Category: Consumer Corner
Information on consumer related alerts and items, like product recalls, deals, news and information
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Would Your Auto Insurance Cover Car Damage From a Superhero Battle? Automoblog Gives You Answers
RALEIGH, N.C. /PRNewswire/ — A superhero just landed on your brand-new Kia and totals it. Are you on the hook for damages or will your insurance company bail you out? Autombolog answers this question in the new article illustrated by revered illustrator Richard Case. The team at Automoblog interviewed Nick Vitali, Vice President of North Carolina agency All About Insurance. We asked Vitali…
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8 Award-Winning Kitchen and Bath Ideas
(Family Features) Kitchen and bath upgrades are among the most popular home improvement projects. While current design trends offer some inspiration, it can be easier to visualize those concepts in your own home when you see them applied in show-stopping, award-worthy designs. For example, these 2021 National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) National Contractor…
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Overwhelmed by robocalls? Here are 5 tips to help!
Helpful tips on dealing with thios issue from Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia 4.2 billion. That’s how many robocalls (a call that uses an automated dialer to deliver a pre-recorded message) were made to U.S. households in August 2018 alone. With an increasing number of these automated calls each month,…
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KIA ANNOUNCES 2023 CARNIVAL MPV PRICING
The 2023 Carnival MPV is a carryover model with minor interior enhancements to the seat functionality and technology features. The Carnival competes in the Midsize MPV segment, but its combination of SUV styling, exceptional passenger/cargo volume, and practical convenience features also make it uniquely positioned to compete against three-row SUV/crossover models. The new SX will…
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Award-Winning Inspiration for Exterior Home Upgrades
(Family Features) From decks and outdoor kitchens to guest houses and whole-home makeovers, there are a variety of ways homeowners can enhance the look and feel of their outdoor spaces while also creating new ways to enjoy time outside with family and friends. “Upgrading your outdoor space has two benefits,” said Chris Egner, president of…
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U.S. Phones Received Almost 4 Billion Robocalls in May, Says YouMail Robocall Index
May Robocalls Nearly Flat with April Volume; On a Pace for 48 Billion Total Calls This Year IRVINE, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Americans received just under 4 billion robocalls in May, tracking with the average monthly volume so far this year and keeping 2022 on pace to hit 48 billion robocalls for the full year.…
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2023 Nissan Altima boasts a refreshed design and more tech
Range of models deliver excellent fuel economy, available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive and Variable Compression (VC) Turbo engine NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The popular Nissan Altima receives a comprehensive makeover for the 2023 model year with new front end styling, expanded standard safety features and available technologies, along with new wheel designs and two new exterior colors. Like all…
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Hyundai Motor Group to Pilot Autonomous Car-hailing RoboRide Service in Seoul’s Bustling Gangnam District
RoboRide car-hailing pilot service to utilize two IONIQ 5 battery electric vehicles with in-house developed level 4 autonomous driving technology Hyundai Motor Group to collect autonomous driving data and customers’ feedback on the pilot, and plans to further develop level 4 autonomous driving technology System that connects traffic signals with autonomous vehicles and in-house developed…
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Toyota GR Corolla Goes Wild with MORIZO Edition
MORIZO Edition exclusive specs like close gear ratio transmission, shorter differential gears, forged wheels, stiffened chassis, front brake ducts, mono-tube shock absorbers, and Ultrasuede ® trimmed seating and cabin features Torque climbs to 295 pound-feet for satisfying acceleration at higher RPMS Ultra-lightweight, 2-seater design with additional mass reduction for track readiness Wider, high performance Michelin Pilot Sport…
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Toyota Celebrates the Pure Sports Car with 2023 GR86 Special Edition
GR cat-back performance exhaust and black chrome tips for throatier sound Exclusive Solar Shift orange paint color Black C-pillar graphic and rear duckbill spoiler Forged matte black 18-inch alloy wheels Limited to 860 units PLANO, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota is celebrating the pure fun of sports car driving with a limited-edition GR86 for 2023.…