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Ford addresses controversy over recent patent filings for biometric data and in-car ads, saying patented tech isn't always brought to market
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (263+ words) Ford Motor Company issued a clarification on July 17, 2026, stating that its recent patent filings do not indicate plans for production or consumer use, as privacy concerns have mounted over several technology applications described in the company’s intellectual property portfolio. “No…...
Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas station debuts in Philadelphia with prices 50 cents below state average
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (560+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
White House-backed Freedom Fuel Network opens 25 stations in Philadelphia and New Jersey with prices below the national average
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (553+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
'Freedom Fuel' network offers gas at $3.47 per gallon in Philadelphia area
1+ week, 2+ day ago (722+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Toyota's $3.6 billion expansion in San Antonio will shift Tacoma manufacturing from Mexico to the U.S. over four years, adding 2,000 jobs.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (707+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Amazon Prime members can save 50 cents per gallon at 7,500 fuel stations through July 5
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (242+ words) Amazon Prime members can save 50 cents per gallon on gas during the July 4 travel weekend, with the discount running from July 2 through July 5 at more than 7,500 participating stations nationwide. The offer applies to BP, Amoco, AMPM, and Thorntons locations across…...
California's state gas tax increased by 2.2 cents per gallon, bringing the total excise tax to 63.4 cents—the highest in the nation.
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (282+ words) California’s gas tax rose to 63.4 cents per gallon on July 1, marking a 2.2-cent increase that keeps the state’s fuel tax the highest in the nation. The increase is automatic, triggered by a law passed in 2017. Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and…...
U.S. diesel prices hold near $5.21 a gallon amid Middle East tensions, straining farmers and freight operators
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (247+ words) Diesel fuel averages $5.21 per gallon across the United States as of June 8, 2026, remaining elevated due to the ongoing Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz…...
General Motors opens Advanced Design studio in Pasadena, reveals GMC HUMMER X concepts
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (547+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Ford stock near 4-year high as energy storage business sparks investor optimism
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (384+ words) Ford Energy represents a strategic pivot from the automaker’s costly EV transition struggles. After announcing a $19.5 billion pretax charge related to EV programs in December, Ford shifted focus to battery energy storage systems for utilities and data centers—leveraging decades…...