised

Politicians and business leaders are unhappy no money was earmarked by the chancellor.

by: Patch

Father, Son Stole $1.2M In Massive Medicaid Transportation Fraud: Authorities

The investigation also found that patients were paid kickbacks by the two to use their services and facilitate the fraud.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | NJ Transit finalizes controversial move to new headquarters | Season 2023

Interview: Colleen Wilson, transportation reporter for The Record and NorthJersey.com

by: Reuters

UK new car sales recover in May as EV discounts attract buyers, SMMT data shows

Britain's new car sales rose from a year earlier in May, marking the second month of recovery in 2025, amid heavy discounting by electric vehicle makers, a report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed on Thursday.

by: MassLive

Mass. man pleads guilty to transporting child sexual abuse material

A 43-year-old man has pleaded guilty to having child sexual abuse material on his phone after border agents detected it when he tried to reenter the country at Boston Logan Airport last August.

by: KHQ

Idaho partners with ICE to transport dangerous criminals from local jails

BOISE, Idaho - The governor of Idaho announced that the Idaho State Police will collaborate with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport dangerous illegal alien criminals out

by: Impacts

Critical Air-Traffic Control Infrastructure at Risk: The Urgent Challenge of America's Vulnerable Transportation Networks

Actelis Networks is not just offering a product; they're providing a blueprint for infrastructure resilience that addresses the most pressing challenges of our technological ecosystem.

by: Fortune

Why helping automakers turn electric vehicles into hybrids is good for the environment

The surging demand for hybrids suggests they'll coexist with BEVs for many years to come giving carmakers a conundrum.

by: WESH

Volusia-Flagler transportation planning seeks public input on priority projects

It covers the 2025-26 to 2029-30 fiscal years and includes road, transit, bike, pedestrian, and safety improvements throughout both counties.

by: Forbes

Fox News Channel Beats ABC And All Of Cable News In May Ratings

Fox cruised to victory in the May cable news ratings as CNN and MSNBC dropped to historic lows.

by: KSAZ

MCSO reveals new lead in New River pastor's homicide

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says "person(s) of interest have been identified" in the homicide of New River pastor William Schonemann, also known as Pastor Bill.

by: WIFR

Illinois Department of Transportation holds public photo contest

The public is invited to submit original photos that capture how transportation connects communities.

by: Impacts

Hotshot Shipping For Private Vehicle Transport - Cost, Process & Considerations

The trucking market in the US is booming, currently valued at $217.3 billion in 2022. While this is not exclusive to Hotshot, it shows a healthy environment for the trucking industry. Hotshot shipping is a private vehicle transport that uses medium-sized trucks to transport vehicles. The term "hotshot" refers to the flexibility and speed it provides. [ ]

by: Impacts

The Role of Injection Molding in Low-Volume Automotive Tail Lights Production

The automotive industry exists within a continuously evolving field that involves maintaining equilibrium between innovation along with cost
  • Fri, June 6, 2025

by: BBC

Transport for London has more than 2,000 zero-emission buses

The bus fleet began in 2016 with 30 vehicles and has expanded in a big push to reduce air pollution.

by: ThePrint

In a first in UP, 25 automobile dealers lose trade licenses for a month

Lucknow, Jun 6 (PTI) In a first-of-its-kind action, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has suspended the trade licenses of 25 automobile dealers across the state for a month, citing continued failure to comply with vehicle registration procedures. A senior transport department official on Friday confirmed that this is the first time such disciplinary action has [ ]

NJ Spotlight News | No letup in problems with supply of new, used cars | Season 2022

Corporate officials tell dealers the supply chain could stay gridlocked for months

The video from PBS, titled "Car Shortages," discusses the ongoing issues with car availability due to a global semiconductor chip shortage. It explains how the demand for new vehicles has surged as economies recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but manufacturers are struggling to produce cars because they cannot obtain enough chips, which are essential components in modern vehicles. The shortage is attributed to a combination of factors including increased demand for electronics during the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and production halts at chip manufacturing plants. The video also touches on the ripple effects of the shortage, such as increased prices for new and used cars, longer wait times for buyers, and challenges for car dealerships in maintaining inventory. Experts in the video suggest that the situation may improve as new chip production facilities come online, but warn that the shortage could persist into 2023.

Read the Full PBS Article at:
https://www.pbs.org/video/car-shortages-1657658520/