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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
These 5 Cars Are Quietly Dominating Sales in 2025
When it comes to automotive headlines in 2025, insane supercars, luxe SUVs, and futuristic EVs hog a lot of the spotlight. While the industry and media fawn over faster and flashier models, a handful of subtler vehicles are quietly racking up serious sales numbers across the country. These aren't the cars you'll see plastered all over Instagram feeds or captured in YouTube drag races. Instead, they're the dependable workhorses of America's roads — affordable, practical, and quietly excellent. Here are five vehicles that are dominating 2025 car sales without much fanfare. Year-to-date Sales: 57,479 Sales Growth: 12.7% Once an overlooked compact crossover, the $28,690 Kia Sportage has matured into one of the segment's most attractive and comprehensively equipped models. Buyers have taken notice, too. With sales up more than 12% compared to last year, the Sportage is quietly edging in on Subaru's best-selling model, the Crosstrek. The 2026 model is already for sale in 2025 with its new grille and star map daytime running lights. It also benefits from a new steering wheel and standard 12.3-inch twin screens for instrumentation and infotainment. The Sportage can be outfitted with two engines: a fuel-efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine good for 187 horsepower or a hybrid powertrain that delivers 231 horsepower and returns up to 43 mpg combined. Add class-leading 41.3-inch rear legroom, and standard features like wireless 17-inch alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, automatic emergency braking, LED projector headlights and taillights, and full-speed adaptive cruise control, and you've got a formula that makes sense to families, commuters, and budget-conscious buyers alike. It might not be as popular as the Honda CR-V sales juggernaut, but it's definitely climbing up the ladder. Year-to-date Sales: 546,615 Sales Growth: 26.1% The 2025 Hyundai Elantra might not get nearly the same sales volume as the Honda Civic, but its meteoric rise in sales isn't something to take lightly. Now in its seventh generation, the Elantra received a nice refresh last year to make it even more appealing, and the resulting sales jump from last year is proof in the pudding that the brand made the right decision. Adorned with modern styling cues and packed with great standard features, the Elantra is the rakishly handsome member of the compact sedan segment. There are two gas engines and a hybrid mill. The gas versions are a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 147 horsepower, and a 1.6-liter turbo with 201 horsepower, while the hybrid unit makes 139 horsepower and up to an astounding 51 mpg. The top trim N Line, which costs less than $30 grand, packs in the turbo engine, 18-inch alloy wheels with performance tires, special N trim, hands-free smart trunk, dual automatic climate control, Hyundai Digital Key, heated N Line leather/cloth sport seats, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, and alloy sport pedals. It's the clear choice here if you prefer sporty looks, driving prowess, and upscale cabin. Year-to-date Sales: 50,260 Sales Growth: 2.7% Even though Ford will discontinue the Escape ($29,150) after the 2025 model year, don't count it out just yet. Although the bump in sales figures isn't huge, the fact that sales have actually increased in its final year is worth mentioning, and the Escape has proven itself a consistent performer in the compact SUV market. Its recent price reduction of between $845 and $2100 (depending on the trim and powertrain) doesn't hurt its appeal, either. The 2025 Escape's subtle bodywork is handsome but not prominent against bolder competitors like the Hyundai Tucson and the Chevy Equinox. The Escape, thankfully, offers a variety of powertrains, including a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, a 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine, and a hybrid mill that gets up to 43 mpg highway. The 2025 Escape features LED lighting, an 8-inch color touchscreen running the responsive SYNC 4 platform, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and an astounding 40.7 inches of rear legroom (38.7 for the hybrid), considerably more than the sales leader, the Toyota RAV4. Year-to-date Sales: 33,876 Sales Growth: 50.5% Minivans aren't the darling of the automotive world, but don't tell that to Toyota. The 2025 Sienna's sales have skyrocketed 50% since the same time last year. Toyota has been faithful in building the Sienna consistently since 1998, and the fourth-generation minivan is easily the best it has ever been, especially now that it's hybrid only and available with all-wheel drive. 