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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
IEA Lowers 2025, 2026 Oil Demand Projections, Lifts Supply Estimates
The International Energy Agency on Friday reduced its global oil demand outlook for 2025 and 2026, w Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Auto Blog
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
I Drove the 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport, Here's My Brutally Honest Review
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The family SUV goes off the beaten path Simply put: the 2026 CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is mostly the same CR-V you already know, but with a few meaningful upgrades that go beyond just paint and tires. By making a few cosmetic changes, along with a touch of off-road utility, the Honda CR-V TrailSport will delight those seeking more swagger, with minimal loss in terms of efficiency compared to their CR-V hybrid. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:10 Full screen The top 10 best value used cars in 2025 Watch More The 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport finally brings some adventure to the table Honda is finally giving the CR-V a taste of off-road flair with the new 2026 CR-V TrailSport, and frankly, it looks pretty cool. While this trim may not turn the CR-V into a rock-crawler overnight, Honda claims meaningful improvements in off-road capability for all AWD models, including this new hybrid-exclusive TrailSport variant. With an MSRP starting at $38,800 (before fees), the TrailSport slots between the Sport L and Sport Turing. Torque, technology, and trail cred At the heart of these upgrades is what Honda calls Real Time All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Control. This system improves on past AWD setups by reacting quicker and shoving more torque to the wheels with grip. So, even if two wheels are in the air, the system can effectively brake the free-spinning ones and route torque to the grounded pair. It's smart, reactive, and makes the new CR-V far more trail-worthy on paper. Honda recently shifted from a 60/40 traction split (front/rear) to a 50/50 split, allowing more usable power to be directed to the rear wheels. Yes, the CR-V TrailSport is only available with the hybrid powertrain for now, but if buyers bite, a non-hybrid version could very well follow. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. TrailSport tires, looks, and trail hints Rolling on Continental CrossContact ATR all-terrain tires (235/60R18), the TrailSport should feel more at home off the pavement than any CR-V before it. I've tested similar tires on the Pilot TrailSport, and they handled soft sand, mud, and highway cruising with surprising ease. The TrailSport trim also gains a unique front fascia with a silver skid garnish, a black rear spoiler and door handles, Shark Gray 18-inch wheels, orange TrailSport badges, exclusive Ash Green Pearl paint, and blacked-out window trim for added edge. Orange is the new tough Inside, Honda leans into the TrailSport theme with bold orange contrast stitching on the seats, dashboard, and floor mats. The TrailSport logo is embroidered into the headrests, and even the seatbelts are orange, adding a subtle but fun visual pop. There's also amber ambient lighting throughout key touchpoints, including the footwells, center console, cupholders, and door pockets. The materials and seat upholstery are unique to the TrailSport trim, giving the cabin a more rugged, purpose-built feel without sacrificing Honda's typical refinement. Source: Honda Driving the 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport I often say, 'New tires can wake up—or totally degrade—the performance of any vehicle,' and the 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport is a textbook example of that statement. The result? Mostly good, with a touch of compromise. Let's start with the obvious: those Continental CrossContact ATR all-terrain tires are thicker, wider, and noticeably heavier than the standard rubber Honda typically fits to the CR-V. They feature an aggressive tread pattern built for dirt, mud, and snow, and they absolutely improve grip off-road. But they also come at a cost. Source: Honda On pavement, expect a small dip in performance. I'd bet money that MPG and 0–60 times are slightly worse. There's also more interior noise and reduced cornering grip, thanks to the added mass and squirmier tread. Unless you drive like an ape (which I do), it's not glaring, but it's there. Since Honda didn't revise the CR-V's suspension for this TrailSport, some body roll and lateral motion feel a bit more pronounced during quick transitions. That said, off-road performance is noticeably improved. Honda set up a small off-road-style course—nothing extreme, but enough to highlight the TrailSport's upgrades. It included loose dirt, a few small drops, and some off-camber sections. You could probably complete it in most crossovers, but it was just tricky enough to challenge traction and suspension. Thanks to the 50/50 power distribution system, beefier