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In the United States, Kia is known for its budget-friendly vehicles and practical family SUVs. In South Korea, however, the automaker offers an extensive lineup of cars, including an executive sedan called the K8. Due for a facelift, Kia has given us our first look at the refreshed luxury car with a teaser that showcases the new design.

Kia Shares A Glimpse Of Its Luxurious Mercedes Rival

You also get a bit more torque and a lot more cooling vents as part of its mid-cycle update. Skip 13 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Toyota has given the GR Corolla a mild refresh for 2025, which includes an optional automatic gearbox, a bit of fettling to the suspension and improvements to the cooling. Unfortunately, there’s still no word of it coming to the UK… damn and blast.

2025 Toyota GR Corolla: US-only hot hatch gains tighter suspension and automatic gearbox

The Mitsubishi Triton is now offered with a reduced payload capacity of under 1,000kg in Australia. The option is available for the GLS and GSR grades of the pickup, without any changes in pricing. The reduced payload makes the Triton eligible for novated leasing, thus appealing to a wider customer...

Mitsubishi Triton Loses Payload Capacity To Gain More Buyers In Australia

The sad truth that every car enthusiast has faced over the past decade is that the manual transmission is slowly being phased out. While there are certain cars in the market like the Honda Civic Si, Acura Integra Type S, Mazda MX-5, and some pony cars still available with a stick shift, most other models are not. Let's face it, most drivers look at driving as something to do between point A to B, while enthusiasts look at it as an experience to be enjoyed.

The Very Last Lexus To Feature A Manual Transmission

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

The street-style truck is back with Ford’s new Lobo package for the facelifted Maverick compact pickup truck. With lower suspension, a unique front fascia, painted accents, and fresh-to-heck 19-inch turbine-style wheels, this truck looks like it came out of a custom shop right off the assembly line. Inspired by the lowrider era of pickups from the 1980s to the early 2000s, Maverick Lobo is the throwback cool street truck enthusiasts have been waiting for. It even cribs parts from other performance-oriented Fords, which sounds extremely promising.

Inside Of You There Are Two Wolves; One Of Them Is The New Ford Maverick Lobo

An occasional fly can get into your car from time to time, and they are easy to deal with. But if you end up with a more annoying insect, like ants, then you’ll have a bigger problem. If there is leftover food or trash somewhere under the seat, ants will be attracted to it and they may start to invade your vehicle. You can remove them yourself if you have the proper equipment and a lot of patience. Here is a detailed guide on how to remove ants from your car.

How to get rid of ants in a car

The manual transmission may be dying, but the 7-speed manual transmission is all but dead. This peculiar transmission type first popped up in 2012 with the introduction of the 991 generation of the Porsche 911. In that instance, Porsche and transmission supplier ZF engineered the manual and PDK to share many of the same components to help fuel economy and make parts more common along the range. Today, only one vehicle still uses a 7-speed manual in the US, and instead of speed and fuel efficiency, it's built for improved off-road prowess.

There's Only One 7-Speed Manual Car Left In America

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Well before the NSX, Honda had a beautiful wedge-shaped concept called the HP-X—the brand's first modern concept car. Designed by Pininfarina, the HP-X debuted at the 1984 Turin Motor Show and previewed a radical, ultra-aerodynamic sports car. The HP-X had a 2.0-liter V-6 engine derived from Honda's Formula 2...

Honda Revived Its Forgotten Wedge-Shaped Supercar Concept

The Dodge Challenger, a relatively latecomer to the muscle car scene, debuted in 1970. However, its reign as a performance icon was short-lived. Chrysler’s decision to discontinue high-compression big-block engines in 1971 effectively ended the Challenger’s muscle car era. While production continued until 1974 with smaller powerplants, it’s the early, potent models that command the highest collector interest.

1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye: A Pristine Survivor with Rare 340 V8 Engine Shines at Carlisle Mopar Event

Maserati unveiled custom-built special editions of the Quattroporte and MC20 showcasing Italian craftsmanship and luxurious materials. The Quattroporte Grand Finale features a 572-horsepower V8 engine and custom details, while the MC20 Iris is a unique rainbow-themed work of art. These one-offs were delivered to a US-based Maserati enthusiast and highlight...

This Is How Maserati Says Goodbye To The Quattroporte

New Haven, CT

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

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Douglas, GA

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A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Acura is headed to Monterey Car Week with what it's calling a "next generation" performance concept. While Honda's premium subsidiary offered up no details about the car itself, we were offered the above teaser photo. Acura says it will be a "segment defying" sport utility vehicle, but what we're seeing here looks awfully trunk-like. From this perspective, it's really anybody's guess, but one thing is obvious: Whatever this thing is, it's no mere ZDX offshoot. Here's Acura's announcement in its entirety, should you be interested in parsing it yourself:

Acura teases new performance EV for Monterey

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In the world of automobile manufacturers, it's evident they love to use acronyms when naming their models. However, it's not always clear what these letters stand for. Honda is no stranger to labeling their vehicles with ambiguous acronyms, such as the HR-V. According to Honda, HR-V means "Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle," although this terminology may conjure up more questions than answers. Fortunately, it appears Honda chose this name for a practical reason – along with some marketing hype mixed in.

What Does HR-V Stand For On Hondas?

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

When it comes to driver engagement, there is nothing that compares to driving a manual transmission. While automatics may be quicker and more efficient, there is something about manual transmissions that is addictive to purists. It prioritizes fun over just about anything else, with the connection between driver and car being that little bit closer.

The Most Affordable 2024 SUV You Can Buy With A Manual Transmission

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Junkyard Gem: 1984 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Mitsubishi first began selling Cordias, Tredias, Starions and Trucks in the United States for the 1983 model year, and an Americanized version of the Pajero SUV...

Junkyard Gem: 1984 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

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