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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Road Trip: The Henry Ford Celebrates the Jackson Home Opening with Ribbon Cutting on June 12 and Block Party June 12-14, in Greenfield Village

Road Trip: The Henry Ford Celebrates the Jackson Home Opening with Ribbon Cutting on June 12 and Block Party June 12-14, in Greenfield Village

Three-day celebration marks the first new historic structure added to the Village in more than 40 years DEARBORN, Mich., June 1, 2026 -- The Henry Ford will welcome the historic Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. ... Continue reading

BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES CLOSING ON SALE OF PARK HYATT BEAVER CREEK RESORT & SPA

BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES CLOSING ON SALE OF PARK HYATT BEAVER CREEK RESORT & SPA

DALLAS, June 1, 2026 -- Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. ("Braemar" or the "Company") announced today that it has closed on the previously announced sale of the 193-room Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa for $176 million ($912,000 per key). The sale price represents a 4.6% capitalization rate on net operating income fo ... Continue reading

Cox Mobile Highlights Growing Need for AI Literacy during National Safety Month

Cox Mobile Highlights Growing Need for AI Literacy during National Safety Month

Research underscores how awareness and verification can help seniors navigate misinformation and emerging AI-driven risks ATLANTA, June 1, 2026 -- As digital tools become increasingly embedded in everyday life, older adults are embracing new technologies at higher rates, including AI. In honor of National Safety Month, ... Continue reading

Davie Defense Breaks Ground on $1BN Modernization of Gulf Copper Shipyards in Texas to Build Coast Guard Icebreakers

Davie Defense Breaks Ground on $1BN Modernization of Gulf Copper Shipyards in Texas to Build Coast Guard Icebreakers

GALVESTON, Texas, June 1, 2026 -- Davie Defense today broke ground on the modernization of the Gulf Copper shipbuilding facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur. This historic milestone and investment in America's maritime industrial base also mark the return of complex shipbuilding to Texas for the first time in decade ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin Opens Next Generation Interceptor Facility in Courtland, Alabama

Lockheed Martin Opens Next Generation Interceptor Facility in Courtland, Alabama

New 88,000-square foot facility expands advanced manufacturing capacity and supports rapid delivery of homeland defense capability. COURTLAND, Ala., June 1, 2026 -- Lockheed Martin today inaugurated an 88,000-square foot, purpose-built Missile Assembly Building 5 (MAB-5) in Courtland, Alabama. The state-of-the-art plan ... Continue reading

PR or Advertising?: GENESIS MAGMA RACING REVEALS NEW LOOK FOR LE MANS DEBUT

PR or Advertising?: GENESIS MAGMA RACING REVEALS NEW LOOK FOR LE MANS DEBUT

Genesis Magma Racing has revealed the special livery that will be carried by the team's pair of GMR-001 Hypercars for the team's debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The design returns the team's livery to the Magma-inspired livery shown at the Genesis area of the Manufacturer Village at the 2025 event. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Completes Acquisition of Fullpath

Cox Automotive Completes Acquisition of Fullpath

Fullpath's Customer Data Platform and agentic AI capabilities immediately integrate with Cox Automotive's Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book first-party data, creating the most connected ecosystem in automotive retail ATLANTA, June 1, 2026 -- Cox Automotive today announced the completion of its acquisition of Fullpath, a ... Continue reading

Route Revealed for Next Week's Hot Rod Power Tour

Route Revealed for Next Week's Hot Rod Power Tour

America's largest traveling car show celebrates Route 66 ... Continue reading

PR OR ADVERTISING? Peak Performance: Toyota Introduces the 2026 GRMN Corolla

PR OR ADVERTISING? Peak Performance: Toyota Introduces the 2026 GRMN Corolla

New GRMN Corolla Represents the Pinnacle of GR Corolla Performance Increased Engine Torque and Chassis Enhancements Help Deliver a More Engaging, Track-Inspired Driving Experience Dedicated Aerodynamic and Suspension Components Developed Through Super Taikyu Competition and Nürburgring Testing All-Wheel-Drive Control ... Continue reading

