The main reason that hybrid powertrains have become so popular in crossover SUVs is because of the dramatic improvements to efficiency. By putting to use one or more electric motors, you can save a large sum of money over time for running costs to make up for the higher starting prices of hybrid vehicles.

The Fastest Accelerating Hybrid SUV Under $40,000 In 2024

In 2024, very few automakers will have as wide a range of electrified vehicles as Toyota. While the company's all-electric range is still expanding, hybrid technology is being integrated into multiple flagship Hyundai sedans and SUVs, bridging the gap between combustion and EV vehicles at the most affordable price. One standout model that has been at the forefront of this technology is the Corolla Hybrid, which comes in four different trims in 2024.

The Most Affordable Hybrid With More Than 500 Miles Of Overall Range

Nissan’s Altima SR VC Turbo will be missing from the sedan’s 2025 lineup, a source claims. The high-performance sedan was the only Altima to use a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine instead of a naturally aspirated 2.5 motor. Nissan will reportedly axe the entire Altima line after 2026, though the...

Nissan Altima VC Turbo Reportedly Axed For 2025 As Sedan Enters Penultimate Year

One of my favorite things about my GR Corolla and the factor that makes the car so engaging to drive is its six-speed manual transmission. That said, I understand that automatics are often quicker and have better fuel economy and that there are plenty of people who can’t or don’t want to drive a manual for one reason or another. Toyota knows that, too, moving to offer an eight-speed automatic in the related GR Yaris, which now appears to be making its way to the States in the 2025 GR Corolla.

Report: Toyota to Upgrade 2025 GR Corolla Line with Automatic Gearbox Option and More Torque

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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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?

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The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI returns with a six-speed manual transmission option as the Golf GTI drops the stick.
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This Volkswagen Sedan Refuses To Give Up Its Manual Transmission for 2025

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Audi's 2.5 TFSI engine has won Engine of the Year 9 times in a row, showcasing Audi's long-standing expertise in five-cylinder motors. The 2.5 TFSI boasts impressive specs, with over 400 horsepower and a quick 0-60 time, making it a standout power plant in Audi's lineup. Audi's history with the...

The Performance Engine That Has Won Engine Of The Year The Most Times

Prentiss County, MS

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Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

(iSeeCars) – If you’re browsing vehicles you may notice some models come standard with front-wheel drive (FWD), but all-wheel drive (AWD) is available for a small upcharge. In order to decide which option is best for you, it’s important to understand what these vehicle drivetrain types are and what the difference is between FWD and AWD.

Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive? Which is best for you?

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Reliability is one of the key attributes that consumers look at when buying a car. The assurance that your vehicle will not let you down and will run every time will always be a paramount concern. Just look at the popularity of Toyota and Lexus over the years. These two Japanese automakers have always been at the top of lists when ranking car brands by reliability.

The Most Reliable New Six-Cylinder SUV You Can Buy Today

Virginia State

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Stellantis dealers have asked the firm’s CEO for help to boost flagging sales. Dealers complain of insufficient allocation of some models and want to discuss pricing strategy. Half-year sales were down 16 percent despite the market growing by 2.2 percent. Stellantis dealers have called on their CEO to help...

Frustrated Stellantis Dealers Call For Changes After Sales Disaster

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

A woman road raging against another motorist served herself a big batch of instant karma. She did so by exiting her vehicle before putting it in park. When she tried to save it from rolling away she pinned herself with her own vehicle. People in the USA often get stereotyped...

Road Rager Gets Pinned By Her Own Rolling Car

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Cheaper To Lease Than Nissan Versa, Despite Costing 3X More

The Nissan Versa is the cheapest new car in the U.S. to buy, but it’s not very affordable to lease. The mid-range Ioniq 5 SEL RWD...

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Cheaper To Lease Than Nissan Versa, Despite Costing 3X More

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