US Car Market: SUVs Dominate as Sedans Plummet to Record Low
SUVs now make up 58% of the US car market, a record high, while sedans have fallen to a record low of 19%, driven by consumer preference for larger vehicles and manufacturers prioritizing profitable SUV production during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Car Market: SUVs Dominate as Sedans Plummet to Record Low
SUVs now make up 58% of the US car market, a record high, while sedans have fallen to a record low of 19%, driven by consumer preference for larger vehicles and manufacturers prioritizing profitable SUV production during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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44% Bias Score
Rivian Opens First Public Fast-Charging Station
Rivian opened a new public EV fast-charging station near Joshua Tree National Park in California, its first to support non-Rivian EVs using CCS connectors and automaker-approved J3400 adapters; future sites will receive federal funding and feature upgraded J3400 connectors.
Rivian Opens First Public Fast-Charging Station
Rivian opened a new public EV fast-charging station near Joshua Tree National Park in California, its first to support non-Rivian EVs using CCS connectors and automaker-approved J3400 adapters; future sites will receive federal funding and feature upgraded J3400 connectors.
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32% Bias Score
Frankfurt's New Ginnheim S-Bahn Station Opens, Enhancing Regional Transit
The new Ginnheim S-Bahn station in Frankfurt opened ahead of schedule, improving transfers to U-Bahn lines U1 and U9 and offering barrier-free access via elevators; the station is part of a 13km Main-Weser-Bahn expansion, completed after six years of construction, adding two tracks and improving pun...
Frankfurt's New Ginnheim S-Bahn Station Opens, Enhancing Regional Transit
The new Ginnheim S-Bahn station in Frankfurt opened ahead of schedule, improving transfers to U-Bahn lines U1 and U9 and offering barrier-free access via elevators; the station is part of a 13km Main-Weser-Bahn expansion, completed after six years of construction, adding two tracks and improving pun...
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40% Bias Score
Air Canada Eliminates Free Carry-On Baggage for Basic Economy Fares
Starting January 3, 2025, Air Canada will eliminate free carry-on baggage for economy basic fares to various destinations, impacting travelers with added baggage fees of $35-$42 each way; only a personal item will be allowed.
Air Canada Eliminates Free Carry-On Baggage for Basic Economy Fares
Starting January 3, 2025, Air Canada will eliminate free carry-on baggage for economy basic fares to various destinations, impacting travelers with added baggage fees of $35-$42 each way; only a personal item will be allowed.
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48% Bias Score
NSW Labor Faces Challenges Amidst Infrastructure Wins and Union Disputes
The NSW Labor government celebrated the launch of new intercity trains but faces challenges with ongoing union disputes, a stalled Rosehill redevelopment, and a housing crisis, impacting its future prospects.
NSW Labor Faces Challenges Amidst Infrastructure Wins and Union Disputes
The NSW Labor government celebrated the launch of new intercity trains but faces challenges with ongoing union disputes, a stalled Rosehill redevelopment, and a housing crisis, impacting its future prospects.
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36% Bias Score
Kalamata Airport Concession Awarded for €71.2 Million
A consortium including Fraport, Peleas, and Delta Airport Investments won a €71.2 million concession to upgrade Kalamata International Airport, with €28.3 million earmarked for initial infrastructure improvements, aiming to boost tourism in Messinia and the wider Peloponnese.
Kalamata Airport Concession Awarded for €71.2 Million
A consortium including Fraport, Peleas, and Delta Airport Investments won a €71.2 million concession to upgrade Kalamata International Airport, with €28.3 million earmarked for initial infrastructure improvements, aiming to boost tourism in Messinia and the wider Peloponnese.
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60% Bias Score
UK to Hit "Peak Petrol" in 2024 as Electric Vehicle Adoption Soars
Britain is projected to reach peak petrol car usage in 2024, with gasoline-powered cars expected to decrease by almost half to 11.1 million by 2034, while electric vehicles are expected to surge to 13.7 million during the same period due to improving affordability and government mandates.
UK to Hit "Peak Petrol" in 2024 as Electric Vehicle Adoption Soars
Britain is projected to reach peak petrol car usage in 2024, with gasoline-powered cars expected to decrease by almost half to 11.1 million by 2034, while electric vehicles are expected to surge to 13.7 million during the same period due to improving affordability and government mandates.
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40% Bias Score
Airline Fees Top \$12 Billion, Sparking Senate Scrutiny
U.S. airlines collected over \$12.4 billion in fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services between 2018 and 2023, with seat fees alone exceeding \$3 billion in 2023, prompting a Senate hearing and raising consumer concerns.
Airline Fees Top \$12 Billion, Sparking Senate Scrutiny
U.S. airlines collected over \$12.4 billion in fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services between 2018 and 2023, with seat fees alone exceeding \$3 billion in 2023, prompting a Senate hearing and raising consumer concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Hesse Secures \u20ac1.2 Billion for Public Transport, Maintaining Services Through 2025
The Hessian state government secured \u20ac1.2 billion for public transport in 2024, ensuring existing services and social mobility programs for at least 2025, exceeding national public transport satisfaction rates and emphasizing the need for long-term Deutschlandticket funding.
Hesse Secures \u20ac1.2 Billion for Public Transport, Maintaining Services Through 2025
The Hessian state government secured \u20ac1.2 billion for public transport in 2024, ensuring existing services and social mobility programs for at least 2025, exceeding national public transport satisfaction rates and emphasizing the need for long-term Deutschlandticket funding.
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40% Bias Score
JetBlue Cuts Unprofitable Flights, Restructures Europe Service
JetBlue is cutting several unprofitable US flight routes, including those from JFK to Austin, Houston, Miami, and Milwaukee, and ending service to San Jose, to improve profitability after better-than-expected November and December bookings; it will also adjust its Europe service and redeploy Mint bu...
JetBlue Cuts Unprofitable Flights, Restructures Europe Service
JetBlue is cutting several unprofitable US flight routes, including those from JFK to Austin, Houston, Miami, and Milwaukee, and ending service to San Jose, to improve profitability after better-than-expected November and December bookings; it will also adjust its Europe service and redeploy Mint bu...
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Women's E-Scooter Use: Safety Concerns Outweigh Perceived Benefits
A Lime survey in Israel found that 20% of women in the Gush Dan region use e-scooters, compared to 22% nationally; road safety concerns, especially lack of bike lanes, are the main barriers, though women feel safer on e-scooters at night than on buses or taxis.
Israeli Women's E-Scooter Use: Safety Concerns Outweigh Perceived Benefits
A Lime survey in Israel found that 20% of women in the Gush Dan region use e-scooters, compared to 22% nationally; road safety concerns, especially lack of bike lanes, are the main barriers, though women feel safer on e-scooters at night than on buses or taxis.
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36% Bias Score
€3.75 Billion Secures Hessian Public Transport for Three Years
Hessian public transport will receive €3.75 billion over three years from federal and state funds, preventing service cuts and ensuring continued operation of buses, trains, and ride-sharing services, despite budgetary pressures.
€3.75 Billion Secures Hessian Public Transport for Three Years
Hessian public transport will receive €3.75 billion over three years from federal and state funds, preventing service cuts and ensuring continued operation of buses, trains, and ride-sharing services, despite budgetary pressures.
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32% Bias Score