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If you’re ready to move on from a purely gasoline-fueled vehicle but you’re not ready to go fully electric, you have two choices. You can get a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid vehicle. But which one is best? The experts at Edmunds will help you decide.              Hybrid Pros and Cons              A hybrid electric vehicle has a gasoline engine, a small electric motor, and a small battery pack that work together to improve fuel economy,...

Edmunds: The pros and cons of buying a hybrid vehicle or plug-in hybrid

The 2024 Lexus RZ 300e Premium FWD electric SUV leases for $399/month with $1,999 due at signing and a $16,500 incentive. The RZ 450e Premium AWD leases for $419/month with an $18,500 incentive. Select 2024 Lexus RZ models, like the RZ 450e Premium AWD, offer 0% APR financing for up...

Unbeatable August Lease and Finance Deals on the 2024 Lexus RZ Electric SUV

The Honda CR-V may not be the most exciting or luxurious, but it excels in safety, reliability, and functionality for families. The Sport Touring model offers powerful hybrid performance with upscale features, making it a solid option for a fully-loaded SUV. Connectivity features like wireless charging, AWD, and safety features...

Here's How Much A Fully Loaded Honda CR-V Costs

Toyota launched the new, all-electric Proace Verso and smaller Proace City Verso MPVs on Thursday in the UK. Toyota’s new electric people carriers are on sale now with more range, tech, and style than ever. “Power to the people carriers,” Toyota boasted after launching its new mid-size and compact...

Check out Toyota’s new mid-size and compact all-electric people carriers

All 2025 Odyssey models still use the same 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 with 280 hp. Prices now start at $41,920 in the U.S. Minivans aren’t typically the type of vehicles that evoke raging enthusiasm among consumers. However, they remain an essential part of the U.S. market, and the esteemed Honda Odyssey has just been updated for 2025. The updates are relatively small, and prices have also been jacked up, although not considerably.

2025 Honda Odyssey Is More Lux, Aggressive, And Pricier

The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum epitomizes the convergence of luxury, efficiency, and space in the SUV market. As families and eco-conscious drivers increasingly seek vehicles that don't compromise on comfort or environmental impact, the Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum stands out. With its robust hybrid powertrain, this SUV promises exceptional fuel efficiency without sacrificing power. The spacious interior, equipped with high-end materials and cutting-edge technology, ensures a premium driving experience for all occupants. Additionally, Toyota’s renowned Safety Sense 2.5+ suite provides unparalleled peace of mind with its advanced safety features.

Here's How Much A Fully Loaded Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Costs

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Chances are if you're at all familiar with cars, you've heard of the Toyota Motor Company. It has been around since the 1930s, delivering cars, trucks, and SUVs of varying quality and price to drivers. Toyota has grown to become a global juggernaut as well, manufacturing its vehicles in multiple different countries. While there are some used Toyota models you should steer clear of at all costs, there are also loads of new and used ones worth buying. Of course, it finds its roots in and is currently headquartered in Japan, so it's no surprise that many of its models are built there.

How To Tell If A Toyota Was Built In Japan

South Korea has rapidly risen as a major force in the global automotive industry, with its hybrid vehicles gaining recognition and respect worldwide. Initially, Korean hybrids were often compared to and overshadowed by their well-established Japanese counterparts. However, in recent years, Korean automakers have made remarkable progress in creating fuel-efficient, technologically advanced hybrid models that bridge the gap between all-electric models. From sleek, compact sedans to versatile and spacious SUVs, the Korean automotive market now offers a diverse array of hybrid options that cater to various needs and preferences.

The Korean Hybrid Car With The Highest Driving Range

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Essentially a crossover version of the Golf, the T-Roc isn't sold in the United States. That's not exactly a tragedy since we have enough SUVs already here, including the slightly larger Taos. What makes the T-Roc different than nearly all other high-riding models is the convertible version. Yes, a crossover with an electrically folding fabric top is available in 2024.

The Best-Selling Mainstream Convertible in Europe Is a Crossover

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NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

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It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

CarBuzz.com

Reports indicate that the Nissan Altima is facing the chopping block (along with several other Nissan sedans, like the Sentra). But until the Altima is escorted to the guillotine, the Japanese automaker has shared pricing and updates for the new model year. For MY2025, the Altima receives a new SV Special Edition that introduces more equipment without sacrificing value for money.

The Best Reason To Buy A Nissan Altima Is Dead For 2025

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

When the new Toyota Prius hybrid was revealed at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the automotive media community was thrilled. After a dull post-pandemic period, this new Prius brought excitement, especially coming from Toyota. Many wondered if the Prius would still be relevant today. While the early Prius models...

The 2024 Toyota Prius XLE: The Hybrid That Is Worth The Price

Dodge is marking 20 years of Hemi-powered Durangos with a pair of special edition models including a Durango SRT Hellcat and Durango R/T 20th Anniversary edition. The Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet, as the special edition is called, marks the last Hellcat standing and starts at a whopping $115,315. The...

2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet Costs a Staggering $115,315

Ford’s performance calibration for the Bronco’s 2.3-liter turbo four adds 30 horsepower and 60 pound-feet of torque. With the calibration installed, our long-term Ford Bronco reached 60 mph four-tenths quicker, hitting that mark in 6.9 seconds. What’s more impressive is the plug-in tuner helped the Bronco’s real-world fuel...

Tested: Ford Performance’s Bronco Calibration Kit Dials Up the Boost

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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New Brunswick, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

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Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

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Best New Hybrid Lease Deals for August 2024

The automakers that started early and often with gas-electric hybrids have come out of the battery-electric revolution looking very smart. Specifically, we mean Toyota, Lexus, Honda,...

Best New Hybrid Lease Deals for August 2024

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