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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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There's a new BMW X3 for 2025. It looks sharp, has a high-tech interior, and goes on sale later this year with two updated engine options. But one thing that won't be available on the new X3 is a hot M model, as we've seen in previous generations. According to...

The BMW X3M Might Be Dead

Denver, CO

The YouTube channel Out of Spec Renew recently met up with the Classic EV Conversion team near Denver, CO to check out their 1980’s Pontiac Fiero GT conversion. The auto shop specializes in preserving the character of classic cars while electrifying them for the modern age. This well-executed Fiero GT conversion is the one that put them on the map.

Don’t Be Fooled: This Pontiac Fiero Has A Tesla Model S Powertrain

An electric iteration of Mercedes’ compact sedan is just around the corner. On Friday, Autocar reported Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said during the automaker’s second-quarter earnings call that the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV will arrive in two years. Källenius said the electric C-Class will arrive alongside the electric...

Electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class arriving in 2026

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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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

Three-cylinder engines are becoming a rarity as time passes. Four-cylinder engines are easily the most popular engines on the market, and they have slowly been replacing both bigger and smaller displacement engines. Despite this, there are a few automakers still throwing three-pots under the hoods of their cars. One of...

The Most Reliable Three-Cylinder Engine In A New Car Today

Confirming an earlier rumor, Toyota has announced that the GR Corolla will be available with an automatic transmission for the 2025 model year. The hot hatch also receives mechanical updates that unlock more torque, suspension upgrades, and a new range-topping trim level. While the turbo-three continues to come standard with...

2025 Toyota GR Corolla gets available automatic and more torque

Volkswagen's Commercial Vehicle arm has revealed a new Transporter. Dubbed the T7, it's largely based on the Ford Tourneo/Transit Custom. That's eveident from the rear end's shape, even though VW's made an effort to give the front end a unique look reminiscent of the T6.1 predecessor. The seventh generation of...

The new VW Transporter Is Actually a Ford Underneath

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Throughout the first quarter of the 21st century thus far, the automotive landscape has become almost incomparable to that which came before it. Vehicles have changed to a point where they're almost unrecognizable from a mechanical standpoint, thanks to advancements such as electric turbochargers, hybrids, and electric vehicles. EVs specifically are playing a major role in the changing of the guard here, as they look to be the green future that the automotive industry is headed towards. However, this also suggests that the internal combustion engine will soon meet its definitive end.

There's Only One Naturally Aspirated V8 Sedan Left In America

Most of the time, cars start right up when you turn the ignition or hit the push-to-start button. Sometimes, the car may not start due to the battery being drained. If that is the case then you’ll need to jumpstart your car. This can be done with either a second car, and a pair of jumper cables or with a portable jump starter. Here is a detailed guide on how to jump-start a car using both methods.

How to jump start a car

South Carolina State

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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

Sparks, NV

Ford built Continentals from the 1940 through 2020 model years (with a couple of pauses during that period), and the biggest and arguably most extreme Continentals of all were the 1977-1979 models. That's what we've got for today's Junkyard Gem: a 1979 Continental Town Car with Cream paint outside and plenty of Light Gold Jubilee velour inside, found in a self-service boneyard in Sparks, Nevada.

Junkyard Gem: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car

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2 Discontinued SUVs That Make for Reliable Used Vehicles

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

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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For enthusiasts of classic Porsches, Bring a Trailer presents an exciting opportunity with the auction of a 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa. This particular model, a Rest-of-World (RoW) vehicle originally sold in Germany, has made its way to the US and is now available to collectors and driving purists alike. Finished...

1981 Porsche 911SC Targa Up for Grabs on Bring a Trailer

CarShield has agreed to pay $10 million to settle U.S. Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising for its vehicle service contracts, including TV ads featuring the actor Ice-T and other celebrities. The settlement addresses alleged misrepresentations dating to 2019 over how much coverage consumers could expect under the contracts,...

FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads

The GR Corolla is a rally-inspired, turbocharged three-cylinder, all-wheel-drive hot hatch we never knew we wanted from Toyota of all companies. Its execution turned out to be as good as the premise, and given the successful-ish releases of Toyota's Gazoo Racing (GR)-massaged Supra and 86, it feels like the automaker has reconnected with the fun-to-drive car mojo that used to be sprinkled throughout its lineup. As if really pandering to the car enthusiasts in the cheap seats, Toyota even made the GR Corolla manual-only, with no automatic transmission offered. But that also left a lot of stick-shift-unfamiliar enthusiasts out of the picture, as well as those who slog through tedious commutes in between pulse-quickening back-road blasts or track outings. To bridge that gap, Toyota has developed an eight-speed automatic transmission for the 2025 GR Corolla. Don't worry, the six-speed stick shift is still standard.

2025 Toyota GR Corolla First Look: Wait, What's DAT!? An Automatic?

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

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5,000 miles, nine countries and an electric VW ID. Buzz, what could go wrong?

Completing a 16-day, nine-country rally around the Baltic Sea is hard enough. Doing it in an all-electric car seems like, well, madness. Right? Well, that’s exactly...

5,000 miles, nine countries and an electric VW ID. Buzz, what could go wrong?

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