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Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversin
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down as carmaker continues struggle with slumping sales

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down as carmaker continues struggle with slumping sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales .
Lion Electric temporarily lays off 400 workers, gets extension from creditors

Lion Electric temporarily lays off 400 workers, gets extension from creditors

MONTREAL — Electric bus manufacturer Lion Electric is temporarily laying off 400 employees and shutting down production at its Illinois plant after getting a two-week reprieve from its lenders. The St-Jérôme, Que.

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns as carmaker continues to struggle with slumping sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the Jeep and Ram maker, which has continued to struggle with slumping sales.
'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse

'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse

EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — Fuel is rapidly becoming one of Bolivia’s scarcest commodities. Long lines of vehicles snake for several kilometers outside gas stations all over Bolivia, once South America’s second-largest producer of natural gas.
Trump's tariffs would devastate auto sector, raise consumer costs: industry leaders

Trump's tariffs would devastate auto sector, raise consumer costs: industry leaders

Auto industry leaders say U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on Canadian goods would have devastating effects for the sector, forcing both Canadian and U.S. consumers to pay higher vehicle prices.
Travelers who waited to make Thanksgiving trips are hitting the biggest crowds so far

Travelers who waited to make Thanksgiving trips are hitting the biggest crowds so far

Travelers who waited until the last day to make their Thanksgiving holiday treks need to be prepared for busy highways and the most crowded day yet this week at the nation's airports. The Transportation Security Administration expected to screen 2.
Fewer people intend to buy an EV amid price, driving range concerns: EY report

Fewer people intend to buy an EV amid price, driving range concerns: EY report

TORONTO — A new survey finds fewer drivers intend to make their next car purchase an electric vehicle.
After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical

After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical

DETROIT (AP) — While sales of electric vehicles surge in China, adoption of more environmentally friendly vehicles is stumbling in the United States and Europe as carmakers and governments struggle to meet years-old promises about affordability and c
Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs

Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Tuesday that Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own, after U.S.
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