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Strong Lineup of Crossovers and Utilities Drove GM's U.S. June Sales

General Motors reported June U.S. retail sales of 202,908 vehicles, down about 3 percent from the same period last year. However, in the fastest growing U.S. retail market segment, GM’s crossover retail sales were up 23 percent, due largely to the strength of Chevrolet Equinox, which were up 36 percent. Buick’s U.S. retail sales were up 6 percent.

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'Suspicious death' investigation underway after burned body discovered in vehicle in Troy, Mo.

The Major Case Squad is investigating a suspicious death after a badly burned body was found by police in a vehicle in Troy, Mo. around 3:15 a.m. Saturday morning.

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Scott Disick suffered minor injuries in a car crash over the weekend

Scott Disick was in a single vehicle collision in Calabasas, California on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

United to reduce schedule at Newark by 12% this summer

Citing air traffic congestion, United Airlines said Thursday it will cut 12% of its daily domestic flights from its busy Newark hub

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18-yo shot and killed while driving from party

An 18-year-old was shot and killed and a 17-year-old was held hostage and assaulted following a party in a Sugar House neighborhood over a stolen bottle of alcohol, Salt Lake police said Sunday.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events taking place in Hampton

Events in Hampton will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout the month. The day is observed on the third Monday in January each year. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983 when President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law. Despite it becoming a federal holiday, the day was first formally celebrated in 1986 and it wasn’t until 2000 when all 50 states decided to honor the day. The day observes the work that Dr. King contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.

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Consumer Reports: Honda CR-Vs plagued by engine trouble

The Honda CR-V, one of the most popular vehicles in America, is plagued by a potentially dangerous engine problem that could cause the small SUVs to lose power or even stall, according to Consumer Reports magazine.

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New RTR Vehicles F-150 RTR Now Available to Purchase

fter a successful decade of developing and producing the Ford Mustang RTR—as well as RTR’s line of aftermarket parts that compliment Mustang owners who want to stand out from the crowd—the new Ford F-150 RTR becomes RTR’s second publicly available vehicle model outfitted with RTR’s signature modern-aggressive design and enhanced performance that is available to consumers from RTR Vehicles.

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City of Houston Begins to Electrify Fleet Through a Partnership with Greenlots

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council announced approval to purchase, install and deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in various City facilities. The effort will be enabled through the City’s partnership with Greenlots, a leading EV charging solutions provider and member of the Shell group, and driven by the Houston Climate Action Plan – a strategy that sets out to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve regional air quality, and build climate resilience.

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Another Cop Sickened By Possible Carbon Monoxide Leak in a Ford SUV

Authorities in Massachusetts say a police officer was exposed to carbon monoxide gas while driving a Ford SUV police vehicle, possibly causing him to lose consciousness and rear-end another car.

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Meet the Cruise AV: the First Production-Ready Car With No Steering Wheel or Pedals

GM files petition asking DOT permission to safely deploy self-driving vehicle in 2019

General Motors filed a Safety Petition with the Department of Transportation for its fourth-generation self-driving Cruise AV, the first production-ready vehicle built from the start to operate safely on its own, with no driver, steering wheel, pedals or manual controls.

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Houston Activating Heat Emergency Plan

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for those who need assistance escaping the heat.

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Phoenix man rescued after being stranded for four days in forest

A Phoenix man is thankful to be alive after being stranded in the wilderness for four days. This happened over the Christmas holiday in the California backcountry.

Halloween is Texas’ Top Day for Vehicle Break-ins and Thefts

Allstate offers tips to keep your vehicle and valuables safe this Halloween

In addition to keeping your family safe while trick-or-treating this Halloween, it’s also important to protect your car. More vehicles are broken into or stolen in Texas on Oct. 31 than any other day of the year, according to data from Allstate Insurance.

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Wisconsin Senate minority leader involved in fatal car crash

Wisconsin state Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley was involved in a three-vehicle fatal car crash on Friday, according to a statement from the Democrat's office.

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Mayor Turner Releases Three-Year Update for Resilient Houston and the Climate Action Plan

The City of Houston has released a combined update detailing the impressive progress made on major initiatives of both Resilient Houston and the Climate Action Plan after three years of implementation.

Texas Game Wardens Advise Texans to “Stay Dry” While Boating This Fourth

Alcohol, Drug Abuse Contributes to Fatal Boating Accidents in Texas

The slips and boat ramps of Texas will soon buzz with activity as Fourth of July weekend approaches. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow basic safety precautions while on the water.

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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for January 2018

The following is a list of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles reported as stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of January 2018.

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Officer dragged during car stop on Long Island

A man was arrested after he dragged an officer during a car stop on Long Island Sunday afternoon. Around 5:21 p.m., Nassau County police conducted a car stop of a vehicle driven by Dwayne Henderson, 21.

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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for December 2017

The following is a list of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles reported as stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of December 2017