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November 04 November 04     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   cars   Gas prices rise for most Americans -- especially in the Midwest. Here's why.     Gasoline prices have spiked for most of the U.S. during a period in which motorists are usually experiencing relief at the pump.     Read Story     money           VW takes nearly $3B extra charge for fixing scandal-tainted U.S. diesel vehicles The added financial hit could push the German automaker's total cost for the scandal past $30B     cars           Fire hazard: BMW recalls 1.4M vehicles due to risk of under-hood fires BMW is recalling more than 1.4 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood.     cars           Review: Volkswagen Atlas carries its weight well Atlas is VW's newest, largest SUV   Advertisement   cars           Here are the best new vehicles for traveling with dogs To travel well with a dog, you have to think like a dog: Where can I stretch out?     cars           Carmakers join forces in Europe to make electrics widespread Major automakers say their joint European electric car recharging network will open its first stations this year in what the companies hope will be mass acceptance of battery-powered cars.     cars           Jesse Jackson calls for boycott of BMW, cites lack of diversity The Rev. Jesse Jackson has called on black Americans to stop buying BMWs, saying blacks are underrepresented throughout the company's management structure.     cars           FBI's investigation into UAW scandal extends to GM, Ford, other union officials The FBI's probe into alleged financial crimes by United Auto Workers and auto executives has extended to General Motors and Ford.     cars           $7,500 electric car tax credit goes away under GOP plan. Not good for Tesla. The House Republican tax plan would ax the tax credit for electric-vehicle buyers, dealing a blow to the ambitions of Tesla, GM and others.     news           Google and AutoNation partner on self-driving car program AutoNation said Thursday that its dealerships will provide maintenance and repairs for Waymo's self-driving fleet of Chrysler Pacifica vehicles.       The Day In Pictures Gallery A youth carries a container of drinking water on his shoulders at a residential area flooded after heavy monsoon rains in Chennai, India.     Popular Stories Dale Jr.'s newest gifts include horse, stroller Barkley: Why Lonzo Ball is 'only half a player' Live stream: Houston Astros celebrate winning the World Series with a parade through the city   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: reed791.worldnews@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108