China's BYD surged to a new sales record, challenging Tesla for EV dominance

Tech Insider : Business
BYD
BYD has been on a red-hot sales streak thanks to strong demand for its EVs and hybrids.

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Hybrids were the biggest trend in cars in 2024. Here are 5 key things that explain the takeover.

Tech Insider : Business
charging pump in car
Demand for hybrid cars took off in 2024 as consumers turned away from pure electric vehicles.

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The economic projects that could reshape Biden's legacy

Tech Insider : Politics, Economy, Business
President Joe Biden stands near the John A. Blatnik Memorial Bridge in Superior, Wisconsin.
President Joe Biden, center, stands near the John A. Blatnik Memorial Bridge in Superior, Wisconsin. An upgrade of the bridge is being funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Boeing's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Economy
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Boeing has faced a near-constant string of hurdles in 2024.

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  • Boeing is having a rough year.
  • The company has faced mechanical problems, lawsuits, a leadership shake-up, and layoffs.
  • Here's a breakdown of how Boeing's year has gone from bad to worse.

Boeing has been going through it this year.

Airbus's A321XLR nabs another airline — and adds 2 new routes to the US. It's changing how people fly long-haul.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Aer Lingus A321XLR.
An Airbus A321XLR.

Airbus

I drove a $29,000 Buick Envista. These 14 features make it a fun, stylish small SUV that can fit a tight budget.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
The left front corner of a gray 2024 Buick Envista Sport Touring SUV parked in front of a row of houses.
The 2024 Buick Envista Sport Touring SUV.

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FedEx is spinning off its freight business

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
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FedEx announced FedEx Freight after the stock market closed Thursday.

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FAA bans drone flights in much of New Jersey

Tech Insider : Business, Style
A United Airlines plane lands at Newark Liberty International Airport in front of the New York skyline on September 17, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.
United Airlines planes at Newark Liberty International Airport.

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Boeing secured a new customer for its most important plane as it finally restarts production

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A China Airlines Boeing 777-300ER.
China Airlines ordered the delayed 777X in a deal worth nearly $7.4 billion to Boeing at list prices.

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Why Trump's looming battle with California over EVs will affect the entire auto industry

Tech Insider : Business, Climate Crisis
An electric vehicle charges in California
A Trump spokesperson said the president-elect would create policies to support both gas-powered cars and electric vehicles.

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