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Volvo Admits Defeat, Won't Go Fully Electric by 2030: Despite initially saying it would go purely electric by the end of the decade, Volvo now wants PHEVs and ...

Quick Glance: Volvo Cars Scales Back EV Goals for 2030

Volvo Cars has abandoned its goal of offering only electric vehicles by 2030.

The company anticipates that plug-in hybrids will be crucial for future profit growth.

Increasing demand for hybrid vehicles is prompting a strategic shift in the automotive industry.

By 2025, Volvo expects electrified cars to make up 50% to 60% of its sales volume.

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Kentucky man offers free car service to low-income families, earns national award

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Not Even the Mighty RS7 Can Keep Up With the Ioniq 5 N in a Drag Race: Watch as Carwow races an Audi RS7 Performance against a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N ...

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Paralympics: Japanese judoka Shizuka Hangai wins 48-kg silver in Paris - The Mainichi

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Get Your Car Fixed for (Almost) Free: How to get free service for your car, if outside of the traditional warranty coverage, from the car experts at Consumer ...

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Exclusive: Tesla plans six-seat Model Y, production slated for 2025 in China, sources say

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Quick Glance: Relocation for Tesla: Unexpected Layoff Experience

A former Tesla employee was laid off after relocating for work.

The employee had recently moved to a new site to support the energy department.

The layoff was abrupt and unexpected, despite receiving positive feedback from managers.

The family now feels isolated in a rural area and faces financial uncertainty due to lease obligations.

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BYD's global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test: BYD is rolling out electric-vehicle charging stations and ramping up marketing and customer incentives in ...

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Has One Major Flaw: We drive the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, one of the most impressive modern performance cars ever built ...

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2025 Audi Q5: This Is It: The Audi Q5 and SQ5 debuted for 2025 with two new engine options, an updated interior, and a full redesign.

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Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as supplier brace for impact: Toyota revealed plans to cut EV production by a third to its suppliers ...

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Japan's Tsukuba Univ. opens 1st overseas campus in Malaysia: KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo) -- The University of Tsukuba officially opened a campus in Kuala Lumpur on ...

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Quick Glance: Tsukuba University Launches First Campus Abroad in Malaysia

The University of Tsukuba has opened a campus in Kuala Lumpur, becoming the first Japanese university to grant degrees abroad.

The new department, called the 'School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design,' welcomed 13 students, including seven Malaysians and six Japanese.

Malaysia's Education Minister expressed pride in hosting the campus and encouraged more Japanese investments in education.

Classes will be conducted in English and Japanese, with admission capped at 40 students and around 40 faculty members dispatched.

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2025 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label First Test Review: Relaxation on Wheels: The Nautilus is an excellent vehicle to kick back in, although we hit a couple speed ...

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Japanese sushi chefs in high demand overseas, where earnings can triple - The Mainichi

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BMW Will Launch a Hydrogen Car in 2028: BMW and Toyota are expanding their hydrogen collaboration and will both launch new fuel-cell electric cars ...

Quick Glance: Hydrogen Cars: BMW and Toyota Explore New Horizons

BMW plans to launch its first hydrogen fuel cell series model in 2028 in collaboration with Toyota.

Despite low sales figures of hydrogen cars, both companies believe in technological openness and a multi-pathway approach to climate neutrality.

The BMW CEO describes the planned vehicle as a milestone, while the hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Europe is expected to expand by 2030.

The costs of the project will be shared between BMW and Toyota, as initial sales figures are expected to be low.

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2024 Kia EV9: The Good and the Bad: The 2024 Kia EV9 is the first electric three-row SUV for sale stateside, and despite some minor flaws, it's a solid performer ...

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The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Is a Last Bastion of Affordable Fun: The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI gets minor updates for the new year, but maintains its status as ...

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Dodge's Next-Gen Charger Cop Car Could Get EV Version That Requires Regular Charging

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New Nissan Silvia Sports Car Officially in the Works: Nissan has announced work has started on a new Silvia with an electrified powertrain. If green-lighted ...

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Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030: The car maker's decision comes as industry faces slowing demand in some major markets for electric vehicles.

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Quick Glance: Volvo Revises Internal Combustion Engine Strategy

Volvo has postponed its exit from internal combustion engines until 2030.

The new strategy includes 90 percent of sold vehicles being electric or plug-in hybrids, with 10 percent remaining mild hybrids.

CEO Jim Rowan highlighted that the transition to electrification is not linear and depends on customer demand.

The delay is also influenced by European tariffs and market conditions for electric vehicles.

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Trying To Revive a Crashed V-10 BMW M5 Seems Like an Absolute Nightmare: Watch as the M539 Restorations YouTube channel restores a crashed V-10 BMW M5 ...

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GPIF Watchers Say $1.75 Trillion Fund May Buy More Japan Stocks: Japan’s $1.75 trillion state pension fund may step up purchases of domestic stocks and scale ...

