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China's BYD sees first profit drop since 2021, even as the Tesla-rival takes global EV crown
2+ week, 5+ day ago (548+ words) March 27, 2026, 11: 44 AM BYD, the largest electric vehicle maker, has been expanding into global markets including Latin America and Europe, where auto analysts say profit margins are typically higher than in China. It's also banking on cutting-edge technology upgrades to grow…...
Car Review: Lexus" all-electric offering dials up the flash, before needing a charge
2+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound I-395 express lanes blocked for crash involving motorcycle NEWS ALERT: Naked man suspected in Fairfax Co. burglaries arrested John Aaron | jaaron@wtop. com March 30, 2026, 4: 10 AM The all-electric 2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport AWD comes with quite the bag of…...
Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (971+ words) April 11, 2026, 12: 21 AM "I purposely drove here just for the gas," Lewis said while filling up her Chevrolet Suburban at the Tulalip Market this week for $4. 84 a gallon (3. 8 liters) " about 75 cents less than prices near home. "Gas is ridiculous. But I…...
Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50 K
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1023+ words) April 11, 2026, 12: 13 AM "I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive, and it's harder," said Eble, an account manager for a public relations agency. Car ownership has long been integral to the American dream. But…...
China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (420+ words) April 10, 2026, 5: 08 AM Passenger car exports jumped 82. 4% year-on-year last month to around 748, 000 vehicles, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, up from the 586, 000 vehicles exported in February. Exports of new energy passenger vehicles " including battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids…...
Don't get too cozy when it comes to gas prices across DC region
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (295+ words) LOCAL UPDATE: Two Metro employees are dead after a shooting Thursday morning in the Friendship Heights area of D. C. , officials said NEWS ALERT: A man who's serving life sentences for the murders of two university students has been transferred to a…...
GM recalling more than 270, 000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in US due to rearview camera screen issue
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (213+ words) April 8, 2026, 7: 25 AM General Motors is recalling more than 270, 000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the U. S. because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that a rearview image that…...
Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control
1+ week, 6+ day ago (879+ words) IRAN WAR UPDATE: US plans barrage of attacks over the next 2-3 weeks, President Trump says April 2, 2026, 7: 01 AM With the Iran war pushing up prices worldwide, the U. S. average for a gallon of gas topped $4 on Tuesday, according to AAA. Prices can…...
Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (366+ words) April 1, 2026, 3: 07 PM With the average price of a gallon of gas topping $4 nationally, some federal and state officials have talked of temporarily reducing motor fuel taxes to provide relief to motorists. So far, Georgia and Utah are the only states…...
Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (599+ words) April 1, 2026, 6: 32 AM This price downturn doesn't just apply to outdated EVs either. Some of Edmunds' favorite models can be found for cheap on the used market. We included the average pricing of 2022 to 2024 models to give you an idea of…...