36 mpg combined in FWD and 35 in AWD make it supremely efficient. It also outsells the Honda Odyssey and the Kia Carnival. The bullet train-like styling is contemporary, and the spacious cabin is loaded with standard features like push-button start, three-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 7 USB ports, rear seat reminder, and manual second row sunshades. From available second-row legrests, a built-in vacuum, and a compact fridge, the Sienna is clearly designed with busy families in mind. While SUVs may still lead family vehicle sales, savvy shoppers are rediscovering the minivan — and the Sienna is leading this quiet revolution. It's not just one of the best minivans available; it's one of the smartest vehicles you can buy, period. Year-to-date Sales: 21,919 Sales Growth: 250.9% Rarely does a redesign result in such dramatic sales changes as the 2025 Ford Ranger has experienced. The redesigned 2024 Ranger debuted in the summer of 2023 to initially slow sales. This year, however, sales of the small truck have gone through the roof. The Ranger looks more mature than before, and its interior is finally up to snuff with a bigger 10.1-inch display with an optional 12.4-inch version, improved ergonomics, and better materials. The Ranger is offered only as a crew cab with a five-foot bed, and there are two available engines: a 270-horsepower turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder and a 315-horsepower twin-turbo V6, both mated to a 10-speed automatic. Front wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is optional. The Ranger's interior can be as spartan or luxurious as you choose, with the top-level Lariat bringing plenty of leather, great tech, and utility features for the upcharge. In an industry increasingly dominated by big launches, EV hype, and tech-laden luxury vehicles, these five cars remind us that success doesn't always come with showiness. Sometimes, slow and steady wins the race. In the case of the 2025 Kia Sportage, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Escape, Toyota Sienna, and Ford Ranger, it's definitely true that car shoppers want real value and everyday usability. They may not be flashy or trendy, but they offer reliability, practicality, and affordability — exactly what most drivers still want.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
These 5 Cars Are Quietly Dominating Sales in 2025
When it comes to automotive headlines in 2025, insane supercars, luxe SUVs, and futuristic EVs hog a lot of the spotlight. While the industry and media fawn over faster and flashier models, a handful of subtler vehicles are quietly racking up serious sales numbers across the country. These aren't the cars you'll see plastered all over Instagram feeds or captured in YouTube drag races. Instead, they're the dependable workhorses of America's roads - affordable, practical, and quietly excellent. Here are five vehicles that are dominating 2025 car sales without much fanfare. Year-to-date Sales: 57,479 Sales Growth: 12.7% Once an overlooked compact crossover, the $28,690 Kia Sportage has matured into one of the segment's most attractive and comprehensively equipped models. Buyers have taken notice, too. With sales up more than 12% compared to last year, the Sportage is quietly edging in on Subaru's best-selling model, the Crosstrek. The 2026 model is already for sale in 2025 with its new grille and star map daytime running lights. It also benefits from a new steering wheel and standard 12.3-inch twin screens for instrumentation and infotainment. The Sportage can be outfitted with two engines: a fuel-efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine good for 187 horsepower or a hybrid powertrain that delivers 231 horsepower and returns up to 43 mpg combined. Add class-leading 41.3-inch rear legroom, and standard features like wireless 17-inch alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, automatic emergency braking, LED projector headlights and taillights, and full-speed adaptive cruise control, and you've got a formula that makes sense to families, commuters, and budget-conscious buyers alike. It might not be as popular as the Honda CR-V sales juggernaut, but it's definitely climbing up the ladder. Year-to-date Sales: 546,615 Sales Growth: 26.1% The 2025 Hyundai Elantra might not get nearly the same sales volume as the Honda Civic, but its meteoric rise in sales isn't something to take lightly. Now in its seventh generation, the Elantra received a nice refresh last year to make it even more appealing, and the resulting sales jump from last year is proof in the pudding that the brand made the right decision. Adorned with modern styling cues and packed with great standard features, the Elantra is the rakishly handsome member of the compact sedan segment. There are two gas engines and a hybrid mill. The gas versions are a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 147 horsepower, and a 1.6-liter turbo with 201 horsepower, while the hybrid unit makes 139 horsepower and up to an astounding 51 mpg. The top trim N Line, which costs less than $30 grand, packs in the turbo engine, 18-inch alloy wheels with performance tires, special N trim, hands-free smart trunk, dual automatic climate control, Hyundai Digital Key, heated N Line leather/cloth sport