[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Electric vehicle prices are falling fast in the U.S., but the cheapest models remain far more costly than what other countries have on offer. The BYD Seagull sells for about $10,000 in China, the Dacia Spring starts at $20,000 in Europe, the Renault Kwid e-Tech costs $19,000 in Brazil, and the Kia Ray goes for $22,000 in South Korea.

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(Reuters) -The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it has opened a recall query into over 120,000 Honda Ridgeline U.S. vehicles over rear-view camera (RVC) failures. The U.S National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the query concerned the model year 2017-2019 of Honda Ridgeline vehicles.

US NHTSA opens recall query into more than 120,000 Honda US vehicles

Fisker is recalling more than 12,000 Ocean vehicles, including 2023 and 2024 models, to fix an issue where exterior door handles can stick and fail to open, the company said on Friday, marking its third recall this month. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has four open investigations...

Fisker recalls more than 12,000 Ocean vehicles for door handles

Who: Tesla issued a recall for 11,383 model year 2024 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles. Why: The recall was initiated over concerns a cosmetic applique affixed to the exterior of the Tesla Cybertruck vehicles trunk bed rim could become loose or separate from the vehicle, creating a potential road hazard for following motorists.

Tesla issues 4th recall for Cybertrucks

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued multiple recalls involving several major automakers due to various safety risks that could potentially lead to injuries or fatalities. Vehicle owners are urged to address these recalls promptly to ensure safety. Recall Details:. Ford Motor Company has two recalls:. NHTSA Recall...

Nationwide Vehicle Recall Alert Issued Over Safety Concerns Including Toyota

DC News Now continues to track grocery prices as people in the DMV and across the country feel stiffed by the high costs of essentials.

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A North Carolina woman has gone viral after finding a creepy hidden room in her cousin's new house. Noelle Pierce, a photographer in Charlotte, went to tour the property after her cousin gave her the code to enter the newly purchased home.

North Carolina woman discovers creepy hidden room in cousin's new home

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Traveling can be stressful in its own right, but when you add a pet to the equation, it can become even more overwhelming. When you’re traveling — especially if you’re flying with a cat — there is so much to do, like finding the right pet carrier and packing the right gadgets to make traveling easier. Luckily, if you plan ahead and purchase the right equipment, your trip through the airport can be easy and your flight as smooth as possible.

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The A6 E-Tron is an all-electric version of the long-running Audi A6 sedan. Will be based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture used by the Audi Q6 E-Tron and Porsche Macan Electric. Previewed by a 2021 concept. Audi will unveil the A6 E-Tron, an all-electric version of the stalwart...

Audi A6 E-Tron to be detailed this summer

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. One has the best noise cancellation, the other the best overall performance. Bose and Sony are two titans of consumer audio, and they’ve been trading spots for the best noise-canceling headphones almost every year. Who wins in their games of one-upmanship? The music fan who wants awesome audio quality in a cocoon of silence, and who’s willing to pay good money for it.

Bose vs. Sony headphones: Which is best?

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 687,808 vehicles. This includes Kia, Honda, Toyota and Ford cars.

Kia, Honda, Toyota, Ford among 687,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

A pair of recently surfaced Ford patent filings deal with ways to make car seats safer, including better integration with airbags. The first patent filing, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) June 18, 2024, after being filed by Ford on May 26, 2023, describes an airbag designed specifically to protect children in car seats. The seating position alone may not be a guarantee of safety, as even family-oriented vehicles like minivans don’t always provide the expected level of rear-seat protection.

Ford developing an airbag to accommodate car seats

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the recall of more than 84,000 Volkswagen vehicles due to issues with their rearview cameras.

Recall alert: 84K Volkswagen Golf, Atlas vehicles recalled due to rearview camera issue

The last several months have been messy for the electric vehicle industry, to put it mildly. Major players like General Motors, Ford and Mercedes-Benz are pumping the brakes on their electrification efforts, citing uneven and unpredictable consumer demand. Many drivers remain hesitant to go electric because they’re worried about a lack of charging stations and insufficient range.

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Norris, Verstappen made contact; Norris retired but Verstappen finished, with a penalty. Mercedes-Benz AMG’s George Russell drove to victory on Sunday at the Austrian Grand Prix, which served as round 11 of the 2024 Formula 1 season. Russell started the race in third and looked to finish there, until...

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In documents posted Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board, VW claims that wiring under the front passenger seat can develop a fault that could deactivate the sensor that determines if a passenger is on board, disabling the airbag and increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Recall alert: VW recalling more than 270,000 vehicles over airbag concerns

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

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Fisker recalls over 12,000 Oceans because doors might not open

The Ocean’s exterior door handles could stick and fail to open. Fisker is recalling 12,523 Ocean electric SUVs globally because of an issue that could cause...

Fisker recalls over 12,000 Oceans because doors might not open

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