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August 2024

What went so horribly wrong with California’s e-bike incentive program?

Ever since the federal government gave up on including electric bikes in its broader electric vehicle incentive programs, alternative incentives at the local and state levels have been met largely with success—except, of course, in California. In stark contrast to most other incentive programs around the US, California’s partially developed program has spent years in […]

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REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent Review – Spacious and sturdy car camping comfort – Autoblog

When it comes to outdoor adventure gear, few names are as trusted as REI Co-op, and their Base Camp 4 Tent is a shining example of why. Designed for rugged durability and versatile performance in three-season weather conditions, this tent is perfect for family camping trips, overlanding expeditions or a weekend festival. With its spacious

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NHTSA moves toward a forced recall of 51 million airbag inflators – Autoblog

U.S. regulators took a step toward forcing a recall of as many as 51 million airbag inflators they have said could explode in a crash, an escalation of a safety issue that has plagued the auto industry for years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday issued a “supplemental initial decision” saying it considers

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United Auto Workers union endorses Harris for president – Autoblog

DETROIT/WASHINGTON — The United Auto Workers union endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for U.S. president on Wednesday, providing a likely boost for Harris in the swing state of Michigan as her recently launched campaign ramps up. UAW President Shawn Fain, who spoke by phone last week with Harris, praised the vice president’s record “of delivering

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2025 Mazda CX-90 swaps trims, new Premium Sport grade adds dark accents – Autoblog

For the second model year of Mazda’s three-row CX-90, planners at Mazda HQ removed a number of trims, added another, and held prices mainly steady. The 2024 CX-90 launched with eight mild-hybrid trims hiding the turbocharged 3.3-liter inline-six under the hood, plus three plug-in hybrid trims with the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder. Shoppers checking out

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