seats, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, and alloy sport pedals. It's the clear choice here if you prefer sporty looks, driving prowess, and upscale cabin. Year-to-date Sales: 50,260 Sales Growth: 2.7% Even though Ford will discontinue the Escape ($29,150) after the 2025 model year, don't count it out just yet. Although the bump in sales figures isn't huge, the fact that sales have actually increased in its final year is worth mentioning, and the Escape has proven itself a consistent performer in the compact SUV market. Its recent price reduction of between $845 and $2100 (depending on the trim and powertrain) doesn't hurt its appeal, either. The 2025 Escape's subtle bodywork is handsome but not prominent against bolder competitors like the Hyundai Tucson and the Chevy Equinox. The Escape, thankfully, offers a variety of powertrains, including a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, a 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine, and a hybrid mill that gets up to 43 mpg highway. The 2025 Escape features LED lighting, an 8-inch color touchscreen running the responsive SYNC 4 platform, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and an astounding 40.7 inches of rear legroom (38.7 for the hybrid), considerably more than the sales leader, the Toyota RAV4. Year-to-date Sales: 33,876 Sales Growth: 50.5% Minivans aren't the darling of the automotive world, but don't tell that to Toyota. The 2025 Sienna's sales have skyrocketed 50% since the same time last year. Toyota has been faithful in building the Sienna consistently since 1998, and the fourth-generation minivan is easily the best it has ever been, especially now that it's hybrid only and available with all-wheel drive. 36 mpg combined in FWD and 35 in AWD make it supremely efficient. It also outsells the Honda Odyssey and the Kia Carnival. The bullet train-like styling is contemporary, and the spacious cabin is loaded with standard features like push-button start, three-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 7 USB ports, rear seat reminder, and manual second row sunshades. From available second-row legrests, a built-in vacuum, and a compact fridge, the Sienna is clearly designed with busy families in mind. While SUVs may still lead family vehicle sales, savvy shoppers are rediscovering the minivan - and the Sienna is leading this quiet revolution. It's not just one of the best minivans available; it's one of the smartest vehicles you can buy, period. Year-to-date Sales: 21,919 Sales Growth: 250.9% Rarely does a redesign result in such dramatic sales changes as the 2025 Ford Ranger has experienced. The redesigned 2024 Ranger debuted in the summer of 2023 to initially slow sales. This year, however, sales of the small truck have gone through the roof. The Ranger looks more mature than before, and its interior is finally up to snuff with a bigger 10.1-inch display with an optional 12.4-inch version, improved ergonomics, and better materials. The Ranger is offered only as a crew cab with a five-foot bed, and there are two available engines: a 270-horsepower turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder and a 315-horsepower twin-turbo V6, both mated to a 10-speed automatic. Front wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is optional. The Ranger's interior can be as spartan or luxurious as you choose, with the top-level Lariat bringing plenty of leather, great tech, and utility features for the upcharge. In an industry increasingly dominated by big launches, EV hype, and tech-laden luxury vehicles, these five cars remind us that success doesn't always come with showiness. Sometimes, slow and steady wins the race. In the case of the 2025 Kia Sportage, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Escape, Toyota Sienna, and Ford Ranger, it's definitely true that car shoppers want real value and everyday usability. They may not be flashy or trendy, but they offer reliability, practicality, and affordability - exactly what most drivers still want. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Toronto Sun
15-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Impaired charges laid in Oshawa crash that seriously injured two children, woman
A Durham Regional Police vehicle. Photo by Kevin Connor / Files / Toronto Sun An Oshawa man is facing charges including impaired after a collision Wednesday night sent two children and a woman to hospital with serious injuries. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Durham Regional Police said officers were called shortly after 9 p.m. to the two-vehicle crash on Taunton Rd. near Stevenson Rd. N. The two vehicles, a 2000 Ford Mustang and a 2016 Hyundai Elantra, were involved in a T-bone collision. Shortly after the crash, the driver of the Mustang left his vehicle and fled on foot, police said. He was quickly located by officers. Cops said medics and members of Whitby Fire provided medical assistance to all passengers. Three people from the Mustang were transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old male driver of the Hyundai Elantra was extricated and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. A 33-year-old female passenger of the Elantra was trapped and, after a lengthy extrication, was freed and transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Two boys, aged 10 and 5, sustained extensive injuries and were transported to a Toronto-area hospital. