The wait is almost over. General Motors is set to reveal the much-anticipated C8 Corvette ZR1, the pinnacle of performance within the iconic American sports car lineup, on July 25th. This marks a new chapter for the legendary ZR1 badge, previously offered on the C4, C6, and C7 generations as the ultimate expression of Corvette’s power and capability.

General Motors to Reveal the 2025 Corvette C8 ZR1: Anticipated Game-Changer in American High-Performance Cars

NBC News

DETROIT — General Motors will increase production of its Cadillac Escalade V-Series performance model as part of updates to the flagship SUV for the 2025 model year. The new SUV features a standard 55-inch diagonal display across the dash, including a passenger-only screen; an “executive package” for the second row; power doors; large 24-inch wheels; and other enhancements.

GM to increase production of high-performance Cadillac Escalade V8 SUV

GM’s Orion Assembly Plant won’t build electric trucks until mid-2026. The Cruise self-driving robotaxi will no longer use the Origin purpose-built vehicle. General Motors is again delaying a planned ramp-up of electric pickup trucks, as well as the first Buick EV for the U.S., reports Bloomberg (via Autoblog).

GM delays electric truck plant, punts Buick EV

USA TODAY

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 57,741 vehicles. This includes Ford, Toyota and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, Toyota, General Motors among 57,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

Ford Motor (F) on Thursday said it was expanding production of its Super Duty pickup trucks to a Canadian plant that was previously scheduled to be converted to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. The company noted that the new plan calls for spending $2.3 billion to install assembly and integrated stamping...

Ford To Build Super Duty Trucks at Canada Plant Previously Set To Make EVs

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

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The most reliable truck brand might not be a surprise. It's not Ford or Chevrolet, but makes serious rivals. 
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The Most Reliable Truck Brand Isn’t Ford or Chevrolet

Virginia State

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

North Carolina State

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Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were once ubiquitous in medicine cabinets across North Carolina and many other places. These antiseptics, with their distinctive red liquid in bottles with droppers, were staples for treating minor cuts and scrapes. For many, just looking at an old bottle brings back a flood of memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many North Carolina homes

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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DETROIT (AP) — Ford plans to start making its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle. The automaker said Thursday that it plans to invest about $3 billion to expand Super Duty production. This includes $2.3 billion to install assembly and integrated stamping operations at the Oakville facility in Canada.  The plant will produce up to 100,000 units of the pickups. Ford Motor Co. also makes the Super Duty pickups at plants in Kentucky and Ohio, which are operating at full capacity. The Kentucky and Ohio plants produced more than 200,000 Super Duty trucks during the first half of this year, Ford said.

Ford to start making F-Series Super Duty pickups at plant in Canada to keep up with demand

Fox Business

GM CEO Mary Barra said she's comfortable with the automaker's EV strategy as the looming presidential election creates uncertainty about the next administration's view of EV regulations.

GM CEO Mary Barra on EV strategy as 2024 election heats up

Ford Motor Co. is investing $2.3 billion to build F-Series Super Duty pickups at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, starting in 2026, the company announced July 18. The investment in Oakville includes installing new assembly and stamping equipment to initially boost heavy duty truck production by 100,000 vehicles...

Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production

The Biden Administration announced Thursday it would dole out $1.7 billion to help automakers convert at-risk or shuttered manufacturing and assembly plants to make electric vehicles or hybrids. Suggested Reading. The federal aid will help rejuvenate 11 plants across eight states, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). The projects...

The Biden administration is handing out $1.7 billion to help firms like GM and Stellantis make EVs

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Wyoming State

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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GM Officially Introduces Ultium EV Architecture In Brazil

Following the arrival of the first Chevy Blazer EV units in Brazil in June, General Motors has just officially introduced the Ultium EV architecture in the...

GM Officially Introduces Ultium EV Architecture In Brazil

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