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Honda recalls over 200,000 SUVs due to fuel system issue that may cause fires — what you need to know
Honda will recall more than 200,00 SUVs due to a faulty fuel system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects 205,760 Honda vehicles, specifically the 2023-24 Passport and 2023-25 Pilot. According to the NHTSA, the recall is because of the fuel filler neck tube the the fuel filler pipe which have the potential to separate. The…
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Scammers target UK senior citizens with Winter Fuel Payment texts
As the winter season kicks in, scammers are not missing the chance to target senior British residents with bogus “winter heating allowance” and “cost of living support” scam texts. The scam campaign is opportunistic given the UK government’s recent controversial stance on cutting winter fuel payments from approximately 10 million pensioners across Britain. Lookalike GOV.UK pages Scammers are seen texting British residents this…
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Upcoming U.S. general election fuel multiple fraud schemes
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of multiple schemes taking advantage of the upcoming U.S. general election to scam people out of their money or personal data. The fraudsters exploit the elevated legitimate activity surrounding the elections to scam people by impersonating real candidates and political movements. In most cases, the goal of these scams is to steal…
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Does remote work fuel wage inequality? Not exactly – staff working from home tend to be higher earners, but they also experience lower wage growth
New research shows remote work does not feed workplace inequality, contrary to the common belief that it might privilege higher tier earners. Researchers from universities in London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Kent said hybrid work is highly valued by workers but is concentrated among the better-educated and higher earners. “At first glance, it seems remote work will increase inequality by…
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Honda Accord, Civic, and CR-V RecllDue to Fuel Pump Problems
Honda is recalling 720,000 cars and SUVs due to concerns that a defective high-pressure fuel pump may develop cracks that could allow fuel leaks. The automaker says that when a problem develops, a fuel smell may be detectable when idling or driving. The leak creates a risk of fire, crash, or injury. Source link
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Does the Start/Stop Function Really Improve Your Car’s Fuel Economy?
Not all systems are the same. Most vehicles use a single absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery for all of the vehicle’s 12-volt electrical systems. An AGM battery is designed to discharge more slowly so the battery will have a longer lifespan than more traditional lead-acid car batteries. Some automotive manufacturers, such as BMW, Jeep, and Mercedes-Benz offer models often referred…
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