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Rev Up for a SUPER Summer Weekend at LeMay – America’s Car Museum!
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (711+ words) Jul 17, 2026, 2:34 PM Get ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the summer! LeMay – America’s Car Museum is bringing together four signature experiences for an unforgettable SUPER Summer Weekend, happening July 24-25. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a family looking…...
The EV Math That Changed Charlie Harger's Commute
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (271+ words) Charlie Harger's truck, Big DeeDee, is a 2012 Ford F350 diesel that gets 11 miles per gallon. His round-trip commute from Auburn to KIRO in Eastlake was costing him roughly $11,300 a year — just in fuel. Then he leased a Subaru EV. Same commute,…...
Renton Auto-Dealer Training Facility to Be Named After Retiring Executive Vice President
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (528+ words) Jul 10, 2026, 12:33 PM Originally published on 425 Business. Fabré has served in the role since 1999, and was the first person of color in the country to lead a state automobile dealer association, according to a news release from the organization. “Vicki’s contributions…...
Motors & Movies at America's Car Museum in July — Pixar's Cars Under the Stars!
3+ week, 1+ day ago (874+ words) Friday, July 24th | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Windows down, snacks packed, and Lightning McQueen lighting up the summer sky. Summer nights in Tacoma keep getting better. America’s Car Museum (ACM) brings back its Drive-In Movie Night on Friday, July 24th, inviting the community to…...
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles for a seat belt issue
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) Jun 3, 2026, 6:09 AM Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report Tuesday that the recall includes certain Ford…...
WA man who led high-speed Corvette chase charged with stealing same car from tow yard
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (581+ words) May 20, 2026, 9:32 AM A Washington man who led a high-speed chase in a stolen Corvette was charged in connection with a burglary where the same vehicle was stolen again from a Pierce County towing company weeks later. Duop Tiet Pidor, 21, was…...
Curley sounds alarm on federal 'kill switch' law that would let your car decide if you're fit to drive
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (561+ words) BY JOHN CURLEY SHOW Weekdays on KIRO Newsradio 3pm - 7pm Beginning in 2027, all vehicles sold in the U.S. are required to be equipped with a “kill switch” to automatically prevent a car from operating if the technology finds the driver is impaired. John…...
Ford recalls more than 422,000 vehicles for windshield wiper defect
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (367+ words) Apr 8, 2026, 9:33 AM Ford has recalled more than 422,000 vehicles nationwide due to a windshield wiper failure across various models. The recall includes the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, along with several F-series trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…...
Rising gas prices drive up sales for used electric vehicles
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (421+ words) BY BROOKE GRIFFIN, KIRO 7 Car experts say used-electric vehicle sales are rapidly spiking. With gas prices skyrocketing and new car incentives being cut, dealers like Genevieve Carter with Revolve Motors say used electric vehicles like these are flying off the…...
Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (1161+ words) Apr 10, 2026, 9:07 PM “I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive, and it’s harder,” said Eble, an account manager for a public relations agency. Car ownership has long been integral to the American dream. But…...