The EV graveyard: All the electric cars axed by automakers this year

Hyundai confirmed to Business Insider that it will stop selling the Korean-built, standard Ioniq 6 in the US.The retro-styled sedan never matched the success of its crossover sibling, the Ioniq 5 (which the company said saw a surprising 33% sales year-over-year increase in February and another 14% increase in March).Hyundai…

I help influencers like Khaby Lame tour China. I want them to build enduring fandoms — and sometimes feel like a nanny.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julie Zhu, a China market strategist for global creators based in Shenzhen. She has helped creators like Khaby Lame and Pamela Reif tour the country. It’s been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… In the pandemic, we had a serious lockdown in China. We were staying at home and trying to do exercises at home, and at that time, I found one influencer getting…

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Ford launches employee pricing campaign for America’s 250th anniversary

Ford Motor Company is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a nationwide pricing push aimed at giving U.S. customers a break. The Michigan-based automaker on Friday launched its “American Value. For American Values” campaign, offering employee pricing to all U.S. customers on most new 2025 and 2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles…

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Another city’s transit system is jacking up prices for World Cup fans

Tickets for Miami’s Brightline railway will be up to six times the usual price for FIFA World Cup fans. Loading audio narration… A round trip between downtown Miami and Aventura, the Brightline station closest to the Hard Rock Stadium, typically costs $24. On days when it hosts World Cup games,…

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