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Monday, May 4, 2026

Sandals® Resorts Brought the Spirit of Jamaica Center Stage at the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Sandals® Resorts Brought the Spirit of Jamaica Center Stage at the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

With Jamaica named this year's featured destination, Sandals Resorts partnered with the Jamaica Tourist Board to bring the island to life at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. ... Continue reading

Princess Cruises Celebrates the Debut of Star Princess in Seattle for Its Inaugural Alaska Season

Princess Cruises Celebrates the Debut of Star Princess in Seattle for Its Inaugural Alaska Season

Princess Cruises proudly welcomes Star Princess to Seattle, marking her highly anticipated debut and the start of her inaugural Alaska season. From May 3 - September 13, 2026, the next-generation sphere class ship will sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Pier 91 through Alaska's iconic Inside Passage. ... Continue reading

Luther Automotive Wins Mpls.St. Paul Magazine's "Best of Twin Cities 2026" Gold Award for Best Auto Dealership in Minnesota

Luther Automotive Wins Mpls.St. Paul Magazine's "Best of Twin Cities 2026" Gold Award for Best Auto Dealership in Minnesota

Twin Cities' Largest Family-Owned Auto Group Recognized by Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Readers and looks to continue Its Streak as a Star Tribune "Minnesota's Best" Winner for the 6th straight year. ... Continue reading

Consumer Watchdog Campaign: CA Insurance Commissioner Candidates Respond to Questions on Insurance Access, Claims and Climate Response

Consumer Watchdog Campaign: CA Insurance Commissioner Candidates Respond to Questions on Insurance Access, Claims and Climate Response

LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2026 -- Consumer Watchdog Campaign today released California insurance commissioner candidates' responses to a questionnaire gauging how they will act to improve insurance access and affordability, strengthen insurer oversight and accountability, and address growing climate-related financial risks. ... Continue reading

2026 SUBARU OUTBACK WINS SPOT IN WARDS 10 BEST INTERIORS & UX LIST

2026 SUBARU OUTBACK WINS SPOT IN WARDS 10 BEST INTERIORS & UX LIST

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today the 2026 Outback Touring and Touring XT were named to the 2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX list. The judges at WardsAuto complimented the new 2026 Subaru Outback for its all-new interior styling, enhanced infotainment, and advanced driver-assist technology as part of the flagshi ... Continue reading

Hyroad Energy and Toyota Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deploy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

Hyroad Energy and Toyota Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deploy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

Hyroad Energy, a pioneer in hydrogen-powered transportation solutions, today announced a definitive agreement with Toyota Motor North America to deploy 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 commercial trucks in Southern California. The announcement was made at ACT Expo, North America's largest fleet technology event, where a H ... Continue reading

Hino Trucks Introduces the Le Series Battery Electric Medium-Duty Truck at ACT Expo 2026

Hino Trucks Introduces the Le Series Battery Electric Medium-Duty Truck at ACT Expo 2026

NOVI, Mich., May 4, 2026 -- Hino Trucks today introduced the all-new Le Series battery electric vehicle (BEV) at ACT Expo 2026, reinforcing the company's commitment to reducing environmental impact across its product portfolio. The Le Series is available in both 25,950 lbs. ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

PLANO, Texas, May 4, 2026 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced executive changes to support the company's continued focus on regulatory excellence, sustainability and corporate governance. Sandra Phillips, senior vice president, Enterprise Integrity, chief legal officer, corporate secretary, and chief s ... Continue reading

2026 Jeep® Cherokee Overland Earns Wards 10 Best Interiors Award

2026 Jeep® Cherokee Overland Earns Wards 10 Best Interiors Award

2026 Jeep® Cherokee Overland recognized for interior and user experience interface Quiet, comfortable interior brings the legendary Cherokee name into modern era with estimated 37 mpg combined All-new Cherokee arriving at dealers now starting at $36,995, including destination Continue Reading 2026 Jeep Cherokee Interi ... Continue reading

