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Tesla Owns Nearly 1 in 5 AI Answers About EVs. New 5W Index Ranks the Top 25 EV Brands by AI Citation Share.

Tesla Owns Nearly 1 in 5 AI Answers About EVs. New 5W Index Ranks the Top 25 EV Brands by AI Citation Share.

EV charging networks — Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint — are nearly invisible inside AI answers despite operating the infrastructure the entire category depends on. MIAMI, July 25, 2026 -- 5W AI Communications, the AI Communications Firm, today released the 5W AI Visibility Index — EV, ranking the top 25 EV ... Continue reading

HD Hyundai Samho Secures Order for Four Port Cranes at Port of Tacoma, Advancing MASGA Project

HD Hyundai Samho Secures Order for Four Port Cranes at Port of Tacoma, Advancing MASGA Project

Signs contract with HMM's U.S. subsidiary, Washington United Terminals, to supply four port cranes Award reflects HD Hyundai Samho's design and manufacturing expertise, deep understanding of U.S. port operations and strong customer trust "We will support the MASGA project through the development of eco-friendly, hig ... Continue reading

Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America Invites Travelers to Embrace This Season's Top Luxury Travel Trends

Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America Invites Travelers to Embrace This Season's Top Luxury Travel Trends

PLANTATION, Fla., July 27, 2026 -- As travelers increasingly seek journeys centered on connection, discovery, and intentional experiences, Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America offers thoughtfully curated stays that invite guests to experience destinations beyond the guestroom. From pairing vibrant cities w ... Continue reading

Road Trip: 25 Years of Shore Power Leadership in Juneau

Road Trip: 25 Years of Shore Power Leadership in Juneau

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 27, 2026 -- Twenty-five years ago, Princess Cruises helped transform the future of cruising in Alaska by becoming the first cruise line to connect a ship to Juneau's hydroelectric shore power system. Today, that pioneering partnership continues to serve as a model for ports around the world ... Continue reading

Georgia Power cuts ribbon on new Moody battery energy storage facility paired with solar

Georgia Power cuts ribbon on new Moody battery energy storage facility paired with solar

Newest Lowndes County facility adds 49.5 MW of flexible energy storage to grid ATLANTA, July 27, 2026 -- Georgia Power leaders joined state and local elected officials, as well as community leaders, recently to celebrate the completion of one of the company's first battery energy storage systems (BESS) connected to sol ... Continue reading

Steele Honda Offers Honda Pickup Truck to Drivers in St. John's, NL

Steele Honda Offers Honda Pickup Truck to Drivers in St. John's, NL

Drivers searching for dependable Honda pickup trucks can explore available models at Steele Honda in St. John's, NL.   ST. ... Continue reading

Buffalo Lodging Associates Awarded the 2025 Hilton Americas Franchise Owner Performance Award

Buffalo Lodging Associates Awarded the 2025 Hilton Americas Franchise Owner Performance Award

Commercial Excellence Extended Stay with More Than 10 Hotels BUFFALO, N.Y., July 22, 2026 -- Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC, has been recognized with the Commercial Excellence Extended Stay with More Than 10 Hotels Award. The Hilton Owner Performance Awards highlight the outstanding achievements of Americas Franchise ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Children's National Partner to Expand Access to Child Passenger Safety Resources in the Greater Washington, D.C. Area

Hyundai and Children's National Partner to Expand Access to Child Passenger Safety Resources in the Greater Washington, D.C. Area

Hyundai Motor America and Children's National announced a new partnership to help protect children and support families through expanding access to car seats, booster seats, and child passenger safety education for families in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Through a $25,000 investment from Hyundai Hope, Hyu ... Continue reading

Lexus brings an immersive electrified experience to four U.S. cities this summer

Lexus brings an immersive electrified experience to four U.S. cities this summer

PLANO, Texas (July 22, 2026) – Lexus is bringing its immersive “Discover Your Energy” pop-up experience to four U.S. cities this year, inviting guests in Scottsdale, Arizona; Plano, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; and Bethesda, Maryland to explore some of the brand’s electrified vehicles through a visually striking and ... Continue reading

Ladies; Isn't Now Finally Time To Let A Minivan Hit Your V-Spot

Ladies; Isn't Now Finally Time To Let A Minivan Hit Your V-Spot

If you have a family or drive carpool or enjoy road trips or need to move some furniture or take your kid to college, or or or...choose a minivan... CUV's and SUV's are not a minivan substitute but a come-in-second choice as the family hauler...when you REALLY need your family car to have the space and flexibility, no ... Continue reading

H2-Toyota Motor Corporation, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have signed binding agreement for Toyota to join cellcentric as equal shareholder

H2-Toyota Motor Corporation, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have signed binding agreement for Toyota to join cellcentric as equal shareholder

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 27, 2026 -- The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck AG, cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a binding agreement for Toyota to join as an equal partner and shareholder in cellcentric, with each owner to hold a third each. The agreement follows the previous non-binding agreement signed at ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary July 27, 2026

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary July 27, 2026

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle recall alerts: NHTSA Recall ID Number : 26V435 Manufacturer : Wabash National Corporation Subject : Side Door Step May Detach Make Model Model Years WABASH ECONEX REFRIGERATED BODY 2021-2026 NHTSA Recall ID Number : 26V438 Manufacturer : BMALTEC AT SERIES 2024-20 ... Continue reading

Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Why are you hearing about my family when I am supposed to tell you what I thought about the brand new 2022 Kia Carnival (Nee Sedona)? It's important that you know that my review included a crowd of Gordons that needed to be shuttled around San Diego ... Continue reading

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