Keith Barry
@itskeithbarry.bsky.social
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Renault Medallion owner. Tweets/opinions my own. Not the Irish magician. itskeithbarry.com
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paris martineau
4 days ago
after the 10th radioactive shrimp recall in 7 weeks, i decided to do some digging little did i know it would lead me to an underreported industrial accident that may have released an airborne plume of radioactive debris over swaths of indonesia
www.consumerreports.org/health/food-...
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What Is Really Going on With All This Radioactive Shrimp? - Consumer Reports
Hereâs the latest on how shrimp and spices got contaminated with cesium-137, how the FDA has responded, and why consumers should not panic.
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/radioactive-shrimp-explained-a5493175857/
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In honor of Patricia Routledge (thereâs some great cars in the last season of Hetty Wainthropp, too)
youtu.be/Po9yWit9jL4
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Hyacinth Can't Resist A Rolls Royce | Keeping Up Appearances
YouTube video by BritBox
https://youtu.be/Po9yWit9jL4
10 days ago
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Consumer Reports
12 days ago
Spoiler: Americans are less confident than they were last year that their personal data is private and not distributed without their knowledge.
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On her 90th birthday, Iâm listening to the totally improbable country album that Julie Andrews recorded in 1982 as a fun side project with Johnny Cash, the Jordanaires, and a ton of great Nashville session musicians
youtu.be/YiMjPboi7Q4
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Crazy (1983) - Julie Andrews
YouTube video by The Julie Andrews Archive
https://youtu.be/YiMjPboi7Q4
12 days ago
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Can you guess which 3 of the 15 automotive brands tested in Consumer Reportsâ first cars issue (June 1936) still exist?
14 days ago
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sixpenceee none the richer
19 days ago
it's 2007. you're scrolling your favorite rss feeds in google reader. the internet ad market has led to a boom in mid-sized blogs that can employ tens of writers and editors in a relatively niche subject. you don't know it, but this is the last time journalism will be any good.
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Itâs not often the test car youâre driving gets discontinued while youâre driving it
19 days ago
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Youâve got 7 minutes to beat the high bid (not mine) of $2625 on this Eagle Premier with 11k miles
bid.boauctions.com/ui/auctions/...
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RARE 1990 Eagle Premier LX Passenger Car
Less than 12,000 original miles stored inside excellent condition lowest mileage of any Known Eagle survivor This 1990 Eagle Premier LX is a remarkably well-preserved example of AMC/Chryslerâs ambitio...
https://bid.boauctions.com/ui/auctions/147604/21232936
20 days ago
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Dana Hull
21 days ago
đ link to the investigation on Tesla's doors:
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
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Trapped Inside: Teslaâs Dangerous Doors
When Teslas lose power, crashes can turn into deadly races against time.
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-tesla-dangerous-doors/?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc1ODU4NTM2MywiZXhwIjoxNzU5MTkwMTYzLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUMkQ3T1NHUEw0MVMwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiIzNDVFQTA0MjNBMUQ0NTI2QjY1QkNBNUZDRUJGQThGNiJ9.DRymRcTPV6VjGmJfrEwXJlgTr_-ojgmEg_5hWEySzNU
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Someone save it
about 1 month ago
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Thereâs a small patch of Massachusetts that should be labeled âKTonic Demon Huntersâ
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about 1 month ago
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victoria scott
about 1 month ago
If you missed me earlier hereâs my segment on King 5âs New Day Northwest!
youtu.be/JeI6_BcvumU?...
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'We Deserve This' redefines what car culture looks like - New Day NW
YouTube video by New Day Northwest
https://youtu.be/JeI6_BcvumU?si=vOXayV7bw9Cuq3JD
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Our local grocery store remodeled and apparently used a time machine to do so (this is a very good thing)
about 1 month ago
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Hondaâs startup chime is the same as the piano on Bette Midlerâs âThe Roseâ and now I canât get it out of my head
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about 2 months ago
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I think about this scene at least once a week
youtu.be/hM43KvSsJeQ
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Beach Boys "Wouldn't It Be Nice" (Roger and Me, Michael Moore, 1989)
YouTube video by Connor_references
https://youtu.be/hM43KvSsJeQ
about 2 months ago
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This looks like the most fun activity Iâve ever seen
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about 2 months ago
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My father drove a two-tone Cavalier sedan with those same wheels and I still remember how satisfying it was to spray and brush the grime out of each triangle and diamond. It was always garaged and still rusted to scrap within 9 years.
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about 2 months ago
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If anyone wants to buy the best-preserved Renault Medallion on earth, it is for sale in Poland for less than it cost to keep mine on the road for three years.
about 2 months ago
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Here it is: The worst vacation rental bathroom of all time.
about 2 months ago
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This is just an incredibly preserved Nova â the inside was just as pristine. Stick shift, too. Whoever owns this is a weird car hero.
about 2 months ago
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Just a couple of four-door hatchbacks from Fremont
about 2 months ago
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I reread this when Iâm having a bad day and am usually less miserable by the time I get to âAAAAAThatsSixAsâ
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about 2 months ago
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We're trapped in a mass delusion where most automakers are competing to create the least-pleasant user experience, and nothing can stop them. But a weekend in the serene new Hyundai Palisade briefly restored my sanity. Now let's just wait for the hybrid:
www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/20...
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First Drive: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Brings Style Without Nonsense - Consumer Reports
CR drives the all-new, larger 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy, a top trim level that competes with Audi, BMW, Lexus, and other luxury brands at a lower price.
