Toyota’s Prius, a perennial award winner, continues to impress. The hybrid vehicle, which recently celebrated its 30th industry award, has been a consistent top seller thanks to its efficient performance and stylish design. Available in both hybrid and plug in hybrid configurations, the Prius offers a range of options for environmentally conscious drivers. Despite Toyota’s recent focus on other models like the Crown, Tundra, and Corolla, the Prius remains a popular choice. Toyota Prius Sets New Fuel Efficiency Record on Cross-Country Journey (Toyota) The car’s quirky yet stylish appearance and two powertrain options have contributed to its success. The Prius…
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ABC News has again insisted that no topics or questions were shared with either Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, and their respective campaigns, in advance of last week’s presidential debate.The network’s statement came after it declined to directly address allegations—made in an allegedly sworn statement, purportedly by one of its staff—that it helped Harris in the debate.The claims are made in a document which has itself become a viral sensation among MAGA influencers and been amplified by leading Trump allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene.The document was first published Sunday—by an X account with nearly 100,000 followers, and the…
A Miami traffic stop involving Tyreek Hill, the star receiver for the Miami Dolphins, quickly escalated into a heated confrontation that ended with the player being forcibly removed from his vehicle and handcuffed. The incident occurred on Sunday before the team’s season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The encounter began when a police officer on a bicycle pulled over Hill’s McLaren 720S for reckless driving. When the officer approached the car and knocked on the window, Hill refused to lower the window and became agitated. The officer insisted that Hill comply, but the player continued to resist. Eventually, the officer…
WASHINGTON — American consumers and home buyers, business people and political leaders have been waiting for months for what the Federal Reserve is poised to announce this week: That it’s cutting its key interest rate from a two-decade peak. It’s likely to be just the first in a series of rate cuts that should make borrowing more affordable now that the Fed has deemed high inflation to be all but defeated. Consider Kelly Mardis, who owns Marcel Painting in Tempe, Arizona. About a quarter of Mardis’ business comes from real estate agents who are prepping homes for sale or from…
In a recent move, Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:LBPH) saw its Chief Medical Officer, Kaye Randall, engage in significant stock transactions. Randall sold a total of $527,318 worth of common stock on September 16, at prices ranging from $30.886 to $34.0359 per share.The sales were conducted in multiple transactions, with 9,366 shares sold at an average price of $30.886, 4,200 shares at $31.8148, 1,200 shares at $33.1246, and 1,900 shares at $34.0359. These transactions were reported through a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which noted that the sales occurred under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.On…
(Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. unveiled a new $60 billion stock-buyback program, matching its largest-ever repurchase authorization, and raised its quarterly dividend 10%.Most Read from BloombergThe software company said shareholders as of Nov. 21 will receive a quarterly dividend of 83 cents a share, compared with the current 75 cents. The share repurchase agreement, which has no expiration date, replaces a $60 billion buyback program announced in 2021.Microsoft, the world’s second-most valuable company, has benefited in the past several years from market exuberance for artificial intelligence. The software maker has infused its product line with AI technology from partner OpenAI and…
The Dodge Colt, a subcompact car sold by Dodge from 1971 to 1994, was a rebadged Mitsubishi Galant and Lancer initially. It was a response to the growing popularity of small, inexpensive cars like the AMC Gremlin, Ford Pinto, and Chevrolet Vega. Despite its Japanese origins, the Colt struggled to compete with other Japanese models like the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Datsun 1200. Over its seven generations, the Colt’s body styles varied from coupes and sedans to hatchbacks and vans. The first few generations were larger and more luxurious, but as the 1980s progressed, the Colt became smaller and…
Two car restoration experts recently rescued a 1961 Plymouth Sport Suburban from a Pennsylvania garage where it had been languishing for four decades. The car was in dire straits, having been neglected for so long. Despite the challenges, the experts were determined to bring it back to life. They towed the car to their workshop and immediately began the arduous task of restoring it. A key question on everyone’s mind was whether the car’s 318 cubic-inch V8 engine would still function after so many years of inactivity. The experts were hopeful but cautious, knowing that the engine might have suffered…
By Jonathan Allen, Brad Brooks and Andrew Hay (Reuters) -Ryan Routh, the man who authorities allege carried out an apparent attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump, has a lengthy criminal history and connections to the war in Ukraine. Routh, 58, was charged with two gun-related crimes in a federal court in Florida on Monday, a day after he was spotted with a rifle hiding in shrubbery on the property line of Trump’s golf course. More charges are expected. Officials have not cited any possible motives. One of Routh’s sons described him as a loving father. North Carolina voting records…
A Houstonian with a penchant for performance cars recently acquired a used 2019 Cadillac CTS-V. Not content with its factory tuned capabilities, he sought to raise its power and handling. With a specific goal in mind outperforming his brother’s CT5-V Blackwing he entrusted his vehicle to the experts at Late Model Racecraft. The CTS-V, already a formidable machine with its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, was a promising foundation for the ambitious project. The tuning firm, renowned for its expertise in high performance Cadillac models, was eager to unleash the vehicle’s full potential. Houstonian’s 850HP Cadillac CTS-V Custom Tuned (Late Model…