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Automotive dealers approach Supreme Court over Rs Rs 2,500 cr compensation cess
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association has moved the Supreme Court, seeking relief over Rs 2,500 crore compensation cess. The accumulated compensation cess lapsed on September 22 with new GST norms coming into effect. "GST 2.0 is a proud...

Ford Recalls 625,000 Cars Over Safety Faults
Ford has been having trouble staying out of the headlines this year when it comes to quality control, as the Michigan-based automaker has faced an onslaught of recalls—many of which have been related to keeping its safety technology compliant with...

Trump's Tariffs Have Cost Automakers $10 Billion On Cars Imported From Canada And Mexico So Far
Good morning! It's Friday, October 17, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you'll find the most important stories that are shaping the way...

Report says plug-in hybrids are almost as polluting as gas-powered cars
A climate-focused report out of Europe throws serious shade at plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) cars, pointing out that they emit nearly as much carbon dioxide emissions as combustion engine-powered vehicles. In fact, it highlights how real-world...

2025 CARS Tour Most Popular Driver Voting Now Open On FloRacing
Voting for the 2025 zMAX CARS Tour Most Popular Driver Awards for both the Late Model Stock Car and Pro Late Model divisions is now open on FloRacing. In the Late Model Stock Car division, fans can vote for any driver who competed in more than...

The Crew Motorfest Year 3 Pass: New cars, price, and more
Ubisoft has officially announced that The Crew Motorfest Year 3 Pass is on the way. There are numerous cars, seasonal updates, and map changes already confirmed that should keep players engaged for quite a long time. Moreover, the price of this...

Upper West Side firebug torches trash cans, cars in fiery early a.m. spree
A firebug ran around the Upper West Side on Friday morning, setting fire to garbage cans and torching two parked cars, officials said. The first blaze was set at about 3:30 a.m. near the American Museum of Natural History on W. 77th St. near...

2026 Subaru Cars: Series Yellow Models and Subtle Updates
Subaru’s 2026 lineup carries over most of last year’s models with only modest updates, highlighted by limited-edition releases and tweaks across the range. The brand’s sportiest cars score special editions, and its entry-level hatchback adds minor...

Police cars and officers descend on city railway station
At around 2.20pm today (Friday, October 17), three Thames Valley Police (TVP) cars were spotted at the station next to Frideswide Square. Officers were seen speaking to staff at the station, according to an onlooker who saw the emergency response...

Portugal’s golden visas boost cars, nuts, equities
The weekday streets are quiet in the mountain town of Caramulo, the calm broken only by the growl of a sports car or the rattle of a vintage vehicle heading to the auto shop. But the town’s museum is busy with visitors wandering through packed...

Drivers remain unable to access cars after Hale Avenue garage collapse
Questions remain as to when the remaining cars will be removed from the garage. The portion of Hale Avenue which has been closed the past couple of days finally reopened to pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Friday. News 12 spoke with one car...

Proposed initiative enters circulation: Eliminates requirement that elected insurance commissioner approve increases in property and automobile insurance rates. Initiative statute.
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that the proponent of a new initiative was cleared to begin collecting petition signatures on Oct. 15, 2025. The Attorney General prepares the legal title and summary that is...

A pothole on Glenmore Trail wrecked their cars. 3 months later, they’re still footing the bill
It’s been nearly three months since a severe pothole on Glenmore Trail damaged numerous vehicles, and four drivers told CBC News they still haven't received any compensation from the city or its subcontractor. Around 4 a.m. on July 22, Gwen McCrae...

EVs are depreciating much faster than gas-powered cars
The resale value of electric vehicles is collapsing worldwide, hurting private owners and fleet operators. The crisis became especially apparent when BluSmart, India’s pioneering all-electric ride-hailing service, collapsed in April amid financial...

Used vehicle prices rose slightly in September: Cox Automotive
Used-vehicle prices remained higher than a year ago, even though some of the steam has come out of a recent streak of price increases at dealer-only, wholesale auto auctions, according to the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. From a new-car...

Wealthy San Francisco residents driven to despair by driverless cars making SCREAMING sounds on their block all night
By ALEXA CIMINO, US REPORTER Published: 11:27 EDT, 17 October 2025 | Updated: 11:38 EDT, 17 October 2025 A wealthy California neighborhood has taken a stand against driverless cars. Residents of San Francisco's Inner Richmond area have placed an...

Project Motor Racing: New Trailer Reveals Cars & Daytona Track
Born in the 8-bit era, raised by the 16-bit era, and perfected by the 32-bit era, Cory's roots grew from the likes Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man to the world of Resident Evil and Castlevania. Owning a PlayStation at launch allowed to witness the...

Birds Are Picky About Which Cars They Poop On. Is Yours on the List?
My beat around here on VICE is pretty wide. I cover a range of topics, with the latest in scientific research published in esteemed scientific journals being one of the most prominent. But, every once in a while, I like to tell you about studies...

Jeep Wrangler 4xe Owners Still Waiting for Answers a Week after an Update Bricked Their Cars
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. A bunch of Jeep Wrangler 4xe owners started their week off with a rather cruel surprise when what seemed like a...

Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar Arrested by CBI on Bribery Charges; ₹5 Crore Cash, Luxury Cars and Watches Seized
In a shocking development from Punjab, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior Indian Police Service officer, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, on bribery charges. Bhullar, a 2009 batch IPS officer serving as Deputy Inspector...