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Popular 2018 Ford Escape SUV failed passenger side crash test

The 2018 Ford Escape was rated Poor in passenger-side front crash testing in results published this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Shooter storms YouTube campus, multiple injuries reported

An active shooter invaded the YouTube campus, injuring three before killing herself with a self-inflicted gunshot from a handgun
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Just say ‘No’ to the social media-driven condom-snorting challenge

Teens seeking social media approval for Youtube videos re-birth the painful, dangerous condom snorting challenge, stuffing opened rubbers up their noses.
Kelvin Home Coffee Roaster

Kelvin makes home coffee roasting as easy as twisting a dial

For the freshest possible coffee, as well as the DIY quality control kick, check out the Kelvin Home Coffee Roaster. Roasting coffee beans can also save money.
Sous Vide Pot

Class up your sous vide cooking with a purpose-built pot

Sous vide cooking pot designed for various cooker brands promises reduced cooking time and energy cost, adding conservation and convenience to foolproof cooking.
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Forget oil, Saudi Arabia to create world’s largest solar power project

Softbank and Saudi Arabia agreed to build the world's biggest solar power plant. The energy project is a giant step toward shifting KSA from a petrol economy.
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SF Motors busts out intelligent EV tech to share, plus two branded EVs

SF Motors announced intelligent EV advances with a business model based on global technology sharing. The company also introduced the SF5, its first branded EV.
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Driverless buses will shuttle London’s Gatwick to a world’s-first for airports

Gatwick Airport will launch a six-month trial of driverless buses to shuttle airport staff this summer. Plane-steering gate pushback tugs are next.
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Two Chinese firms can 3D print an electric car in three days, sell it for $10K

Launched as the first mass-produced 3D-printed electric car, the two-seat XEV LSEV brags of fast production, reasonable range, and a low purchase price.
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‘Risky persona’ phone addicts have the most distraction-caused accidents

Phone addicts who talk and text while driving make up the largest group of high-risk drivers on the road even with restrictive laws.
Eli Zero

Eli is betting you’ll want to cruise the hood in this two-seater ‘NEV’

The Eli Zero neighborhood vehicle features comfort, simple operation, and fun in an inexpensive alternative for short commutes and in-community trips.
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Bandit9’s ‘Jedi’-inspired concept motorcycle speeds to collectors and museums

Sci-Fi films and TV shows inspired the limited edition Bandit9 L-Concept motorcycle. Trekkies and Jedi can find design hints in the bike's features.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

2018 Chrysler Pacifica: Everything you need to know about the popular minivan

Two new models in the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica lineup expand the winning minivan to nine different trim versions.
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2018 Dodge Durango: Release date, prices, specs, and features

The 2018 Dodge Durango emphasizes its muscle-car family membership, spreading SRT accents and in one case the whole front fascia to other trims.
2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000

Whatever your riding style, Suzuki’s 2018 motorcycle lineup has a match

However you ride, or even if you're brand new to the sport, the 2018 Suzuki Motorcycles model lineup has a bike for everyone.
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Polaris RZR team sweeps desert racing event in season you didn’t know exists

Winter marks the beginning of a new desert racing season for side-by-side offroading, dominated so far by the Polaris RZR factory team.
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2018 Toyota 4Runner: Release date, prices, features, and specs

Despite its unique-for-the-brand lack of driver assist tech, the reliable and sturdy 2018 Toyota 4Runner continues its true-SUV appeal.
2018 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

2018 Dodge Charger: Prices, specs, features, and more

Four high-performance 2018 Dodge Charger models with V6 engines complement six successively more powerful V8 trims.
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

2018 Dodge Challenger: Prices, specs, features, and more

Sixteen 2018 Dodge Challenger models line up to tear up the streets and set production car records at the dragstrip.
2018 McLaren Senna

McLaren shares its proven recipe for the ultimate supercar

The 2018 McLaren Senna claims road-legal track car top spot-worthiness. The limited edition of 500 is already spoken for, at $1 million each.
2018 Acura MDX

2018 Acura MDX: Prices, specs, features, and more

Acura's MDX crossover is packed with comfort, luxury, and tech features at prices significantly lower than comparable Volvo, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz models.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

2018 Chevrolet Corvette: release dates, prices, specs, and features

Celebrating 65 years of production, the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays, Grand Sports, and Z06 models are available in 24 different trims.
2018 Subaru Outback

2018 Subaru Outback: Release date, prices, features, and specs

The 2018 Subaru Outback continues to lead the brand's crossover fleet with multiple technology features to support handling and a smooth ride.
2018 Chevrolet Traverse exterior

All-new 2018 Chevrolet Traverse redesign puts the emphasis on spaciousness

Kicking off the next generation, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has loads of space and tech with style ranging from sporty to luxe.
2018 Toyota Camry

2018 Toyota Camry: Everything you need to know

The 2018 Toyota Camry is the first year of the eighth-generation of Camrys, with new exteriors, engines and transmissions, and loads of tech.
2018 Toyota RAV 4

2018 Toyota RAV4: Release date, price, specs, and features

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 models launched during the model's strongest sales year yet. The biggest change for 2018 is the new Adventure trim.
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Highly anticipated Tesla Autopilot 8.0 release to roll out in July

Some may say it's too late, or about time, but the Tesla Autopilot 8.0 due to be deployed in the next few weeks has been expected for several months.
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Porsche puts all-electric Mission E on fast track, hires 1,400 assembly line workers

Porsche announced that it's ramping up for production of the marque's all-electric Mission E. New jobs will be 40 percent more than originally estimatted.
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Solo, an electric 3-wheeler, goes on sale in U.S. and Canada in September

Electra Meccanica's 3-wheel all-electric car goes on sale in Canada and the U.S. in September. The single-passenger Solo has a range 100 miles per charge.
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Harley, reigning champ Indian unveil their flat track race teams for 2018 season

Prepped and ready for the 2018 American Flat Track racing season, Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle announced factory teams. A dramatic 2017 racing season grew the fan base when Indian returned to flat track racing after 53 years and swept the season.
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Bring earplugs, and other tips for surviving Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week

The tips and warnings in the Salt Flats survival guide could save your eyes, ears, and butt during Speed Week and the World Finals.
Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb debuts at X Games Aspen

Harley-Davidson’s Snow Hill Climb debuts at Winter X Games

Launching a new sport at X Games Aspen 2018, modified V-twin Sportsters will compete in the Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb, closing out the games on January 28.
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Munro Motor single passenger ebike tops out at 28 mph and infinite style points

With a nod to Indian Motorcycles and the rider who set a land speed record on an Indian, Munro Motor introduces a beautifully styled e-bike.
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Volvo plans to go all-electric, sets a goal to make 1 million electric cars by 2025

Volvo put dates and numbers to its electric car program. The Swedish car company plans two hybrid versions of each model and an all-electric car by 2019.
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AAA finds American drivers becoming less afraid of self-driving cars

AAA's annual survey found American drivers less afraid of self-driving cars than just a year ago. The majority of drivers still don't trust autonomous vehicles, but the percentage is shrinking.
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Nadi X helps improve your yoga skills with feedback you can feel

Embedded electronics in Nadi X yoga apparel work with smartphone app to coach you to correct yoga postures with gentle pulses.
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Ikea’s Trådfri line to add Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Alexa compatibility

Ikea joins the smart home world with a new range of wireless products branded Tradfri. The core is a wired hub that uses the ZigBee standard.
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The first Apple HomeKit compatible garage door opener is coming soon

Connect the Nold Open to any garage or gate opener for shareable control by smartphone app. An Apple HomeKit compatible version using Siri is coming soon..