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Current military, veteran, reservist or not – everybody gets free admission to 400+ national parks and historic sites on Veterans Day, Sat. Nov. 11. That includes more than 100 sites with special ties to the US military, including Revolutionary and Civil War sites and those related to US presidents. There also is special programming at
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There’s no mistake – electric vehicles have gone mainstream, with models in all shapes, sizes and prices. These EVs are under $35,000, making them affordable as well as eco-friendly. Some include safety features as standard not usually found at this low price and up to 258 miles per full charge. A $7,500 federal tax credit,
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The best new EV sedan is the all-new VW ID.7, a luxurious EV performance sedan with a range of up to 435 miles between charges, some cutting edge technology, and a powerful and efficient 282-horsepower engine capable of launching 0-60 in around 6 seconds. It arrives in North America in mid-2024 as a 2025 model.
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Just when you thought flights to Europe were overpriced and out of your budget, Low-cost Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic has launched another airfare sale from five US cities to, Oslo, London, Paris and Berlin, from $129 each way. Unlike other airfare sales, there are no blackout dates, so you can fly over the upcoming holidays
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The words Apocalypse and Nirvana don’t necessarily go together, but that’s the name of this tough, hulking new off-road EV. It has a starting price of $150,000, for a gi-normous 850HP power plant, a sportscar-like 0-60 MPH in just three seconds and a 350-mile range on its equally gi-normous batteries. The Nirvana is described as
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One of the largest solar panel installations in the US has just gone into operation – to power electric vehicle charging stations. The solar farm is one square mile with more than 200,000 solar panels, in the desert near San Bernadino, California. It produces enough energy to charge 500 EVs at 150kW stations simultaneously. It’s a
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Movies on the cheap: See films for just $4 a ticket in movie theaters nationwide, including such blockbusters as Barbie and Oppenheimer. For one day, all movies — in all formats at all showtimes — will be just $4 at participating theaters. More than 3,000 theaters are participating, including leading chains AMC and Regal. It’s
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The 2024 Subaru Forester, one of the automaker’s most popular SUVs thanks to its safety, capability, versatility, fuel efficiency and value, goes on sale this fall for under $30,000. The 2024 Forester delivers the optimal blend of SUV capability and car-like ride and handling with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring and Vehicle
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Scam Alert: Phony travel agents, airline ticketing and customer support websites and social media accounts are ready to steal your money. Beware of these online trip-related frauds, before, during and after your trip. Delayed or cancelled flights have been a major problem for travelers so far in 2023, and the fraudsters are taking advantage. Now
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The cost of insurance should be part of your calculations when you buy or lease a vehicle. With the number of EV models – and their price range – growing, consider these least expensive 2023 electric vehicles to insure. The list includes a couple of upscale sedans and SUVs and one pick-up truck. According to
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