Wealthy Chinese businesspeople love to waft around in traffic in the absolute lap of luxury, and the local market has really figured out the best way to create a luxurious passenger experience. For starters, it’s electric, mostly for noise reasons, but also because China is significantly more electric-minded than we are here in the U.S. market. Most importantly, however, it’s a van. Vans are just the best shape to fit six adults in comfort. This van, the Zeekr 009, is a damn big one, and it’s exciting enough that it just might change your idea of what a Chinese-built vehicle is.

China is making luxury electric vans that far surpass anything in the U.S.

The Hyundai Palisade is getting a major redesign for the 2026 model year. The mid-size SUV will feature a more boxy design, inspired by the Santa Fe. The interior will be upgraded with a larger digital display and more advanced tech. Hyundai has been undergoing a design renaissance lately, with...

2026 Hyundai Palisade: Everything We Know

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The Infiniti Q50 is no more. The brand's final sedan has officially been discontinued for 2025 after more than a decade on sale. An Infiniti spokesperson confirmed the news of the Q50's demise to The Autopian on Tuesday, saying 2024 was the car's final model year. The absence of the Q50 for 2025 means Infiniti has just four vehicles in its lineup, all crossovers or SUVs.

Dead: Infiniti Q50

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Nissan announces pricing for the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Entry-level S trim has a starting price of $21,830 (excluding destination charge). The base model includes standard LED lighting, a seven-inch touchscreen, and more. Maintenance Care program with free inspections and oil changes included in the price. Following the reveal of the...

2025 Nissan Kicks Keeps The Cheap Car Dream Alive In America

Toyota remains the best bang-for-buck brand in the automotive market, while Lexus offers Toyota reliability in a luxurious package. Lexus separated from Toyota in 2005 to become its own brand, creating bold and innovative products while maintaining Toyota's ethos. The Lexus RX crossover SUV remains the best-selling Lexus model of...

Lexus And Toyota Aren't The Same - Here's What Makes Them Different

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Jay Leno is facing the inevitable as he makes end-of-life arrangements dictating how his fortune should be divvied up when he dies.Court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com reveal the 74-year-old and his wife, Mavis, plan to leave a seven-figure chunk of dough to family and also open a museum to honor Jay's passion for cars.The former late-night host updated his will in a Los Angeles court after being appointed as conservator for Mavis, 77, who has been battling severe dementia.His latest filing detailed provisions for his ailing wife's care and said the couple intended to remain in their home "for as...

Jay Leno Prepares to Die: 'Tonight Show' Icon, 74, Reveals Final Wishes and Plans to Erect Car Museum in His Honor — 'No One Lives Forever'

Honda was relatively late to the game on electrification. Only now are we seeing the Prologue and Acura ZDX on the road—both of which use GM's Ultium platform. But even as EV enthusiasm wanes, a new bespoke platform for Acura's next electric SUV and an entire range of 0 Series products means Honda has no plans of slowing its EV roll.

Honda's EV Plans Have 'Not Changed'

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. Kevin Spacey is allegedly “refusing to leave” his lavish Baltimore condo after it was foreclosed on due to his "many millions" in legal bills. It was later sold at auction in July. The...

Kevin Spacey is allegedly ‘refusing to leave’ his $5.6M Baltimore home after it was foreclosed on due to his ‘many millions’ of dollars in legal bills

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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

If you see what automakers dominate the sales charts in the United States, it will mostly be composed of Asian and American brands. The Japanese, in particular, have been dominating the automotive sales charts in the United States. Take the trucks away from the big three Americans, and the Japanese brands in particular will be the most popular in the United States.

The Most Underrated Japanese Auto Brand

The 2025 Nissan Kicks starts at $23,220 with the mandatory $1,390 destination fee included. The new Kicks is only $490 more expensive than the outgoing Kicks and still costs less than $25,000 to start. All-wheel drive is available on the Nissan Kicks for the first time and it adds anywhere...

The 2025 Nissan Kicks Is Still Really Cheap

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According to WTKR, Big Lots is closing about 315 of its stores across the United States. An earlier version of this story stated that 42 stores in Virginia would close. However, an updates states that only nine stores in Virginia are closing.

Big Lots will close nine stores in Virginia

Many consider Toyota to be the pioneer of hybridization, with it being the first brand to ever introduce a mass-market gasoline-electric product to the world . It's no surprise that this historic Japanese brand enjoys some of the best-performing hybrid options in the new car market. As of the first half of 2024, there's one particular hybrid vehicle option that outsells the rest of its range by a massive margin. It may not be as popular as the all-new Honda CR-V Hybrid, but its monthly and year-to-date performance is nothing to take lightly.

The Best-Selling Toyota Hybrid

Over the last few years, Infiniti has been in the doldrums, with traditional rivals - and newcomers such as Genesis - surpassing the brand in the desirability stakes. But that's all about to change. First, the 2025 QX80 was launched, and it will soon be followed by an array of new models, including a Lexus RX model and a small electrified crossover, reports Automotive News .

Infiniti's Great Comeback Includes New QX65 And An Electrified Crossover

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Minivans are cool, go ask your dad. They haul humans and their things, and for people my age especially, they're responsible for decades' worth of road-trip memories. The Toyota Sienna has been a staple among the minivan community since 1997, but even in its old age, it's still a solid option for large families.

The Toyota Sienna Still Rocks

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator arrives with fresh styling, a luxurious interior, and more technology. Power comes from a twin-turbo V6 engine delivering 440 horsepower/510 lb-ft of torque. Pricing is yet to be announced, but the Navigator will go on sale in the spring. The all-new Lincoln Navigator has arrived, taking...

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator Is Here To Dominate The Escalade And Grand Wagoneer

In late May, Toyota held a joint conference with Subaru and Mazda about channeling efforts into a new family of cleaner combustion engines. Toyota is developing more compact four-cylinder powertrains, Subaru is tweaking the boxer while Mazda is pursuing the range-extending rotary engine. A new and rather unexpected video highlights the increasingly stronger connection among two of these Japanese brands.

Toyota Has a Three-Hour Video About Subaru Boxer Engine Sounds

This just in: supercars are expensive. But how much money are people really forking out for a high-end, low-volume performance car? In McLaren's case, that magic number would have to be £240,000, or approximately $312,000 at current exchange rates. The interesting disclosure was made by CEO Michael Leiters in an interview with Automotive News Europe.

The Average Selling Price of a New McLaren Is Too Low

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The New Dodge Attitude Is Actually a Chinese Car

Wait, what the heck is a Dodge Attitude? It's a fascinating case of rebadging. The small sedan has been on sale in Mexico since 2006, initially...

The New Dodge Attitude Is Actually a Chinese Car

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