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thenyledger.com - Press Room - Auto industry trade group urges feds to scrap gas tax and replace it with a vehicle weight fee
Auto industry trade group urges feds to scrap gas tax and replace it with a vehicle weight fee
The New York Ledger

The leader of a trade group that represents most major automakers called on the federal government to eliminate its gasoline tax and replace it with a vehicle fee to finance road infrastructure needs. Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John…

benzinga.com - Badar Shaikh - EXCLUSIVE: Trump's Move To End EV Credit A 'Cruel Irony,' Auto Industry Expert Says As EV Sales Fall, Gas
EXCLUSIVE: Trump's Move To End EV Credit A 'Cruel Irony,' Auto Industry Expert Says As EV Sales Fall, Gas
Benzinga

The war in the Middle East has resulted in widespread disruption in the energy market as the Iranian government announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade route responsible for over a fifth of the world's crude oil supply. The…

rediff.com - DEEPAK PATEL - Auto Costs could rise...: Skoda India director on shipping disruptions
Auto Costs could rise...: Skoda India director on shipping disruptions
Rediff.com

'So far our production is not affected. But every day the situation prolongs, it does bring risks in terms of shipments getting delayed.'. Skoda Auto India expects to achieve 10-12 per cent volume sales growth in 2026, outperforming the broader…

rediff.com - Nandita Malik - India's Auto Retail Sector Achieves Record Sales in FY26 Driven by GST 2.0
India's Auto Retail Sector Achieves Record Sales in FY26 Driven by GST 2.0
Rediff.com

India's auto retail sector achieved a landmark year in FY26, recording an all-time high of nearly 3 crore vehicle sales, propelled by the transformative impact of GST 2.0 and improved affordability across various segments. India's vehicle retail…

scmp.com - Daniel Ren - More foreign marques face a do-or-die moment as Chinese buyers shun petrol cars
More foreign marques face a do-or-die moment as Chinese buyers shun petrol cars
South China Morning Post

A number of underperforming international car brands are likely to either exit the mainland Chinese market or scale down operations, as losses mount due to falling sales and shrinking market share. Carmakers delivering fewer than 1,000 units a…

thehindu.com - Lalatendu Mishra - War in West Asia makes auto dealers 'constructively cautions' about future
War in West Asia makes auto dealers 'constructively cautions' about future
The Hindu

After a specular performance in FY26 including that of March 2026, automobile dealers now remain “constructively cautious” about the future as the war in West Asia is threatening growth. “The broader operating environment is…

nbcnewyork.com - Ethan Harp - Crashed in 60 seconds: luxury auto theft ring doesn't get far
Crashed in 60 seconds: luxury auto theft ring doesn't get far
NBC New York

Police were searching Sunday for a group of luxury car thieves who broke into a Hell's Kitchen apartment building garage and crashed the one vehicle they were able to get out of the high-rise complex. The New York Police Dept. says the group made…

indianexpress.com - Trends Desk - 'No one is waiting': 60-year-old auto driver's reason for working late is moving the internet to tears
'No one is waiting': 60-year-old auto driver's reason for working late is moving the internet to tears
The Indian Express

3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google A late-night auto-rickshaw ride turned into a heartfelt moment for a passenger after a conversation with the driver left a lasting impression. The video, shared by Instagram user Nikhil, shows…

indianexpress.com - Express News Service - 'Not a solution': Bengaluru auto drivers reject Indian Oil's advice to temporarily switch to petrol amid LPG crisis
'Not a solution': Bengaluru auto drivers reject Indian Oil's advice to temporarily switch to petrol amid LPG crisis
The Indian Express

3 min read Bengaluru Make us preferred source on Google As the auto LPG shortage in Karnataka continues and gas stations remain closed, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Sunday urged autorickshaw drivers to temporarily switch to petrol to ease…

thehindubusinessline.com - Auto dealers say Iran war to hit supplies
Auto dealers say Iran war to hit supplies
BusinessLine

India's auto dealers on Monday warned of possible supply ​or dispatch disruptions in the near term as the ‌West Asia conflict drove up raw material ​costs, even as the fiscal year's total ⁠sales hit a record high. The…

express.co.uk - Karen Rockett - The 10 best family cars according to science - Ford Focus in second
The 10 best family cars according to science - Ford Focus in second
Express.co.uk

The Ford Focus is frequently named Britain's best selling secondhand car. A new study by motoring scientists at a UK university has revealed the best second-hand family car in the UK based on scientific principles. The academic study looked at the…

chrisglass.com - 2026 Auto Show
2026 Auto Show
Chris Glass

It's been two years since we've had an Auto Expo in town as our convention center was undergoing renovation. It's got a new exterior and plaza with updated bits on the inside that include a grand ballroom and rooftop terrace. I found fault with…

dev.to - Ossama Hashim - I built a free GitHub Action that scores your repo health - and auto-updates your README
I built a free GitHub Action that scores your repo health - and auto-updates your README
DEV Community

Ever looked at a repo and thought: 'Is this actually well-maintained, or does it just look like it is?' I had that thought one too many times — so I built DevLens. DevLens is a GitHub Action that gives your repository a health score from 0…

rediff.com - Nandita Malik - Indian IT Companies Eye Cloud, AI Acquisitions for Revenue Growth Amid Weak Economy
Indian IT Companies Eye Cloud, AI Acquisitions for Revenue Growth Amid Weak Economy
Rediff.com

Indian Information Technology (IT) services companies are poised to significantly increase their acquisition spending to an estimated $6.5-7 billion this year, strategically targeting Cloud, data, enterprise platforms, and AI to drive revenue…

express.co.uk - Christian Abbott - UK manufacturing company plunges into administration - in business since 1908
UK manufacturing company plunges into administration - in business since 1908
Express.co.uk

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27: A worker polishes bicycle accessories for export overseas at a workshop of a foreign trade enterprise on February 27, 2026 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Autostructures UK…

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