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Toyota profit down as chips shortage keeps customers waiting

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s profit fell nearly 18% in the April-June quarter from the year before, as a semiconductor shortage that has slammed the auto industry dented production at Japan’s top automaker. Toyota Motor Corp.
EXPLAINER: A look at the missile that killed al-Qaida leader

EXPLAINER: A look at the missile that killed al-Qaida leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a year, U.S. officials have been saying that taking out a terrorist threat in Afghanistan with no American troops on the ground would be difficult but not impossible. Last weekend, the U.S.

The manipulation of Uber’s public image profoundly impacted the lives of taxi drivers

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Edmunds: 5 vehicles that are easy on the wallet

Edmunds: 5 vehicles that are easy on the wallet

New cars are pricier than ever in today’s economy. Inflation, low inventory and now rising interest rates have all taken a toll on prices.
Nintendo's profit rises despite shortages of computer chips

Nintendo's profit rises despite shortages of computer chips

TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo’s profit in the April-June quarter rose 28% from a year earlier on healthy demand for its games, although its console sales were dented by a shortage of semiconductors.
B.C. improves rebate for electric vehicles to a maximum of $4,000: ministry

B.C. improves rebate for electric vehicles to a maximum of $4,000: ministry

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is improving its rebate program for electric vehicles to make them more affordable and accessible.
North American markets close in the red after up-and-down day of trading

North American markets close in the red after up-and-down day of trading

Canada's main stock index fell slightly on the Tuesday after the August long weekend, while U.S. markets also closed in the red after an up-and-down day of trading.
Stocks slip on Wall Street after another meandering day

Stocks slip on Wall Street after another meandering day

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks dipped Tuesday following another day of meandering trading, as Wall Street debates whether the market’s strong recent run is the start of a turnaround or just a temporary blip. The S&P 500 fell 27.44, or 0.
Ferrari earnings up 22% on surging deliveries to Americas

Ferrari earnings up 22% on surging deliveries to Americas

MILAN (AP) — Luxury Italian automaker Ferrari raised its 2022 forecast Tuesday after reporting a 22% increase in second-quarter earnings as sales in the Americas surged.
Japan truckmaker Hino says emissions data faked for 20 years

Japan truckmaker Hino says emissions data faked for 20 years

TOKYO (AP) — Hino Motors, a truck maker that’s part of the Toyota group, systematically falsified emissions data dating back as far as 2003, according to the results of an investigation released Tuesday.