2027 Toyota Updates GR86

2027 Toyota Updates GR86

GR86 Receives Focused Enhancements for 2027, Including Updated Throttle Calibration, Improved Shift Feel, New Interior Treatments and Expanded Convenience Features New Thunder Exterior Color Highlights GR86's Sculpted Body Lines New Cockpit Red Interior Option Added to Premium Grades 2.4-Liter, 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine ... Continue reading

PR or Advertising? KIA AMERICA AND HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP METAPLANT AMERICA CELEBRATE PRODUCTION OF THE 2027 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID

PR or Advertising? KIA AMERICA AND HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP METAPLANT AMERICA CELEBRATE PRODUCTION OF THE 2027 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID

IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2026 -- Today Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and Kia America (KUS) celebrated the start of production for its newest vehicle, marking three major milestones for the advanced manufacturing facility: the first Kia model, the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and the third vehicle ... Continue reading

HelloNation Highlights BMW and Mercedes Repair Insights From European Auto Repair Expert Josh Anderson

HelloNation Highlights BMW and Mercedes Repair Insights From European Auto Repair Expert Josh Anderson

The article explains why Atlanta drivers increasingly choose specialized European repair shops for long-term vehicle reliability. ATLANTA, June 2, 2026 -- What makes many Atlanta drivers choose independent European repair shops over dealerships for BMW and Mercedes service? HelloNation has published an article that ans ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Largest Ever Europe Season for 2028

Road Trip: Largest Ever Europe Season for 2028

291 Departures Across 150 Itineraries include new Ireland calls, overnight stays and the debut of a Pole-to-Pole Odyssey voyage FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 2, 2026 -- Princess Cruises unveils its most expansive Europe season for 2028, with 291 departures across 150 unique itineraries aboard six ships sailing throughout ... Continue reading

Most Horsepower Per Dollar for Gas SUV, Updated Dodge Durango R/T 392 Leads 2027 Durango HEMI® V-8 Lineup

Most Horsepower Per Dollar for Gas SUV, Updated Dodge Durango R/T 392 Leads 2027 Durango HEMI® V-8 Lineup

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2, 2026 -- Continue Reading The 2027 Dodge Durango lineup continues to stand alone as the only three-row SUV that unapologetically blends legendary HEMI® power across the full lineup with real SUV capability, including best-in-class towing, standard all-wheel drive and muscle-car DNA. 2027 Do ... Continue reading

Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Touts Partnerships, Eyes Future with Announcement of 10 New Projects

Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Touts Partnerships, Eyes Future with Announcement of 10 New Projects

Before joining Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC), Zhaonan Sun spent years studying how the human body absorbs the force of a crash. Now, as a principal scientist at CSRC, he helps identify opportunities to do something about it. ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS MAY 2026 SALES UP 10.4 PERCENT

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS MAY 2026 SALES UP 10.4 PERCENT

Forester remains top seller for fifth consecutive month Best May ever for Crosstrek Best month ever for hybrid and electric vehicle sales CAMDEN, N.J., June 2, 2026 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 57,748 vehicle sales for May 2026, a 10.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Forester sales re ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Camp Safety, Preparedness, and Protecting America's Youth

Road Trip: Camp Safety, Preparedness, and Protecting America's Youth

MARTINSVILLE, Ind., June 2, 2026 -- In conjunction with the bipartisan Congressional Camp Caucus, the American Camp Association (ACA) will convene congressional leaders, camp professionals, and national preparedness experts on June 2 for a Capitol Hill briefing focused on strengthening safety, emergency preparedness, a ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Discover MGallery Collection's Debut in the Maldives

Road Trip: Discover MGallery Collection's Debut in the Maldives

Set amid Mirihi Island's majestic waters, V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery captures the essence of Maldivian serenity. NEW YORK, June 2, 2026 -- MGallery Collection proudly announces the debut of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, a luxurious all-villa retreat nestled in the turquoise waters o ... Continue reading

