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Terror survivors say there is a severe lack of long-term support to process psychological trauma.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class that I rushed through a washed-out road on a steamy October afternoon didn’t seem to mind that when it rains in Central Texas, it pours. For Mercedes-Benz, the GLE has become a beacon of stability. It’s a middle child in a lineup of crossover SUVs stretching from around $35,000 for the GLA-Class to...

Ram is introducing a special edition truck aimed at cold climate dwellers. The 2019 Ram 1500 North Edition bundles together equipment that makes it easier to drive in the snow and will keep customers warm for the rest of the winter.

First off, the truck receives a 1-inch factory lift, engine block heater, and a 4×4 transfer case. Crucially, the truck also comes with three-peak mountain snowflake on/off-road Falken LT tires rated for severe snow service. The truck’s electronic locking rear differential should also help maintain traction in the snow.

Inside, you’ll find heated seats and a heated steering wheel, as well as Mopar all-weather floor mats. A monochromatic appearance package is standard with body-color bumpers, door handles, mirrors, and grille. Other goodies include front and rear parking sensors, 12-way power driver seat with four-way power lumbar, heated and folding mirrors, a Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen with SiriusXM Travel Link Weather, and remote start.

The North Edition is based off the Big Horn model, which is one step up from the base Tradesman. It comes in Crew Cab 4×4 configuration, paired with either a short bed or long bed. Available engines include the eTorque 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and 5.7-liter Hemi V-8.

The Ram 1500 North Edition is now on sale starting at $47,585.

Source: FCA

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Filed under: Nissan,Car Buying,Crossover

It gets the new rear door alert standard and expanded tech options.

Continue reading 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport gets $620 price increase

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Rapper Tekashi69 has reportedly been arrested on gang-related racketeering and firearms charges.

CBRE Loan Services, the special servicer appointed to a £263m CMBS loan secured against a portfolio of former Toys R Us stores, is looking to appoint Smith & Williamson as administrator to the owner of the properties, Toys R Us Properties (UK) Ltd.

Filed under: Spy Photos,McLaren,Coupe,Future,Luxury,Performance,Racing

This more-powerful Senna will be for the track only.

Continue reading McLaren Senna GTR spied testing at the track

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A study suggests parents adapt their feeding styles in line with a child's natural weight and size.

Bandai Namco has revealed the newest character for Jump Force, the Shonen Jump-based arena fighter bringing in characters from the magazine's long history. This time, both Himura Kenshin and Makoto Shishio from the 1994 manga Ruroni Kenshin are joining in for the crossover fighting game.

In Rurouni Kenshin, protagonist Kenshin was a former soldier/assassin renown for his swordsmanship, but was used by the military primarily to kill. As a consequence, a more adult Kenshin created a special blade with a blunt side facing forward so that he could defeat opponents without murdering them. Shishio is the primary villain from the manga's Kyoto arc, covered head-to-toe in bandages after being burned by the government.

While there is no video yet, presumably both characters will play with sword styles hewing close to their anime adaptations.

The manga Rurouni Kenshin is actually still running in a different form, as creator Nobuhiro Watsuki approached Shonen Jump in the mid-2000s with the intention to remake Kenshin with a modern sensibility. In 2017, Watsuki was arrested for possession of child pornography with a number of underage DVDs so large that prosecutors assumed he had an intent to distribute, but eventually ruled that he was collecting it for himself. Watsuki himself admitted an attraction to elementary school girls in a deposition. He was fined the equivalent of $1900 and continues to work on Rurouni Kenshin at Shonen Jump today.

Filed under: Motorsports,Racing

Thanks her fans for their well-wishes after 11-hours in surgery.

Continue reading Sophia Floersch vows to return to racing after recovering from injury

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Last year, Mini showed off the John Cooper Works GP concept, a track-focused version of its Hardtop model that came with a wild aero kit, a stripped-out interior, and an integrated roll cage. Now, Mini’s confirmed that the JCW GP is headed for production and should land on dealer lots in 2020.

We don’t have any more information on suspension changes or engine upgrades, but based on what Mini did with the 2006 Mini Cooper S Works GP and the 2012 Mini John Cooper Works GP, expect a small power bump and a punishingly firm ride. Hopefully, Mini will release more details at the upcoming Los Angeles auto show.

Mini said it also plans to feature the John Cooper Works Knights Edition at its booth. To turn the John Cooper Works Hardtop into the Knights Edition, Mini added the optional exhaust and chrome tips. It then gave the car a black and silver appearance package with red stripes. We don’t have pricing info at the moment, but Mini says the Knights Edition will go on sale early next year.

Mini will also have three other special editions at the show. The Yin Yang Edition is a Cooper S Countryman with black-on-white paint and all-weather luggage and floor mats. The Starlight Edition is a Cooper S Clubman with a blue-on-silver design that comes with a Mini-branded luggage cart. Finally, the International Orange Edition starts life as a John Cooper Works Hardtop and gets orange paint, 18-inch wheels, a dual-mode exhaust, and several black or carbon-fiber accents.

Source: Mini

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An obstructionist governor has drastically slowed the already complicated process of creating a regulatory structure from scratch.

James McGleenan, 11, swaps places with his doctor to find out what happens when blood is taken.

A Switch bundled with 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' is only $299.99 this Black Friday, but you should know that you'll likely wind up paying more sooner rather than later.

The Duke of Cambridge said he "felt things" he "never felt before" following 999 calls as a pilot.

Movement is a channel for energy, says content creator Alexi Panos.

Fixing the persistent problems women face goes beyond hiring efforts -- it's about constructing an environment that retains top talent, one that is all-inclusive and collaborative.

Filed under: Spy Photos,Ford,Crossover,SUV

We likely won't have to wait long to see the production model.

Continue reading 2020 Ford Explorer spied barely disguised in civilian spec

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Just when we were getting used to the idea of a $200,000 SUV, Lamborghini has thrown us another curveball. It’s preparing a racing version of the Urus that will hit the track in 2020.

For now, the Lamborghini Urus ST-X concept gives us a taste of the upcoming track variant. This model debuted at the 2018 Lamborghini World finals, featuring a bold rear wing and side-exit exhausts in a hexagonal design, as well as 21-inch center-locking aluminum alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires. Lamborghini says the race car is 25 percent lighter than the standard production Urus, and it’s capable on both on- and off-road circuits.

Output remains 641 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. But larger air intakes optimize cooling of the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine. Other updates support safety, including a steel roll cage, fire suppression system, and FT3 fuel tank. Topping it all off is a Verde Mantis paint job and an exposed carbon fiber hood.

The Urus ST-X will race in a single-make championship on FIA-approved circuits in Europe and the Middle East. These events will begin in 2020, Lamborghini says in a statement. The races will take on an “arrive and drive” formula offering customers car and technical support during the race weekend.

Source: Lamborghini

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Filed under: Green,Chevrolet,Ford,RAM,Truck

On paper, Ram and Ford beat it.

Continue reading Chevy says not to look at the 2019 Silverado's fuel economy rating

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