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Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma Hybrids Are Quickest in Rear-Wheel Drive

By Car and Drive | | 4/28/2025 9:00 AM

With torque delivered to all wheels, modern four-wheel-drive powertrains are almost always quicker than rear-drive setups—not these two. ... Read full Story

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Elana Scherr: Meals on Wheels Is Only One Way to Use Your Car for Good

By Car and Drive | | 4/27/2025 2:00 PM

In a world where just driving sometimes feels like a sin, know that your car can be a lifeboat to those in need in several ways, some of them a whole lot of fun. ... Read full Story

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Celebrate YouTube's 20th Birthday with These Memorable Car Videos

By Car and Drive | | 4/27/2025 2:00 PM

Here's a look back at some of the best automotive YouTube videos of the past 20 years. ... Read full Story

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Kia EV Owners Just Got Access To Tesla Supercharger Stations Overnight

By carbuzz.com | John Gustin | 4/27/2025 1:18 PM

The wait is over for Kia EV drivers! Tesla Supercharger access is live, nearly doubling available fast chargers. ... Read full Story

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California Is Running Out Of License Plate Numbers Two Years Early

By carbuzz.com | Brett T. Evans | 4/27/2025 12:16 PM

The current 1ABC123 number sequence will hit its last combination by the end of the year. ... Read full Story

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Tom's Racing Turns The Toyota Land Cruiser Into A Street Smart SUV

By carbuzz.com | Justin Westbrook | 4/27/2025 12:14 PM

The Japanese mod shop takes away some of the off-roading edge of Toyota's Land Cruiser SUV. ... Read full Story

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1970 Land Rover Series II on Bring a Trailer Is Authentically Old-School

By Car and Drive | | 4/27/2025 11:00 AM

This vintage Landie is like something Queen Elizabeth II would have driven. ... Read full Story

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2025 Cupra Terramar Driven: Spanish SUV Has Major Style, Middling Performance

By Car and Drive | | 4/27/2025 9:00 AM

VW Group's Cupra brand hopes to sell Americans vehicles like this Terramar. ... Read full Story

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View Photos of the 2025 Cupra Terramar

By Car and Drive | | 4/27/2025 9:00 AM

2025 Cupra Terramar exterior and interior photos. ... Read full Story

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All About Cupra, a Spanish VW Brand That's Determined to Come to the U.S.

By Car and Drive | | 4/27/2025 9:00 AM

Once a subbrand of Seat, upstart Cupra plans to bring a bit of Catalonian flair to the U.S. by the end of the decade. ... Read full Story

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Tesla's Robotaxi service is officially live... but only in very specific places.

By carbuzz.com | John Gustin | 4/27/2025 8:28 AM

Tesla's Robotaxi service is officially live... but only in very specific places. ... Read full Story

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Somebody Is Suing Nissan For An Issue They Don't Have

By carbuzz.com | James Gent | 4/27/2025 8:17 AM

Khalifa's class action lawsuit affects 2013 to 2025 Altimas, Sentras, and Rogues, all of which could have bad security. ... Read full Story

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France Surrenders In Its American Automotive Invasion Before It Even Begins

By carbuzz.com | Evan Williams | 4/27/2025 7:48 AM

Tariffs and demand have combined to convince Alpine to stay home. ... Read full Story

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You’ll Love What Genesis Plans For Its Vehicle Interiors

By carbuzz.com | Jacob Oliva | 4/26/2025 1:41 PM

Jaeho Oh, Genesis' head of interior design, shared what the interior of the Korean luxury vehicles will look like in the future. ... Read full Story

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Chinese Parts Could Sneak Into American Cars After All

By carbuzz.com | Evan Williams | 4/26/2025 1:03 PM

The tariff puzzle is about to change once again. ... Read full Story

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2026 McLaren W1 Plays In the Snow in Arctic Circle Testing

