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Jerome Powell Faces Inflation, Politics and Legacy at His Final Jackson Hole

Jerome Powell Faces Inflation, Politics and Legacy at His Final Jackson Hole

With his tenure ending, Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces market pressure and White House criticism in a pivotal Jackson Hole appearance.

21.08.2025 2

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Ford’s Big-Truck Legacy Could Be a Problem for Its New $30,000 EV Ambition

Ford’s Big-Truck Legacy Could Be a Problem for Its New $30,000 EV Ambition

With slowing Lightning sales, rising tariffs and fierce EV competition, Ford’s $30,000 electric pickup could be its boldest risk yet.

19.08.2025 3

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Abigail Bassett

Carmakers Are Foraying Into Unconventional Lifestyle Partnerships to Woo Gen Z Buyers

As Gen Z mature into their late 20s, carmakers are taking notice.

15.02.2025 3

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Abigail Bassett

Altadena’s small business owners reckon with an unclear future after Eaton wildfire: ‘My staff is calling and asking, “What can I do to help?” I just don’t have those answers right now’

The Eaton Fire, inland of the more well-known and much wealthier Palisades area, has consumed nearly 15,000 acres and most of Altadena.

14.01.2025 40

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Abigail Bassett

How Trump’s Economic Policies Could Reshape the Electric Vehicle Industry

President-elect Donald Trump has been clear about how he feels about electric vehicles: He’s anxious to do everything in his power to “end the...

07.12.2024 10

Observer

Abigail Bassett

The Iconic Scout SUV Is Making an Electric Comeback Under Volkswagen

Most young people haven’t heard of a rugged, boxy off-road vehicle called Scout. Volkswagen (VWAPY), the company behind the brand, is pushing to...

07.11.2024 2

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Honda Executives Dish Out on Measured Electric Vehicle Plans at Rare Meeting

Last week, at a Honda Motor Co. event attended by Observer in Tochigi, Japan, the 76-year-old automaker outlined plans to offer seven new fully...

10.10.2024 2

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Abigail Bassett

BWM Plans to Make Its First Hydrogen-Powered Electric Vehicle by 2028

BMW (BMWYY) believes the future of electric vehicles is not all about batteries; it should also include hydrogen fuel cells, a promising clean...

02.10.2024 2

Observer

Abigail Bassett

The International Space Station is Retiring, Opening Up a Unique Opportunity for Space Startups

It’s been a busy month in space. Between the return of Boeing’s problematic Starliner (sans the two astronauts currently stranded on the...

18.09.2024 20

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Why Luxury Sports Car Makers Like Aston Martin Are Pushing SUVs

When most people think of Aston Martin, they think of James Bond in a sleek silver sports car zipping through the tight and winding streets of an...

16.08.2024 1

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Abigail Bassett