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1 week ago | 
tnj.com | Randi Payton |Kenneth John
The 2025 Ford Explorer ST 4WD answers the call for families craving a three-row SUV that doesn’t compromise performance, cargo space, or tech. With its twin-turbocharged V6, refreshed design, and sport-tuned chassis, the Explorer ST stands out in a crowded segment by blending practicality with genuine driving thrills. After a week behind the wheel, it became clear this SUV is well-suited for hauling large families and spirited drives around town.
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1 week ago | 
hbcuconnect.com | Randi Payton
Posted By: Randi Payton on June 17, 2025 The 2025 Ford Explorer ST 4WD answers the call for families craving a three-row SUV that doesn’t compromise performance, cargo space, or tech. With its twin-turbocharged V6, refreshed design, and sport-tuned chassis, the Explorer ST stands out in a crowded segment by blending practicality with genuine driving thrills.
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2 weeks ago | 
hbcuconnect.com | Randi Payton
Posted By: Randi Payton on June 08, 2025 The 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line, a replacement for the Forte, has been modernized with a bold new design and high-tech features. It now stands out in the segment, making you look twice to realize that it’s a Kia.
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3 weeks ago | 
hbcuconnect.com | Randi Payton
Posted By: Randi Payton on June 04, 2025 The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is a game-changer, shattering range anxiety with an industry-leading 492 miles per charge, making it the most efficient electric pickup on the market. With 754 horsepower, a 12,500-pound towing capacity, and cutting-edge tech, the Silverado EV proves that electric powertrains can outperform their gasoline counterparts. The parent company, General Motors (****), isn’t stopping there.
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4 weeks ago | 
hbcuconnect.com | Randi Payton
The 2025 Audi A3 Premium Plus S Line, launched last year, offers advanced technology, a sporty design, and faster performance than the previous models. And it continues to impress me with its sporty features and spirited handling. New for 2025: The 2025 Audi A3 has been enhanced with a redesigned front grille, side intakes, and a new rear bumper. Overall, the design is much more aggressive.
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1 month ago | 
hbcuconnect.com | Randi Payton
Posted By: Randi Payton on May 28, 2025 The 2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD joined the crowded subcompact luxury crossover market, powered by the fifth-generation hybrid technology developed and improved by Toyota since 1997, when it launched the Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. It’s a natural next step for Toyota’s luxury division to employ this gasoline-electric technology in the popular luxury subcompact crossover segment.
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1 month ago | 
tnj.com | Mary Brown |Randi Payton
Dodge has officially postponed the highly anticipated launch of the four-door Charger Daytona EV to 2026. This, after the vehicle had initially been scheduled for a launch in the first half of 2025, would find the model arriving sometime in the latter half of 2026. This coincides with the introduction of the internal-combustion Charger Sixpack, which will similarly launch on that timeline.
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1 month ago | 
hbcuconnect.com | Randi Payton
Posted By: Randi Payton on May 26, 2025 What compact crossover SUV blends spirited performance with upscale amenities at a reasonable price? Itís no other than the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus, which I recently got a chance to explore. The sophisticated Turbo Premium Plus sits at the top of the CX-50 line-up and builds on Mazdaís fun-to-drive philosophy.
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1 month ago | 
hbcuconnect.com | Randi Payton
Posted By: Randi Payton on May 23, 2025 The 2025 Hyundai Kona N Line, a sporty subcompact crossover, enters its second generation with more style, a turbocharged engine, and a few performance-inspired tweaks. Like other Hyundai vehicles, it has standard high-tech and safety features. Exterior: Hyundai doubles down on the Kona N Line style with an aggressive front fascia, blacked-out trim, new LED running lights, dual exhaust tips, sportier bumpers, and a more athletic stance.
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1 month ago | 
tnj.com | Mary Brown |Randi Payton
The highly anticipated Hyundai Ioniq 9 is here at last, and it was definitely worth the wait. The Georgia-made electric SUV model is fully modern and comes with bold features and futuristic exteriors. It is a brand new addition to Hyundai’s Ioniq vehicle lineup and challenges brands like Tesla, Acura, Audi, and more. However, the price at which the Hyundai Ioniq 9 is made available in the markets beats three-row EVs from brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, and Toyota.
