NASA is expecting a visit from Elon Musk's DOGE crew, its acting chief says
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Nissan and Honda are calling off their $50 billion merger
The automakers said that they would continue to work in "the framework of a strategic partnership" moving forward.
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DeepSeek's AI is the hot new feature for Chinese cars. Here are all the automakers adding it to their EVs.
Tesla rivals BYD, Geely, and Great Wall have all said they will integrate Deepseek's AI model into their in-car software in recent weeks.
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A Boeing 737 Max collided with an airport vehicle on the runway as it accelerated for takeoff
A Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes plane was accelerating to take off from Rio de Janeiro's international airport on Tuesday when the collision occurred.
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Ford's CEO says Trump's tariffs are causing chaos and could be devastating to the auto industry
"So far, what we are seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos," Jim Farley said of Trump's tariffs.
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A celebrity's private jet crashed into a parked plane on the runway, killing one person
A Learjet 35A owned by Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil crashed into another plane at Scottsdale Airport, killing one person and injuring others.
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Sonic boom breakthrough for planemaker trying to build the next Concorde gets Elon Musk's backing
Boom hopes its breakthrough will allow supersonic flights over land, making US coast-to-coast flights 90 minutes faster.
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I supercommuted over 4 hours every day for 10 years. It was worth it to be based somewhere with a lower cost of living.
When Anna-Louise Dearden moved from London to Wellingborough, she started commuting 140 miles every day for her job in the city.
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China's BYD goes all-in on self-driving, with even its $9,500 EV getting 'high-level' autonomous features
BYD unveiled a massive expansion of its "Gods Eye" intelligent driving system on Monday as the car giant looks to win the brutal EV battle.
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I drove the Chinese-made Lincoln Nautilus, and it's one of the best luxury SUVs I've ever tested
I was impressed by the midsize luxury SUV's elegant styling, upscale interior, and show-stopping tech.
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A passenger was accused of assaulting a flight attendant, opening a door, and jumping from a plane heading to the runway
The incident, which was first described by Airlive.net, was said to have taken place on an Iberia flight about to leave Paris for Madrid last week.
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How a CEO is looking to succeed in the 'brutal' and expensive world of robotaxis
Ford and GM have given up on robotaxis over cost and profitability concerns, the CEO of autonomous driving company May Mobility told BI.
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Airlines desperately want more planes — but Boeing and Airbus can't keep up
The bottlenecks have forced global carriers to adjust their 2025 capacity plans, cut routes, and spend more money to keep older jets flying.
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China's Apollo Go robotaxi had a near miss with another vehicle, causing a safety driver to intervene, rider said
Sophia Tung of San Francisco, California, rode in an Apollo Go taxi during her visit to Shenzhen, China. She called her ride a "nightmare" experience.
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I commuted by helicopter in New York City. It was convenient and luxurious, but I can see why some locals hate the flights.
Flexjet flies helicopters in places like Manhattan to cut down on travel time. I see why the wealthy love it, but hope operators keep locals in mind.
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8-hour flightmare after Boeing 737 Max bound for Iceland was diverted to Scotland when strong winds stopped it landing
The Neos flight twice failed to land during high winds in Iceland and was diverted to Glasgow, about 800 miles away from its intended destination.
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Trump is trying to stop a major EV charger rollout that counts Tesla as one of its biggest recipients
Officials are "immediately suspending" approvals for a $5 billion EV charger program, according to a memo released on Thursday.
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China has a crucial edge in the robotaxi race, WeRide executive says
WeRide CFO Jennifer Li told Business Insider that China's high-tech EV industry was giving its robotaxi firms a major advantage.
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Norwegian is following Royal Caribbean's giant cruise ship playbook
Norwegian plans to debut four of its largest cruise ships ever starting in 2030. Each would sail more than 8,300 people.
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EV buyers shouldn't get government incentives, Volvo CEO says
The Volvo Cars boss Jim Rowan echoed Elon Musk, telling Business Insider he disagreed with the idea that governments should subsidize the EV industry.
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I drove a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. These 11 features make it one of the coolest EVs money can buy.
I drove a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N EV SUV and I was impressed by its eye catching retro rally car styling, supercar performance, and advanced tech.
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The whiplash from the US Postal Service suggests everyone is trying to figure out how to handle Trump's new China tariffs
In a matter of hours, USPS suspended and then resumed accepting packages from China and Hong Kong after Trump's tariffs went into effect.
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Elon Musk says DOGE will make 'rapid safety upgrades' to the air traffic control system following deadly plane crash
Musk's DOGE has been on a tear across the federal government in recent days. On Wednesday, he announced that the FAA was next.
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Southwest flyers can soon access a popular 'stopover' perk in Europe. See which other carriers offer similar programs.
