A Bizarre International War Inside One Chip Company Threatens the Global Automotive Industry

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The international divisions at Nexperia seem to hate each other so much that Chinese-Dutch international diplomacy has failed to smoothed things over.

A secret Ford project turned out to be a new Chicago-themed car for the Pope. See inside the SUV.

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A custom black Ford Explorer is parked in front of a light-wood wall.
Ford assembly line workers knew an Explorer SUV was going to a VIP. It's now at the Vatican.

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Maps show how Muscat became the center of Middle East air travel when the region's biggest airports closed

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Austria's Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger welcomes passengers upon the arrival of a charter plane carrying Austrian nationals evacuated from Muscat, at Vienna International Airport, on March 4, 2026
Austria's foreign minister welcomed passengers arriving in Vienna on a charter flight from Muscat.

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Tesla Clears Model 3 Inventory in Canada Ahead of the Arrival of Chinese EVs: Report

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Tesla is already looking to take advantage of lower Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs.

US gas prices climb to the highest point in Trump's second term. He says, 'If they rise, they rise.'

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A woman in a white jacket and black pants replaces the gas pump at the station. She is standing next to a gold Chevy Malibu sedan.
Gas prices have risen sharply since the military conflict between the US and Iran began.

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The narrow corridor planes are being pushed through to avoid the Middle East just got even narrower

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A map from Flightradar24 shows planes flying across the Caucasus and north into Russia.
Many airlines have been flying over the Caucasus since the strikes on Iran.

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These airlines are sending rescue flights to the Middle East, where thousands of travelers remain stuck

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Flightradar24 screenshot of planes around the UAE.
Several airlines are flying select flights to and from the UAE.

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Tourists who say they are stranded in the Middle East are launching GoFundMe campaigns to cover their hotel bills

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Shanice Day in Dubai
Shanice Day is one of the tourists stranded in Dubai who is using GoFundMe to cover unexpected costs.

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This Eye-Catching Solar EV Startup Just Got Closer to Hitting Production

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Aptera says it finished building the first solar-powered car on its low-volume assembly line.

The cost of Uber and Lyft rides rose nearly 10% last year — and now riders say they're cutting back

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An Uber driver sits behind the wheel while holding a smart phone as his car sits in the street.
Some ride-hailing customers say that they're cutting back on apps like Uber and Lyft as fares rise, according to new data from Gridwise.

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