Columbus, OH

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DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going. The recall covers certain F-150 pickups from the 2014 model year. Ford’s F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.  Ford says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators that the downshifting can cause drivers to lose control of the trucks, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls come after U.S. auto safety regulators in March began investigating complaints that more than 540,000 Ford pickup trucks from 2014 can abruptly downshift to a lower gear and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear

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

Fox Business

GM is indefinitely suspending production of the Cruise Origin as it focuses more attention on the Chevrolet EV Bolt. The self-driving cars were allowed back on the road this spring.

GM indefinitely pauses Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle while it refocuses unit

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

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Multi-Brand Car Recall: Nearly 500k Vehicles Recalled Across Several Companies

New York City, NY

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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

Red Lobster is finally getting a new owner. The world’s largest seafood chain is likely going to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group. Despite Red Lobster being bankrupt and looking for better offers, it did not receive any other competitive bids before the court’s deadline, according to a court filing made on Monday.

Red Lobster finally has a new owner

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The 2025 Nissan Altima is losing a popular trim. 
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Nissan Is Dropping 1 of Its Most Powerful Sedans

With interest rates sitting at more than two-decade highs and inflation continuing to bear down on consumers, big banks are preparing to face more risks from their lending practices. Suggested Reading. In the second quarter, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo all raised their provisions for credit...

Banks are bracing for consumers to stop paying off their credit cards

Three words: Made in America. We Americans carry quite a bit of national pride when it comes to our homegrown car manufacturers, be they Fords, Chevys, or Mopar. On this, the fourth day of the month of July, we celebrate American independence. Given the current political climate, however, I know why I’m not feeling very patriotic, but it turns out our American car companies aren’t very patriotic either. Not a single Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge ranked in the top 15 of Cars.com’s list of the most American-made cars in 2024. Here’s the criteria that Cars.com uses to reach these rankings,

Only 2 American Carmakers Make This List Of The Most American-Made Cars On Sale Today

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

Cadillac has once again tossed a curveball into the automotive world with the Sollei, an audacious open-air electric car that hearkens back to the days when cars were more about style and less about practicality. This isn't your run-of-the-mill electric vehicle; it's a piece of art on wheels, blending the...

Cadillac Sollei Is Sunshine On Wheels

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

Shares of United Parcel Service (UPS) declined sharply on Tuesday after the shipping giant reported second-quarter earnings that were below analysts’ expectations. In the afternoon, UPS stock dropped over 13% to $125, marking its worst day on record. Suggested Reading. The company’s profits dropped by over 30% to $1.94...

UPS stock is having its worst day ever after profits plummeted 30%

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Ford has ditched its environmentally-friendly plans of expanding its electric vehicle production and is instead expanding Super Duty truck production.

Ford Spends $3 Million to Ditch EVs for Massive Turbo Truck Plant

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Las Vegas, NV

Scorching temperatures on the ground this summer (and for every summer hereafter) are causing soda cans to explode on Southwest Airlines planes, injuring at least 20 flight attendants. The cans are baking in the sun while waiting on the tarmac to be loaded, then blowing up when the cabin crew attempts to open the soda. Thankfully, no passengers have been injured. Southwest is taking steps to mitigate the maiming of its own employees.

More than 20 Southwest flight attendants have been injured by exploding soda cans

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

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

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?

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GM’s Cruise is giving up on self-driving cars without steering wheels

General Motors is throwing in the towel on its bespoke autonomous vehicle that doesn’t have a steering wheel called Origin. Instead, its Cruise self-driving unit is...

GM’s Cruise is giving up on self-driving cars without steering wheels

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