tires, and an overall rugged setup, the TrailSport handled it with confidence. Traction was clearly stronger on dirt surfaces, and during the roller test—where one or more wheels are left spinning freely—the TrailSport was quicker to route torque where it mattered and pull itself free. It's not a rock-crawler, but it's far more trail-capable than your typical family SUV. Back on the street, it's still the CR-V Hybrid we know—just maybe a hair slower, like it's lugging around a gym bag full of rocks. It kind of is, but let's be real: this was never meant to be a race car. If the extra road noise gets on your nerves, the 8-speaker audio system does a fine job of drowning it out. In short: it's still an easy-to-drive, sweet-tempered CR-V—just now, it's wearing a sleeveless shirt and showing off some muscle. Final thoughts I'm genuinely curious if the CR-V TrailSport is more than just a trim package. It clearly won't match the capability of the Passport TrailSport, but it may end up being the most fun-to-drive CR-V to date. If Honda can deliver on both looks and function, it might finally inject the CR-V lineup with a little adventure.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Italy may have fumbled their way out of the last two soccer World Cup qualifying campaigns but their cricket counterparts smashed their way into uncharted territory by booking a maiden Twenty20 World Cup berth on Friday. The cricketing minnows sealed qualification for the first time ever, sneaking through the European qualifiers despite losing their final match against the Netherlands in a result that suited both teams perfectly. Italy needed only to avoid a heavy defeat to secure their historic spot thanks to a superior net run rate and that is exactly what unfolded. Setting a modest target of 135 for victory, they watched the Dutch cruise home in 16.2 overs, a margin narrow enough to send both teams through to the 2026 tournament. Scotland, veterans of six previous T20 World Cup editions, were the big losers, failing to secure their spot for the 20-team tournament, losing to Jersey who chased down 134 in a last-ball victory. But Scotland also needed Italy to win. The 2026 tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with five additional qualification spots still up for grabs from Africa and the Asia-East Asian Pacific regions. TEAMS QUALIFIED FOR 2026 T20 WORLD CUP Sri Lanka (co-hosts), India (co-hosts), Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada, the Netherlands, Italy. REUTERS
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
These B.C. cities top the list of highest child-care fees in Canada, think tank says
The federal Liberals promised four years ago to implement $10 a day child care across the country by 2026. A new report shows they'll miss that deadline.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Wenger defends 'fantastic' Club World Cup
Arsene Wenger has responded to Jurgen Klopp's claims that the Club World Cup is "the worst idea ever invented", saying teams are in favour of Liverpool manager Klopp criticised the tournament in June, which has been moved to the summer and expanded to 32 ex-Arsenal manager Wenger, now Fifa's chief of global football development, said the "fantastic competition" has the full support of the clubs, players and managers involved. When asked about Klopp's comments, Wenger said: "I am going to give a very boring answer to a very interesting question. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and I don't share the view of Jurgen Klopp at all."I feel a Club World Cup is needed. If you make enquiries to all the clubs who were here then 100% of answers would be that they would want to do it again. That's the best answer of what the clubs think of a Club World Cup."And the decisive question is do the fans like it or not? We believe the attendances were projected as low and in reality were much higher. The answer is there."Fifa is also planning to learn lessons in how to deal with the heat and improve the pitches before the pan-North American World Cup in 2026, which will have most of its games in the United States. "The heat in some games was a problem but we tried to combat that with cooling breaks, watering the pitches during the break and overall I feel we learned a lot on that front," Wenger said."In two different venues [there was a problem], one of them was Orlando. But we shouldn't underestimate the quality of the permanent [real grass] pitches."The grass is a bit different here. It's a bit harsher or more resistant than in other countries. The pitches were 'flat'. But once we watered the grass, everyone was happy."Certainly next year in stadiums there will also be more with roofs and the TV times will be more sensitive. At the same time, the weather conditions can be a problem for everybody. "I asked our analysts to analyse the impact of the heat. We found heat of over 35C had an impact on high-speed running, so sprints, not distances. You have to be equipped to deal with it. "Chelsea face Paris St-Germain in the final of the competition at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.
