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Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: A healthy dose sexy Italian automotive lightning
Ooooh. That’s pretty, isn’t it? It’s the Maserati’s newest EV, the 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore, a pure battery electric, two-door, four-seat convertible, a model in a class of one. It took nearly eight years ...Read more
The first big-rig hydrogen fuel station in the US opens in California
OAKLAND, California — The first commercial hydrogen fuel station for big-rig trucks in the U.S. is up and running at the Port of Oakland, a baby step toward what hydrogen proponents see as a clean new future for long-...Read more
Auto review: The Genesis G90 is cool just sitting in your driveway
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan — Luxury cars are becoming Brookstone gadget stores on wheels. Who needs to drive them? They’re just fun to play with.
Take the 2024 Genesis G90 sitting in my driveway.
With the key in my ...Read more
Auto review: 2024 BMW X6 is nothing short of stunning
The luxury midsize coupe is becoming increasingly popular in the consumer market, and BMW is easily the leader of the pack with its X6. Featured in Grasso's Garage this week is the BMW X6 xDrive40i, adorned in Aventurin ...Read more
Taking the Kids: Visiting the Smithsonian museums
The next time you visit Washington, D.C., say a big thank you to James Smithson.
Who? The British ...Read more
Electric vehicle 'workforce hub' coming to Michigan, White House says
WASHINGTON — Michigan will be among four new "workforce hubs" designated to help prepare workers for new manufacturing jobs, the White House said Thursday. The Michigan hub will focus specifically on electric vehicles.
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Mortgage rates climb for a fourth week to reach 7.17%
Mortgage rates in the U.S. increased for a fourth straight week.
The average for a 30-year, fixed loan was 7.17%, up from 7.1% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday.
House hunters looking to land a deal ...Read more
Toyota is investing $1.4 billion to build another all-electric SUV in US
Toyota Motor Corp. is moving ahead with plans to manufacture and sell more electric vehicles in the U.S. by investing $1.4 billion at a plant in Indiana, the Japanese carmaker’s second such announcement this year.
The ...Read more
Childcare costs 'more than a mortgage' per kid, forcing Philly parents to make tough choices
The Salovin family pays $26,000 a year for childcare for their two daughters.
For them, it’s a worthwhile expense, knowing their 1- and 4-year-old girls are at a licensed facility and they can both stay in the workforce...Read more
Can Colorado cities prevent thousands of apartments from losing affordability protections?
Nine years ago, one of Silverthorne, Colorado’s few income-restricted housing properties was sold to a private firm. The sale — at a price that was double the property’s assessed value — raised worries in the high-...Read more
Real estate Q&A: Can I break lease in poorly maintained building?
Q: I lease an apartment in a poorly maintained building. Lately, it has gotten to the point where the smell is literally making me sick. I want to move, but I signed a one-year lease. Can I get out of my lease due to this?...Read more
Here's How: Keep Your Gutters From Clogging
Dear James: I have noticed rainwater running down over a window, and I am worried it might damage the siding. How often should I inspect and clean my gutters and downspouts? -- Tracie K.
Dear Tracie: A good rule of thumb ...Read more
Quick Fix: Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Walking by a restaurant that serves shawarma and catching the aroma of it cooking on a rotisserie spit always makes me want to stop and eat it right away. So, I created this easy version that you can make at home with very...Read more
On Gardening: Superbena Sparkling Verbenas offer unusual appeal
Sparkling Rose may sound like an adult libation at your favorite Italian restaurant, but in the gardening world it is a Superbena or should I say a Super Verbena. Some in the green industry might consider it a novelty ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Mark Your Territory With Citrus
Do neighborhood cats insist that your property (porch, door, flower beds) is their territory? Well, my dear reader, break out the lemons and oranges, and shout hallelujah! You're about to discover a very pleasant, harmless...Read more
Ford Q1 profits fall 28% as Ford Blue hit from F-150 ramp-up
Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it made $1.3 billion in net income in the first quarter of 2024, a 28% decrease year-over-year, as earnings from Ford's gas-engine and hybrid business tumbled from the ramp-up of the refreshed...Read more
Amid homeowner insurance crisis, consumer advocates and industry clash at hearing
The fault lines running through California's spiraling homeowners insurance crisis were on display Tuesday at a state hearing, where consumer advocates clashed with industry firms over a plan to allow insurers to use ...Read more
GM's CEO no longer highest paid Detroit auto executive
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra is no longer the highest-paid Detroit automotive company chief executive, receiving a 2023 compensation package totaling $27.8 million — trailing Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares' $39....Read more
'Don't piss off the DOJ': Veteran Las Vegas agents react to renewed push against Realtors
Multiple veteran Las Vegas real estate agents say they are largely on board with the upheaval currently going on in their industry.
It’s time for change and more transparency in their governing bodies, they say.
A ...Read more