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The desert was the real opponent at Bonneville's Junction Jam 2026
2+ week, 1+ day ago (436+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) " Competitors at the 2026 Bonneville Junction Jam put pedals to the metal at Saturday's competition. The off-road desert race was Bonneville's third competition in Grand Junction, and with 45 competitors this year, its largest local competition to date....
Local car fit check for your vehicle on Wednesday
2+ week, 6+ day ago (117+ words) KKCO 11 News GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - It will provide an opportunity for you to see if you fit your car safely. Car Fit was designed by the AARP and the American Association of Occupational Therapy. Local hospital staff and the…...
GM recalls over 40 K brake fluid containers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) (CNN) - General Motors is recalling brake fluid that did not meet federal safety standards. The recall includes more than 40, 000 containers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake fluid. Federal regulators said testing found visible sediment in some containers, which could interfere with…...
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (541+ words) Many drivers were hopeful in mid-April, amid signs that the conflict could be winding down, and gasoline prices fell daily for almost two weeks. But as the war continued, gasoline prices reversed course and began increasing again. "There's a fundamental…...
AAA study shows extreme temperatures cut electric vehicle range
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (156+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -Electric vehicle owners face significant range reductions in extreme temperatures, with cold weather cutting driving distance by nearly 40 percent, according to a new study by AAA. The organization examined both pure electric vehicles and hybrids to…...
High diesel price impact on agriculture in Western Colorado
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (384+ words) KKCO 11 News GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The price of diesel keeps going up, which can have an impact on farmers. Skyler Mc Kinley, Regional Director of Public Affairs for AAA, said, "Diesel spiked as oil spiked, and oil spiked as…...
Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (36+ words) KKCO 11 News Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales How US fighter jet pilots train to survive 12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate...
Gas prices hike above $4 after Trump's speech leading into the Easter holiday weekend
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (168+ words) (Gray News/AP) " Gas prices have risen another two cents, pushing the average to over $4 a gallon just ahead of the start of the Easter holiday travel weekend, according to AAA. There has been an average $1. 08 spike in gas prices…...
New Colorado law adds driver's ed requirements for young drivers
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (334+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - A new Colorado law taking effect April 1 will require young drivers to complete more classroom hours before getting behind the wheel. Under House Bill 24-1021, drivers under 18 will have to take a 30-hour driver's education course before…...
Average US gas prices climb closer to $4 per gallon
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (96+ words) (CNN) - The pain at the pump continues. According to AAA, gas prices climbed to an average of $3. 68 a gallon on Saturday. That is a 23% increase since the Iran conflict began on Feb. 28. It doesn't appear customers will be seeing relief…...