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150K+ vehicles recalled nationwide for faulty part: Return to dealer ASAP
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (187+ words) Toyota is recalling more than 150,000 vehicles sold nationwide due to a faulty part that may cause passenger injuries. Affected vehicles include certain 20232026 Toyota Prius, 20232024 Prius Prime and 20252026 Prius Plug'in Hybrid models, the official NHTSA recall states. In these vehicles, water…...
Waymo wants to bring robot taxis to Boston. Are we ready?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1080+ words) Last week, Waymo announced it had raised $16 billion in fresh capital and that it intends to launch its driverless taxi service in Boston. Those two things are connected. The Silicon Valley company, which operates vehicles in six U.S. cities, said in…...
Major automaker recalls 560K vehicles due faulty airbags
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (153+ words) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall for more than 560,000 vehicles due to faulty airbags. Hyundai is recalling 568,000 of its Hyundai Palisade SUVS because their third-row side-curtain airbags may not properly deploy. The recall encompasses all 2020-2025 Hyundai…...
Major changes are coming to Walmart parking lots in these 19 states
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (214+ words) Walmart shoppers in 19 states may soon notice a new addition to their local store parking lots: electric vehicle charging stations. The retail giant confirmed it is moving forward with its long-announced EV infrastructure plans. It recently listed 78 charging stations as…...
New England tire chain with 100+ stores looks to open in Worcester for first time
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (253+ words) A discount tire chain with more than 100 stores throughout New England is looking to open its first store in Worcester. Town Fair Tire wants to open the new store at 540 West Boylston St., according to documents sent to Worcester's Zoning…...
Walmart has a new plan that could revolutionize EV charging for millions
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (166+ words) Will your local Walmart soon offer cutting-edge, high-speed EV charging stations? Walmart customers across 19 states will soon notice a change in their local parking lots as the nation's largest retailer accelerates its electric vehicle charging station rollout. The expansion is…...
Toyota issues nationwide recall for 160K+ vehicles: Return to dealer ASAP
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (230+ words) Toyota is issuing a nationwide recall for more than 160,000 trucks, citing a faulty rearview camera display as the cause. Certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles sold across the U.S. are included in the recall. "Under certain circumstances, the multimedia display…...
Be prepared for patchy fog and black ice in Berkshire County until Sunday morning
2+ mon, 2+ hour ago (157+ words) A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 1:33 a.m. for patchy fog and black ice until 7 a.m. for Berkshire County. Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service If you must venture out in foggy conditions, keep these…...
Climate Matters: A whole different world: Driving electric in the age of climate change
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1001+ words) Seven years ago, concerned about global warming, I purchased an electric vehicle as the only car for my single person household. Climate Matters: A whole different world: Driving electric in the age of climate change - Nancy Lois | Special to the…...
Sixteen years after Cadillac put Springfield in its rear-view mirror, Tony Ravosa wants the luxury brand back in the valley
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (562+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Ours is the Cadillac of cities, businessman and former Springfield councilor Tony Ravosa says. But one where discerning motorists have not been able to buy a new Cadillac for 16 years since General Motors pulled three Cadillac franchises from the…...