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American golfer Angel Yin moves into third-round lead at LPGA Thailand tournament
Read full article: American golfer Angel Yin moves into third-round lead at LPGA Thailand tournamentAngel Yin birdied three of her final four holes on the front nine to help set up an 8-under 64 to take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament.
Japan's Akie Iwai shoots 5-under 67 to maintain lead at LPGA Thailand tournament after 2 rounds
Read full article: Japan's Akie Iwai shoots 5-under 67 to maintain lead at LPGA Thailand tournament after 2 roundsSponsor invite Akie Iwai of Japan has shot a 5-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA’s Thailand tournament at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course.
Sponsor invite Akie Iwai leads the LPGA Thailand golf tournament by 3 strokes after 10-under 62
Read full article: Sponsor invite Akie Iwai leads the LPGA Thailand golf tournament by 3 strokes after 10-under 62Akie Iwai made the best of a sponsor’s invite to shoot a 10-under 62 and lead by three strokes after the first round of the LPGA’s Thailand tournament at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course.
45-year-old driver killed in head-on crash with tractor-trailer in Putnam County: FHP
Read full article: 45-year-old driver killed in head-on crash with tractor-trailer in Putnam County: FHPA Haines City man was killed early Wednesday morning after colliding with a tractor-trailer on State Road 19 in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a little
Read full article: US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a littleNew vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates eased a bit, making SUVs, cars and trucks a little more affordable.
What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry
Read full article: What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industryJapanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker
Read full article: Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automakerJapanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels.
A crash saved a teenager whose car suddenly sped up to 120 mph in the rural Midwest
Read full article: A crash saved a teenager whose car suddenly sped up to 120 mph in the rural MidwestSam Dutcher says he had finished running errands when his Honda Pilot suddenly accelerated over 100 mph, eventually forcing authorities to coordinate a controlled crash in the western Minnesota countryside to save the 18-year-old.
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
Read full article: Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVsHonda has a long reputation for building highly fuel-efficient cars and trucks, and now it’s getting serious about EVs with the all-new 2024 Prologue.
One more death in US, the 28th, is attributed to Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnel
Read full article: One more death in US, the 28th, is attributed to Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnelAnother death is being linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.
Jacksonville man charged with DUI manslaughter in deaths of 2 motorcyclists in 2022
Read full article: Jacksonville man charged with DUI manslaughter in deaths of 2 motorcyclists in 2022A 73-year-old man has been charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter in connection with a deadly motorcycle crash in November 2022.
Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day WeekendMemorial Day weekend is often considered to be the kick-start to summer and, for car shoppers looking for the best finance and lease deals, a great opportunity to take advantage of a marketplace finally returning to normalcy.
US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards
Read full article: US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standardsAutomatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years.
Japanese drivers try to break through in Formula 1 but face linguistic and geographical barriers
Read full article: Japanese drivers try to break through in Formula 1 but face linguistic and geographical barriersAbout two dozen Japanese drivers have raced in Formula 1 over almost 50 years, and success has been limited.
Patty Tavatanakit takes a 3-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in Thailand
Read full article: Patty Tavatanakit takes a 3-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in ThailandLocal favorite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament.
Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor
Read full article: Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensorHonda is recalling over 750,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a faulty sensor may cause the front passenger air bags to inflate when they're not supposed to in a crash.
Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargers
Read full article: Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargersPresident Joe Biden has vetoed a Republican measure that would have blocked a White House waiver that allows some foreign-made content in federally funded chargers for electric vehicles.
Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3
Read full article: Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
2 masked suspects drove up next to a car near UNF’s campus and shot the driver, police say
Read full article: 2 masked suspects drove up next to a car near UNF’s campus and shot the driver, police sayOne person was transported to a local hospital after getting shot Thursday morning in Central Parkway near the UNF campus, according to an emergency notification from UNF.
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
Read full article: Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issueHonda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash.
JSO: 1 dead and 4 seriously injured in crash in Settlers Landing
Read full article: JSO: 1 dead and 4 seriously injured in crash in Settlers LandingOne person is dead after a head-on crash on Shindler Drive late Wednesday night, according to JSO. A crash that happened minutes before left four people hospitalized with serious injuries, JSO said.
Nicklaus says PGA National will have stronger field in '24
Read full article: Nicklaus says PGA National will have stronger field in '24Jack Nicklaus thinks the Honda Classic, by whatever name it’ll be known as next year, should have a chance at a stronger field because of looming changes to the PGA Tour schedule.
Another $237M granted to Honda battery plant project in Ohio
Read full article: Another $237M granted to Honda battery plant project in OhioOhio’s privatized economic development office has finalized an agreement that will infuse another $237 million into Honda's massive battery plant project in the state.
Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deaths
Read full article: Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deathsNearly 50 businesses and nonprofits including rideshare companies Uber and Lyft and industrial giant 3M are pledging millions of dollars in initiatives to stem a crisis in road fatalities under a new federal effort.
Jacksonville police seek help identifying potential suspect in murder investigation
Read full article: Jacksonville police seek help identifying potential suspect in murder investigationThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Friday asked for help identifying a potential suspect as it investigates a murder.
Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Read full article: Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in OhioHonda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic braking
Read full article: Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic brakingU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason.
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Man pleads guilty to running chop shop, gets jail time
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to running chop shop, gets jail timeA man entered a plea of guilty to operating a chop shop and was sentenced Friday to five months in jail with credit for 119 days time served, according to Clay County court records.
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Motorcyclist killed in hit and run Saturday morning at Arlington Road and Atlantic Blvd.
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in hit and run Saturday morning at Arlington Road and Atlantic Blvd.A man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a truck at Arlington Road and Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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Deputies: Vehicle involved in shooting of Daytona Beach officer found in Alachua County
Read full article: Deputies: Vehicle involved in shooting of Daytona Beach officer found in Alachua CountyA vehicle involved in the shooting of a Daytona Beach police officer was found Saturday in Alachua County, authorities said.
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Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehicles
Read full article: Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehiclesGeneral Motors is building two electric SUVs for Honda to sell in North America in 2024, but the Japanese automaker plans to manufacture them on its own after that.
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Matt Jones ties course record with 61 in Honda Classic
Read full article: Matt Jones ties course record with 61 in Honda ClassicMatt Jones of Australia hits from the 18th tee during the first round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Jones tied the course record at PGA National with a 9-under 61. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Matt Jones’ opening round at the Honda Classic was remarkable. Jones tied the course record Thursday on a typically windy day at PGA National with a bogey-free 9-under 61 giving him a three-shot lead. “I was just managing the golf course and hitting good shots,” Jones said. And Hunter Mahan had a six-hole stretch in which he made, in order, eagle, bogey, bogey, triple bogey, bogey, birdie.
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Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024
Read full article: Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)DETROIT – Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura. As part of Honda's efforts to meet stricter emissions standards, it will reduce emissions from its internal combustion vehicles, Gardner said. Already the company has a hybrid called the Insight, as well as hybrid versions of its Accord midsize car, CR-V small SUV.
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Women reportedly used ice cream in attempt to lure children, St. Augustine Beach police say
Read full article: Women reportedly used ice cream in attempt to lure children, St. Augustine Beach police sayST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – The St. Augustine Beach Police Department is investigating reports of women accused of trying to use ice cream to lure children into a car. Police said officers were called Tuesday to Lakeshore Drive in St. Augustine Beach in reference to a child who was approached by the women in a small silver car. In that incident, according to police, a different pair of women approached children in a small silver car and offered them ice cream, but the children were never lured into the vehicle. AdTim Connor told News4Jax his two sons, ages 7 and 9, were riding on scooters when that incident happened and they took off when the women tried to offer them ice cream. They need to be careful they need to walk in groups, do not go off the beaten path,” said News4Jax crime and safety expert Ken Jefferson.
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Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles together
Read full article: Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles togetherDETROIT General Motors and Honda say they have signed a deal to explore sharing vehicle underpinnings and propulsion systems in North America. The companies say planning discussions on jointly-designed vehicles will start immediately and include vehicles powered by both electricity and internal combustion engines. Honda and GM say in a statement Thursday that they'll also cooperate on purchasing, research and connected services. In April the companies announced they would jointly develop two electric vehicles for Honda based on GM's global electric vehicle platform. The alliance would be governed by a joint committee of senior executives from both companies, the statement said.
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Mrquez back on bike 4 days after surgery on broken arm
Read full article: Mrquez back on bike 4 days after surgery on broken armJEREZ DE LA FRONTERA Marc Mrquez returned to the track just four days after undergoing surgery on a broken arm and finished Saturdays practice session for the Andalucia Grand Prix with the 20th best time. The six-time defending MotoGP champion says he will decide later whether to take part in the race itself on Sunday. Team Honda said Thursday that Mrquez passed a physical and was declared fit to race despite undergoing surgery to fix a broken right humerus on Tuesday. The Spaniard crashed near the end of last Sundays Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera, which marked MotoGPs first race since the coronavirus pandemic struck. Tests showed there was no nerve damage caused by the fracture, allowing Mrquez to participate this weekend at the same Circuito de Jerez-ngel Nieto circuit.