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On Thursday, police said the five-year-old child was listed in serious condition while the 10-year-old child was in stable condition. Aditya Singh, 29, is charged with five counts of impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm, dangerous operation of a conveyance, and failing to remain causing bodily harm. He was held for a bail hearing. Anyone with information or who witnessed this collision is asked to call Det.-Const. Brett Rayne of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 (toll-free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5256. Read More Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs World Columnists Relationships
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Car similar to Bryan Kohberger's seen near victims' home multiple times just before alleged killings: Report
A car that looks like Bryan Kohberger's was seen several times near the Moscow, Idaho, home on the morning when four college students were found dead, according to a new "Dateline" report. Kohberger is charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 13, 2022 deaths of University of Idaho students Xana Kernodle, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, and Ethan Chapin, 20. The former Washington State University student was also charged with one felony count of burglary. FBI cellphone tower data obtained by NBC's "Dateline" allegedly showed that Kohberger's cellphone pinged nearly a dozen times to a tower that provides coverage to an area within 100 feet of 1122 King Road, where the four University of Idaho students were killed. The late-night drives all allegedly happened starting in July 2022 and continued through mid-August 2022. According to the report, the late-night drives in the area of the King Road house began following a Moscow pool party that Kohberger had been invited to. Bryan Kohberger Allegedly Searched Pictures Of Female Students, Some Were Close To Alleged Victims In the first two weeks of October 2022, around a month before the killings, records show that Kohberger allegedly visited an area near the same cellphone tower three more times. Read On The Fox News App Gary Brucato, a forensic psychologist, said while it is impossible to know what was in Kohberger's mind while driving in the area, it could indicate that he was "building up" nerve while making those late-night trips. It is also unclear if Kohberger stopped during any of these drives, according to the report. In total, FBI cellphone records indicated that Kohberger was within 100 meters of the King Road house on 23 occasions, including one time on Nov. 7. All the trips were after dark. At 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022, the night when Kernodle, Goncalves, Mogen and Chapin were killed, a white Hyundai Elantra resembling Kohberger's was seen turning onto King Road, according to security video. Just three minutes later, the car was seen leaving King Road and turning right. Five minutes later, at 3:38 a.m., the car was back on King Road and exited at 3:40 a.m. At 3:56 a.m., the car was again seen turning onto King Road, and left at 3:58 a.m. At 4:06 a.m., the Elantra was seen doing a U-turn and going back onto King Road. At 4:20 a.m., after Kohberger allegedly killed the four college students, the car was seen speeding away from the King Road house. Bryan Kohberger Selfie From Days Before Arrest Seen For First Time Cellphone records obtained by "Dateline" also showed Kohberger allegedly placed a call at 6:17 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022 to his father, Michael Kohberger, that lasted for 36 minutes. He made two more calls to his father that morning. According to the cellphone records, Kohberger allegedly went back to the King Road area at 9:12 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022. He was allegedly in the area for nine minutes, then went back to his apartment in Pullman, Washington. Follow The Fox True Crime Team On X At 10:31 a.m., Kohberger's phone pinged to a tower that served the towns of Clarkston, Washington, and Lewiston, Idaho. According to the "Dateline" report, law enforcement officials believe Kohberger could have been disposing of evidence such as a knife or clothing. "There was no prior interaction between Bryan Kohberger and any of the victims. They don't have any records of conversations with them that they've found," said investigative journalist Howard Blume. 4 a.m.: Suspect arrives at house Between 4 and 4:17: Time of murders 4:19: Roommate calls three victims, no one answers 4:22 to 4:24: Surviving roommates text each other from inside house 4:27: Roommate calls victims again; no one answers 4:32: Roommate texts Goncalves 'Pls answer' 10:23: Surviving roommate texts victims; no one answers 11:39: Roommate calls her father 12 p.m.: 911 call placed from roommate's phone Notably, on Aug. 16, 2022, Kohberger allegedly made an online search for Ted Bundy, according to investigative records obtained by "Dateline," then continued to read a research paper about the serial killer. Fox News Digital reached out to Kohberger's attorney for article source: Car similar to Bryan Kohberger's seen near victims' home multiple times just before alleged killings: Report
