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Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes

Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes

NEW YORK (AP) — Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
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Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $69.3B in February

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $69.3B in February

OTTAWA — Retail sales dropped 0.4 per cent to $69.3 billion in February as sales fell at new car dealers, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency said its early estimate for March suggested an increase of 0.
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Automakers focus on the global market, chide the US over tariffs at Shanghai's auto show

Automakers focus on the global market, chide the US over tariffs at Shanghai's auto show

SHANGHAI (AP) — Booths of big Chinese, German and Japanese automakers were bustling at Shanghai’s auto show this week as the industry kept its focus on a wider global market not subject to steep U.S. tariffs on imports of cars and auto parts.
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AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

In rare rebuke of Putin, Trump urges Russia to 'STOP!' after deadly attack on Kyiv WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks o
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AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

In rare rebuke of Putin, Trump urges Russia to 'STOP!' after deadly attack on Kyiv WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks o
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Judge maintains death penalty as possible punishment for Bryan Kohberger despite autism diagnosis

Judge maintains death penalty as possible punishment for Bryan Kohberger despite autism diagnosis

A judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors can pursue the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, despite the defendant's recent autism diagnosis.
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Canadians' interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

Canadians' interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

TORONTO — Fewer Canadians are considering buying an electric vehicle, marking the third year in a row interest has dropped despite lower EV prices, a survey from AutoTrader shows.
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China's fast-growing EV makers pursuing varied routes to global expansion

China's fast-growing EV makers pursuing varied routes to global expansion

SHANGHAI (AP) — The world’s auto industry is getting a shake-up from Chinese automakers that are quickly expanding across the globe, offering relatively affordable electric vehicles designed to wow car buyers with sleek designs and the latest high-te
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Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
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Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

WINNIPEG — Owners of Tesla vehicles were the biggest beneficiaries in recent months of electric-vehicle rebates offered by the Manitoba government, newly released documents show.
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