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25.11.2025 19:09 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Exclusive | The Onion Brought Back Its Print Edition. The Gamble Is Paying Off.
Publications turn to the old-style products to appeal to nostalgic readers and stand out in a crowded digital-media landscape.
Some incredibly good news:
One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.
In that one year, weβve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.
In short, itβs working.
So⦠thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.
21.08.2025 15:02 β π 23835 π 3700 π¬ 357 π 256
UAW rips Trump trade deal with Japan
24.07.2025 01:42 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Trump's Japan deal raises concerns from Detroit Three. Here's why
Fears of GM, Ford and Stellantis have come true ... for now.
Auto news of the day: Trump's Japan deal raises concerns from Detroit Three
Read our roundup on why they're upset, U.S. prospects for selling in Japan and impacts for foreign automakers operating stateside
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23.07.2025 22:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Trump's auto loan tax break could save working class buyers thousands, experts say
The temporary tax holiday phases out for higher-income buyers and applies only to American-made vehicles.
Auto loan interest tax break in #OBBB could save buyers thousands of dollars annually, experts say
Good analysis here from β¦βͺGrant Schwabβ¬β© with a chart at the end detailing which vehicles qualify:
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18.07.2025 11:07 β π 1 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Trump regulators to zero out fuel economy fines dating to 2022
The action, contained in a letter to automakers, comes after passage of a Trump-backed bill that ends penalties for companies that miss standards.
Trump regulators to zero out fuel economy fines dating to 2022, per NHTSA letter to automakers
Letter affirms $0 fines directed by Big Beautiful Bill will apply retroactively. Ford, GM and Stellantis likeliest to benefit.
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16.07.2025 22:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Controversial Ford battery plant 'on track' to remain eligible for key federal support
Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act at one point threatened to cancel the multibillion-dollar project's eligibility.
ICYMI: Controversial Ford EV battery plant 'on track' to remain eligible for key federal support
Company shared outlook Tuesday as dust begins to settle around GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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08.07.2025 19:10 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Stellantis still on the hook for California EV rules, despite relief for competitors
The automaker pledged to follow California's EV sales rules as part of a 2024 settlement agreement.
UNDER THE RADAR AUTOS STORY: Stellantis still on the hook for California EV rules, despite relief for competitors
Settlement agreement inked under previous CEO could cause problems for company ‡οΈ
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16.06.2025 15:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Detroit News to operate independently at yearβs end
The joint operating agreement between The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press will end at year's end.
BREAKING NEWS ABOUT THE NEWS: Detroit News to operate independently at yearβs end
36-year-old joint operating agreement of the Detroit newspapers endingβ¦
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16.06.2025 14:28 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Musk-Trump relationship crashes as president bashes billionaire's EV mandate interests
The president went after the Tesla CEO for blasting Republicans' massive tax and spending bill.
Musk-Trump relationship crashes as president bashes billionaire's EV interests
"Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore," Trump said.
Musk later clapped back at him for "ingratitude."
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05.06.2025 18:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Trump pledges to 'take a look at' pardoning Whitmer kidnapping conspirators
Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. would be the latest pardons from President Donald Trump, who has praised the Michigan governor since returning to office.
Story: President Trump says he will "take a look" at pardoning two men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.
"It looked to me like somewhat of a railroad job, I'll be honest with you," Trump said.
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28.05.2025 17:52 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
NEWS: President Trump says he will "take a look" at pardoning two men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.
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28.05.2025 17:26 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
EV advocates warn of Chinese dominance, political fallout from House GOP bill
Energy and business groups warned that an end to Biden-era tax credits could slow investment in key domestic supply chains for batteries and EVs.
EV advocates warn of Chinese dominance, political fallout from House GOP bill
"The problem... particularly the processing of battery minerals, is incredibly difficult to deal with," said zero-emission vehicle advocate Albert Gore.
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28.05.2025 14:15 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Surprise vote: Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin votes YES, joining Republicans.
22.05.2025 15:26 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
HAPPENING NOW: Senate voting to cancel California's waiver to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules. On track to pass. Expected, but immense impact on the auto industry.
Latest regs would require 100% EV sales by 2035 in participating states.
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22.05.2025 15:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Senate to vote on voiding California EV rule this week in break with norms
The move has massive implications for the U.S. auto industry and represents a dramatic break from past procedure by Senate Republicans.
ICYMI: Big news today for the U.S. auto industry (and legislative procedure watchers)
Senate to break norms, vote on voiding California's influential EV standards this week
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20.05.2025 22:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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