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Toyota Installs Two Hydrogen Fueling Stations in Ontario CA

Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) North America’s Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) division is progress in fueling improvements for heavy-duty fuel cell trucks as it works to bring these changes to Toyota’s commercial fleets in the U.S. Production Toyota-powered trucks are expected to … Continue reading →

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WEC Barcelona – Toyota Racing Takes Manufacturers’ Title

The Toyota Victory came at the expense of Ferrari AF Corse Continue reading →

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Park Outside! Genesis Recall for Power-Seat Motor Fires

Genesis Fires – owners park outside! Continue reading →

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New UAW International Executive Board Sworn In

New UAW International Executive Board Sworn In Continue reading →

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First Look – Porsche Mission S Sports Car Concept Debut

Porsche Mission S Concept Debuts Continue reading →

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Acura to Debut New SUVs Targeting Detroit Models

Significantly, there are plans to introduce three new SUVs aimed at attracting new buyers aimed in what are lucrative markets for the Detroit Three U.S. automakers, aka Big Three once upon a time.- AutoCrat. Continue reading →

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Trumpoline – EV Sales Increase in Q3 2026!

US E.V. sales increase if face of Trump mis-adminstration skyrocketing fuel prices Continue reading →

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Americans Directly Link Affordability Concerns to Trade Policy

Polling shows Americans directly linking affordability concerns to trade policy Continue reading →

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Trump Mis-Administration – Record High Gas Prices Persist

Gas prices remain at record highs for autumn. Continue reading →

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Volvo Cars Research Shows Equal Protection for Men, Women

Volvo Cars Research Shows Equal Protection for Men, Women Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Tweaks 2027 Trax and Trailblazer

“Trax and Trailblazer combined are currently having their best sales year ever, with more than a quarter-million vehicles delivered year-to-date. Chevrolet is investing in the segment at the right time,” said Scott Bell, Vice President, Global Chevrolet. Continue reading →

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Trump Mis-Administration August 2026 Trade Deficit up $12.7B

Year-over-year, the average goods and services deficit increased $25.4 billion from the three months ending in August 2025. Continue reading →

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U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rises

“Unemployment in the transportation sector was higher than the overall unemployment. BLS reports that the U.S. unemployment rate in September 2026 was 4% or 0.7 percentage points below the transportation sector rate Continue reading →

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Milestones – One Million BMW Ms at Plant Munich

With production of the one-millionth BMW M vehicle, BMW Group Plant Munich is highlighting its key role in the future of the BMW M brand. As the BMW Group’s main plant, the site combines a long tradition of building sporty BMW models with the transformation towards electromobility. Continue reading →

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VW Ending Collective Bargaining Agreements. Strikes Loom?

Representatives of Volkswagen AG and IG Metall met this week in Hanover to discuss what was once unthinkable. Continue reading →

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