Columbus, OH

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(iSeeCars) – Electric cars are supposed to supplant internal-combustion-powered vehicles over the next 10-20 years. And while the sales of electric cars are growing, they remain a small fraction of the U.S. market due to their higher costs and limited charging stations. These problems should be resolved over the next few years, with likely breakthroughs […]

How Much is an Electric Car Battery?

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Since being introduced in 1989, six-cylinder Cummins diesel engines have enjoyed years of success. In addition, the 6.7L Cummins I6 is a good engine, earning high levels of owner satisfaction while powering several generations of Ram pickup trucks since 2013, and given the dominance of the Cummins 5.9L 6BT and its 6.7L I6 turbo diesel replacement, it's understandable if you find yourself asking if Cummins even makes a V8.

Yes, Cummins Does Make V8 Engines (And Here's What They Power)

It's hard not to notice those vanity license plates like "GASLOL" on EVs while driving around. Why so braggy? Do EV drivers know something we don't?. We combed through popular social media platforms like Reddit and TikTok and found that the cost of EV charging versus gasoline is a hot debate right now.

Is EV Charging Cheaper Than Gasoline? Here's What the Math and Experts Say

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Tinting your windows can block UV rays and obscure you from view. However, you must make sure that your don't go too dark. 
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How much can you tint your car windows?

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Transmissions are critical components in your vehicle, and when they fail, the repair costs can be significant. Identifying the early signs of a failing transmission can help you avoid more extensive damage. Common symptoms include your car refusing to drive despite the engine starting, strange grinding, whirring, or snapping noises, difficulty shifting gears, or red fluid leaking under your vehicle. These are all indications that you may need a transmission repair, rebuild, or even a full replacement.

How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Bad Transmission?

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are often considered the perfect bridge between traditional gasoline-powered cars and fully electric vehicles (EVs), offering you the best of both worlds and a way to dip your toes into the EV segment without diving in completely. With the ability to switch between electric power and internal combustion, these vehicles promise a more sustainable and cost-effective driving experience. However, despite their potential, many PHEV owners aren't really taking advantage of this because they simply aren't plugging the vehicles in.

Here's Why People Aren't Plugging In Their Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

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The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition owned by Bryan Banks burst into flames on June 8. Apparently, something in the engine failed and by the time the fire department arrived, the car was a total loss. Insurance covered most of the payout, and he turned to Toyota with a warranty claim for the rest.

Two GR Corollas Burned Down. Toyota Won’t Honor the Warranties

Over the years many routine car maintenance and repair tasks have remained practically unchanged from a technical point of view in that if you’ve done it many times before on one model, the same procedure can be used on other models…usually. However, over time even the most routine...

Ford Truck Warning for DIY Owners

Niobrara, NE

The US Sun

THE Department of Justice announced a court fined a dealership nearly $40,000 after installing illegal delete devices. The certified Ford dealership in Nebraska is also facing a one-year term of probation. Moody Motor Company, a Ford dealership in Niobrara, Nebraska, has been fined $39,741.95 and sentenced to a one-year probation for its role in circumventing […]

Dealership slapped with $40k fine after using illegal trick because it was ‘easier than replacing car sensors’

Some are almost unnoticeable, others make the car shudder each time they activate—but stop-start systems are here to stay. First rolled out in Europe and Asia, where crowded city driving requires cars to spend more time at a standstill, they switch off the engine when the car's not moving. When the driver starts to lift a foot off the brake pedal, they quickly restart the engine in time for the car to move away from a stoplight or traffic jam.

Do stop-start systems wear out your car's starter?

After the historic losses bond investors suffered the past two years, it’s no wonder they are content to stash more than $6 trillion in money-market funds at brokerage firms. But cash won’t yield an annual return of 5% forever. When the Fed starts cutting short-term interest rates in 2024 or early 2025, those yields on cash will shrink rapidly. Some bonds, though, will shine because bond prices tend to appreciate when interest rates fall. Here’s what to do…

The Cash Trap

When you run to the store to grab a pack of AAA batteries for the TV remote, you're probably not pausing to consider the price. But when we start talking about home batteries, large batteries that act as a backup power source for your home, cost suddenly becomes important. Home batteries (sometimes referred to as solar batteries) are a significant investment that can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars. And if you decide to add a home battery to your solar panel system, it can get even pricier. Some home batteries can cost just as much as the solar panel system itself.

How Much Does a Home Battery Cost?

If you’ve exhausted all nonsurgical options to ease the pain of an arthritic hip, it might be time for you to explore hip-replacement surgery. More than a half million such procedures are done in the US each year. A new hip joint will help get you back to the...

Considering Hip Replacement?

It's still full steam ahead for electric cars, and nearly every automaker around is trying its best to expand its EV lineup. However, gas-powered cars and hybrids aren't going away anytime even remotely soon, and companies like Hyundai are still innovating in the field. Starting in 2027, your Hyundai dealership will start offering Extended-Range Electric Vehicles, or EREVs, according to a press release from Hyundai.

Hyundai's New Hybrids Prove Gas Engines Aren't Dead (But They're Not What You'd Think)

So where do you keep all those tax documents? There are several potential solutions—but only one truly makes sense. You could sort through your tax documents every few years, carefully retaining papers that are potentially valuable and shredding the rest…but that would be time-consuming, and there is always some risk that something potentially useful will be shredded. You could keep all your old tax documents forever…but that would take up space, and moving these files will be a major annoyance if you relocate.

How to Save Tax Documents — Digitizing Is the Answer

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Kansas City, MO

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Cats have a knack of waking you up a little before you're ready to get up, sometimes more than a little before. They're worth it though. Here are five local Kansas City cats who would love to wake you up each morning. Already have a cat that wakes you up? Get yourself a back-up alarm.

Five cats that will replace your alarm clock

Regardless of whether buying new or used, electric cars come with quite a few variables that their gas-powered cousins don't have on their docket. While owners don't need to worry about internal combustion engines or other common major mechanical parts, there are other things to consider, like battery life and maintenance.

10 Questions To Ask Your Dealer Before Buying An Electric Car


Learning how to drive a manual is a smart move. Even in 2024. 
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5 Reasons to Learn How To Drive a Manual in 2024

Monterey, CA

NBC News

Auction sales during Monterey Car Week fell 3% from last year, as a shift from older to newer cars left a pileup of unsold classics from the 1950s and 1960s. Total sales at this year’s five car auctioneers in Monterey, California — RM Sotheby’s, Broad Arrow, Gooding & Company, Mecum and Bonhams — fell to $391.6 million this year from $403 million in 2023, according to Hagerty, the classic-car insurance company. That followed a decline of 14% last year compared with the peak of 2022.

Classic car sales stall in Monterey auctions as new generation takes charge

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Furnace Replacement: When and How Much?

There will come a day when your furnace will leave you cold. The typical furnace lasts around 15 years, and even if yours seems fully functional...

Furnace Replacement: When and How Much?

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