The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history ended late Wednesday night after the House passed a clean continuation resolution in a 222 to 209 vote, and President Donald Trump signed off on the measure. Toyota held a ceremony to mark the opening and start of production at its first North American electric battery manufacturing plant in Liberty, Randolph County, North Carolina. The plant will feature 14 production lines, including four dedicated to supporting battery production for hybrid electric vehicles, and 10 dedicated for battery production for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Meanwhile, a state health plan lawsuit involving the exclusion of certain treatments for transgender patients has been put on hold until the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decides a similar case from West Virginia. [... more]

Cars are often associated with various parts of our lives, from daily commutes to leisure activities. However, there are some interesting paradoxes and riddles surrounding cars, such as when a car is not a car or why a gentleman might drive his Subaru into a lake. These humorous anecdotes and puzzles showcase the creativity and playfulness of human interaction with cars. [... more]