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Uber launches ride-hailing trial in Tokyo using car-share vehicles - The Mainichi

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Japan chip equipment makers look beyond China for growth: TOKYO -- Despite strong Chinese demand, leading Japanese chipmaking equipment producers look to ...

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Easy Japanese news in translation: Steam train 'Iron Horse' running in Hokkaido - The Mainichi

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Japan's Takeshi Kitano 'a bit embarrassed' as new film shows at Venice: Japanese cult director Takeshi Kitano said on Friday he was "a bit embarrassed" by his ...

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Sep 04

Ford Patents In-Car System That Eavesdrops So It Can Play You Ads: Imagine your car playing you an ad based on your destination, vehicle information—and ...

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Sep 04

Japanese stocks tumble amid U.S. tech selloff: Some analysts see Wednesday’s drop as a temporary reaction than a start of another meltdown.

japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/09/04/markets/nikkei-shares-drop/

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Japan PM Kishida starts 2-day visit to South Korea on Friday: SEOUL (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make a two-day visit to South ...

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Quick Glance: Kishida Plans Final Summit with South Korea

Kishida, who will step down after September's party elections, aims for a positive end to bilateral relations.

The two leaders will hold their 12th summit to enhance cooperation on regional and global issues.

Yoon introduced a controversial compensation plan for Korean forced laborers, facing domestic opposition.

The progress in relations will be tested as the LDP prepares to elect Kishida's successor.

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Puffed up with pride: Japanese 10-year-old passes deadly fish test: A Japanese 10-year-old has become the youngest person authorised to prepare fugu pufferfish ...

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Stellantis Won't Sell or Kill Any of Its 14 Car Brands After All: Stellantis reaffirms its commitment to all 14 automakers under its corporate umbrella ...

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Hyundai Might Actually Build the Radical N Vision 74 Coupe: Hyundai's most popular concept car is getting ready for production, according to a new report.

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Japanese island eradicates rabbit-killing mongoose: TOKYO: Japan has wiped out all mongooses on a subtropical island, officials said, after the animals ignored ...

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Fewer Teens Want to Drive. It’s Changing How They Spend.: Teens point to high prices for cars and insurance, combined with other viable options ...

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Naoya Inoue: Meet the best boxer you might not have heard of: 55,000 fans fall into stunned silence. Naoya Inoue tumbles to the canvas for the first time in his ...

Quick Glance: Naoya Inoue: Japan's Unsung Boxing Champion

Naoya Inoue successfully defended his super bantamweight title, remaining unbeaten at 27 wins, including 24 by knockout, despite a brief knockdown.

Inoue is less known outside Japan due to most of his fights occurring in his home country.

Experts note that his shyness and lesser media engagement contribute to his absence from the international spotlight.

He will defend his title against TJ Doheny on September 3 in Tokyo.

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Which Brands Make the Best Used Cars?: Consumer Reports’ first-ever brand ranking for used cars focuses on the reliability of 5- to 10-year-old models ...

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Those looking for jobs in Japan get another shot at it in September: Hiring for new recruits usually takes place in time for an April start ...

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Sep 04

Easy Japanese news in translation: Japan wins 1st wheelchair rugby gold at Paris Paralympics - The Mainichi

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Sep 04

Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey: Most gas car drivers scored just 2/10 on a quiz about EV misinformation. The better people scored ...

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Sep 03

Kamala Harris opposes U.S. Steel takeover by Japanese company: Both major presidential contenders are now aligned with Pennsylvania steelworkers.

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Quick Glance: Harris Opposes US Steel Sale at Labor Day Rally

Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized that U.S. Steel should remain American-owned during her Labor Day speech in Pittsburgh, aligning with the White House's stance against its sale to Nippon Steel.

She highlighted the importance of preserving American steel jobs and the historical significance of U.S. Steel.

President Biden praised Harris as the best choice for future leadership and underscored her commitment to supporting unions.

Despite the opposition, U.S. Steel is determined to proceed with the sale, while union leaders echoed Harris' support for steelworkers.

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Paralympics: Swimmer Keiichi Kimura wins 50m free for Japan's 2nd gold - The Mainichi

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Japanese Anime Director Miyazaki Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award

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Two injured after sinkhole swallows car in Seoul: Reports: Two people were injured in Seoul after a car they were travelling in was swallowed by a sinkhole which ...

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Quick Glance: Two Injured as Sinkhole Engulfs Car in Seoul

Two individuals were injured in Seoul when their car was engulfed by a sinkhole.

The sinkhole appeared on a road in Seodaemun district, causing major traffic disruptions.

First responders have restricted access to the site while investigations are underway.

Sinkholes are gaining attention due to a missing Indian tourist in Kuala Lumpur after a similar incident.

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This 1935 Duesenberg Has Just Been Named the Top Show Car of Last Year: This 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Speedster, commissioned by a Maharaja, just won the 2024 ...