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2026-hyundai-palisade-review-a7560459286/
about 2 months ago
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The Auris is there, but whatâs the van?
@tamerlaneblog.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety
2 months ago
Got a safety recall notice in the mail? Or shopping for a new or used car? Helpful tips from
@itskeithbarry.bsky.social
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@consumerreports.org
. Note: it's a violation of federal law for rental car companies to rent or sell unrepaired recalled used cars.
www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-rec...
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What a Car Recall Notice Means and What to Do - Consumer Reports
CR explains how car recalls work, how to get get a free repair, and how to deal with problems. Includes timeline of major car recalls.
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/what-a-car-recall-notice-means-and-what-to-do-a1054319223/
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Whenever I get frustrated with the Medallion, I remember that it could be worse: I could be dealing with an MJ3 transmission AND a clogged RV toilet.
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2 months ago
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Todayâs weekday car spots â a Depression-era Buick Phaeton at the pizza shop and a â67 GTV
2 months ago
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Iâve heard of âbuggyâ backup cameras but this is ridiculous!
2 months ago
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Typical CT river valley morning traffic Autozam
2 months ago
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The CT River Valley is truly a weird car paradise. In 20 minutes I saw a Nissan Figaro, Packard Caribbean, Mini Moke, Nash Rambler wagon, a TourX, two Accord wagons, and multiple VW Rabbits.
2 months ago
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French car Friday
2 months ago
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Rusty Foster
3 months ago
Hey is it bad if google AI search results stop people from leaving google dot com 99% of the time? All our news and information creators can survive just fine with one percent of their previous search traffic right? Iâm sure itâs fine.
www.404media.co/googles-ai-i...
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Some people really hate change. (Context: The new roundabout replaced a really dangerous intersection that frequently backed up, fixed a drainage issue that damaged nearby houses and wetlands, and abuts multiple gas stations and a pawn shop.)
3 months ago
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Consumer news you can use: Lamborghini is recalling the Revuelto for faulty door springs, and Ferrari is recalling the Purosangue for a brake fuse issue.
3 months ago
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I did not expect to see a Trabant parked on the street in Philadelphia, but I did.
3 months ago
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Kashana
3 months ago
Pivot to video was such a curse. Now everythingâs like obviously youâd rather watch a 40 minute video than read a sentence.
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The Heartbeat of America
3 months ago
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When you see a stretch B9 Tribeca, you pull over and take a photo and share it with your Weird Car friends.
3 months ago
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I finally share my most controversial car opinion: Unless you're setting lap records, dual-clutch transmissions are often worse than CVTs.
www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-dr...
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Talking Cars 477: What Is the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe? - Consumer Reports
Episode 477 of âTalking Cars With Consumer Reportsâ covers driving the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. The podcast panel also discusses how CR compares vehicles.
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/talking-cars-477-what-is-the-2025-bmw-2-series-gran-coupe-a5309175179/
3 months ago
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paris martineau
3 months ago
some personal news: it's my first day as a senior investigative reporter
@consumerreports.org
!! i'm joining CR's kick-ass Special Projects team, which has a storied history of producing powerful investigations that change laws and save lives (literally!) i'm so excited to get started!
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In which I drive a car with the airbag light on and missing features. Yes, this is a Volvo problem, but itâs also a problem with the latest crop of software-defined vehicles in general: The ability to update a car doesnât mean it can be sold unfinished.
www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids...
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First Drive: The Volvo EX90 Is an Unfinished Electric SUV - Consumer Reports
In this First Drive, CR experts find that the 2024 Volvo EX90 cruises nicely but has numerous growing pains.
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2025-volvo-ex90-review-a6086142991/
3 months ago
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Iâve entered an alternate universe where âTesla carâ means a Giugiaro-designed Seat Toledo held together with glue
3 months ago
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Farm trucks of Spain part 2: Ssangyong Musso and Galloper Exceed:
3 months ago
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Diesel two-door convertible Land Rover Freelander farm truck alert
3 months ago
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David Zipper
3 months ago
Emphatically agree with this argument, from my MIT Mobility Initiative colleague Bhuvan Atluri: "Iâm a car guy. But Iâm also an advocate for public transportation, bike lanes and safer streets...Car enthusiasm is not and must not be confused for car dependency."
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Guest Column: Car Enthusiasts Can Be Allies In Transportation Decarbonization - Streetsblog Massachusetts
Iâm a car guy. But Iâm also an advocate for public transportation, bike lanes and safer streets. Most readers might do a double take at that statement, or shake their heads at the idea that car enthu...
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2025/07/14/guest-column-car-enthusiasts-can-be-allies-in-transportation-decarbonization
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Phil Lewis
3 months ago
A federal appeals court has struck down the "click-to-cancel" rule designed to make canceling subscriptions easier, just days before it was scheduled to take effect
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US court strikes down âclick-to-cancelâ rule designed to make unsubscribing easier
Rule would have kept businesses from forcing customers through lengthy chats or other barriers to cancellation
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/08/court-click-to-cancel-ruling
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In which two G-Wagen owners confused their cars in a Nantucket grocery store parking lot:
nantucketcurrent.com/news/only-on...
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Only On Nantucket: The Curious Case Of The "Stolen" Mercedes
Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.
https://nantucketcurrent.com/news/only-on-nantucket-the-curious-case-of-the
3 months ago
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Saw some things you donât see that often anymore
4 months ago
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Sesame Street really shouldâve had a mustachioed, singing chicken character named Robert Poulet
4 months ago
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