Alongside the efficiency benefits of electric cars compared to their gas-powered counterparts, the levels of performance that these new powertrains manage to unlock have taken the automotive industry to all-new heights. While overall top speed isn't always the focus of EVs, the acceleration is where the biggest gains have been made.

Top 10 Mainstream Electric Cars With The Fastest 0-60 MPH Times

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

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

CarBuzz.com

To the uninitiated, the Toyota Camry and Lexus ES are unlikely sparring partners due to their different classes. The 2025 Toyota Camry is an economical mid-sized sedan, while the Lexus ES is the premium brand's mid-sized entry-level sedan. Both are the bread and butter of their respective brand's sedan lineup, and both have made leaps and bounds in technology and style to get to where they are today.

2025 Toyota Camry Vs. 2025 Lexus ES: Is It Worth Paying A Premium

The Gemera was upgraded with the Jesko’s twin-turbo V8 part way through its development. Customers have to cough up an extra $400,000 for the V8 but get an extra 900 hp and almost 700 lb-ft of additional torque. Christian von Koenigsegg says the carmaker isn’t giving up on the...

Koenigsegg Pulls 3-Cylinder Engine Option From Gemera, Keeps Twin-Turbo V8

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Yep, Maser has finally signed off its long-serving super saloon. Oh, it’s also waving goodbye to the V8 engine with it. Skip 10 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Who’s cutting onions? Maserati, probably, because these images show the last-ever Quattroporte, which will also be the last...

This is the last ever Maserati Quattroporte, and it’s a stunner

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Monterey, CA

Monterey Car Week, held August 9 to 18 this year, is a cornucopia of automotive delights for the enthusiast. The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is of course the headliner, equivalent to Beyoncé at Coachella, but there are dozens of facets of car culture to enjoy, from vintage racers at the Rolex Motorsports Reunion to the high-end automotive lifestyle event that is The Quail.

These 12 Cars Are Expected to Bring Big Money at the Monterey Auctions

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling SUV in America. Trucks from the Detroit Big Three beat the RAV4 for overall sales, but when it comes to the SUV world, this compact Toyota crossover hits the top of the charts. The next best-selling crossover is the Honda CR-V, which saw 238,155 models sold compared to 399,941 RAV4s. There must be some outstanding reasons why this Toyota crossover has hit the top of the charts and is the most popular model in the entire market.

Every Generation Toyota RAV4 Ranked By Reliability

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Dodge is gearing up to introduce an all-new Attitude in Mexico. While its predecessor was a rebadged Mitsubishi Mirage, the latest model is a Dodge-ified version of the GAC / Trumpchi Empow. The car will debut soon and could be powered by a 1.5-liter engine developing 168 hp. Dodge’s Mexican...

New Dodge Attitude Teased For Mexico, Speaks Mandarin

The only real sacrifice the 2024 Audi Q8 and SQ8 require comes by way of the pocketbook. Audi's range-topping coupelike luxury SUVs are barely different from the Q7 and SQ7 they're derived from. The third row gets cast aside in favor of a full-time five-seat layout with a more sharply raked rear end, and the result barely moves the needle.

2024 Audi Q8 and SQ8 Don't Turn Style into Sacrifice

Ford updated its midsize Maverick truck lineup for 2025, including new looks, updated infotainment, and — by popular demand — a hybrid all-wheel-drive option. The hybrid Maverick originally only came with front-wheel drive, so you previously had to opt for the gas-only version if you needed to play pretend F-150 for some tasks (and didn’t want to change your whole personality).

The Ford Maverick adds AWD to its hybrid lineup

BMWBLOG

In 2024, while most of its rivals have long abandoned manual gearboxes in favor of advanced automatic transmissions, BMW insists on keeping the manual transmission alive. The German automaker continues to offer several models equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, catering to driving enthusiasts who value the engaging experience of shifting gears themselves. The latest one? The 2025 BMW Z4 Handschalter. In this article, we will take a look at all the BMW models you can buy today with a six-speed manual transmission, with a focus on the European and American market. Here’s a closer look at the BMW models that still come with three pedals:

The Only BMWs Offered Today with a Six-Speed Manual

CBS News

Whether you're a busy professional seeking comfortable transportation, a parent seeking reliability and low cost in a family vehicle, or an outdoor enthusiast needing off-road capability, the used SUV market offers a spectrum of options for less than $35,000. The hard part is figuring out which SUV will be best for you. Edmunds' experts are here to help with what they consider are the five best-value used SUVs in this price range. Each has an appealing mix of functionality and style plus a proven ability to meet drivers' needs without breaking the bank. The following SUVs are organized by category;...

Here are the 5 best used SUVs for under $40,000, according to Edmunds

Aston Martin Bulldog. Perhaps to some of you this name says little or nothing. A quick briefing for the unaware, it was a concept presented in 1979, ready to be produced in a very limited series (10 or 15 examples at most) for very select owners, but as fate would have it, only the concept remained.

One of the rarest Aston Martins ever is about to return

Acura is getting ready to show off a concept car at the upcoming Monterey Car Week. The concept is described as a "segment-defying sport-utility vehicle" and looks to have a sloping roofline. The car previews Acura's next-generation EV that will ride on a new platform and be built at Acura's...

Acura Teases 'Segment Defying' Electric SUV Concept for Monterey Car Week

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Tested: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is Slower When It's Fake Shifting

The electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has a drive mode that simulates gearchanges but reduces its acceleration times. With N e-Shift activated, the 641-hp EV acts...

Tested: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is Slower When It's Fake Shifting

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