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Tesla expands its virtual sales presence with remote test drives
Tesla is expanding its new sales strategy of using virtual sales advisers with remote test drive locations to Europe. In…
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Sees Incremental Changes
As it enters the fourth year of its current generation, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-class gets a small facelift. Dual 10.3-inch screens…
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Man convicted of Bellaire wig store murder in 1998 up for parole much to dismay of victim’s family
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The daughters of a woman brutally murdered in 1998 vowed never to stop fighting for justice…
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Here’s how many billions Ford expects its EV ‘startup’ to lose in 2023
Before introducing its new financial reporting format Thursday, Ford Motor (F) revealed it expects its EV startup unit, Model E,…
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2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Starts at $80,920
The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 sedan has a starting price of $80,920. The G80 EV is currently sold in 15…
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Former Houston City Councilwoman Ada Edwards dead at 80
Friday, March 24, 2023 3:41AM HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Former Houston Councilwoman Ada Edwards has died at the age of…
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This light, energy-dense battery just got independently verified
Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) today announced that its high-energy, high-power lithium-ion battery with a silicon anode platform has been verified by an…
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Lia Block Celebrates Ken Block’s Legacy in Tribute-Liveried Subaru BRZ Rally Car
To enter rally competition in a rear-wheel-drive car at age 16 is an impressive undertaking. For Lia Block, a return…
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Houston Cougars star Tramon Mark carries Final Four souvenir backpack to Sweet Sixteen
Mark’s 2021-2022 season ended after shoulder surgery, which kept him out of the Coogs’ Elite Eight run. Friday, March 24,…
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Tesla launches new extended service warranty straight from its app
Tesla has launched new extended service warranties for its electric vehicles that can be purchased straight from its mobile app.…
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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLB-Class Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview Mercedes has combined its smallest box, the GLB250, with its mighty turbocharged four-cylinder to produce an AMG-tuned lunch pail.…
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17-year-old confesses to Chinatown robbery, complains about paralyzed victim, calls reveal
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As a judge’s decision to lower a 17-year-old suspect’s bond in a Chinatown robbery is attracting…
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United Airlines to launch first commercial electric air taxi route with Archer Aviation in Chicago
Leading global airline company United Airlines is set to launch the first electric air taxi route in Chicago in collaboration…
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450,000 Hondas’ Front Seatbelts May Not Latch, Triggering Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted notice that 448,613 Honda and Acura vehicles are under recall for…
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Humble ISD supplying teachers with ballistic shields in wake of recent school shootings in Texas
HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) — Humble ISD is supplying teachers with ballistic shields to use in the event of a school…
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Lucid finally adds Apple CarPlay standard on all its EVs in latest OTA update
Lucid Motors is in the process of delivering all four of the original trims of its flagship Air sedan promised…
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview The GLA-class SUV is the sexy sibling of the slightly more practical GLB-class. What the sleeker GLA loses in…
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CDC report finds more children in U.S. diagnosed with autism from boost in early detection
The rate of children diagnosed with autism in the United States has been growing steadily since 2000, but two new…
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This startup just launched an ‘affordable’ fully electric smart RV based on the Ford E-Transit
Who says you can’t adventure in style with zero emissions and at a reasonable price? Grounded, a Detroit-based electric RV…
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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLA-Class Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview The difference between a Mercedes-Benz and a Mercedes-AMG is perfectly illustrated by the fierce and feisty GLA35. While the…
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Video shows US Navy Sailor Seamus Gray outside bar before going missing
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Waukegan police continue to search for a Navy sailor who hasn’t been seen or heard from since…
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Save over $1,000 on BLUETTI AC300 + B300 Combos for home backup power, this month only!