By Car and Drive | | 4/26/2025 1:00 PM

If nothing else, it was worth it for the pictures. ... Read full Story

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Mercedes Is Following Lexus And Tesla Into Controversial Steering Next Year

By carbuzz.com | John Gustin | 4/26/2025 12:39 PM

No more steering column? Mercedes-Benz plans to launch steer-by-wire tech and yoke wheels starting in 2026. ... Read full Story

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Fire Away: Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets AK-47-Proofed With OEM Backing

By carbuzz.com | John Gustin | 4/26/2025 11:45 AM

Need AK-47 protection for your Jeep Grand Cherokee without voiding the warranty? A new partnership in South Africa offers just that. ... Read full Story

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The World's Happiest Van Gets A Surprisingly Grim Job In Texas

By carbuzz.com | John Gustin | 4/26/2025 11:38 AM

The cheerful VW ID. Buzz takes on its most unexpected role yet as an electric hearse for a Texas funeral home. ... Read full Story

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View Photos of the 1998 Honda Accord Coupe EX

By Car and Drive | | 4/26/2025 11:16 AM

1998 Honda Accord Coupe EX exterior and interior photos. ... Read full Story

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Amiee Byrne’s Realistic Ceramic Sculptures Underscore the Charm of Discarded Goods

by Colossal | Apr 29 2025

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Video: Ford's Recall Issues Are Finally Improving

by carbuzz.com | Apr 29 2025

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Who gets to decide how CT should spend opioid settlement funds?

by CT Mirror | Apr 30 2025

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Nintendo Switch System Update Now Live, Adds Virtual Game Cards, Switch 2 Compatibility, And More

by GameSpot | Apr 29 2025

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Mortgage Rates Go Down Over the Last Week: Mortgage Interest Rates for April 30, 2025

by CNET | Apr 30 2025

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Britain, U.S. attack Houthi drone manufacturing targets in Yemen

by upi.com | Apr 30 2025

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Untangling the web of cash pouring into NJ governor’s race

by NJ Spotlight | Apr 30 2025

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Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, reacts with glee to the news that another tight end will get paid more than the Chiefs'

by marca.com | Apr 30 2025

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Sen. Graham responds in kind to Trump's joke about wanting to be pope: 'Keep an open mind'

by Fox News | Apr 30 2025

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This is the largest office-to-residential conversion in the US — and it’s just the beginning

by NY Post | Apr 29 2025

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Retirement planning: The differences between a traditional and Roth IRA

by Fox News | Mar 30 2025

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What is xeroderma pigmentosum? The rare genetic disorder that forces people to avoid sunlight

by LIVE SCIENCE | Apr 30 2025

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A Classic Budget Alternative to the Royal Oak Is Now Even More Versatile

by Gear Patrol | Apr 29 2025

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US Marines get high-power microwave weapon to cook enemy drone swarms in seconds

by Interesting Engineering | Apr 30 2025

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5 things to know this Wednesday, April 30

by NEWS10 ABC | Apr 30 2025

Word of the Day

insouciance

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 30, 2025 is:

insouciance • \in-SOO-see-unss\ • noun

Insouciance is a formal word that refers to a feeling of carefree unconcern. It can also be understood as a word for the relaxed and calm state of a person who is not worried about anything.

// The young actor charmed interviewers with his easy smile and devil-may-care insouciance.

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Examples:

“Gladiator II is OK when Denzel’s off-screen, but sensational when he’s on it. ... What makes the performance great is its insouciance; it’s both precise and feather-light. And it’s what a great actor can do when he’s set free to have fun, to laugh at himself a little bit. ... Denzel’s Macrinus is gravitas and comic relief in one package.” — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Nov. 2024

Did you know?

