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Samsung Wallet now unlocks some GM cars
Samsung Wallet users in the US and Canada can now unlock, lock, and start select GM vehicles using digital keys.
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Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient
Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards for cars, saving $138B over 5 years, but critics say it will raise fuel costs and harm health, environment.
Passengers evacuated from ANA plane in Okinawa after midair engine trouble
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Passengers evacuated from ANA plane in Okinawa after midair engine trouble
Passengers evacuated from ANA plane in Okinawa due to engine trouble, resulting in minor injuries.
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Jeep Stuck on Railway Track While Gate Was Closing; Train Slows Down, Case Registered
A jeep became stuck on railway tracks at Thazhechovva, Kerala, while attempting to cross a closing railway gate on Wednesday morning. The vehicle was safely removed by a crane, and the Amrit Bharat Express passed the location at a reduced speed.
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PitPro’s first tire-changing robot goes live in Canada
PitPro Automation has deployed its first robotic tire-changing system at a Kal Tire location in Calgary, Canada. It can swap four tires in under 15 minutes, addressing labor shortages in the automotive service industry.
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A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US
Hundreds of US flights were cancelled or delayed after construction crews in New Jersey accidentally severed a Verizon fiber cable critical for air traffic control, causing widespread disruptions.
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Elon Musk's latest Boring Company pitch involves a Hyperloop between Austin and San Antonio
Elon Musk proposes a Hyperloop between Austin and San Antonio, sparking debate about his vision for the future.
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Teen cyclist, 16, arrested after accident in Yishun with man, 74, who later died
Teen cyclist arrested after accident with 74-year-old pedestrian who died
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Indian Railways approves Rs 736 crore projects in 4 states for safer train operations: Check details
Indian Railways has sanctioned projects worth Rs 736 crore across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat to enhance train safety and infrastructure.
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Waymo says Singapore will be its next international robotaxi city
Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028, with vehicles arriving in the coming months and human safety drivers behind the wheel in 2027.
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Farewell to Suica Penguin
A stationery store collaboration with the Suica Penguin mascot, being phased out, drew crowds. Visitors needed online registration to purchase items.
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Commuters Evacuated After Smoke Seen Coming From Train at Bukit Gombak MRT Station
Commuters evacuated from a train at Bukit Gombak MRT station due to smoke, likely caused by a faulty brake.
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GM updates its trucks’ native software to coexist with CarPlay
GM introduces a new user interface for its trucks that includes picture-in-picture phone projection for CarPlay and Android Auto.
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Xiamen-Kinmen "Mini-Three-Links" Passenger Route Cross-Border Traffic Exceeds 25 Million
The Xiamen-Kinmen "Mini-Three-Links" passenger route has surpassed 25 million cross-border travelers since its opening in 2001. The route has seen accelerating growth, with the latest 1 million travelers recorded in just 168 days.
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Bystanders Chase Down Man Speeding in Stolen Tesla on San Diego Boardwalk
A man was chased by bystanders after he struck a woman with a stolen Tesla on San Diego's Pacific Beach boardwalk.
Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun after ally shot dead, orders probe
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Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun after ally shot dead, orders probe
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has banned the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) activities in the state and ordered a probe following the fatal shooting of his political associate, Olalekan Oyeyemi, amidst a dispute over motor park control. The governo…
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I spent an hour riding inside Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab
I spent an hour in Tesla's Cybercab, a self-driving car with no steering wheel or pedals. The experience was mostly nerve-wracking and reassuringly boring, with issues like long wait times and butterfly doors.
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Why America has so few walkable neighborhoods
Americans prefer spread-out communities with big houses, but 44% would prefer closer, walkable neighborhoods.
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Kara Bridge repairs cripple Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Repair work on the Kara Bridge's expansion joints has caused massive, hours-long gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, frustrating motorists.
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Rivian spinout Also apologizes for delays in shipping futuristic e-bikes
Rivian's micromobility spinoff, Also, has apologized for significant delays in shipping its high-tech TM-B e-bike, initially promised for spring 2026.
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Tesla Cybercab doesn’t have any manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick
Tesla's new Cybercab, designed without manual controls, has accidentally revealed a virtual joystick interface to some riders in Austin, Texas, intended for employee use.
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The Growing Proof That Autonomous Cars Save Lives
Mounting research suggests self-driving cars and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) significantly reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities compared to human drivers.
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Federal investigators search for cause of Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five
Federal investigators searching for cause of Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five at Miami airport
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At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
At least five people killed, three in critical condition, after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport. Operations halted at one of busiest US airports.
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Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Runway at Miami International Airport, Hits Several Vehicles
An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, hitting multiple vehicles and causing a ground stop. Multiple patients were confirmed injured.
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Amazon-branded cargo plane crashes at Miami International Airport
An Amazon-branded cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, overrunning the runway and striking multiple vehicles near the airport.
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Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
Travis Kalanick's startup Atoms, fresh off a $1.7 billion funding round, is reportedly preparing to enter the autonomous vehicle industry, with a particular focus on robotaxis.
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Robotaxis enter their villain era
A new short film called Road Rage imagines a San Francisco car chase where an autonomous vehicle, Roboride, reacts to a minor road rage incident by trying to kill the driver, Joa. The film aims to tap into fears about AI on the road.
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Tesla Cybercab is barely on the road and it’s already under investigation
Tesla’s Cybercab lacks traditional safety features and is under investigation by NHTSA.
Drivers 'shocked' as Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with competition, costs rising
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Drivers 'shocked' as Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with competition, costs rising
Uber has immediately ceased its ride-hailing services in Nigeria and Uganda, citing rising operating costs and intense competition as reasons for its withdrawal from these two African markets.