Should the government make the use of turn signal stalks and visual signals mandatory?
Electronic door locks are more common than ever in modern vehicles. In an emergency, it is often difficult to find the manual release. Intuitive manual versions, like those from Audi and Lexus, prove that simple solutions do exist. Today, some cars don't have turn signal stalks - no. Others have hidden manual door releases that require the patience of bomb disposal technicians. If you think this is exaggerated, just ask anyone who has tried to escape from the back seat of a Tesla in a pinch. Story after story highlights the safety concerns these confusing designs pose for drivers and passengers. So, here's the big question: Should the government step in to end this madness? var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); Read the manual or play an escape room course One side of the argument is that people should know and understand the cars they ride…
Dollar hits record highs as Fed signals
The dollar has surged to its highest level in more than two years after the Federal Reserve signaled that monetary easing may slow next year. Bloomberg reported that the Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Spot Index rose 0.6% on Wednesday, hitting its highest point since 2022. The dollar is up about 7% for the year, suggesting it could end 2024 with its strongest performance since 2015. Also read: Dollar strengthens on Japan uncertainty, US election expectations President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to impose tough tariffs on several U.S. trading partners further amplified the gains, adding momentum as the Federal Reserve deliberates on its path to cutting interest rates. The strong performance of the U.S. economy relative to other countries further supported the dollar's appreciation. In contrast, global central banks have been forced to slash borrowing costs in response to stalling economic growth. Brendan McKenna, currency strategist at Wells Fargo, predicts that the dollar could appreciate on average 5% to 6% against G10 currencies…
Nissan sales hold steady, but global production signals decline
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could spell more trouble for the Japanese brand November 29, 2024 18:32 Nissan's global production has fallen 7.1% so far this year However, the brand's sales increased slightly by 0.1%. It may soon face bigger problems from potential tariffs from the Trump administration. Nissan appears to be fully in what its CEO calls "emergency mode." The automaker has just reported a further decline in production after promising significant layoffs and a possible slowdown in growth. To make matters worse, changes in global trade patterns, especially the looming threat of tariffs, became another major obstacle that the brand had to overcome. More: Nissan exec warns 'We still have 12 or 14 months to survive' Globally, Nissan's production is down 7.1% this year, with declines across several major markets. Production in the United States fell by 10.6%, in Japan by 7.4%, and in the Chinese market, which Nissan has been heavily dependent on, it fell by 12.1%. The…
Recall: Ram 1500 turn signals may not automatically cancel
About 130,000 Ram 1500 trucks are being recalled due to problems with the steering column control module. October 5, 2024 — A Ram 1500 turn signal problem has resulted in the recall of nearly 130,000 trucks because the turn signal may not cancel itself once the driver activates it. Not only is the recall of 2023-2024 Ram 1500 trucks a safety concern because leaving the turn signal on after turning is a violation of federal safety standards. According to U.S. federal safety regulations: "The turn signal operating unit must be able to cancel itself by turning the steering wheel and be able to be canceled by manually operating the control device." Ford learned of a possible problem with the Ram 1500's turn signals in February, and engineers knew the turn signal problems could be caused by a problem with the steering column control module. Chrysler expects to send out Ram 1500 recall letters on October 29, 2024, and dealers will…
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