Columbus, OH

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Hybrid cars have better fuel economy than their engine-only counterparts due to the assistance of an electric motor. These 8 hybrids get the best gas mileage according to Consumer Reports' testing.

Hybrid cars with the best fuel economy according to Consumer Reports

South Carolina State

Charleston, SC

The 2025 Volvo EX90 will cost $3,300 more than originally advertised. Production of the U.S.-built EX90 is now underway in South Carolina. Anyone who placed a reservation for a 2025 Volvo EX90 will need to prepare for some sticker shock, as the price of the electric midsize SUV has risen ahead of the start of deliveries.

2025 Volvo EX90 just got more expensive

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

For electric vehicles, the efficiency and practical benefits that come with them are what attract most buyers to the segment. However, saving money isn't the only major improvement that EVs have over gas-powered vehicles; they also have the potential to unlock performance on a scale that we've rarely ever seen in production cars.

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

The updated pricing includes a $3,300 price increase due to material costs. The 2025 Volvo EX90 is in production in South Carolina. The 2025 Volvo EX90 has gotten $3,300 more expensive ahead of the planned start of U.S. deliveries later this year, reported Automotive News. Volvo's website now lists the...

2025 Volvo EX90 price hiked $3,300, still missing features

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The cheapest SUV available isn't built by Nissan or Kia. The 2024 Hyundai Venue is actually the most affordable SUV. 
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The Cheapest SUV You Can Buy Isn’t From Kia or Nissan

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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

If you were told to think of the ultimate, luxury, performance sedan, there are very few vehicles that come to mind. One of the first ones that sticks out is the BMW M5, a warhorse from the Bavarian automaker. Over the years, the M5 has developed into the ultimate performance sedan. The early 2000s saw the M5 house a screaming V-10 engine that made 500 horsepower, setting a standard for what came over the next two decades. For the 2025 model year, BMW completely redesigned the M5, breathing new life and luxury into the beloved sedan.

Here's How Much A Fully Loaded BMW M5 Costs

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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

If you want the most technology in your performance car, look no further than the 2025 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance, a plug-in hybrid super sedan that’s as complex as its name is long. Plug-in hybrids like the C63 are how Mercedes’ legendary AMG performance division aims to achieve...

With 671 hp and physics-defying handling, Mercedes-AMG’s C63 is not your average plug-in

Georgia State

Eleven shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities across the nation will be receiving financial support. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will allocate $1.7 billion to help plants in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia produce electric vehicles (EVs) and improve their supply chains. According to the department, this funding will support the U.S. automotive manufacturing industry and create/retain thousands of jobs. Dubbed the Domestic Manufacturing Auto Conversion Grants program, this initiative will allow selected companies to negotiate for awards that will allow them to produce a wide range of automotive products, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains, heavy-duty commercial truck batteries, and electric SUVs. The program, which is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, will provide funding to eight different companies, including Fiat-Chrysler, General Motors, Harley Davidson, and Volvo.

GM, Fiat-Chrysler, Volvo, and more receive $1.7 billion to increase EV manufacturing and improve auto supply chain

When it comes to luxury SUVs, the BMW X5 has always been a standout choice. With the 2024 model, BMW has made several exciting updates and improvements. Let’s take a closer look at the new features, enhancements, and how the 2024 BMW X5 stacks up against its predecessors. A...

2024 BMW X5 – Specs and Features Compared to Previous Models

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?

Florida State

Akeena

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Maine State

Boston, MA

I live in Maine, which means that I often have to brave Boston traffic to do “big city stuff.” The Massachusetts metropolis’ age and dense population make it one of the most miserable places to drive in the country, worse than Los Angeles in many areas. The city is attempting to address the problem through a new partnership with Google’s Project Green Light, which leans on artificial intelligence to alter traffic light patterns in hopes of reducing congestion.

Boston's awful traffic might soon get better thanks to Google's AI

Acura is headed to Monterey Car Week with what it's calling a "next generation" performance concept. While Honda's premium subsidiary offered up no details about the car itself, we were offered the above teaser photo. Acura says it will be a "segment defying" sport utility vehicle, but what we're seeing here looks awfully trunk-like. From this perspective, it's really anybody's guess, but one thing is obvious: Whatever this thing is, it's no mere ZDX offshoot. Here's Acura's announcement in its entirety, should you be interested in parsing it yourself:

Acura teases new performance EV for Monterey

In addition to official info from Dodge about what buyers could look forward to on the battery-electric 2024 Charger Daytona, there's been quite a bit of leaked info we filed under Rumormill. That includes specs for First Edition trims from early dealer guides that Mopar Insider saw, a note about a 90-day delay from a purported April opening date for order books, as well as potential pricing gleaned from a photograph of a Stellantis computer. Dodge has come forth with real pricing, and it seems the goalposts have moved little. Let's get the big bit out of the way first, the MSRPs. The 2024 Charger Daytona R/T will start at $59,995 before a $1,995 destination charge, which comes out to $61,990 before options. That's $8,575 below the rumored price we just posted on two days ago. But more on that discrepancy in a moment.

2024 Dodge Charger R/T officially starts at $61,990

There’s a lot going on with the 2025 Nissan Frontier, which has been refreshed to better take on the likes of its midsized truck competition. New styling should help, with an updated front fascia, and grille, as well as new tailgate finishers for Pro-X and Pro-4X trims. The paint you see here is new too, dubbed “Afterburn Orange.” Inside, there’s a new dash that houses (in SV and higher trims) a 12.3-inch display with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. Nissan also adds a telescoping steering wheel as standard along with four-way powered passenger seats on Pro-X, Pro-4X, and SL trims. Any Frontier above the SV trim will also benefit from a six-way powered driver’s seat with two-way lumbar adjustment.

The 2025 Nissan Frontier Levels Up On And Off-Road

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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2025 Volvo EX90 now $3,300 more expensive thanks to materials costs

Without any fanfare, and with sharp surprise to some dealerships and reservation holders, Automotive News reports Volvo upped the price on all EX90 trims by $3,300....

2025 Volvo EX90 now $3,300 more expensive thanks to materials costs

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