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With changing tastes and most major automakers making the switch over to EVs, these once-popular models are headed to the chopping block.

12 Top Brand Cars And Trucks Being Discontinued In 2025

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Vietnamese electric carmaker VinFast has announced that the tiny VF 3 model, its social media sweetheart, has begun shipping and that the cut-price Suzuki Jimny lookalike has been a runaway pre-order success.It comes as no surprise, considering the cheapest model costs just 235 million VND, or about $9,248 (£7,250/AU$14,000) , with the owner then stumping up a small monthly fee to lease the battery packs.If you want to own the battery, it will cost you 315 million VND, or around $12,400 (£9,700/AU$19,00).However you look at it, the electrified VF 3 is half the price of the cheapest petrol or diesel...

This sub-$13,000 EV has become a surprise smash hit – and it's coming to a dealer near you soon

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, July 23, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Suggested Reading. Huge Whale Capsizes Fishing Boat Off East Coast Of U.S.

Tesla's Aging Cars Aren't Selling So Elon's Making Promises About AI And New Models

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Reliable cars can save you a lot of money and frustration. Here are some of the most reliable car brands out there today.

Here Are the 10 Most Reliable Car Brands

SunPower was originally going to be GM's installer for home energy storage systems. A decade ago SunPower was the most popular choice amongst companies for solar installations. Solar company SunPower, which was once set to be the designated installer for General Motors home energy storage systems, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S.

SunPower files bankruptcy, was to be GM's Ultium Energy home installer

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Detroit, MI

Warren, MI

Stellantis (STLA) plans to lay off as many as 2,450 workers later this year as it ends production of an older model of the Ram 1500 pickup truck. The Ram 1500 Classic is currently made at the automaker’s factory in Warren, Michigan, alongside the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Stellantis has used the truck as a low-cost option to win over fleet buyers and customers looking to buy a pickup without breaking the bank.

Stellantis is laying off thousands of workers and discontinuing a classic pickup

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Lifelong friends Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were quite a team on The Andy Griffith Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1960 to 1968. In 1965, Knotts left the series (to make big-screen movies), which later transitioned into Mayberry RFD, with Ken Berry taking over the lead from Griffith.

Andy Griffith was critical of Don Knotts and his portrayal of Mr. Furley on TV's 'Three's Company'

More than 20 people are in hospital after a Mercedes-Benz electric car burst into flames in a South Korean car park. The car exploded and damaged more than 100 cars parked nearby. The fire released a cloud of toxic smoke into the building above, which left 23 people in need of medical attention.

Mercedes-Benz EQS explosion sends 23 to hospital

As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be in its recent past.

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

Safety is a massive focus in the automotive industry today, but the world and technologies are progressing so fast that it’s difficult for standards and regulations to keep up in order for buyers to know which vehicles are the safest cars. Crash-testing organizations like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have to constantly update their methods to account for changes like heavier EVs and higher-speed collisions. With increasingly strict standards, the world ends up with increasingly safe cars.

Safest cars of 2024: SUVs, minivans, electric cars and pickup trucks

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?

While there is plenty of optimism in certain regions of France, in particular in the north of the country where a "Battery Valley" is emerging, workers at parts suppliers elsewhere are pessimistic. With the sale of new cars with petrol and diesel engines allowed for only the next decade in...

EV transition worries French car industry workers

Just days into August, Samsung has announced a major recall of over 1 million stoves nationwide due to safety concerns that pets could accidentally trigger a fire hazard. The South Korea-based manufacturer of electronics on Thursday recalled its Slide-In Electric Range stoves due to their front-facing knobs, which can be easily turned on by accidental bumps from people and even pets. In total, Samsung has recalled 1,120,905 stoves, across an estimated 30 models sold between 2013 and 2024.

Samsung is recalling 1 million stoves because pets can easily knock the nobs

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Toyota Tundra forums and groups on social media are full of discussions about Tundra's engine issues, like the one I covered at Torque News this morning about a Tundra engine failure at 34,000 miles and Toyota's honorable handling. And now there is a thought in the Tundra enthusiast community that Toyota can fix many issues if it could offer something new.

Toyota Can Fix Its Costly Mistake By Offering Its Tundras a Non-Turbo Towing Engine Option

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While the used car market has slightly cooled off after going sky-high over the past few years, this won’t stop some great deals from being made. In fact, some used cars only sit on dealer lots for an average of 12 days before a buyer scoops them up. When you think through the overall savings […]
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The Fastest-Selling Used Cars in 2024

In the world of electric vehicles, Tesla might be the giant, but it’s not the only player in town. Names like Rivian want to chase down Tesla’s dominance in the EV space. As one of the biggest brands in the electric world, Rivian’s announcement about five new vehicles is giving current customers and those looking […]
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Rivian’s 5 Brand New Vehicles

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How Tesla's NACS charger became the champion of the charger world

For a couple of years, there was a war among the makers of electric vehicle charging plugs over which company would win market supremacy. Well, now...

How Tesla's NACS charger became the champion of the charger world

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