At least 3 cars damaged in parking structure fire at Disneyland Resort Friday
The fire was reported at 9:47 a.m. Friday in the Pixar Pals parking structure, Anaheim police Sgt. Jacob Gallacher told City News Service. That location is off Disneyland Drive and north of Magic Way.
The vehicle of origin was a Toyota RAV4, Gallacher said.
Anaheim Fire Department firefighters put out the flames, he said. At least three vehicles were damaged, including the RAV4.
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- USA Today
2026 Jeep Cherokee returns: Hybrid debuts with turbocharged engine
When the Cherokee left Jeep's lineup at the end of 2023, it left a hole far larger than, well, a Cherokee itself between the smaller Compass and the midsize Grand Cherokee. The Cherokee, you see, competes in one of the hottest vehicle segments today, against big-time sellers like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Hyundai Tucson … you get the idea. So it was strange when the last generation Cherokee was discontinued without an immediate replacement. After leaving untold sales on the table for two years, Jeep's Cherokee is back. Jeep has released the first images of the new SUV, along with some intriguing factoids on its website ahead of its full reveal and arrival "later this year." Fans of classic Cherokees might look fondly on the new model, which returns to a boxier, more Jeep-like visage than its smoother-snooted predecessor. To drive the point home, Jeep even published an image with the XJ-series versions of the compact Cherokee sold from the 1980s through the early 2000s bracketing the new model (below). The '26 Cherokee's front end is flatter and has squared-off headlights evocative of those sealed-beam units on the original XJs, and the roofline is more upright and angular than before. The Cherokee goes hybrid Jeep's announcement of the new Cherokee includes some tantalizing hints of what might sit beneath the SUV's flatter, longer hood. Per the automaker: "Reimagined from the ground up, the next-generation Jeep Cherokee will redefine North America's most popular vehicle segment, bringing midsize SUV customers a new, efficient, and powerful hybrid propulsion option from Jeep." 2026 Genesis SUV lineup: A quick guide to new features and upgrades So, there will be a hybrid. It's not clear from that whether the Cherokee will only be offered as a hybrid, though, because later in the same press release Jeep makes this somewhat confusing reference: "From industry-leading ICE vehicles to plug-in hybrid leadership to all-electric offerings, the new Jeep Cherokee joins the mission to empower customers with the freedom to adventure their way with unmatched Jeep capability and innovation." Is that line referring to Jeep overall? The Jeep brand of course offers both internal-combustion-engine options as well as plug-in hybrids (the brand's 4xe technology is offered on the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Gladiator pickup). Or is this a tease that the 2026 Cherokee will, as we expect, offer an entry-level gas engine — say, the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that powers the Compass — along with a 4xe plug-in hybrid variant or even an EV option? Perhaps, but Jeep isn't releasing any further information until closer to the Cherokee's launch, though it added some specifics to its consumer-facing website in mid-August. Apparently the Cherokee's hybrid powertrain will consist of a turbocharged, hybridized 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. Every Cherokee will get Jeep's Active Drive I all-wheel-drive system standard, too. This combination promises 38 mpg combined, per Jeep, a huge improvement over the last-generation Cherokee's 2.4-liter four-cylinder, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 3.2-liter V-6 engine options, which struggled to achieve mid-20-mpg combined figures. Despite the tiny new engine size, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee is said to be capable of towing up to 3,500 pounds — a class-average amount, but welcome nonetheless. 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Why This Matters More Than You Think If you've ever bought a second-hand motor in Britain, you'll know the ritual. A bit of friendly chatter with the seller. Pop the bonnet, nod approvingly. Prod the tyres as if you're checking for secrets. But here's the cold truth: none of that will save you if the car you're eyeing was nicked three months ago in Birmingham and is now wearing cloned plates from a quiet street in Kent. The only real safety net? Running a proper history check — ideally starting with a free car check before you even think about handing over cash. Optional? Not in this climate. 1. The UK's Theft Problem in Black and White We're not talking urban myth. The numbers are real—and grim. • 61,343 vehicles stolen in 2024, per DVLA figures. • That's roughly 168 cars a day—about one every 8½ minutes. • A modest 6% drop from 2023, but still far higher than before the pandemic. • Less than half of stolen vehicles are ever recovered. Once gone, many cars are chopped for parts or shipped abroad before the owner's had time to make a brew. 2. The Crooks' Favourites Some models are practically theft invitations. Year after year, the list barely changes. Most Stolen Cars in 2024 1. Ford Fiesta – 4,719 stolen 2. VW Golf – 1,946 3. Ford Focus – 1,855 4. BMW 3 Series – 1,415 5. Toyota RAV4 – 1,452 6. Mercedes C-Class – 1,362 7. Range Rover Evoque – 1,284 8. VW Polo – 1,211 9. Audi A3 – 1,175 Qashqai – 1,124 Own a Fiesta in a high trim like Zetec or Titanium X? Statistically, you're more at risk than your neighbour with a six-year-old Micra. 3. Where the Risk Runs Highest According to official data, some postcodes see far more theft than others. • London – 11.8 thefts per 1,000 registered vehicles • West Midlands – 7.7 per 1,000And within those, certain districts have a reputation that's been earned over years. If you're parking overnight in Aston (Birmingham) or Tottenham (North London), it's fair to assume someone's watching — and not in a neighbourly way. 4. The Methods in 2025 Forget joyriding for kicks. This is organised, profitable and alarmingly slick. • Relay attacks – Extending the signal from your key fob so they can open and drive off in under 60 seconds. • OBD hacking – Plugging into the diagnostics port to code a fresh key.• Container exports – Disappearing into shipping crates bound for Eastern Europe, Africa or the Middle East. The whole job can be done before you've finished stirring sugar into your tea. 5. Why a History Check is Non-Negotiable A proper check isn't about box-ticking — it's about spotting trouble before it costs you. With Reg Plate Check, you can: • Flag a stolen VIN instantly • Detect cloned number plates • See if finance is still owed • Spot insurance write-offs • Uncover mileage tampering This isn't paranoia. It's self-defence. 6. One Painful Lesson A man in Manchester thought he'd found a bargain BMW 3 Series last year. One month later, ANPR cameras pinged it as stolen from Surrey. The plates were clean. The VIN wasn't. Police took the car there and then. He got neither the motor nor his money back. A free check could have stopped it before it started. 7. Keep What's Yours Even the sharpest history check can't stop a future theft — so stack your defences. • Steering lock – Looks old-school but still puts thieves off. • Faraday pouch – Stops keyless fobs being 'read' from outside your house. • Tracker or immobiliser – Both slow thieves down and help police find your car.• Smart parking – Well-lit and overlooked beats a dark side street every time. 8. Before You Buy Run through this before you sign or pay: 1. Run the reg through Reg Plate Check. 2. Match VINs on the logbook, windscreen, and chassis. 3. Check MOT history for sudden mileage drops. 4. If it smells dodgy — walk away. No deal is worth the risk. The Bottom Line Car theft in Britain is fast, smart and, too often, consequence-free for the criminals. But you can swing the odds back in your favour. Start with a proper car history report. Use the free checks. Layer your security. And keep your investment exactly where it belongs — on your driveway, not in a container heading for another continent. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Miami Herald
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- Miami Herald
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