US opens probe after a Waymo self-driving car hit a child near a school
The child ran across the street from behind a double-parked SUV towards the school and sustained minor injuries.
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‘Highly speculative’ that Trump’s new fuel rules will help drivers: Experts
Proposed changes weaken climate rules and waste years of investments by car makers in EVs.
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California threatens Tesla with sale suspension over marketing practices
Tesla brushed off the decision, saying ‘not one single customer came forward to say there’s a problem’.
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Waymo runs into safety concerns and competition as it expands in the US
A stellar safety record let Waymo expand, but recent accidents and competition from Zoox have raised concerns.
Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies
The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.
The Netherlands suspends takeover of Nexperia, easing tensions with China
Dutch government’s decision to relinquish control of chipmaker comes after major disruption to automotive supply chains.
Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10bn investment plan
The carmaker first announced the plan for battery production in 2021.
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At least eight people killed in New Delhi car blast
Footage shows the aftermath and wreckage caused by a deadly explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort monument on Monday.
Published On 10 Nov 2025
Honda profits tumble as Trump tariffs weigh on the carmaker
The Tokyo-based company said that strong motorcycle sales offset bigger losses.
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What’s in Elon Musk’s bumper $878bn pay package?
Musk will have to meet a series of milestones over the next decade to earn it.
Tesla shareholders approve $878bn pay plan for Elon Musk
Shareholders approved the pay package with as much as 75 percent support on Thursday.
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