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The Ford F-150 is one of the automaker's best selling trucks and it used to come with a diesel powertrain option. Here's why that went away.

Why The Ford F-150 Diesel Pickup Was Discontinued

People generally associate towing capabilities only with pickups, but for a lot of automakers, their trucks and SUVs are the same basic vehicles. They are built on the same platforms, have the same drivetrains, and not surprisingly, can tow the same amount of weight. The GMC Yukon is mechanically identical to the GMC Sierra 1500, sharing the same platform, as well as the same towing capacity at the base model. Trucks often have special towing packages to increase how much they can pull, but the SUV versions usually have decent capabilities.

10 Workhorse Used SUVs That Are Perfect For Towing Big Loads

In my three and a half decades of car ownership, I have almost always opted to drive an older vehicle with character rather than something new with lots of modern bells and whistles. My roster of vehicles owned includes Jeep CJ5s and CJ7s from between 1976 and 1979, a 1978 4x4 International Harvester Scout, a 1976 Jeep Wagoneer, a 1964 Plymouth Valiant convertible, a 1984 XJ Jeep Cherokee, and three '80s and '90s YJ Wranglers. While it's not quite old or distinctive enough to be considered a true "classic," my current vehicle — a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder — is now a quarter of a century past its date of manufacture.

4 Classic Cars That Make Great Investments

A slow leak can occur when your tire gradually loses air, leading to a flat or underinflated tire, which can be dangerous.

How To Identify What's Causing A Slow Leak In Your Car Tires

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Chevrolet Corvette C8 marked a revolutionary shift in the automotive world, combining the allure of a luxury sports car with a surprisingly affordable price tag. Priced initially at an MSRP of $59,995, the C8 Corvette offered an enticing entry point into the realm of high-performance vehicles. We will delve...

Here's How Much A Chevy C8 Corvette Depreciates After 4 Years

A Corvette dealer says Chevrolet sent him a car with completely mismatched seats. While the frames are identical, the colors are different and stick out like a sore thumb. Somehow, the car still managed to pass various quality checks before delivery. Rick Conti is a notable Corvette enthusiast and dealer...

Chevy Delivers New Corvette With Mismatched Seats

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

If you are shopping for a Ford F-150 and plan to do a lot of towing, it's vital to choose the right engine. Here are the ones with the highest tow ratings.

Which Ford F-150 Engine Is Best For Towing?

One of the hardest things about shopping for used cars is that you have so many options. And with many of those cars no longer covered under warranty, buying used really can be a gamble. It may run for years without any problems, but you never know. If you’re in...

The Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Trucks And SUVs You Can Buy According To Consumer Reports

Have you ever heard of an engine splash shield or wondered what it's for? We explain its purpose, importance, and if it's easy to install a new one.

What Is An Engine Splash Shield And Are They Easy To Install?

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Kawasaki offers a few motorcycles with supercharged engines. Here is what you need to know about its supercharged engines and how powerful they are.

How Powerful Are Kawasaki's Supercharged Motorcycle Engines?

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Reolink has a massive discount on a variety of its products, including the Argus 4 Pro, its 4K all-day full-color security camera for Prime Day.

Reolink Is Slashing The Prices Of Its First-Of-Its-Kind Reolink Argus 4 Pro (And Other Devices) For Prime Day 2024

Some used cars are less reliable than others, based on Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Surveys from owners. 20% of the list of 60 model years include hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. Certain model years of reliable makes can be problematic. A used car can be a great value, but...

Used cars to avoid? Chevy, Ford top Consumer Reports’ list

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

The latest in a line of powerful naked bikes, the Kawasaki Z900 packs a punch and can compete with some of the fastest bikes on the road.

How Much Horsepower Does The Kawasaki Z900 Have And What's The Top Speed?

Mazda's short-lived Mazdaspeed sub-brand wasn't a huge hit, but it did supercharge some of the brand's most iconic models. Why was it shut down?

7 Trucks With Great Resale Value

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