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2023 Global Citizen Festival held in Central Park
The lineup includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anitta and Jung Kook of BTS. Sunday, September 24, 2023…
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NIO launches its own Android-based phone for $890 with a new version to follow each year
After a year and a half of ambiguous updates and a swirling rumor mill, EV automaker NIO has officially launched…
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Preview Drive: Still not a mini Ioniq 5, but promising – Autoblog
Earlier this month, we had our first opportunity to drive the 2024 Hyundai Kona. It’s bigger, roomier and better at…
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Here’s what Europe’s largest floating solar farm is going to look like
Renewable energy producer Q Energy is now building Europe’s largest floating solar farm on a brownfield site in northwestern France.…
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Hyundai offering free home charger, installation credit to support EV sales – Autoblog
To encourage potential electric vehicle buyers to consider a Hyundai-branded EV, the Korean manufacturer is offering those who buy or…
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West Texas A&M University president’s decision to axe campus drag show backed by federal judge
One of Texas’ most notoriously conservative federal judges issued an opinion this week supporting restrictions to drag shows, which stands…
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Hyundai EV buyers get free ChargePoint L2 home charger, install credit
If you’re considering buying a Hyundai EV, now may be a great time. Hyundai is now offering a free ChargePoint…
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Tesla is giving away a free car to owners who get their friends to buy a Tesla – Autoblog
The Tesla Model 3. Xing Yun/Getty Images Tesla is dangling the prospect of a free Model 3 in front of…
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Woman punched in chest after confronting robber at Montrose store, HPD says
Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:21PM HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly…
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Juiced HyperScorpion e-bike now $500 off, Bosch Level 2 EV charger $583, more
A $500 discount is giving you one of the last chances to save on the Juiced HyperScorpion e-bike. With a…
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The Best RC Drift Cars In 2023 – Autoblog
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Suspect accused of fatally shooting man intervening in argument near UH, TSU identified, police say
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been charged after allegedly shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend’s friend less than a…
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Is Toyota finally picking up EV production pace this time?
Toyota EV concepts (Source: Toyota) Despite a slow start, Toyota plans to accelerate electric vehicle output over the next several…
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Current Mercedes-Benz G-Class reportedly ends production in January – Autoblog
CarBuzz picked up on a report in Business Insider Germany about movement in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class lineup. The German pub…
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Celebrity photographer of Beyoncé’s all-time favorite portrait holds court in H-town
BySteven Devadanam Saturday, September 23, 2023 6:10PM HOUSTON, Texas — Only a select few humans – ever – have been…
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Elon Musk says Tesla has a ‘performance Cybertruck’
Elon Musk reveals that Tesla has a ‘performance Cybertruck’ – indicating that it could be one of the first versions…
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Insights from Climate Week NYC on BMW Group’s Future Initiatives
It’s Climate Week in New York, but Dr. Thomas Becker, BMW’s Head of Sustainability and Mobility, couldn’t make it. Ironically…
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EU set to demand e-fuel cars have no climate impact – Autoblog
BRUSSELS — The European Union is set to demand that cars running on e-fuels must be 100% carbon neutral if…
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Southwest Houston lounge faces backlash over non-payment for employees
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After not receiving payment for more than a month, the now former executive chef of a…
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2024 Kia Niro EV arrives with over 250-mile range and sub-$40,000 price tag
As Kia’s all-electric Niro EV enters its second model year following its second-generation refresh, the automaker has shared what’s new…
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One-off 1997 Saab 900 EX prototype headed to auction – Autoblog
An obscure and fascinating part of Saab’s history is looking for a new home. The one-off 1997 900 EX was…
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Father of teen who brought gun to Texas City HS says incident was preventable: ‘We are apologetic’
TEXAS CITY, Texas (KTRK) — More information is coming to light about a 16-year-old Texas High School student who got…
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The Electrek review: Luna’s Talaria xXx – super fun eMoto that defies categories
The Luna Talaria xXx blew our minds when it was announced earlier this year at an introductory price of $3000…
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BMW Neue Klasse Codenames Explained
The first electric vehicles built on the Neue Klasse platform are not scheduled to come out until 2025 but our…
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Junkyard Gem: 1998 Chevrolet Astro Art Van
What is an art car? It could be a BMW race car decorated by a famous artist, a Burning Man-style…
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Woman loses consciousness, falls onto street, hit by passing 18-wheeler, HPD says
Saturday, September 23, 2023 2:34AM HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman out with her friends in downtown Houston died when…