If you were alive and of whistling age in the late 1980s or early 1990s, chances are you whistled (and snapped your fingers, and tapped your toes) to a little ditty called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin, an a cappella reggae-jazz-pop tune that took the charts by surprise and by storm. An ode to cheerful insouciance if ever there was one, its lyrics are entirely concerned with being entirely unconcerned, remaining trouble-free in the face of life’s various stressors and calamities. Such carefree nonchalance is at the heart of insouciance, which arrived in English (along with the adjective insouciant), from French, in the 1800s. The French word comes from a combining of the negative prefix in- with the verb soucier, meaning “to trouble or disturb.” The easiness and breeziness of insouciance isn’t always considered beautiful, however. Insouciance may also be used when someone’s lack of concern for serious matters is seen as more careless than carefree.

Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma Hybrids Are Quickest in Rear-Wheel Drive

Elana Scherr: Meals on Wheels Is Only One Way to Use Your Car for Good

Celebrate YouTube's 20th Birthday with These Memorable Car Videos

Kia EV Owners Just Got Access To Tesla Supercharger Stations Overnight

California Is Running Out Of License Plate Numbers Two Years Early

Tom's Racing Turns The Toyota Land Cruiser Into A Street Smart SUV

1970 Land Rover Series II on Bring a Trailer Is Authentically Old-School

2025 Cupra Terramar Driven: Spanish SUV Has Major Style, Middling Performance

View Photos of the 2025 Cupra Terramar

All About Cupra, a Spanish VW Brand That's Determined to Come to the U.S.

Tesla's Robotaxi service is officially live... but only in very specific places.

Somebody Is Suing Nissan For An Issue They Don't Have

France Surrenders In Its American Automotive Invasion Before It Even Begins

You’ll Love What Genesis Plans For Its Vehicle Interiors

Chinese Parts Could Sneak Into American Cars After All

2026 McLaren W1 Plays In the Snow in Arctic Circle Testing

Mercedes Is Following Lexus And Tesla Into Controversial Steering Next Year

Fire Away: Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets AK-47-Proofed With OEM Backing

The World's Happiest Van Gets A Surprisingly Grim Job In Texas

View Photos of the 1998 Honda Accord Coupe EX

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Cars.com

Amiee Byrne’s Realistic Ceramic Sculptures Underscore the Charm of Discarded Goods

Video: Ford's Recall Issues Are Finally Improving

Who gets to decide how CT should spend opioid settlement funds?

Nintendo Switch System Update Now Live, Adds Virtual Game Cards, Switch 2 Compatibility, And More

Mortgage Rates Go Down Over the Last Week: Mortgage Interest Rates for April 30, 2025

Britain, U.S. attack Houthi drone manufacturing targets in Yemen

Untangling the web of cash pouring into NJ governor’s race

Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, reacts with glee to the news that another tight end will get paid more than the Chiefs'

Sen. Graham responds in kind to Trump's joke about wanting to be pope: 'Keep an open mind'

This is the largest office-to-residential conversion in the US — and it’s just the beginning

Retirement planning: The differences between a traditional and Roth IRA

What is xeroderma pigmentosum? The rare genetic disorder that forces people to avoid sunlight

A Classic Budget Alternative to the Royal Oak Is Now Even More Versatile

US Marines get high-power microwave weapon to cook enemy drone swarms in seconds

5 things to know this Wednesday, April 30

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10 Odd & Fun

1.New York Zoo Feeds Baby Vulture With Hand Puppet

2.Look: Zoo using realistic puppet to feed newly-hatched king vulture chick

3.Owner of lost $5,000 cash thought calls from police were a scam

4.Watch: Iowa museum owner's spoon collection tallied at 38,162

5.Watch: Red-tailed boa rescued from Texas tree, adopted by animal control officer

6.Speedboat Flips Midair At 200 Mph And Still Wins Race On Arizona Lake

7.Student rescued from mountain twice in four days - after going back to find his phone

8.Mother horse, baby rescued from mud pit in Arizona

9.Man wins $6M lottery prize after more than 40 years of playing

10.Watch: Miniature dachshund found after 529 days in the wild on Kangaroo Island