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“Salt water is making electric cars blow up after Hurricane Helene”

“…Salt water exposure can damage the battery components in electric vehicles, potentially leading to dangerous chemical reactions that could cause the vehicle to catch fire. Residents who may have left electric vehicles behind when they evacuated from affected areas are… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Cost-of-Living Crisis Hits Sales of Food, Cars, Luxury Goods”

“…Nestle SA, the world’s biggest food company, cut its revenue outlook for the year on Thursday, while Unilever Plc reported sales that missed estimates and Jeep-owner Stellantis NV posted a plunge in profit. A day before, US appliance maker Whirlpool… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“More Americans Are Getting Auto Loans That Exceed the Worth of Their Cars”

“…Used car loan-to-value ratios increased to 125 in the first three months of this year from 104 for the same period in 2021, according to the study released Tuesday by credit reporting firm TransUnion and market researcher J.D. Power. A… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“…AM radio is being removed from many cars”

“America’s love affair between the automobile and AM radio — a century-long romance that provided the soundtrack for lovers’ lanes, kept the lonely company with ballgames and chat shows, sparked family singalongs and defined road trips — is on the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“China’s flood of new electric cars cost 20% more to insure than fuel-powered cars”

“…In general, the insurance premium for new energy cars — which includes electric — is about 20% higher than it would be for comparable traditional fuel-powered cars, said Wenwen Chen, director at S&P Global Ratings, who leads the firm’s research… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Homeless at the gates of Disney: Thousands are living in motels, encampments and even their cars…”

“It’s the ‘Most Magical Place on Earth’, where millions of families flock every year to have their dreams spun from fantasy to reality. But for thousands living in the shadow of Disney World near Kissimmee, Florida, life is far from a… Continue Reading…