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This 100 MPH ‘street legal’ 2-seater electric race car from China looks pretty legit
Most of the fun and funky vehicles I manage to dredge up for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of…
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See The BMW M2, M3, And M4 Burn Rubber At The Track
In recent times, BMW South Korea has been extensively promoting the Driving Center in Incheon through numerous videos featuring a…
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Detroit Three automakers enter final hours to avoid wider UAW strike – Autoblog
DETROIT — The Detroit Three automakers and the union representing the companies’ U.S. hourly workers on Friday entered the final…
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Latino UH medical students look to improve doctors’ Spanish to give equal care to Hispanic populace
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Latino Medical Student Association at the Fertitta Family College of Medicine has multiplied from a…
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BYD’s affordable Dolphin EV lands in North America as 500,000th unit rolls off the line
China’s largest automaker, BYD, launched its Dolphin electric car in Mexico Friday, expanding the brand in North America. With the…
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BMW Grand Brasil Dealer With Retail Next Concept Opens In Sao Paulo
In case you’re unfamiliar with the “Retail Next” concept, it is marketing speak for a revamped dealership experience that BMW…
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2024 Toyota RAV4 Woodland Edition adds Army Green and a cargo mount – Autoblog
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 is making its way to dealers later this year in plain gas-engine form, plus hybrid and…
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Family of 12-year-old speaks after Bellaire man charged with attempted kidnapping
BELLAIRE, Texas (KTRK) — The Bellaire Police Department is warning the community after a man is charged with attempted kidnapping,…
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This huge Minnesota solar farm is about to get super-sized
Minnesota’s largest utility, Xcel Energy, is expanding its Sherco Solar project in the state, and that’s going to make it…
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Porsche 911 T, Dodge Charger Hellcat Jailbreak and the UAW strikes | Autoblog podcast #799 – Autoblog
In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Associate Editor Byron Hurd for an episode packed…
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Man attacked by person he met on dating app sends warning after ordeal | ‘You can end up hurt’
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One of eight victims of a man accused in a violent crime spree that utilized dating…
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Honda JV becomes the first foreign partnership to launch a new EV brand in China
Dongfeng-Honda, the Japanese automaker’s joint venture (JV) in China, launched a new electric vehicle brand, “Lingxi,” this week. With Lingxi,…
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Hate cables? This wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto adapter is 56% off – Autoblog
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Houston’s World Series-repeat ambitions hang in the balance as last home series begins with loss
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It certainly shouldn’t take a math major to tell the Astros that winning games more than…
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Cruise’s robotaxis created a traffic jam in Austin, here’s what went wrong
Cruise’s fully autonomous robotaxis recently contributed to some annoying road congestion in the streets of Austin, as captured by a…
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E-Legend’s electric EL1 homage to Audi Sport Quattro S1 nears production – Autoblog
Two years ago, German outfit E-Legend went public with plans to create an electric homage to the Audi Sport Quattro…
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Motorcycle Handling and Its Variables
Ask Kevin Cameron (Cycle World/) Because motorcycles are built for many applications—touring, cruising, sport, and off-road—motorcycle handling must in each…
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‘No One Will Save You’ has new take on alien invasion, challenges star Kaitlyn Dever to new heights
ByGeorge Pennacchio Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:44AM HOLLYWOOD — Actress Kaitlyn Dever takes on aliens in the new sci-fi thriller…
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This EV fast charging station tells you when its power is at its cheapest and greenest
This DC fast charging station tells EV drivers when renewable energy is at its peak in the grid – and…
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Carmakers will not immediately comply with Massachusetts data repair law – Autoblog
An auto industry group said on Friday carmakers do not plan to immediately comply with a Massachusetts law requiring them…
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There’s a lesson to take from China’s abandoned electric cars
There’s a lesson to take from China’s abandoned electric cars that are going viral right now, and it’s not that…
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See The BMW M340i Get M3 Kyalami Orange Interior
This BMW 3 Series Sedan painted in Dravid Grey might seem like your run-of-the-mill M340i but look inside and you’ll…
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Biden will travel to Michigan Tuesday to speak about UAW strike – Autoblog
President Joe Biden will travel to Michigan on Tuesday to speak about the United Auto Workers‘ strike against Detroit automakers,…
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Could we see Destiny’s Child reunite at the Renaissance World Tour in H-Town? ABC13 explores how
Friday, September 22, 2023 8:58PM HOUSTON. Texas (KTRK) — It’s time to ring the alarm, Houston! The highly anticipated Renaissance…
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