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Tire pressure sensor light turned on? It's the cold
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (170+ words) Tire pressure sensor light turned on? It's the cold'WUFT Temperatures plunged early this week as a potent cold front pushed through the Sunshine State. This cold air likely triggered the tire pressure light in your car. The science behind it…...
United Airlines flight returns to Dulles airport after engine loses power during takeoff
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) Shortly after departing the Virginia airport on Saturday, the Tokyo-bound plane's engine cover separated and caught fire, according to the transportation secretary. No injuries were reported. - On Air Now Playing WUFT 89.1/90.1 FM HD1 - On Air Now Playing BEACON - WUFT HD4 - On Air…...
Sell it, donate it — recycle it? A beloved old minivan faces a fork in the road
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1397+ words) The 2005 Chrysler Town and Country that's more or less permanently parked in my driveway has seen better days. But after 20 years and 183,000 miles, Vanny is no longer in its prime. We don't trust it for road trips any more. We…...
Car makers are feeling tariff pain: GM is the 2nd company to take a hit to profits
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (436+ words) In a quarterly earnings call with investors, the chief financial officer of General Motors said Tuesday morning that tariffs cost the company approximately $1.1 billion over three months, bringing the company's profit margin from 9% down to 6.1% " that is, from meeting their…...
How automakers are responding to the 25% car tariffs so far
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (721+ words) It's only been a few days since President Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign cars took effect. But the import surcharge has led to some immediate changes, including layoffs and pauses in car shipments. President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect…...