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Steve Clark has resigned after Ontario’s integrity commissioner found he broke ethics rules for his role in the Ford government’s Greenbelt land swap scandal.In a letter published on Monday morning, Clark said he felt his role in the Greenbelt decision and subsequent investigations were “a distraction” from the ministry’s work to solve the housing affordability crisis.“As someone who has given my life to serving the people through our democratic institutions, it is my responsibility to adhere to the principles of Ministerial accountability,” Clark said in a post on social media.In his letter, Clark said he has been reflecting since a damning integrity commissioner report into the Greenbelt land swap decision was released. The report blamed Clark for a lack of oversight over his chief of staff, who both the integrity commissioner and Ontario’s auditor general said spearheaded the removal of 7,400 acres of land from the Greenbelt.Clark said his “first instinct” after reading the integrity commissioner’s report was to stay in post to create a new process that ensured the issues outlined would never be repeated.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Ford has finally hit upon an electric strategy that shouldn’t lose money. The key element is that it doesn’t involve vehicles—not for now, anyway.Ford’s stock, a habitual water-treader, jumped almost 14% on Wednesday, its biggest gain in over six years, on news that the Detroit stalwart had found a way to tap into the AI boom—sort of.

Homegrown carmakers JSW Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are open to adopting range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) if India’s policy framework expands incentives beyond pure electric vehicles, even as experts warn against equating the technology with battery-electric cars.REEVs, also called REX (range extender) hybrids, are always driven by an electric motor but carry a small internal combustion engine (ICE) whose sole role is to generate electricity when the battery charge runs low. Comparatively, strong hybrids have both an electric battery and a powerful ICE engine, both of which can run the vehicle.To be sure, no carmaker in India manufactures or sells REEVs currently.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Ford is turning to French peer Renault to help reboot its European business, in a fresh sign of the upheaval being caused by Chinese automakers outside the U.S. “We know we’re in a fight for our lives in our industry, and no better example than here in Europe," Ford Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley told journalists in Paris.

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart used public transport in New York City on Monday. They were seen walking in the Upper West Side before heading to a subway station.

Atlanta Falcons are bringing back cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford, who spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns. The Falcons have agreed to a deal with Ford, offering him a two-year contract worth $4 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

«The situation here is very tense in the sense that the administration continues to go back and forth on tariffs and so there is no clear vision of what is really happening,» says Peter Cardillo, Spartan Capital Securities. For emerging markets, is it too late to get bearish and for US market, is it too early to get bullish? Can I put it this way? Peter Cardillo: Well, the tariff situation is impacting the global markets and if this continues here in the States, then it is safe to say that the global markets, especially the emerging markets, will continue to act accordingly.

Trump's threat came after Ontario Premier Doug Ford retaliated against the US by imposing 25% tariffs on three American states—Michigan, New York, and Minnesota, and Ford also threatened to «shut the electricity off completely if America continues to escalate,» Daily Mail reported.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mercedes-Benz stock fell in overseas trading after the German auto maker reported better-than-expected earnings but gave an outlook that doesn’t inspire the passion drivers might feel for a 300 SLR sports car. Thursday, the company announced fourth-quarter earnings per share of $2.68 from sales of about $40 billion.

Ford Motor Company, which announced its return to India last September, now appears to be pumping the brakes on those plans. The much-anticipated January announcement detailing Ford’s India strategy never arrived. Now, sources say, the American automaker is re-evaluating its move and will not reveal a final decision before late summer.

Joe Biden, the 46th president, departed Washington, DC in a traditional send-off ceremony. The ceremony took place on the east front of the US Capitol. Biden and the former first lady took a final flight on Marine One. The helicopter flew over the capital city.

second season of 1923, the prequel to Yellowstone, debuted during the Yellowstone finale. The upcoming season focuses on the enduring challenges faced by the Dutton family.

«Our X account was briefly compromised and the previous three posts were not authorised or posted by Ford. We are investigating the issue, and apologise for any confusion caused,» said Ford in a statement on X after the company recovered its account on the platform.

recession fears becoming a major point of concern for the US stock market in the coming days, due to the incoming Donald Trump administration at the White House in January, things may get even more complex in the coming days. Also Read: Who is Rex Heuermann, suspected serial killer charged with seventh murder in Giglo Beach killings case? The automobile industry's stocks have not been a part of the massive bull run but have maintained a steady rise in the last couple of years, and have also contributed quite well to the top stock indices, as per reports.

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump was asked about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s recent warning that the province could cut off energy exports to about 1.5 million Americans if Trump lays threatened tariffs on Canada next month, saying Thursday it was “fine.”

BYD is set to show further market share gains when November vehicle sales data is released on Monday, putting it on course to exceed its annual goal and overtake Ford and Honda in global sales. BYD has been on an extraordinary expansion this year, growing capacity and undertaking a massive hiring spree to turbocharge revenue, which overtook EV leader Tesla in the third quarter. Aided by robust sales in China that continued in recent months, BYD is now on course to beat its annual sales target of 4 million vehicles, more than Japan's Honda and Detroit-based Ford in 2024 worldwide sales.

Anurag Mehrotra, ex-managing director and president at Ford India, is set to join JSW MG Motor India as its MD, replacing Rajiv Chaba, CEO Emeritus, who is superannuating on 31 March 2025, said people aware of the movement. Mehrotra who till recently was serving as vice president, international business, and strategy at Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle, is likely to join JSW MG early next month. ET had reported in its 26 November edition that MG JSW has been on a look out for a senior resource who can replace Chaba.

The leader of Canada’s most populous province says all of the country’s provincial and territorial premiers want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico

Ford is cutting its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure from increased competition and weaker-than-expected sales of electric cars

Marvel Studios has unveiled the latest trailer for Captain America: Brave New World, featuring Anthony Mackie as Captain America. The reveal took place at D23 Brazil, where Mackie and Danny Ramirez greeted fans. The trailer showcases Mackie's Sam Wilson facing off against the Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford.