Man Steals Car Parts From Automotive Repair Business In Putnam County: Police | Putnam Daily Voice

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The burglary happened in Putnam County on the night of Monday, March 27 at a business located on Route 9 in Philipstown and was reported to police by an employee the next morning, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation into the incident by the Sheriff’s deputies determined that a building attached to the business had been forcibly broken into, and an assortment of new and used automotive parts and scrap metals had been taken. The stolen parts and metals had then been loaded onto a truck and trailer and removed from the scene, according to the Sheriff’s…
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Leasing a Nissan Leaf just got cheaper

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Nissan was an early proponent of local sourcing for the Leaf, when it constructed a dedicated battery plant next to its Smyrna vehicle assembly that produced its own battery cells. Japanese supplier Envision AESC now operates that battery production center on the Smyrna site. But now, to qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, at least 40 percent of the value of the EV battery’s critical minerals must be extracted or processed in the US or in a country where the US has a free-trade agreement, or from materials recycled in North America. In addition, at least half of…
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$200 million GM EV parts plant slated for Auburn Hills, Mich.

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GM plans to begin making the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV at its Factory Zero in Detroit this year before adding the Orion plant as a second assembly site in 2024. Together, the two plants will give GM the ability to make 600,000 electric pickups a year. “General Motors has identified the former Palace of Auburn Hills site as a potential location for a supplier park to support its Orion Assembly Plant, which will be expanded to produce electric pickup trucks,” GM said in a statement. “The company is still determining the scope of work and which supplier…
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Tips On How To Lengthen Your Victorian Terraced House

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8 Suggestions For Budgeting For A Home Renovation Perhaps it’s a need for more room or maybe it’s a necessity for an up to date bathroom. Whatever the explanation for renovating, make sure to write down and prioritize all your remodeling goals. For instance, a bigger kitchen island may be on the top of your priority list, whereas updated appliances could additionally be decrease down on the listing of wants. Keep your objectives in thoughts and avoid getting side-tracked with smaller projects that may await later. We’ve highlighted nine widespread reworking tasks that owners are likely to undertake — projects…
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VW battery plant gets up to $13B in federal money

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Still, the size of the incentives is striking. The production support alone is expected to range from $8 billion to $13 billion over 10 years, depending on how much the plant produces and what happens with US policy. The contract is written so that Canada’s production subsidies will stay in place only as long as the Inflation Reduction Act is in force. If the US reduces its incentives for clean manufacturing, Canada’s will go down proportionally. On top of that, Canada is offering about $700 million in capital expense grants to Volkswagen through its Strategic Innovation Fund. And there may…
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Average New Vehicle Prices Dip Below MSRP

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New vehicle prices remained high, even though the average new car price dipped below the MSRP in March. According to a new report from Cox Automotivethe average vehicle transaction price is still higher than last year, even though new car prices are below the MSRP for the first time in 20 months.In March, the average transaction price of a new car in the US fell to $48,008, a month-over-month decrease of around $550 or 1.1% from February’s ATP of $48,558. With transaction prices down, we’re also seeing an increase in incentive spending from manufacturers with an average of about…
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JLR’s new identities: Range Rover, Discovery, Defender, Jaguar

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JLR announced Wednesday that Jaguar’s first car under its new strategy will be a four-door electric GT priced at more than £100,000 ($124,200) with a range of up to 700 kilometers (435 miles). The absence of the Land Rover name in the rebrand created controversy on social media within the UK, with some commentators assuming JLR had dropped the storied name. However, JLR confirmed the name would continue as a badge on its SUVs to serve as a “trust mark.” “Land Rover will remain. It is strong, well known, and we will use that collective strength to give our brands…
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What Happens if ADAS Calibration Isn’t Done?

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Automotive design and technology are constantly evolving; each year, vehicles become increasingly advanced and reliable on electronic and computerized features to deliver better safety, performance, and comfort.Windshields are no exception. Although the windshields of newer vehicles may look like they’re just a piece of glass, most of them contain sensors, cameras, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) equipment that play a large role in how your car functions. Unfortunately, this makes the process of replacing windshields more complex—and costly. Understanding ADAS Calibration ADAS refers to a wide range of automated features that assist or alert drivers while they’re…
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