Fri, June 6, 2025

by: WDRB

Louisville's new director of transportation focused on speeding, safety and public input

Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the appointment this week of Bill Bell, who is the former executive director of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety.

by: wjla

Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in US to face charges on transporting undocumented migrants

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is on a plane headed back to the U.S., according to ABC News.

by: Fortune

After an American Airlines plane caught fire, the National Transportation Safety Board finds engine parts installed backward

Flight 1006 in March had a "degraded engine" one aviation expert said, which limited its flying capabilities.

by: Patch

Will Co. Still Wants Public's Input On Transportation Plan, Deadline To Submit June 20

Officials invite the public to submit their input on a long range transportation plan. The window to submit feedback closes soon.

by: PBS

WATCH: DOJ charges Kilmar Abrego Garcia with transporting undocumented immigrants into the U.S.

Abrego Garcia has been charged with in the United States with transporting illegal immigrants into the country, nearly three months after the Trump administration mistakenly deported him to his native El Salvador.

by: WAVE3

One-on-One with Louisville's first-ever Director of the Department of Transportation

The Louisville native has spent the last 10 years working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

by: Oregonian

Oregon Democrats set near-final tax proposals for major transportation package

Lawmakers have less than four weeks to pass a package this legislative session.

by: AFP

Witness tells jurors of coercive sex, transporting drugs for Combs

An ex-girlfriend of Sean Combs testified Friday of sex with a network of paid male escorts at the music mogul's behest and that he asked her to transport drugs for him.Jane told jurors Friday that she, assistants of Combs or the artist himself would book travel for the escorts, who would frequently be paid in thousands of dollars in cash or via apps.

by: OPB

Oregon Democrats prepare to release major transportation funding bill

It will include a 15-cent increase in the state's gas tax along with other tax and fee hikes.

by: FreightWaves

Truck transportation jobs up year over year for first time since 2023-BLS

Even in a month when truck transportation jobs declined, they now exceed year-ago figures. The post Truck transportation jobs up year over year for first time since 2023-BLS appeared first on FreightWaves.

by: TelecomTV

SoftBank Corp. and Cubic3 Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance a 'Ubiquitous Network' for SDVs

SoftBank Corp. ("SoftBank"), a telecommunications and IT operator headquartered in Tokyo, and Cubic3, a global leader in software-defined vehicle

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 [ ]

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.
Thu, June 5, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: BBC

Lack of Devon and Cornwall transport funding criticised

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

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: WIFR

Illinois Department of Transportation holds public photo contest

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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.
Wed, June 4, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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: 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: 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 [ ]
Tue, June 3, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: WLKY

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

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

by: Oregonian

'We are in the dark' 'Everything is a crisis': Oregon Department of Transportation managers reported lack of communication, trust from agency leaders

"Decision making has been in a vacuum without input or involvement," one employee said.

by: ThePrint

2 killed as speeding state transport bus hits motorcycles after brake failure in Jalgaon

Mumbai, May 20 (PTI) Two persons were killed when a speeding state transport (ST) bus hit motorcycles in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Tuesday, police said. The accident took place at around 11:30 am near a masjid in Chopda city of the district, about 400km from Mumbai, when the driver of the Maharashtra State Road Transport [ ]

by: PBS

NewsNight | Florida's Support for Electric Vehicles | Season 2023

Governor DeSantis vetoes a bill aimed at modernizing how Florida buys state vehicles.

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.

The article from WCAX discusses Vermont lawmakers' efforts to address a significant transportation funding gap. As the state faces increasing costs for infrastructure maintenance and public transit, traditional funding sources like the gas tax are proving insufficient due to more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles. Lawmakers are considering various solutions, including potential increases in vehicle registration fees, a new mileage-based user fee, and exploring federal funding opportunities. The debate involves balancing the need for sustainable transportation funding with the economic impact on residents, with some advocating for innovative approaches to ensure long-term infrastructure viability.

Read the Full WCAX3 Article at:
https://www.wcax.com/2025/06/03/vermont-lawmakers-grapple-with-transportation-funding-gap/