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Hyundai is joining with AAA to provide free anti-theft software and special insurance coverage for owners affected by the viral TikTok videos showing how to steal the vehicles. Police departments in major cities including New York, Philadelphia, Seattle and Atlanta have reported a surge in thefts of Hyundai models without push-button ignitions and anti-theft devices.
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Club Med and Snowbasin have agreed that the all-inclusive international chain will not build a ski property at the Utah resort after all. It’s not a real surprise to us ski industry insiders, who have long known about construction delays due to environmental issues, including water and electric power. Snowbasin is one of my favorite
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United Airlines plans to fly to 114 international cities this summer, with new destinations and increased service on popular routes between several US cities and Europe and Scandanavia, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and the Middle East. It’s a 25 percent increase in flights versus last year, to meet a pent-up demand for travel outside the
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Stay aboard a docked cruise ship while you attend a Formula 1 race nearby, and get perks both aboard ship and at the race. This includes exclusive insider access like the Pit Lane Walk, a Guided Track Tour on a flatbed truck, Formula 1 personnel appearances, Grandstand tickets and more. The combo is being offered
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April is Autism Acceptance Month, and Chrysler is introducing a new Calm Cabin package for its Pacifica minvans, to help those with autism feel calm, safe and comfortable. The new interiors are in partnership with the Autism Society of America, and on display at the New York International Auto Show, which opens to the public
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EV manufacturer Polestar is on a mission to reduce CO2e-emissions in every vehicle produced, starting with the mining of materials for the battery and production of steel and aluminum for the chassis. The goal is to cut current emissions in half by 2030, including in the new Polestar 3 SUV. Polestar is so committed to
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If you don’t want to cook yourself, there are plenty of deals from national restaurant chains for Easter Sunday, April 9, to eat-in, take-out or delivery. Be sure to make reservations or orders ASAP, and tip well, since kitchen, wait staff and order taking staff are giving up their holiday with their family and friends
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It’s awards season, and that includes awards for the best 2023 electric vehicles, in sizes from compact to full-size, priced from budget to luxury. All these EVs offer at least 200 miles between charges and a full array of safety features. These are the top EV picks for Value, Family, Luxury and Commuter categories from
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Once again, Singapore Changi Airport has been voted the World’s Best Airport. This is the 12th time it has been awarded this prestigious accolade, a record number since the award was first given out in 1999. In addition to the World’s Best Airport award, Singapore Changi Airport also received awards for the World’s Best Airport Dining,
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Fast-food brands are always looking for new and creative menu items and promotions to generate sales and social media buzz. Sometimes there are huge successes, like McDonald’s Happy Meals and Burger King’s Whopper, but others don’t work out as well, or at all. Here are the all-time fast food winners and losers, via the restaurant
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