Airlines have capitalized on a trend of people booking super-long layovers to give them time in a hub city. Its like a vacation within a vacation.
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Tesla sales in Europe are sliding. That's a problem for Elon Musk.
The automaker's sales tumbled in Germany and France, down 59% and 63% last month according to industry data.
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Uber stock falls as operating-income miss overshadows revenue surge
Uber's fourth-quarter operating profit rose 18% to $770 million but fell well short of the $1.2 billion forecast by analysts, hitting shares.
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Toyota is following Elon Musk's lead as it tries to turn things around in China
The Japanese automaker announced on Wednesday that it would build a new EV and battery factory in Shanghai, after Tesla did the same in 2019.
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Why a cargo airline is eyeing a radical new aircraft design for its future planes
The plane, known as Kona, would complement Nolinor's fleet of Boeing 737-200 freighters, all of which are at least 40 years old.
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I drove a $48,000 Nissan Frontier to see if it could compete with the Toyota Tacoma
I drove a 2025 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab pickup in SL trim and I was impressed by its powerful V6 engine, easy-to-use cabin, and solid tech features.
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34 imported vehicles that could see price hikes under Trump's tariff plan
25% tariffs on imports from Canada are set to take effect on Tuesday, particularly impacting the automotive industry, which relies heavily on trade.
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Trump's tariffs could see average new car prices rise by as much as $2,700, Jefferies analysts say
President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico and a 10% levy on China on Saturday.
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What we know about the Learjet crash in Philadelphia
Flight operator Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said in a statement that four crew members and two passengers were on the flight.
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Auto stocks slide after Trump fires first salvo in trade battle
Share prices for car makers including Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Volkswagen fell after Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
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Even car companies that emphasize US production could feel the impact of Trump's tariffs — including Tesla
Car manufacturers that have a heavy presence in the US, such as Tesla, Rivian, and Ford, will still feel the impacts of Trump's tariffs.
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A United Airlines employee was severely injured after an American Eagle plane collided with a tug
A 64-year-old was seriously injured when the tug he was driving collided with a plane that had just landed in Chicago.
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Here's what effective federal rules around autonomous vehicles could look like, according to a former DOT inspector general
Companies are looking for federal guidelines on autonomous vehicles. Former DOT inspector general Eric Soskin has some suggestions.
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I'm a pilot who's flown into DC's Reagan Airport for decades. Taking off and landing there can be extremely tough — here's what I think went wrong.
Retired Delta pilot Mark Stephens says there are two airports on the East Coast that he considers particularly dangerous: LaGuardia and Reagan.
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The final minutes of American Airlines flight 5342
Business Insider reviewed official briefings, flight data, and air traffic control audio tapes to piece together what happened before tragedy struck.
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Deals to watch during wave season, the Black Friday of cruises
Wave season, known as the cruise industry's Black Friday, is upon us. Premium and luxury cruise lines have some of the best deals.
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Aviation experts have been warning about the risk of a passenger aircraft collision for years
"Our whole air traffic control system has been blinking red, screaming at us that we've got it overloaded," one expert told BI.
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Lufthansa will get the first 777X when Boeing finally delivers the new jet in 2026
Boeing's newest plane has been beset by certification delays, with flight tests paused for months, sparking frustration among some customers.
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Investigators recovered black boxes from the DC plane collision. Here's what's next in the crash investigation.
Investigators found the recording devices, or black boxes, from the American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter that crashed on Wednesday.
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No survivors after American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter near Washington, DC
An American Airlines jet carrying 64 people collided Wednesday with a helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, with no survivors expected.
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Washington, DC, plane crash thrusts high-stakes role of air traffic control into the spotlight
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an ex-Army Black Hawk pilot, said communications between airline and military pilots usually go through air traffic control.
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Elon Musk says a paid robotaxi service launches in June — and Tesla will dip a 'toe in the water' before expanding it
Elon Musk said Austin residents will be able to pay for a fully autonomous Tesla robotaxi ride in June, with an expansion to more US cities planned.
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The American Airlines crash is the nightmare scenario that pilots and aviation workers have long feared
Aviation experts have warned for years about near collisions at airports around the US, citing air traffic control shortages and airspace congestion.
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Trump criticizes FAA diversity efforts after deadly plane crash, even as he says he doesn't know the cause yet
Trump said he didn't know what caused the crash but "we have some very strong opinions and ideas."
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UPS plunged after saying it would deliver fewer Amazon packages. Its CEO says it's about 'taking control of our destiny.'
UPS said it was cutting its business with Amazon in half by the middle of next year because of profitability concerns. Shares plunged.
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Toddlers, trains, and fairy tales — Elon Musk's best quotes from the Tesla earnings call
During Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk mentioned Superman, telescopes, Hollywood, and inventors shouting "Eureka!"
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