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The Real Reason America Can’t Have The Tiny Japanese-Style Cars Trump Says He Wants

Trump is right that kei cars are super-kawaii — but he's wrong that clearing the regulatory decks is enough to bring them to U.S. shores.

December 16, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines Were So Much Older Then, We’re Younger Than That Now

Getting around without driving can be tough for anyone, but particularly seniors and children.

December 16, 2025

Boston’s New ‘CharlieCard’ Raises Privacy Issues in an Age of High-Tech Tracking

The new CharlieCard provides several benefits, but riders should also be aware of the military vendor that's operating the new system.

December 15, 2025

Ride E-Scooters, Do Crime? Study Explores Relationship Between Micromobility and Vehicle Offenses

"I suspect there are confounding factors that make the link from e-scooters to crime spurious."

December 15, 2025

Monday’s Headlines Are Under Repair

The Biden administration's Reconnecting Communities program received $14 billion in requests for $1 billion total funding. A new bill would greatly expand it.

December 15, 2025

Friday’s Headlines Have an Apartment in Every Garage

New York City is turning homes for cars into homes for people.

December 12, 2025

Talking Headways Podcast: ‘The Dawn of the NIMBYs’

"We kind of live in this eternal present of cities being a certain way and always seeming to remain that way." And that's bad, says today's guest.

December 11, 2025

Thursday’s Headlines See Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind

Yes, it's political, but transit agencies are still going to have to grapple with the perception that it's unsafe.

December 11, 2025

Wednesday’ Headlines Are On Autopilot

Don't be afraid of regulating driverless cars out of existence, writes Angie Schmitt. The industry needs guardrails.

December 10, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines Set the Record Straight

Folks who think dirtier cars will be cheaper to drive are in for a rude awakening.

December 9, 2025