Columbus, OH

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NEW studies show that Hyundai and Kia’s tech upgrades have staved off thieves after hundreds of cars were caught in a TikTok trend firestorm. The promising numbers come after particular Hyundai and Kia owners continued to apply for their chunk of a one-time settlement payment. Research from the Highway Loss Data Institute suggested that vehicle thefts […]

Hyundai & Kia customers can still claim one-time $3k payment – as brands insist new tech has led to big drop in theft

Kia wants to build a slew of models on the Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP dedicated EV platform, and next on the menu are smaller, more affordable, front-wheel-drive-based cars. That includes the Kia EV3 crossover that's getting a ton of hype, but one sedan—expected to go on sale in Korea, Europe and North America—is set to gun for the Tesla Model 3.

The Kia EV4 Aims To Undercut The Tesla Model 3

As you might imagine, the staff here at InsideEVs has a lot of thoughts about electric cars and the future of transportation. Arguably, we'd be healthier, more well-rounded people if we thought less about EVs. Most likely, we'd be more fun at parties too. But that's not really our jam...

The Future Electric Vehicles We're Most Excited About

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A class action says the carmakers is sharing data, including trip reports and “hard braking” events. The man suing Hyundai and Kia says his driving data was shared and triggered a $250 insurance premium increase. Earlier this year, GM was accused of selling data it collects through its...

Hyundai And Kia Are Selling Your Driving Data To Insurers, Lawsuit Claims

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Auto manufacturers have placed their futures on the idea that electric vehicles (EVs) will dominate sales in the coming years, driven by buyers eager to decrease carbon emissions and save money on...

7 Affordable Hybrid Cars Coming In 2025

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Winston-salem, NC

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

One of the main sticking points to the wider adoption of electric vehicles in the United States and beyond is the high cost of a new EV. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price of a new combustion car in the U.S. in June was $48,644, while new EVs had an average MSRP of $56,371.

EVs May Get Cheaper Than Gas Cars As Early As Next Year. Here’s Why

All auto manufacturers in Korea will be advised by the government to voluntarily disclose the details of the batteries installed in their EVs — hitherto treated as confidential — in the latest effort to calm public anxiety after a Mercedes EV explosion earlier in the month. The automakers...

Gov’t to urge carmakers to disclose EV battery details as fire-driven phobia spreads

Mercedes-Benz Korea released the names of its electric vehicle battery suppliers on Tuesday, bowing to public outrage after one of its cars burst into flame in a parking lot earlier this month. The Mercedes-Benz model EQE 350 that exploded into flames had a battery from Chinese manufacturer Farasis Energy, Mercedes Korea disclosed on its website Tuesday.

Mercedes-Benz Korea discloses EV battery makers after fire

Thanks to Rivian’s software expertise, the long-awaited electric VW Golf could hit the market sooner than expected. Volkswagen is reportedly considering pulling forward the Golf EV launch despite delaying its Tesla-rivaling Trinity EV again. More Volkswagen EV delays. Once considered Volkswagen’s savior, the Trinity EV was expected to help...

Volkswagen’s electric Golf may come sooner than expected with help from Rivian

TheStreet

Hybrid cars have better fuel economy than their engine-only counterparts due to the assistance of an electric motor. These 8 hybrids get the best gas mileage according to Consumer Reports' testing.

Hybrid cars with the best fuel economy according to Consumer Reports

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

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The MyBMW app already has a lot of functionality. Remote start, pre-conditioning, route planning, and even getting a fully remote 360-degree look at your car are just some of the functions the handy app offers. BMW constantly supplements the app with updates and improvements, and the latest one is Electric Vehicle Analysis.

BMW Adds Electric Vehicle Analysis to MyBMW App

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Interesting Engineering

South Korean government officials met on Monday to discuss the safety concerns related with EVs.

South Korea: Hyundai 1st to reveal EV battery makers’ list, Kia to follow

FORD are set to produce a new range of smaller and more affordable electric cars that could replace the Fiesta and the soon-to-be-discontinued Focus. The car giant, who recently revealed the new, all-electric Capri model, are said to be working on a new platform that could see them build a host of new EVs.

Ford plans to make ‘affordable EV’ that could replace discontinued Fiesta and Focus – and reveals three ‘key’ benchmarks

BMW is trying to leverage its driver mobile application to nudge owners of gas-powered models to consider switching to electric. The My BMW app now includes the Electric Vehicle Analysis function that shows owners how many trips an electric BMW could have made on one battery charge compared to the number made with their internal combustion engine model.

BMW App Gets ICE Owners Thinking About EVs

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 May Debut At LA Auto Show, Kia EV4 In Q1 2025: Report

Hyundai Motor Group is having a banner year for EV sales growth. It's got two big product reveals coming: The three-row Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the...

Hyundai Ioniq 9 May Debut At LA Auto Show, Kia EV4 In Q1 2025: Report

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