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news.sky.comPresident Trump signed three proclamations that impose an additional 50 percent tariff on specified Canadian imports. The measures cover cement, wine, dairy products, hockey sticks, motor vehicles and alcohol products and take effect August 19.
theconversation.comFiat will stop bringing passenger cars into Australia once current stock sells out, leaving only commercial vans available. The decision follows a 30 percent sales drop and coincides with growing competition from lower-priced Chinese electric vehicles.
EuronewsAuthorities cut metro speeds in Tashkent and restricted heavy vehicles in Surkhandarya as rail and road temperatures exceeded limits. Kindergartens closed across multiple regions including Karakalpakstan and Khorezm.
The IndependentThe Independent reported that a Russian missile attack hit the Lukianivka district of Kyiv on Sunday, damaging apartments and vehicles near a targeted weapons plant. Residents have faced repeated strikes, including the May destruction of the local market. People continue operatin…
The VergeDozens of high school teams start a five-day solar-powered road race from Fort Worth to Fort Stockton on July 19. The event marks the 30th anniversary of the Solar Car Challenge founded in 1993. A new cruiser division for four-seater vehicles debuts this year.
agriculture.einnews.comUber sent correspondence to the D.C. Council opposing a proposed bill that would allow autonomous vehicles to operate in Washington, D.C. The company argues the measure would displace human drivers and give Waymo a de facto monopoly.
cnbc.comSeveral manufacturers have ended production or imports of electric vehicles since the federal tax credit expired in September 2025. U.S. EV deliveries fell 27 percent in the first quarter of 2026.
forbes.comRegistrations of battery electric vehicles across Europe reached 1.2 million between January and June, up from 928,000 in the same period of 2025. June alone saw 275,000 new units registered for a 27.4 percent EU market share.
foxnews.comUkraine is exporting drone systems and technical guidance to countries facing attacks from unmanned aerial vehicles. The sales include equipment, training, and joint production arrangements.
ForbesNHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison cited multiple recent incidents in a July 8 letter where automated vehicles drove into emergency scenes or blocked ambulances and firefighters. The agency issued a call to action and scheduled developer meetings by the end of July.
TechCrunchMayor Daniel Lurie asked the California Department of Transportation to set new rules after Waymo robotaxis stranded during the July 4 fireworks and a December power outage. The letter proposes four required capabilities for handling major incidents.
forbes.comNew electric vehicle sales totaled 74,967 units in June 2026, down from May and a year earlier. Tesla sold 40,460 vehicles and increased its market share while most other brands declined.
kpbs.orgA Public Policy Institute of California poll shows opposition to the 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered vehicle sales has risen since 2021. Governor Gavin Newsom signed new rebates to offset expired federal incentives.
winnipegfreepress.comTorrential rain has caused dangerous flash flooding across central Texas, killing at least one person and forcing the rescue of more than 40 others from homes and vehicles. Warnings were issued along the Leona River in Uvalde while a tornado near San Antonio added wind damage.
The IndependentEmergency crews pulled a child wearing a snorkel mask from floodwaters near Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country. State police have rescued more than 40 people from homes and vehicles after days of heavy rain washed out over 100 roads.
YonhapHanwha Aerospace Co. secured the contract to deliver Arion-SMET unmanned ground vehicles. The initial phase is valued at 49.6 billion won, with service entry planned for 2027-2028.
uctoday.comMonthly vehicle exports rose 73 percent from a year earlier and crossed the one-million mark for the first time. Growth was concentrated in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
Monthly shipments rose 27 percent as Chinese brands expanded sales across Europe and the UK. Established manufacturers including Volkswagen announced major job cuts in response.
Subaru is recalling 541,237 vehicles because the Gross Axle Weight Rating on certification labels is incorrect. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the error could lead owners to overload an axle. Owners will receive replacement labels by mail starting late Au…
firstpost.comFrance staged its annual Bastille Day military parade on July 14, 2026, featuring nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, and displays of Griffon and Jaguar vehicles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended as guest of honor during President Emmanuel Macron's final parade befor…
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, died after immigration officers in unmarked vehicles stopped his van. Passengers dispute the officers' account that he rammed a vehicle and attempted to strike an agent.
theconversation.comA new $3,500 electric-vehicle rebate in California applies without an MSRP limit to companies headquartered in the state. Firms based elsewhere face a $50,000 cap even if they manufacture vehicles inside California.
thewire.inFatih Birol stated that Europe's 23 percent electrification rate is a major mistake holding back competitiveness. The European Commission plans measures next week to lower electricity taxes and promote heat pumps and electric vehicles.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a 52-year-old man in Houston after agents in unmarked vehicles pursued his truck. The incident has drawn criticism from local leaders and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement.
news.google.comThe supervisory board turned down proposals to cut 100,000 jobs and close four German plants. It approved a reduction in global production capacity by one million vehicles.
claimsjournal.comGB News reported that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an alert covering more than one million vehicles from Ford and Jaguar Land Rover. Separate recalls by those companies and Hyundai address transmission, airbag and instrument panel issues.
washingtonpost.comFootage obtained by The New York Times shows unmarked ICE vehicles driving aggressively before the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. The moment of the shooting itself remains unclear in the available video.
abcnews.go.comRussia launched 12 missiles and 121 drones across Ukraine overnight, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 80. Officials reported damage to homes, vehicles and government facilities in multiple regions.
teslarati.comTesla began operating its Robotaxi ride-hailing service in Miami without human safety drivers on June 3. The initial geofence covers a 10- to 14-square-mile zone in western Miami-Dade County. The company has not disclosed fleet size, but reports indicate three vehicles were activ…
investopedia.comCox Automotive data showed a rebound in electric vehicle purchases amid higher gasoline prices. Tesla maintained its dominant position while several legacy automakers recorded sharp declines.
