4+ week, 2+ day ago  (681+ words) In many cases, eligibility extends beyond active-duty service members to include reservists, National Guard members, retirees, veterans and even household family members. Some automakers also extend similar offers to police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. While the exact terms and…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (251+ words) Galveston, Texas, is expecting around 500, 000 visitors for this weekend's Lone Star motorcycle rally. The event draws motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country. Galveston prepares for the Lone Star Rally gradually. A few days out, restaurants change their signs to welcome…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (644+ words) A partnership between NOAA and the Gulf of America Alliance could finally clear the way for the removal of the 51-foot ACTA, which washed ashore from Galveston's Offatts Bayou in July 2024. Despite being, well, a boat, the 51-foot yacht'ACTA has…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (234+ words) If vehicle resale value factors into your car buying decision, as it likely does, you'll want to check out Kelley Blue Book's 24th annual Best Resale Value Awards. "The awards recognize vehicles for their projected retained value through the initial five-year…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (581+ words) The Aurora driverless truck on the road. Texas is becoming the Wild West of driverless truck testing, with numerous companies looking to fill the highways with unmanned 45, 000-pound trucks near your comparatively tiny manned car. It means that one day…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (449+ words) It's as contentious a topic as you'll find in Texas. That moment when a tired driver meanders over to one of Buc-ee's fields of gas pumps, and finds an empty car there with no one pumping. "Unbelievable," they mutter in…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (625+ words) The U. S. auto market lost momentum in March and throughout the first quarter, as a combination of affordability concerns, supply constraints, and difficult year-over-year comparisons weighed on sales across much of the industry. The drop was somewhat expected. In the first…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (264+ words) One of Volkswagen's most important vehicles is heading into its second-generation. VW recently unveiled the all-new 2027 Atlas, an SUV that's been the brand's second'best'selling model for the past three years. VW says the seven-seat Atlas and five-seat Atlas Cross Sport…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (759+ words) My review vehicle is the range-topping Premium Plus package. "This CX-50 came in a beautiful color called Ingot Blue and I just love it. The exterior appearance looks great with the signature Mazda grill, functional air vents to feed air to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (538+ words) BYD, the largest electric vehicle maker, has been expanding into global markets including Latin America and Europe, where auto analysts say profit margins are typically higher than in China. It's also banking on cutting-edge technology upgrades to grow appeal, announcing…...