Normally, a vehicle is discontinued because it ain't selling, but these are different times. In the midst of the EV Revolution, several popular cars, trucks, and SUVs are getting mothballed to make room for electrified models. Along those same lines, a few are getting scrapped because they are gas-guzzling dinosaurs that don't fit in with a cleaner, more fuel-efficient future.

These Gas-Powered Cars Aren't Coming Back In 2025

Plug-in hybrid SUVs are rapidly becoming more popular in the automotive industry. Hybrids are very prevalent thanks to brands like Toyota and Honda. Now, plug-in hybrid vehicles are becoming much more common. Drivers see the benefits in improved efficiency and extended driving range. Some of the most exciting plug-in hybrid models are SUVs, like the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

The Top 10 Plug-in Hybrid SUVs With The Highest Towing Capacity In 2024

General Motors on Monday revealed redesigned versions of its entry-level GMC Terrain crossover, including a new standard "Elevation" model. The vehicle features a more rugged exterior design as well as a new interior with 26 inches of standard information and control screens. The Terrain is typically one of the bestselling...

GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand's entry-level model

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

Mercedes-AMG announced that the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet is available for order at dealerships or with an online configurator. The spacious four-seater with standard smart AMG Performance all-wheel drive also features wind deflection and headroom heating, making it appropriate for driving all year. Why the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+...

No more wild hair with this four-seater for top-down driving all year

New ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) show some midsize SUVs qualify for the Top Safety Pick+ award due to highly rated performance in the updated moderate overlap front test. The vehicles earning the award, all midsize luxury SUVs, are the 2025 BMW X5, 2024 Lexus NX,...

Three Midsize Luxury SUVs Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+

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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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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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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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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Acura is capitalizing on Monterey Car Week to unveil its latest electric SUV concept, following industry trends toward all-electric vehicles. The new model features a sleek design with a sloping roofline and unique taillight assembly. Speculation suggests the concept could be a "coupe-like SUV" and will be the first all-electric...

Acura Teases New EV Concept Ahead Of Monterey Car Week Debut

Today’s automotive market offers more three-row SUVs than ever before. Many new models fit into the midsize SUV class, which has its benefits, but when you need a big vehicle with big power, you’ll want to see what the full-size SUV class offers. Big, full-size SUVs allow you...

10 Most Affordable Full-Size SUVs To Offer Three-Row Seats As Standard

There's a lot of anticipation surrounding the Lamborghini Temerario, the sports car from Sant'Agata, heir to the Huracan, which will make its debut at Pebble Beach on 16 August 2024. A period model, it will bid farewell to the naturally-aspirated V10 engine in favour of a rechargeable powertrain based on a new turbocharged V8.

The successor to the Lamborghini Huracan in video

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

The Lexus LC500 is not doing very well. After a banner year of 2,782 sales in 2021, Lexus moved fewer than half that many units in 2022. An uptick was recorded in 2023, and year-to-date sales for 2024 have outpaced those of last year. Regardless, it’s not looking like the LC500 will surpass its sales prime.

2024 Lexus LC500 Convertible Bespoke Build First Drive: What a Damn Shame!

Kia has a new K8 sedan on sale — for the Korean market, at least. It didn’t exactly set American buyers’ hearts racing when it was on sale here, but the Kia Cadenza was a solid midsize sedan that offered premium features at a budget-friendly price tag. The brand’s midsize sedan didn’t kick the bucket entirely when the Korean automaker withdrew it from the U.S. market in 2020, but it’s instead lived on as the K8. Now, the Korean market Kia K8 gets a bold mid-cycle update, with dramatic styling and a host of interior tweaks to boot.

This Is the New Kia K8 Sedan We’re Not Getting in the U.S.

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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

Not that it really needed it, but there is a new super sports car manufacturer on the market. It is called, somewhat cryptically, Nilu27 and the founder Sasha Selipanov is a former designer at Koenigsegg and Bugatti. Now they have presented their first product. The name: NILU. Sympathetically, this car...

New hypercar with V12 and manual gearbox is a purist's dream

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Mazda has revealed pricing and specifications for the 2025 CX-5, which has been around since 2017. While it's getting up there in age, the CX-5 is one of America's favorite small crossovers, with strong sales since it arrived. Mazda emphasizes value for money for MY2025 by reintroducing the entry-level 2.5 S trim, which comes in at a competitive $28,570. It would appear Mazda has discontinued the 2.5 S Premium trim. CarBuzz has reached out to the automaker for more information.

2025 Mazda CX-5 Is Even Better Value For Money Than Last Year

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If you're considering settling down in North Carolina, Niche has released its annual rankings of the best places to buy a house in the state. The rankings are based on home values, property taxes, home ownership rates, housing costs, and real estate trends.

Where are the best places to buy a house in NC? New report reveals top-ranked cities

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Every Three-Row Electric SUV You Can Buy Today

The electric vehicle revolution is in full swing, and it’s not just compact sedans and crossover SUVs that are getting the electrified treatment. For all families...

Every Three-Row Electric SUV You Can Buy Today

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