Europe's switch to electric cars accelerates
Read full article: Europe's switch to electric cars acceleratesThe Japanese carmaker announced Wednesday that it will sell only electric and hybrid vehicles in Europe starting in 2022, three years earlier than previously planned. German carmaking king Volkswagen is spending 30 billion ($34 billion) over the next five years to make an electric or hybrid version of every vehicle in its lineup, and it plans to launch 70 new electric models by 2028. South Korea's largest car company, Hyundai, said last week that it planned to invest 41 trillion won ($35 billion) into electric cars and autonomous driving by 2025. Hyundai plans to release 23 kinds of electric vehicles by then, making up roughly half of its new lineup. By 2040, electric cars could make up 57% of all passenger car sales worldwide, according to an analysis by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

Boy's Grim Discovery Solves Missing Person's Case From 1992
Read full article: Boy's Grim Discovery Solves Missing Person's Case From 1992A 13-year-old boy has helped solve the mystery of an elderly woman who went missing in Canada nearly three decades ago. In the fall of 1992, Janet Farris, a 70-year-old mother from British Columbia, was driving to a wedding in Alberta. Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceSo off went Max and two local officers, trying to find the spot where the boy had seen the sunken car. "I think the worst was not knowing," her 62-year-old son, George Farris, told the CBC. RELATED STORIESWoman Traveling the World Before Losing Her Sight Has Gone Missing in PeruPolice Searching for Missing Woman Last Seen Leaving Work EarlyMissing Native American Woman Found Dead in Freezer Nearly a Year After Vanishing

Desperate for McDonalds, 10-Year-Old Steals Moms Car, Crashes: Cops
Read full article: Desperate for McDonalds, 10-Year-Old Steals Moms Car, Crashes: CopsOne Missouri 10-year-old went from lovin it to regrettin it very quickly after cops say she stole her mothers car to get McDonalds but ended up crashing the vehicle. The girl sustained minor injuries. Cops said the girl woke up Wednesday morning with a craving for fast food. Officers learned that when the girl woke up this morning, she wanted to get McDonalds to eat. RELATED STORIESPuppy Reunites With Owner After Surviving 2 Weeks in Desert Following Car CrashWoman Crashes Car After Noticing Spider InsideCar Crashes Into Gym While Man Works Out on Treadmill

Honda recalls 1.6 million vehicles over Takata airbags
Read full article: Honda recalls 1.6 million vehicles over Takata airbagsTOKYO - Honda is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in the last phase of its efforts to replace potentially deadly Takata airbags, the company announced Friday. Honda is ahead of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's schedule for replacing the Takata airbag inflators, the carmaker said in a statement. Honda in March confirmed 14 deaths and more than 200 injuries in the US related to Takata airbag driver's front inflator ruptures. A chemical drying agent used in the inflators could cause airbags to rupture, Takata said. Upon bursting, some Takata airbags caused shrapnel to explode forward into passengers and drivers, injuring or killing some.
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American Honda recalls ROVs over fire, burn hazards
Read full article: American Honda recalls ROVs over fire, burn hazardsAmerican Honda has issued a recall for 56,000 recreational off-highway vehicles because of reports that the throttle body can catch fire. The firm has received five reports of incorrectly installed throttle bodies igniting, but no injuries have been reported, American Honda said. The ROVs were sold at authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2015 through August 2018 for between $14,000 and $22,000. The recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side vehicles. To contact American Honda, call 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or go to http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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FHP: Lake Butler man, 27, killed in 2-vehicle crash
Read full article: FHP: Lake Butler man, 27, killed in 2-vehicle crashUNION COUNTY, Fla. – A 27-year-old Lake Butler man was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Union County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The driver of the Honda, Curtis Oliver Waters Jr., died at the scene, troopers said. The passenger in the Honda, a 54-year-old Lake Butler man, was transported to UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville with critical injuries, troopers said. The driver of the Ford, a 41-year-old Lake Butler woman, was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries, troopers said. Charges are pending, according to the Highway Patrol.