Thursday’s Headlines Are Not Gonna Pay a Lot for This Truck

President Trump's tariffs, along with rising insurance costs, are driving down Americans' interest in owning a car.

By Blake Aued

12:14 AM EDT on May 8, 2025

Photo via Kids and Car Safety |

These child-killers are getting too pricy for American consumers.

The rising cost of car ownership is causing more Americans to view it as a luxury rather than a necessity, with 13 percent fewer people saying they plan to buy a car in the next month. (Newsweek)
All over the world, angry people are increasingly using their multi-ton vehicles as weapons. (High Speed; subscription required)
All over the world, two-wheeled vehicles are getting more popular as well, but they can also be deadly depending on the speed. (Transport Matters)
Tolling or congestion pricing not only reduces traffic, but can be reinvested into transit. (Metro Magazine)
Giving people concrete examples of the effects of climate change, like a local skating pond that doesn't freeze as much anymore, helps them grasp the effects of a warming planet. (Grist)
Blue states are rushing to divert federal highway funds into transit as the Trump administration signals a return to a road-heavy approach. (Milwaukee Independent)
To the surprise of no one, a scientific study confirms that dedicated bus lanes in the Twin Cities improve reliability. (Crossroads)
President Trump is once again blustering about pulling funding for California high-speed rail, the New York Times reports in a typically poorly framed story.
A bill to fund Pennsylvania transit is likely to pass the state KYWHouse but die in the Senate. (KYW)
The loss of federal grants led Nashville to end its contract with bikeshare BCycle. (WKRM)
Birmingham cyclists are advocating for an interconnected network of bike lanes and trails. (WVTM)
Seattle transit agencies' various rules on bringing pets aboard buses and trains make it hard to take your furry friend to the dog park. (The Urbanist)
A San Francisco resident started an "anti-profit" bike shop where he fixes up bikes for free. (Mission Local)