Transportation
Southwest CEO says airline ‘actively pursuing’ network of airport lounges
A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., November 7, 2025. Tim Evans | Reuters Southwest Airlines is “actively pursuing” the possibility of opening a network of airport lounges, CEO Bob Jordan told CNBC on Wednesday, as the airline industry continues to fight over premium travelers. “I think […]
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Rivian turns to AI, autonomy to woo investors as EV sales stall
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe tours the inside of electric auto maker Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024. Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters DETROIT — Rivian Automotive will let artificial intelligence take the wheel to try to convince investors that its future can be more lucrative than its past. The all-electric vehicle […]
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Ford to use Renault tech, plants to battle cheap Chinese EVs in Europe
CEO of Ford Jim Farley and CEO of Renault Group Francois Provost react during a press conference as Renault Group and Ford announce the formation of a strategic partnership for passenger and commercial vehicles, in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2025. Tom Nicholson | Reuters Renault will jointly develop small, cheaper electric vehicles for Ford for […]
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Stellantis to bring tiny Fiat car to U.S. following Trump remarks
Stellantis plans to offer the Fiat Topolino, an all-electric quadricycle vehicle, in the U.S. Stellantis DETROIT – Chrysler parent Stellantis on Monday announced it will offer an all-electric small “car” called the Fiat Topolino in the U.S. The automaker did not announce timing for the vehicle, but Fiat CEO Olivier François confirmed plans to bring […]
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Waymo crosses 450,000 weekly paid rides as Alphabet robotaxi unit widens lead on Tesla
Waymo driverless taxi parks in lower Manhattan in New York City, U.S., Nov. 26, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Waymo, the robotaxi unit owned by Alphabet, has crossed 450,000 weekly paid rides, according to a letter from investor Tiger Global viewed by CNBC. That’s almost double the milestone it hit in April, when Waymo reported […]
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United maintains elite status requirements for 2027, but here’s what’s changing
A traveler speaks to an agent at the United Airlines desk at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on November 25, 2025, ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Kamil Krzaczynski | Afp | Getty Images United Airlines is joining Delta Air Lines in holding steady its requirements to earn elite frequent flyer status next year […]
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Trump’s trade war shift away from Chinese manufacturing has reached tipping point
A container is offloaded from the Wanhai 175 cargo ship at the Tan Vu Terminal, operated by Vietnam Maritime Corp., at Haiphong Port in Haiphong, Vietnam, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The proportion of volume from suppliers in China, Hong Kong, and Korea has declined from 90% to 50% over […]
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Trump administration waives $11 million fine for Southwest Airlines’ 2022 holiday meltdown
A Southwest plane and baggage carts at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Elijah Nouvelage | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Trump administration said it will forgive the last $11 million of a civil fine against Southwest Airlines that stems from the carrier’s 2022 holiday meltdown that […]
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India warns IndiGo of regulatory action and takes action to cap airfare surge
India’s aviation watchdog on Saturday warned airline IndiGo of regulatory action after it canceled thousands of flights over the last week, stranding passengers and forcing government action to limit a surge in airfares caused by the crisis. The country’s biggest airline, IndiGo canceled the flights because of a shortage of pilots after it failed to plan […]
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India’s largest airline melts down after new crew rest rules
Passengers seen in heavy rush and chaos at the IndiGo counter at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 after a technical glitch at IndiGo caused delays and cancellations of multiple flights on Dec. 4, 2025 in New Delhi, India. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Air travel across India was in turmoil for a fourth […]
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