2027 Chrysler Pacifica Road Trips in the Trinitē Rally With Drive Partners Nena Barlow and Sara Lacey

2027 Chrysler Pacifica Road Trips in the Trinitē Rally With Drive Partners Nena Barlow and Sara Lacey

Nena Barlow (L) and Sara Lacey team up to take on the inaugural Trinitē Rally in the new 2027 Chrysler Pacifica The new 2027 Chrysler Pacifica, driven by Nena Barlow and Sara Lacey, will compete in the inaugural Trinitē Rally, May 4-7, showcasing the refreshed design, advanced technology and real-world versatility of ... Continue reading

TrueCar Expands Leadership Team to Strengthen Dealer Focus and Data Strategy

TrueCar Expands Leadership Team to Strengthen Dealer Focus and Data Strategy

TrueCar today announced two key hires: former INFINITI West executive Nikole Wells as Senior Vice President of Dealer Sales, and Rivian and Kelley Blue Book leader Steve Moretti as Senior Director of Data Acquisition and Strategic Partnerships. Continue Reading Nikole Wells, Senior Vice President of Dealer Sales, TrueC ... Continue reading

AutoShop Answers Launches "AutoShop Ministries" with DeVante Tidwell

AutoShop Answers Launches "AutoShop Ministries" with DeVante Tidwell

HOUSTON, May 4, 2026 -- AutoShop Answers, the industry leading training and operational platform behind the Houston Boston Partnership, today announced the launch of AutoShop Ministries, a new initiative designed to integrate faith, purpose, and leadership into the automotive service industry. The program will feature ... Continue reading

2026 EV6 pricing

2026 EV6 pricing

2026 EV6 pricing. Built in West Point, Georgia, and carried over from last year, model year 2026 continues to deliver impressive all-electric range, fast-charging capability, and a wide array of advanced driver assist technologies, all at a more affordable price than the previous model year. With the price re-positioni ... Continue reading

Toyota's New Generation of Electric Vehicles

Toyota's New Generation of Electric Vehicles

Highlights a New Generation of Electric Vehicles Designed for Everyday Life PLANO, Texas (May 4, 2026) – Unveiled today, Toyota’s new all-electric family marketing campaign introduces a lineup designed to meet the needs of today’s drivers with intuitive technology, purposeful engineering and everyday usability. A ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Lead Acid Battery Market Drive Reliable Automotive Energy Storage Transition

Global Automotive Lead Acid Battery Market Drive Reliable Automotive Energy Storage Transition

Valued at USD 31.3 billion in 2025, the market is projected to reach USD 52.40 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 5.3%. For automotive OEMs, aftermarket distributors, and battery manufacturers, lead acid batteries are no longer viewed as purely conventional power sources—they remain essential infrastructure supp ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in the U.S.

Road Trip: Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in the U.S.

NEW YORK, May 4, 2026 -- Travelzoo® , the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in the U.S. Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts: $1799— ALL-INCLUSIVE FAIRMONT MAYAKOBA RETREAT FOR 2Stay at one of the world's best all-inclusive resorts. Expect sty ... Continue reading

Kars4Kids and Stevie T Team Up in Unexpected Collab to Reinvent America's Most Talked-About Jingle

Kars4Kids and Stevie T Team Up in Unexpected Collab to Reinvent America's Most Talked-About Jingle

LAKEWOOD, N.J., May 4, 2026 -- Kars4Kids is joining forces with guitarist and YouTube personality Steve Terreberry (Stevie T.) to launch a bold, reimagined version of the iconic Kars4Kids jingle. The new campaign pairs an all-new, high-energy arrangement with a visually striking TV spot featuring real kids performing r ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary May 4, 2026

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary May 4, 2026

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle recall alerts: NHTSA Recall ID Number : 26V254 Manufacturer : Hyundai Motor America Subject : Misassembled Air Bag Sensors Make Model Model Years HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA N 2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYB ... Continue reading

History of the Electric Vehicle - US Department of Energy

History of the Electric Vehicle - US Department of Energy

Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular. Whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric, the demand for electric drive vehicles will continue to climb as prices drop and consumers look for ways to save money at ... Continue reading

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