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It’s gorgeous, it’s an EV, and its from Chrysler, which just killed off several of its most iconic models, the Chrysler 300 sedan and muscle cars Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, apparently to focus on EVs and Ram trucks. The Chrysler Halcyon Concept EV just may kick-start the brand back into the “most wanted” category.
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What are the best 2024 model cars, SUVs and minivans for families? Small, medium or large? Hybrid or not? Which has the best safety rating and a comfortable ride for all passengers, front and back? Every year, U. S. News evaluates up to 100 models to determine the best one in nine categories. These are
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As the saying goes, everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Just about every city in the United States has a parade honoring the saintly man who drove the snakes from Ireland, either on March 17, or close to that date. In 2024, March 17 falls on a Sunday, so most parades are on the
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Usually, travel news is about higher prices, including checked baggage fees. So we are happy to report that a major airport shuttle service is lowering its prices to and from some of the most popular destinations in the USA and beyond. Just in time for spring break, GO Airport Shuttle is reducing shared shuttle rates between
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There’s one travel accessory that should be on the top of every packing list in every season – sunglasses. Besides making you look great in photos, they protect you from potential eye damage from varying intensities of UV exposure, even on a cloudy day. Whether strolling through Central Park in NYC , the Champs Elysees
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What are the best 2024 cars, SUVs and crossovers on the market ? Best electric and hybrid? Best small car? Best minivan? Every year, US News & World Report releases a survey recommending the best cars for the money awards in the most popular automotive categories including SUV, EV, hybrid and Minivan. New this year
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Hertz is dumping 20,000 EVs, including Tesla models from its rental fleet, and replacing them with more gas-powered vehicles. Hertz is selling off Tesla 3 and Y models for as little as $20,000. The decision was driven (pun intended) by problems renters had driving unfamiliar EVs, which have faster acceleration than gas-powered vehicles, and therefore
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There are six FREE admission days to national parks, monuments and historic sites in 2024, one more than in 2023. There are more than 400 National Park Service sites nationwide, with at least one in every state. The fee-free days continue a tradition of FREE admission days to increase access, promote recreational opportunities, improve visitor
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These sedans, coupes, SUVs and sports cars aren’t returning as 2024 models, killed off by slumping sales or because the manufacturer is moving to other versions, including hybrid or EV versions of the discontinued gas-powered one. Since these vehicles won’t be back in 2024, it means you can get a good buy now on the
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Here are the best and the worst times to be on the road between Sat., Dec. 23 and Mon., Jan. 1, to avoid congestion and road rage by drivers who can’t cope with it. Holiday Travel 2023: AAA expects nearly 104 million people will drive to their holiday destinations, an increase of 1.8% compared to
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