DEAR CARS: In the late 50’s and early 60’s, I think I remember seeing cars in Southern California with straps hanging underneath them touching the road. Were these straps really necessary, and if so, what was their purpose? And what has changed, because you certainly don’t see them anymore. — gender DEAR READER: Fads come …
The long wait for the launch of Volvo’s first all-electric SUV comes to an end with the global launch of the EX90. Piped by Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan as a fully 7-seat family recreational vehicle that can travel more than 370 miles (596 km) on a single charge, he says it represents both a …
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Comment on this story Comment BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive proposed pollution standards Thursday for new vehicles with internal combustion engines that are expected to remain on European roads long after the 27-nation bloc bans their sale in 2035. The so-called Euro 7 standards, introduced by the European Commission, will apply to all cars, …
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You can also create an annual calendar reminder to check your phone. This can include simple steps like clearing apps and photos you no longer need to free up digital storage space, which can speed up phone backups. Another motivator can be doing math. For around $70, you can have your phone’s battery replaced at …
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NASHPORT – Finding space in Gary Stone’s garage is tough. His handiwork is respected in the classic and antique car circuit. That’s among the reasons he doesn’t spend much time at Gary Stone Restoration outside of Nashport. “When I moved to Ohio, I worked for a couple of auto collision and repair shops and I …
Dodge is going electric. America’s most gas-heavy automaker has spent 2022 preparing its faithful for the big change as the Brotherhood of Muscle moves from V8s to Volts. The Charger and Challenger are on track to retire at the end of the 2023 model year. Everyone gets a series of special Last Call editions, then …
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A male Knicks fan hit a long shot during Saturday night’s Knicks-Celtics game at Madison Square Garden — and won a Kia. The fan wearing John Starks’ No. 3 jersey took a half-court shot in the third quarter and then chest-bumped RJ. Barrett, sending the Garden crowd into a frenzy. Despite this good karma, the …
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Derelict by the railroad tracks in Medford, covered in graffiti and marred by broken windows, the old MBTA Orange Line cars are clearly not going out of style. “It’s certainly an eyesore,” said Richard Caraviello, Medford City Councilman. “I hear there are people going in and out of them at night now.” Caraviello said he …
Talk of insurance and taxes dominated discussions about the Legislature’s first step toward regulating peer-to-peer car-sharing services on Thursday. The Senate Commerce Committee took testimony on a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Cryan (D-Union) that would require companies that administer peer-to-peer car sharing to carry insurance liability for vehicles rented through their platform. Car sharing …
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ST.PAUL – The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday in a legal challenge to the Walz administration’s “clean car” rules, which are modeled after California standards to increase the number of electric vehicles in the state. The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association is suing. Association president Scott Lambert says they’re not opposed to electric vehicles …
