GM's Cruise to deploy fully driverless cars in San Francisco

General Motors' self-driving car company is sending vehicles without anybody behind the wheel in San Francisco as it navigates its way toward launching a robotic taxi service that would compete against Uber and Lyft in the hometown of the leading ride-hailing services.
Variety
June 28
In this Aug. 15, 2011 photo, a motorist pulls the nozzle out of his gas tank after fueling his car at a station in Augusta, Maine. For the first time

Motormouth: Gas cap issue can be solved

But do so carefully to keep debris from falling down the filler neck.
Local
June 24
Stephane Veilleux

Former Minnesota Wild player injured in 2-vehicle crash in Edina, still in HCMC days later

The crash occurred last week, according to an online fundraising campaign started in an effort to help Stephane Veilleux with expenses related to the wreck.
Variety
June 21
With better oil and oil filters, changing a new car's oil after the first 1,000 miles no longer is necessary.

Motormouth: Forget about break-in periods

Modern cars no longer require them.
Variety
June 14
I-394 was a sea of red brake lights around dawn Tuesday because of the snowy conditions.

Motormouth: Auto-Hold isn't dangerous

Brake lights stay on after you remove your foot from the pedal.
Variety
June 7
If  you don't drive much, timing is more important than mileage when getting oil changes.

Motormouth: Change oil at least annually

It breaks down over time regardless of how little you have driven.
Variety
May 31
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Motormouth: Give hoses the squeeze test

If it's squishy, replace it.
Variety
May 24
Don't wait until key fob batteries die before replacing them.

Motormouth: Don't wait for fob battery to die

Despite appearances to the contrary, all key fobs have a way to replace the batteries.

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