Historic 600 Truck Order Signals Inflection Point for Yard Electrification

Historic 600 Truck Order Signals Inflection Point for Yard Electrification

Growing order size, increased leasing activity, and a turnkey EV solution are driving yard operations into a standardization phase with Orange EV KANSAS CITY, Kan., June 2, 2026 -- Orange EV, the leading U.S. manufacturer of electric terminal trucks, today announced record order volume for electric terminal trucks, inc ... Continue reading

Global Alternative Fuel Vehicle and New Energy Vehicle Market Expected to Hit USD 246.57 Billion by 2031 at 4.5% CAGR | Valuates Reports

Global Alternative Fuel Vehicle and New Energy Vehicle Market Expected to Hit USD 246.57 Billion by 2031 at 4.5% CAGR | Valuates Reports

BANGALORE, India, June 2, 2026 -- What is the Market Size of Alternative Fuel Vehicle and New Energy Vehicle? The global market for Alternative Fuel Vehicle and New Energy Vehicle was valued at USD 181970 Million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of USD 246570 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR ... Continue reading

Prepare Before Summer Storms Strike, Think Ahead & Keep Safety in Mind, Says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

Prepare Before Summer Storms Strike, Think Ahead & Keep Safety in Mind, Says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 2, 2026 -- Summer storm season is here, but having the right outdoor power equipment on hand can help you weather storms better, says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). "If you think ahead, you can mitigate damage from high winds, flooding, wildfires, and other storm surprises," says Kr ... Continue reading

Kunes Auto & RV Group Mobilizes 54 Dealerships to Pack 250,000 Meals in Annual Trade in Hunger Campaign

Kunes Auto & RV Group Mobilizes 54 Dealerships to Pack 250,000 Meals in Annual Trade in Hunger Campaign

Midwest auto dealer network packs 250,000 meals to combat summer food insecurity crisis affecting families across the region DELAVAN, Wis., June 2, 2026 -- Kunes Auto & RV Group is launching its fifth annual Trade in Hunger campaign, mobilizing employees across 54 dealership locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and M ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES MAY 2026 SALES

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES MAY 2026 SALES

With 80,502 units sold in May, fast-growing Kia America continues to reach new heights led by sales through Kia retailers, which increased 11 percent over May 2025 and beating the previous retail record set in August 2025. In addition, Kia achieved a new year-to-date overall sales record of 360,220 total units sold thr ... Continue reading

PR OR ADVERTISING? Dodge Turbocharges Customization and Gasoline Performance for the 2027 Dodge Charger Lineup

PR OR ADVERTISING? Dodge Turbocharges Customization and Gasoline Performance for the 2027 Dodge Charger Lineup

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2, 2026 -- Continue Reading Dodge is dialing up performance, personalization and pure muscle with the 2027 Dodge Charger lineup. Boosted by the gasoline-powered SIXPACK engines and backed by a multi-energy strategy, the eighth-generation Charger delivers more choice, more capability and unmist ... Continue reading

Turo Launches Electric Vehicles vs. Gas Trip Cost Calculator

Turo Launches Electric Vehicles vs. Gas Trip Cost Calculator

With gas prices inflated across the country and more than half of Americans planning a road trip for their summer vacations, car rental marketplace Turo today announced the launch of its EV vs. Gas Trip Cost Calculator, a free planning tool that helps travelers compare the real-world energy costs of electric and gas ve ... Continue reading

Hands-on Program at Yokohama’s Mississippi Commercial Truck Tire Plant Helps Employees Build Skills

Hands-on Program at Yokohama’s Mississippi Commercial Truck Tire Plant Helps Employees Build Skills

Employees at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) in West Point, Mississippi are learning new skills while working and even earning degrees via the company’s Maintenance Apprenticeship Program. ... Continue reading

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2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport - Review by David Colman

2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport - Review by David Colman

Scintillating Performance Paired with Brilliant Interior ... Continue reading

The Hidden Costs of Car Accident Injuries: Beyond Medical Bills

The Hidden Costs of Car Accident Injuries: Beyond Medical Bills

Southern California moves fast. From packed freeways in Los Angeles to busy coastal highways stretching through Orange County and beyond, driving is part of daily life for millions of people. ... Continue reading

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