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Zum Kicks Off 2025-26 School Year By Celebrating 100 Years of the School Bus

Zum Kicks Off 2025-26 School Year By Celebrating 100 Years of the School Bus

Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, today announced it will launch the 2025-26 school year with a celebration of the 100th birthday of the school bus. ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited - Review by David Colman

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited - Review by David Colman

Say HELLO to a combined driving range of up to 700 miles! ... Continue reading

6 BMW Maintenance Myths That Cost You Money

6 BMW Maintenance Myths That Cost You Money

BMWs reward consistent care. They also punish bad habits. Many BMW owners follow tips that sound smart but drain cash. Skip the myths, and use simple, proven routines that protect engines, drivetrains, and electronics. Your car will feel better, run longer, and hold value. “Lifetime” means warranty period, ... Continue reading

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise More Than $70,000 for the USO in the 12th Annual Drive for the Troops Fundraiser

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise More Than $70,000 for the USO in the 12th Annual Drive for the Troops Fundraiser

CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2025 -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), in partnership with the USO, has concluded the 12th annual Drive for the Troops campaign, a month-long fundraiser that raised more than $70,000 in support of local military service members and their families. ... Continue reading

Hagerty Introduces Complimentary Severe Weather Storage Service for Florida Members

Hagerty Introduces Complimentary Severe Weather Storage Service for Florida Members

When severe weather threatens there is often not enough time to arrange for safe, secure parking before water, wind and debris do their damage. ... Continue reading

INTEGRITY Security Services™ Joins Forces with AV to Develop New Network V2X Platform

INTEGRITY Security Services™ Joins Forces with AV to Develop New Network V2X Platform

Next-generation platform offers ultra-low latency, high scalability, and real-world deployment flexibility for connected vehicles ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 26, 2025 -- INTEGRITY Security Services™ (ISS), the global leader in end-to-end embedded cybersecurity solutions, announced today a technology partnership with AeroViron ... Continue reading

IIHS: Subaru owners see value in driver attention system

IIHS: Subaru owners see value in driver attention system

Most owners of Subaru models equipped with the company’s DriverFocus system keep it switched on and believe it makes them safer drivers, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Nearly 9 out of 10 drivers who have the feature, which uses a camera to detect signs of distraction and drowsiness ... Continue reading

43 Key Seconds – Lutzie 43 Foundation

43 Key Seconds – Lutzie 43 Foundation

National organization focused on driver safety to bring powerful message designed to end distracted, impaired and unsafe driving. ... Continue reading

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive - Review by Larry Nutson

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive - Review by Larry Nutson

The world’s only four-door muscle car made its official first-drive debut on May 21, 2025 at the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Odyssey Elite; Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Honda Odyssey Elite; Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Performance That Puts Other Minivans to Shame ... Continue reading

Mastering Resource Management for Optimal Performance In Your Daily Drive

Mastering Resource Management for Optimal Performance In Your Daily Drive

Optimizing resources in everyday life requires strategic thinking and informed decision-making. By drawing parallels between these activities, you can enhance performance across various aspects of life. ... Continue reading

Illuminating the Future of Energy: Sungrow Debuts Two PV&ESS Next-Generation Solutions in Dubai

Illuminating the Future of Energy: Sungrow Debuts Two PV&ESS Next-Generation Solutions in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 25, 2025 -- Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, successfully debut two groundbreaking products —1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter and PowerTitan 3.0 ESS in the MEA market during PV&ESS Summit in Dubai on August 21. ... Continue reading

DOE supported incubator launching 2026 Power-to-Fuels program for Startups

DOE supported incubator launching 2026 Power-to-Fuels program for Startups

Texas Innovates is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Carbon and Hydrogen Innovation & Learning Incubator (CHILI) 2026 cohort. ... Continue reading

Motorlux Hosts Monterey Car Week's Iconic Opening Night, Welcomes Record 4,250 Guests to Sold-Out Gathering

Motorlux Hosts Monterey Car Week's Iconic Opening Night, Welcomes Record 4,250 Guests to Sold-Out Gathering

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 25, 2025 -- Motorlux, a Hagerty event, once again delivered the iconic opening night for Monterey Car Week on Wednesday, August 13, welcoming a sold-out gathering of 4,250 to its curated installations of world-class cars, breathtaking aviation displays and unparalleled fine cuisine. ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Plateau Travel Plaza Announces Major Expansion and Renovation

Road Trip: Plateau Travel Plaza Announces Major Expansion and Renovation

Plateau Travel Plaza, is embarking on an exciting expansion and renovation project designed to bring guests even more of what they've been asking for. ... Continue reading

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