Category: Consumer Corner
Information on consumer related alerts and items, like product recalls, deals, news and information
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Clear the Bathroom Clutter
(Family Features) Due to their small size and heavy usage, bathrooms can become messy, cluttered areas for many families. For those with smaller bathrooms, storage solutions can be even harder to find. Consider these organization tips to make your bathroom a clean and functional space for every member of the family: Assess the mess: Go…
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Upgrade Your Home, Downgrade Energy Usage
7 efficient home improvement projects (Family Features) The best home upgrades not only make spaces more livable and energy-efficient but are also cost-effective. Making energy-efficient improvements is a savvy way to save money on utility bills, curb energy usage and add to the house’s value. Consider a variety of home improvement projects, both big and…
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Ford Confirms F-150 Lightning Final EPA-Estimated Range for All Models Ahead of Customer Deliveries in the Spring
In Ford’s efforts to continuously improve over time, some F-150 Lightning customers will benefit from an increase in range ahead of launch this spring. The all-new, all-electric F-150 Lightning has completed final EPA testing. F-150 Lightning XLT and Lariat trims with the extended range battery take you an EPA-estimated range of 320 miles while the…
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KIA NIRO EV TOPS MASS MARKET CATEGORY IN J.D. POWER ELECTRIC VEHICLE EXPERIENCE OWNERSHIP STUDY FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
Back-to-Back Wins for Niro EV Reinforces Kia’s Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider Leadership Niro EV takes the top mass market spot for critical attributes that affect overall EV ownership experience February saw record sales for Kia’s EV models, including the Niro line of electrified crossovers and all-new EV6, as Kia prepares to expand its offering as…
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Vattenfall enables fossil-free parcel delivery for Instabox
Vattenfall and the delivery company Instabox have started an international collaboration to provide charging infrastructure for Instabox’s electric vehicle fleet. By the end of 2022, Vattenfall will operate approximately 400 charge points on Instabox’s terminals in Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. Instabox is an international last-mile delivery company that delivers packages for a large number…
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Drifting in a Mall? Toyota’s Pitch Part II Takes Another Turn at Car Ads
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s latest entry in their “Pitch” campaign takes a playful jab at automotive marketing In this second installment, “The Focus Group,” a thrilling drift duel inside of an abandoned shopping center challenges the conventional approach to automotive advertisements Featuring professional Toyota Gazoo Racing team drivers, race modified cars and a GR86, a drift…
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Apple launches the first driver’s license and state ID in Wallet with Arizona
Additional states to follow, including Colorado, Hawaii, Mississippi, Ohio, and the territory of Puerto Rico Apple announced that Arizona is the first state to offer driver’s license and state ID in Wallet. Starting today, Arizonans can add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet, and tap their iPhone or Apple Watch to seamlessly and…
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5 Tips for Keeping Hardwoods Handsome
(Family Features) With its rich tones and distinguished style, hardwood flooring can be a beautiful design element of your home. However, it’s important to know the proper care procedures to maintain its condition for decades to come. Consider these tips for keeping hardwoods in tip-top shape: Guard Against Water – Water can penetrate deep into…
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Hyundai Motor and LACMA Open
Barbara Kruger: ‘Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You.’ · Exhibition part of ‘The Hyundai Project at LACMA,’ an ongoing 10-year art initiative between LACMA and Hyundai Motor Company · Kruger’s largest comprehensive survey featuring 33 works in various mediums, including photography, sculpture, graphic design, architecture and audio-visual installations · Expanding on the…
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Orders Now Open for New 2022 (Jeep®) RED Renegade Special Edition
New special-edition 2022 Jeep® Renegade pairs legendary Jeep 4×4 capability with unique (RED)® brand design cues for an exceptional appearance inside and out Jeep brand part of a multi-brand Stellantis partnership with (RED) to raise awareness and funding for the fight against global health emergencies Special-edition (Jeep)RED Renegade along with (Jeep)RED Compass are now available for order…