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Quick Glance: Unique Duesenberg Wins Prestigious Award

The 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Speedster has received the Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award.

Previously, the vehicle won the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and features a custom body commissioned by Maharaja Holkar of Indore.

Currently, the car is on display at the new Peninsula Hotel in London until September 14.

The award is judged by prominent figures, and the competition for this year's title was exceptionally fierce.

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Japan’s autumn eggplant: Too delicious for your daughter-in-law: In Japan, autumn eggplant has become a shorthand symbol for keeping the most pleasurable things ...

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Texas sues General Motor alleging massive invasion of privacy: Watchdog readers learned about newly revealed “driver’s score” that affects your auto insurance ...

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The Mercedes CLE Convertible Proves Not Every Car Needs To Be Sporty: We drive the Mercedes-Benz CLE convertible and discover it’s a luxurious cruiser with a ...

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Brat mama: Naomi Osaka’s fashion ace was filled with hidden meanings: After a two-year break, the Japanese tennis champion is back to her playing best ...

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Quick Glance: Osaka's Bold Outfit Shines at the U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka achieved a strong 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in the first round of the U.S. Open.

Her striking neon green outfit, designed with Yoon Ahn, symbolizes her journey to regain confidence after maternity leave.

Osaka expressed that wearing the outfit gives her a sense of strength and motivates her to win her matches.

With her first win over a top-10 player in over four years, Osaka has rekindled her belief in herself.

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Easy Japanese news in translation: Shohei Ohtani achieves '43 home runs, 43 stolen bases' - The Mainichi

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Japanese cars and beer gain ground in South Korea as relations thaw: Monthly sales of Japanese cars, including Toyota and Lexus, jumped 31% in August from a year ...

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Quick Glance: Japanese Products Surge in South Korea Amid Thawing Relations

Sales of Japanese cars in South Korea increased by 31% in August, driven by a shift in consumer preference towards hybrid vehicles.

The rising popularity of Japanese goods, including beer and whisky, is attributed to improving bilateral relations and a weaker yen.

A survey revealed that 57% of South Koreans in their 20s and 30s hold favorable views towards Japan.

The number of South Korean travelers to Japan surged nearly 40% in the first seven months of this year.

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Help name Blank Park Zoo's new baby snow monkey. Here are some photos for inspiration

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Watch This 900-HP Golf Rip the Quarter-Mile in 10 Seconds: This Mk2 Volkswagen Golf is hiding a turbocharged VR6 and all-wheel drive. Watch as it runs a ...

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RFK Jr.’s Daughter Says Dad Cut Off a Whale’s Head, Drove It 5 Hours Home: When they would accelerate, "whale juice would pour into the windows of the car ...

Quick Glance: Billy Baldwin Cuts Ties with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Billy Baldwin has severed ties with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following his endorsement of Donald Trump.

Baldwin described Kennedy's decision as a betrayal of the Kennedy family's values and his own political beliefs.

RFK Jr.'s siblings criticized his choice, labeling it a betrayal of family traditions.

Baldwin echoed this sentiment, stating he completely disavows Kennedy.

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Judo: Tokyo Olympic champion Wolf to retire next June - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese judoka Aaron Wolf, the men's 100-kilogram gold medalist at the ...

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Toyota's GR Supra May Not Be Long for This World, But the GT4 Racing Variant Was Just Updated

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USD/JPY: Amundi Sees Further Yen Gains as Carry-Trade Era Winds Down: The yen has scope to extend its advance as carry trades using the Japanese currency ...

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M5 Owners Almost Never Take Their Cars to the Track, Says BMW: BMW says only a very small percentage of M5 owners take their cars to the track ...

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Japanese Bus Group Sets Up Forex Fund to Survive Population Fall: A unit of Ryobi Holdings Co., a bus route operator in rural Japan, is setting up an AI-powered ...

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Japanese Stocks Set to Slide as Yen Strength Weighs on Exporters: Japanese stocks are likely to extend losses on Thursday as a stronger yen weighs on the ...

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Verstappen says his Red Bull has become an undriveable monster: Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen said Red Bull had turned a dominant car into an ...

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Quick Glance: Verstappen Frustrated: Red Bull's Disappointment in Monza

Max Verstappen finished a disappointing seventh in the Monza qualifying.

Lando Norris secured pole position, while Red Bull questions their technical setbacks since Miami.

Despite a strong start to the season, Verstappen has not won in the last five races.

Mercedes announced that Andrea Kimi Antonelli will replace Hamilton in 2025.

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What to do about America’s killer cars: The country’s roads are nearly twice as dangerous as the rich-world average. It doesn’t have to be that way

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Driving the 2025 Genesis G80 That Gets More Screen Time: A big new 27-inch infotainment screen anchors the overall experience of the refreshed G80 sedan.

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