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Toyota's Japan flagship Crown car to debut on global markets

Toyota's Japan flagship Crown car to debut on global markets

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s flagship model in Japan, the Crown, is going on sale around the world for the first time, including in the U.S.
With COVID surging, Los Angeles may soon require masks

With COVID surging, Los Angeles may soon require masks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Barragan is used to wearing a mask because his job in the Hollywood film industry has long required it.
Panasonic selects Kansas for vehicle battery mega-factory

Panasonic selects Kansas for vehicle battery mega-factory

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Japan’s Panasonic Corp.
US inflation surges again in June, raising risks for economy

US inflation surges again in June, raising risks for economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge

Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge

With new omicron variants again driving COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, states and cities are rethinking their responses and the White House is stepping up efforts to alert the public .
Trudeau announces deal for new electric-vehicle battery component plant in Ontario

Trudeau announces deal for new electric-vehicle battery component plant in Ontario

Ottawa and Ontario have reached a deal with a global materials technology and recycling group to build a new battery componentfacility in the province's Loyalist Township that will supply parts for electric vehicles.
Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

CALGARY — Shell Canada has announced plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country.

Italy's taxi drivers keep protesting, fear new competition

ROME (AP) — Hundreds of taxi drivers in Italy on Wednesday left their cars idle for a second day to protest the Italian government's plans to allow more competition, including from share-ride services.
Edmunds: The Best Hybrid Pickup Trucks in 2022

Edmunds: The Best Hybrid Pickup Trucks in 2022

The average national price for gasoline has gone up almost $2 over the past year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That’s not good news for some of the thirstiest vehicles on the road: pickup trucks .
Macron dismisses criticism of Uber contacts as minister

Macron dismisses criticism of Uber contacts as minister

PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France's economy minister, saying he was “extremely proud" of his achievements in that role.