As BLUETTI wraps up its massive spring sale event, it is immediately following up with more savings on its top-tier…
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1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Tested: The Downsized Caddy Disappoints
From the September 1984 issue of Car and Driver. When extravagant luxury and ostentatious opulence are your stock in trade,…
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ESPN to have former pitcher Roger Clemens sit as analyst for Astros vs. White Sox on Opening Day
Thursday, March 23, 2023 8:56PM HOUSTON, Texas — Roger Clemens will be an analyst for ESPN when the defending World…
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Tesla competitor Lucid Air luxury EV gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
After being rumored as coming with an update for some time, luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid has officially announced wireless…
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2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV is an all-electric reimagining of one of the most iconic, bad-ass off-road machines…
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Missing DJ Jeffrey ‘JV’ Vandergrift confirmed dead after body found at San Francisco’s Pier 39
SAN FRANCISCO — A body that was found Wednesday in the water at San Francisco’s Pier 39 was confirmed to…
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EGO’s Power+ 56V cordless electric mower tackles spring chores at $599 ($100 off) in New Green Deals
This spring, get rid of your old gas mower and replace it with a battery-powered model to save on fossil…
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What To Buy: 1986–1992 Yugo
From the April 2023 issue of Car and Driver. Back in ’87, Yugo’s ad jingle said to “buy yourself some…
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CA bill would ban Skittles, other processed foods that use chemicals linked to health risks
ByABC7.com staff Thursday, March 23, 2023 6:56PM SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new bill proposed in the California legislature would ban…
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Tesla Superchargers are now integrated in Rivian’s navigation
Tesla Supercharger locations are now being integrated into Rivian’s navigation system as part of the automaker’s latest software update. After…
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Electric Cars with the Longest Driving Range, Ranked
The world is changing, and while gasoline-powered vehicles will continue to roam the streets for decades to come, federal emissions…
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Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Thursday, March 23, 2023 5:53PM DETROIT — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and…
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EV owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with home charging
A recent study by JD Power found that EV owners have become increasingly frustrated with their home charging experience for…
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Ford Says It Will Lose $3 Billion on EVs This Year, but Sales Are Rising
Ford expects to lose roughly $3 billion from the electric-vehicle arm of the company this year. The increased losses are…
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Childhood cancer survivor now a doctor at hospital that saved her life
Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:12PM HOUSTON, Texas — A resident physician at Texas Children’s Hospital is coming full circle, from…
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VW’s Cupra mulls entering US market in quest to become a globally recognized EV brand
Volkswagen Group sub-brand Cupra has been market testing the possible entry into the US market, according to SEAT Cupra CEO…
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Aston Martin DB11 Facelift Will Be Called DB12, Trademark Application Suggests
Aston Martin has filed a trademark in the U.S. for the nameplate “DB12,” as first reported by CarBuzz. The DB12…
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ABC13’s weekly job fair explores ways women can break into the oil and gas industry
Thursday, March 23, 2023 2:59PM HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hundreds of women will get an up-close look at the oil…
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The US’s first-ever complete solar supply chain is coming [update]
Seoul-headquartered PV solar-cell manufacturing giant Qcells will invest more than $2.5 billion to build a solar supply chain in Georgia…
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2024 Chevrolet Camaro Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview After more than eight years of the current sixth-generation Camaro, Chevrolet is getting ready for something new. While we…
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Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ policy could be expanded into high school
Instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity is barred through grade 3. ByKiara Alfonseca Thursday, March 23, 2023 2:06PM A…
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You can now run electric bicycles from power tool batteries
We’re officially living in the future: No longer are your e-bike batteries just for your e-bikes and your power tool…
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2002 Chrysler 300M Special Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day
The 2002 Chrysler 300M Special was the most performance-oriented of the LH cars. The Special isn’t much more powerful than…
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Gogoro’s battery-swapping electric scooters begin operations in Singapore
Gogoro, widely considered to be the world leader in battery swapping for light electric vehicles like e-motorbikes, has just launched…
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Ferrari Brings Back the Soft Top on the 2024 Roma Spider
Ferrari has removed the roof from the beautiful Roma coupe to create the 2024 Roma Spider, a successor to the…
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Pasadena chemical plant fire was caused by accidental tanker leak, fire marshal’s office says
PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) — Investigators believe they’ve pinpointed the cause of an explosion and massive fire at a Pasadena plant…
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Africa’s waste industry just got a whole lot cleaner with its first electric garbage truck
Africa received its first heavy-duty commercial electric truck this past week, a Volvo Trucks FE Electric garbage truck (waste collector).…
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2023 Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE Adds Power but Remains Relaxed
We’ve never been all too enthusiastic about all-wheel drive for all-wheel drive’s sake. In our opinion, most vehicles are simply…
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17-year-old accused of paralyzing woman in violent Chinatown robbery expected in court Monday
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 17-year-old accused of brutally robbing a woman in Chinatown last month is set to appear…
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