DETROIT (AP) — Toyota plans to build a new $1.29 billion factory in the U.S. to manufacture batteries for gas-electric hybrid and fully electric vehicles. The move comes amid a flurry of global announcements about shoring up production of batteries…
Ray Brandt, owner of Ray Brandt Automotive group has passed away. He was 72. A statement today (Nov. 15) from the Brandt family asked for privacy. “It is with great sadness that our family says goodbye to Ray Brandt, a…
A Harrison County Sheriff’s deputy died Saturday (September 28), in Ocean Springs in a motorcycle accident that also injured his wife.
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(NAPSI)—The more than a million active-duty military men and women in America today may be glad to know that moving their families may not be as difficult as they thought—if they heed these helpful hints: First Things First - Advertisement…
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(NAPSI)—Warmer spring temperatures make it the perfect time to get outside and do a routine checkup on your car, as winter weather can take a toll. These four car care tips will get your car in tip-top shape before hitting…
(NAPSI)—When your teen is officially licensed to operate a vehicle, you may feel simultaneously proud—and terrified. Following these five tips, however, can help. Model Your Expectations - Advertisement - Your teens grew up watching you drive, learning your habits and…
(NAPSI)—Although properly functioning vehicle lights, wipers and mirrors allow for better visibility while driving, these items are all too often forgotten or ignored when people perform basic auto care, says the nonprofit Car Care Council. “Making sure that you can…
(NAPSI)—According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are 5.25 million driving accidents a year in the U.S.—but they needn’t happen to you. What You Can Do - Advertisement - • Don’t use your smartphone while driving. Drivers talking…
(NAPSI)—If any of the more than 260 million cars in America is yours, here’s important advice: Keep it clean. First, dirt can damage the paint, erode the protective finish and lead to rust. - Advertisement - Second, a clean car…