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Georgia seaports handled a record number of automobiles in 2023 while container trade dropped 16%

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Ports Authority said Tuesday that it moved a record number of automobiles across its docks in Brunswick last year, while goods shipped to Savannah in cargo containers declined 16%.
Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted for display in launch configuration at Los Angeles science museum

Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted for display in launch configuration at Los Angeles science museum

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NASA's retired space shuttle Endeavour was carefully hoisted late Monday and attached to a huge external fuel tank and its two solid rocket boosters at a Los Angeles museum where it will be uniquely displayed as if it is about to b
Japanese officials raid a Toyota group plant after the company admitted cheating on engine testing

Japanese officials raid a Toyota group plant after the company admitted cheating on engine testing

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese transport officials raided a Toyota-affiliated plant Tuesday after the company admitted to cheating on engine testing , as Toyota Motor Corp.
Departing US road safety chief says agency has the people and knowhow to regulate high-tech vehicles

Departing US road safety chief says agency has the people and knowhow to regulate high-tech vehicles

DETROIT (AP) — In the past 15 months, no one has been more responsible for safety on the nation's roads than Ann Carlson.
Toyota chief apologizes for cheating on testing at group company - again

Toyota chief apologizes for cheating on testing at group company - again

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota chief Koji Sato apologized Monday to customers, suppliers and dealers for flawed testing at a group company, following a series of similar problems in recent years.
US safety agency closes probe into Dodge and Ram rotary gear shifters without seeking a recall

US safety agency closes probe into Dodge and Ram rotary gear shifters without seeking a recall

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators will not seek a recall after a seven-year investigation into complaints alleging that Dodge and Ram vehicles can roll away after being shifted into park.
Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replaced

Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replaced

DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is telling the owners of about 50,000 older Corolla, Corolla Matrix and RAV4 models to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady ahead of a monster week

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady ahead of a monster week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting at the start of a week where Wall Street’s most influential stocks will show whether the huge expectations built up for them are justified.

A Rolex seller meets up with a Facebook Marketplace thief. It goes all wrong from there

Massapequa Park, N.Y. (AP) — An $8,000 Facebook Marketplace deal has gone bad on Long Island, with a man who was selling a Rolex watch jumping onto the hood of the thief's car in a quixotic attempt to keep from being robbed.
US regulators close investigation into Ford Escape door latches and will not seek a recall

US regulators close investigation into Ford Escape door latches and will not seek a recall

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have closed an investigation into complaints that the doors on some Ford Escapes can open while the SUVs are being driven, without seeking a recall.