Today: July 04, 2024
Today: July 04, 2024

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California, Stellantis strike vehicle emissions deal

Chrysler parent Stellantis and the state of California reached an agreement on emissions on Tuesday after the company unsuccessfully sought to join a deal

California, Stellantis strike vehicle emissions deal
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US agency probes risks of foreign satellite use by handheld devices

The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it is investigating if the use of Russian and Chinese foreign satellite systems by U.S. mobile phones and

US agency probes risks of foreign satellite use by handheld devices
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Boeing will add compliance checks, equipment audits at 737 factory, memo says

Boeing is adding weekly compliance checks for every 737 work area and additional audits of equipment to reduce quality problems, the company said in a memo to

Boeing will add compliance checks, equipment audits at 737 factory, memo says
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Teamsters union meets with Biden, plan endorsement decision this summer

U.S.

Teamsters union meets with Biden, plan endorsement decision this summer
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US transport chief expects Boeing to cooperate with DOJ, NTSB in 737 MAX probes

U.S.

US transport chief expects Boeing to cooperate with DOJ, NTSB in 737 MAX probes
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Ford to pay $365 million in US import tariff evasion case

Ford Motor will pay $365 million to resolve U.S. allegations it violated a federal tariff law by misclassifying and understating the value of hundreds of

Ford to pay $365 million in US import tariff evasion case
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New push in Congress to ban TikTok or force Chinese divestiture gains steam

The U.S.

New push in Congress to ban TikTok or force Chinese divestiture gains steam
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US safety board needs more funding for rail, air safety probes, chair says

The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board will tell the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday the agency needs more funding and warn cuts could

US safety board needs more funding for rail, air safety probes, chair says
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Senator Rubio seeks stiffer tariff to stop China 'flooding US auto markets'

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Senator Rubio seeks stiffer tariff to stop China 'flooding US auto markets'
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US proposes to strengthen airline passenger wheelchair regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is proposing on Thursday new rules to strengthen protections for airline passengers using wheelchairs.

US proposes to strengthen airline passenger wheelchair regulations
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US says to investigate national security data risks from Chinese vehicles

The White House said on Thursday the United States is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and could

US says to investigate national security data risks from Chinese vehicles
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Republican senator wants to hike tariffs on Chinese vehicles

Republican Senator Josh Hawley is introducing on Wednesday legislation to hike tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports amid growing concerns about the impact of

Republican senator wants to hike tariffs on Chinese vehicles
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Chips companies will be lucky to get half of subsidies sought, US Commerce Secretary says

U.S.

Chips companies will be lucky to get half of subsidies sought, US Commerce Secretary says
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US should block low-cost Chinese automaker imports from Mexico, says manufacturers' group

A U.S. manufacturing trade group on Friday urged the Biden administration to take steps to block the import of low-cost Chinese automaker imports from Mexico

US should block low-cost Chinese automaker imports from Mexico, says manufacturers' group
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White House cuts delay before government comments on economic data

The White House said on Wednesday it was cutting in half the delay before executive branch officials can comment on leading economic data releases to 30

White House cuts delay before government comments on economic data
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US issues $135 million in advance EV tax rebates since Jan 1, Treasury says

The U.S. government has reimbursed auto dealers for about $135 million in advance point-of-sale consumer electric vehicle tax credit payments since the start

US issues $135 million in advance EV tax rebates since Jan 1, Treasury says
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GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief

General Motors' Cruise said Monday it named a longtime auto and tech industry employee as head of safety for the robotaxi unit.

GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
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US says leading AI companies join safety consortium to address risks

The Biden administration on Thursday said leading artificial intelligence companies are among more than 200 entities joining a new U.S. consortium to support

US says leading AI companies join safety consortium to address risks
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US closes probe into 3 million Hyundai, Kia vehicles over fire risks

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Wednesday they have closed an investigation into engine fire risks in 3 million Hyundai Motor and Kia vehicles.

US closes probe into 3 million Hyundai, Kia vehicles over fire risks
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US FAA chief to face questions on Boeing after MAX 9 emergency

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will face questions Tuesday from lawmakers about the agency's oversight of Boeing in the wake of a 737 MAX 9

US FAA chief to face questions on Boeing after MAX 9 emergency
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United Airlines resumes Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights after inspections

United Airlines said it had resumed use of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets Saturday for passenger flights after U.S. regulators gave the green light following a mid-air cabin

United Airlines resumes Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights after inspections
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Boeing CEO says planemaker backs FAA halt to 737 MAX production expansion

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said Thursday the U.S. planemaker supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decision to bar the planemaker from expanding

Boeing CEO says planemaker backs FAA halt to 737 MAX production expansion
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US FTC bars TurboTax maker Intuit from advertising 'free' services

The U.S.

US FTC bars TurboTax maker Intuit from advertising 'free' services
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US FAA recommends door plug checks for Boeing 737-900ER jets

The U.S.

US FAA recommends door plug checks for Boeing 737-900ER jets
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EPA sends vehicle emissions reduction plan to White House for review

The U.S.

EPA sends vehicle emissions reduction plan to White House for review

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