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GM's Cruise to deploy fully driverless cars in San Francisco
General Motors' self-driving car company is sending vehicles without anybody behind the wheel in San Francisco as it navigates its way toward launching a robotic taxi service that would compete against Uber and Lyft in the hometown of the leading ride-hailing services.
Automakers prep for stronger mileage standards under Biden
Now that it's clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles.
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Motormouth: Don't guess about a leak
Technicians have tools for checking the radiator.
Motormouth: Keep left foot off brake
It can result in multiple problems.
Motormouth: The disappearing turn signal
Many newer models have moved the rear lights down to the bumper.
Agency sets oil standards
All motor oils, synthetic or conventional, are included.
Man agrees to plead guilty to targeting woman's St. Paul home at random and raping her at gunpoint
The agreement calls for Deonte Thomas to be sentenced to a term of slightly more than 20 years, with about 13 years of that time in prison.
Motormouth: Gas cap issue can be solved
But do so carefully to keep debris from falling down the filler neck.
Former Minnesota Wild player injured in 2-vehicle crash in Edina, still in HCMC days later
The crash occurred last week, according to an online fundraising campaign started in an effort to help Stephane Veilleux with expenses related to the wreck.
Motormouth: Forget about break-in periods
Modern cars no longer require them.
Motormouth: Auto-Hold isn't dangerous
Brake lights stay on after you remove your foot from the pedal.
Motormouth: Change oil at least annually
It breaks down over time regardless of how little you have driven.
Motormouth: Give hoses the squeeze test
If it's squishy, replace it.
Motormouth: Don't wait for fob battery to die
Despite appearances to the contrary, all key fobs have a way to replace the batteries.
Motormouth: Anatomy of a gas tank
The term "fuel cell" has multiple uses.
Motormouth: Switching gas brands is OK
But it's not necessary to do so in order to get additives.