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Author: Mark Phelan

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The Chevy Camaro’s not gone forever, but the next one will be very different

March 28, 2023 Mark Phelan Comments Off on The Chevy Camaro’s not gone forever, but the next one will be very different

Reports of the Chevy Camaro’s death are exaggerated, as General Motors prepares to mothball the sporty car — again — following the 2024 model year.

Money

Driving a hybrid could save you money vs. an EV — depending on where you live

February 25, 2023 Mark Phelan Comments Off on Driving a hybrid could save you money vs. an EV — depending on where you live

Depending on where you live, you might spend less on fuel driving a hybrid than an electric vehicle, a new study by Consumer Reports has found.

Tech

Coming soon to US vehicles: Cameras to replace side mirrors, headlights that ‘talk’

February 20, 2023February 21, 2023 Mark Phelan Comments Off on Coming soon to US vehicles: Cameras to replace side mirrors, headlights that ‘talk’

I got a look at the features available in other parts of the world recently at Forvia’s North American tech center in Auburn Hills.

Money

The Ford F-150 Lightning and I took on the bomb cyclone. Here’s how it went.

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 Mark Phelan Comments Off on The Ford F-150 Lightning and I took on the bomb cyclone. Here’s how it went.

Some of the electric pickup’s characteristics were outstanding in the frigid weather. Others require extra thought, or leave room for improvement.

News

Toyota is wasting an icon as Prius falls behind other brands

December 26, 2022January 4, 2023 Mark Phelan Comments Off on Toyota is wasting an icon as Prius falls behind other brands

The Prius has become a testament to yesterday’s best idea, the best CD player in a download world.

Money

‘Electrified roadways’: Coils hidden in streets could charge your electric vehicle while you drive

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 Mark Phelan Comments Off on ‘Electrified roadways’: Coils hidden in streets could charge your electric vehicle while you drive

Inductive charging coils in roadways are the first step toward an EV world where there is no need to stop to charge because the road does it for you.

Money

Winter tires make ‘unimaginable’ difference — but only fraction of drivers use them

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 Mark Phelan Comments Off on Winter tires make ‘unimaginable’ difference — but only fraction of drivers use them

Winter tires stay grippy at lower temperatures than the so-called ‘all season’ tires most people use year-round. Result: better steering and braking.

Money

Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo EV stopped traffic. Here’s why.

November 13, 2022 Mark Phelan Comments Off on Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo EV stopped traffic. Here’s why.

The Taycan GTS Sport Turismo hits 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and tops out at 155 mph. Charging from 5% to 80% in just 22.5 minutes.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023 John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

‘Big Hero 6’s San Fransokyo comes to life at Disneyland

August 31, 2023 Eve Chen, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023 Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023 Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say

August 31, 2023 Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY

USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

August 31, 2023 USA TODAY

Many homeless among dead in fire in Johannesburg, South Africa

August 31, 2023 AP
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