China's automakers are outpacing foreign rivals in their push for assisted-driving technology. Yet, Beijing has a nuanced message for its rising stars: move fast — but be careful. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/05/tech/china-self-driving-push/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #china #cars #selfdriving #electricvehicles

Make no mistake. This is a USA automaker and oil company hit job on the independence and sovereignty of the Canadian economy.

They are trying to reverse the inevitable so they can continue their own businesses as usual for as long as possible.

It can't be allowed to happen. Canada is already lagging far behind other nations. Our Economy and our Society and our burning forests, will suffer if our government gives in to this pressure.

#CanPoli#CdnPoli#EV#Cars
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/zev-mandate-climate-1.7576456

THIS IS A LIE

"Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, told CBC News on the way to the meeting that "the targets that have been established cannot be met" given current market forces.”

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Japanese carmakers have largely absorbed the cost of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on auto imports, a move that may undermine the Asian nation’s negotiating power ahead of a July 9 deadline. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/03/companies/japan-carmakers-absorb-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #carmakers #cars #toyota #donaldtrump #tariffs

Following reporting by ProPublica and The Connecticut Mirror, Connecticut lawmakers passed reforms on a century-old towing law. But they don’t solve all the problems that vehicle owners have raised.

Here’s what they told us.
https://www.propublica.org/article/connecticut-drivers-towing-law-reform?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News#Connecticut#Cars#Law#Reform

Chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said the country can’t accept the U.S.’ 25% tariffs on cars, adding that Japan’s automakers produce far more cars in the U.S. than they export to America. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/26/economy/japan-trade-negotiator-car-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #ryoseiakazawa #tariffs #trade #usjapanrelations #cars #carmakers #donaldtrump

So, Liberty Media now own MotoGP as well as F1.

I'm excited to see how they can grow the sport because it's very underappreciated, but I am not excited for the glamification that will make it appeal to the American audience. As happened with F1.

#MotoGP#F1#Motorsport#Bikes#Cars#EU