cnet.comKia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs. The company is advising owners to park vehicles outside and away from buildings after fires were reported following earlier repairs.
crowdfundinsider.comA Federal Reserve report detailed increased redemption requests in some private credit vehicles during the first quarter alongside stagnant housing activity. Manufacturing output strengthened from AI-related data center spending while foreign growth remained subdued.
benzinga.com@SawyerMerritt reported that LG Energy is increasing cylindrical battery production in Nanjing, China, to meet higher demand for Tesla electric vehicles. The Model Y ranked as China's top-selling passenger vehicle last month.
cnet.comVolkswagen announced a restructuring plan that includes reducing annual production capacity to 9 million vehicles, cutting model range by up to 50 percent, and lowering product complexity by up to 75 percent. The company's works council rejected plant closures and said it will su…
news.sky.comVolkswagen announced adjustments to its global production capacity and model lineup. The changes respond to shifts in market conditions and heightened competition.
Porsche AG delivered 122,306 vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2026, down 16% from the same period a year earlier. Sales fell 13% in North America and 32% in China.
rediff.comMore than four months into the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, renewed bombing and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have driven up energy prices. Countries are accelerating imports of Chinese solar panels and electric vehicles to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
EngadgetThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identified repeated cases of driverless vehicles blocking emergency vehicles. The agency set an end-of-July deadline for manufacturers to present solutions.
The IndependentThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documented multiple cases of autonomous vehicles entering active emergency scenes. The agency plans industry meetings by the end of the month and called the pattern a functional insufficiency.
foxnews.comThe final phase of the bloc's General Safety Regulation took effect July 7, mandating interior cameras and event data recorders in new cars, vans, trucks and buses. The Advanced Driver Distraction Warning system issues escalating alerts based on gaze duration at different speeds.
YonhapHyundai Motor Group finished South Korea's first clean hydrogen plant that converts biogas from sewage sludge. The Cheongju facility produces 500 kilograms daily and supports refueling for Nexo vehicles and buses. The company targets expansion to two tons per day by 2030.
Washington ExaminerThe Department of Motor Vehicles identified irregularities in a batch of written exam results and notified about 11,000 drivers. Recipients must pass the test again or risk license cancellation.
investopedia.comThe Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index for electric vehicles increased 12% in June compared with the same month last year. Non-electric vehicle prices rose 1.7% over the same period. Retail used EV sales reached 42,923 units in May.
app.buzzsumo.comA state agency delay keeps Waymo from charging passengers for rides in its new Ojai robotaxis. The company applied in January to expand service and add the vehicles to its paid fleet.
Russian troops are camouflaging cargo and installing jamming equipment to block Ukrainian drone attacks that target vehicles in transit. Ukrainian drone operators told Reuters the measures aim to disrupt Starlink satellite links used to guide the strikes.
Dock workers at DP World terminals in Australia are seeking a 28-hour work week with no pay reduction. The demand follows the operator's rollout of AI tools and automation that the Maritime Union of Australia says threaten more than 60 percent of jobs.
nbcnews.comThe Defense Department established a Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager role for autonomy programs covering ground vehicles, small-to-medium air vehicles, and most sea platforms. The position was created through a memo from the Defense Secretary.
espn.comToyota will add a second assembly line at its San Antonio facility, creating more than 2,000 jobs and increasing annual output by about 150,000 vehicles. The expansion raises the company's total investment in the site to $8.3 billion since 2003.
forbes.comMonthly payments on new vehicles rose 2.9 percent to an all-time high of $770 in the first quarter of 2026. Outstanding auto loan debt reached $1.685 trillion, up 57.3 percent from a decade earlier.
abcnews.go.comFBI and DHS agents raided a Midlothian residence on June 29 using armored vehicles and flash-bang grenades. The operation targeted evidence in an alleged plot against a June 14 White House UFC event. The resident has not been charged.
nypost.comFord Motor is recalling more than 177,000 vehicles across three models due to windshield wiper issues, pinion shaft risks, and missing pedestrian warning sounds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration detailed the separate campaigns.
news.sky.comThe Department of Homeland Security has removed custom wraps from Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles and resumed use of unmarked cars. The change follows a shift in operational approach under new leadership.
New York PostOfficers recovered 83.33 pounds of cocaine from two vehicles at Roma International Bridge and Gateway International Bridge on June 26. The Department of Homeland Security reported record drug seizures through May 2026.
insideevs.comA warranty provider analyzed repair requests for used electric vehicles from January 2023 to January 2026. Battery issues did not appear among the five most common faults. Standard components such as sensors and central locking systems led the list.
South China Morning PostMainland China handed over 1.04 million pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles last month, down 7 percent from June 2025. First-half totals reached 4.73 million units, a 13 percent decline from the prior year.
manufacturing.netBattery electric vehicles accounted for nearly one in four new cars sold in Australia during June, according to industry data. Sales reached more than 32,500 units in a month that set a national record.
Fox NewsThe exhibit at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station runs daily through July 14 and includes vehicles from a Model T to a 2026 Formula One car. It forms part of Ford's America 250 anniversary events and requires no tickets.
cnbc.comA Detroit-based electric vehicle startup has started taking preorders for a two-seat pickup truck with a base price of $24,950. The model is one of eight U.S. vehicles listed under $25,000 as the average new-vehicle transaction price reached $48,402.
en.antaranews.comU.S. military units transported ten Marine Corps vehicles and other supplies to Venezuela on Friday. The deliveries support relief operations after twin earthquakes last week killed nearly 2,000 people.
The New York Police Department closed five streets to vehicles and two to pedestrians near Madison Square Garden starting at 1 p.m. Friday. Officials also restricted access to four additional streets and some entrances to Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station.