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Long Islanders share stories on how they learned to drive
21+ hour, 13+ min ago (1288+ words) Freedom came for a young Stephen Montana, of Oceanside, with'his first car, a red 1987 Mustang GT'he bought in 1999'for $2, 500. Credit: Via Stephen Montana Memorial Day is now in the rearview, which means summer road-trip season is right around the bend....
These four electric SUVs provide hot-rod thrills without the need for gas
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT model packs more than enough performance to do its iconic name justice. The standard GT dishes out 480 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque, while an optional Performance upgrade elevates the latter figure to a hearty 700 lb-ft....
Shipping firm moves operations from Queens to Bethpage
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (507+ words) A'Dubai-based package and logistics company, Aramex, will be moving its industrial operations from Queens to Bethpage this spring. coming to'999 South Oyster Bay Rd.' Credit: Rick Kopstein An international delivery company is moving its operations from Queens to a new…...
Are Long Islanders turning to electric vehicles, as Iran war spikes gas prices?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1046+ words) Gas prices are less stable compared with electric'rates, making EVs more attractive to many drivers, said Rosemary Mascali, chair of Drive Electric Long Island. Credit: Newsday / Howard Schnapp Lauren Krueger, of Merrick, switched to leasing a Kia Niro EV four…...
Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (930+ words) When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn't thinking about the cost of gas. He just thought EVs were better and "wanted to be part of the future." Now that the Iran war is spiking prices…...
Edmunds: These are the new EVs we're most excited about in 2026
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (433+ words) After years of experimentation and early adoption, automakers are rolling out the next generation of electric vehicles that better align with people's needs and expectations. This year, you can expect to see new EVs that have more range, easier charging,…...
Electric vehicle growth on Long Island in 2025
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (582+ words) The number of newly registered electric vehicles soared on Long Island last year as buyers took advantage of discounts and an'expiring federal tax credit. Credit: Daniel Goodrich They may be facing a bumpy road in the future, but the number…...
Tesla granted more time in US investigation into its self-driving tech
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (503+ words) A Tesla model Y and other Telsla vehicles sit at a dealership, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Kennesaw, Ga. Credit: AP/Mike Stewart U. S. regulators have granted a five-week extension for Tesla to respond to allegations that its vehicles have broken traffic laws…...
Driving instructors teach students to dodge danger on Zimbabwe roads
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (654+ words) Winfrida Chipashu takes road driving lessons in Harare, Zimbabwe, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Credit: AP/Aaron Ufumeli HARARE, Zimbabwe " When Tafara Muvhevhi, a Zimbabwean driving instructor, began work 16 years ago, his job was simple: teach the highway code and prepare learners to…...
Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (654+ words) The Tesla logo is displayed at a Tesla dealership Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025, in Miami. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky NEW YORK " Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing…...