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
New video shows car resembling Bryan Kohberger's driving around the time of Idaho student murders
In the early hours of Nov. 13, 2022, when four University of Idaho students would be stabbed to death in an off-campus house as some of them slept, a neighbor's home security video captured the same white car circling the block multiple times. The vehicle approached the house again and again before speeding away 13 minutes later. The previously unseen footage obtained by 'Dateline' offers another angle into the turbulent events at the time prosecutors believe the students were murdered. Photos and digital materials are included in a two-hour special airing Friday, tracing suspect Bryan Kohberger's movements and online habits before and after the killings that stunned the small community of Moscow, referred to a white Hyundai Elantra, believed to be from 2011 to 2013, as a critical clue as they solicited the public's help in finding a suspect. It also remains one of several key pieces of evidence, including DNA and cellphone data, that prosecutors say ties Kohberger to the crime scene. Kohberger drove a white 2015 Elantra. Cellphone tower data and phone records also obtained by 'Dateline' indicate that an FBI cellphone expert said Kohberger's phone connected to a cell tower providing coverage within 100 meters of the rental house at 1122 King Road. It connected 23 visits over a four-month period, all after dark. One visit was just six days before the killings. Meanwhile, phone data from Kohberger's phone and in the possession of law enforcement include internet searches in the weeks before and after the killings on serial killer Ted Bundy and searches for pornography with the words 'forced,' 'passed out,' 'drugged,' and 'sleeping.' Kohberger, who at the time was a graduate student in criminology at nearby Washington State University, was eventually arrested in late December 2022 while he was back at his family's home in Pennsylvania. A judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf in May 2023 on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. Defense lawyers have said Kohberger maintains his innocence. During a court hearing in Boise last month, they teased the possibility of an 'alternate suspect.' Judge Steven Hippler said the defense must present any such evidence by this month, ahead of Kohberger's murder trial planned to start Aug. 11. Kohberger, 30, could face the death penalty if convicted. Latah County prosecutors have not detailed a motive for the attack, and a gag order prevents many involved in the case from speaking publicly. Kohberger's lawyers have said in court filings that Kohberger would take drives alone late at night, often hiking or stargazing, and contend cellphone data shows he was not near the crime scene when the killings occurred. How Kohberger may have known any of the victims — housemates Madison Mogen, 21; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; and Xana Kernodle, 20; as well as Kernodle's boyfriend, Ethan Chapin, 20 — is unclear. In June 2022, Kohberger moved to Pullman, Washington, to study at Washington State University, about 8 miles west of Moscow. Ten days after moving in, he was invited to a pool party in Moscow, where attendees told 'Dateline' they had awkward interactions with Kohberger. One former female graduate student said Kohberger put his number in her phone and then texted her the next day mentioning how they had chatted about hiking. The text read in part: 'I really enjoy that activity so please let me know.' 'The wording of the text, as I look back on it, is kind of peculiar,' the woman said. 'It was almost overly formal.' When the fall semester began, Kohberger, who also served as a teaching assistant, had other interactions that stuck out to fellow classmates and teachers, some of whom made complaints that led a dean to discuss his professional behavior. Prosecutors say DNA was discovered on a knife sheath located on a bed next to Mogen's body and testing found it to be a statistical match to Kohberger's. Investigators had used genetic genealogy to identify a source, and then pulled trash outside of the Kohberger family home in Pennsylvania. Prosecutors also contend Kohberger purchased a Ka-Bar knife from Amazon eight months before the murders on March 20, and that it was the same type of sheath that comes with a Ka-Bar found in the victims' home. Defense lawyers have said during court hearings that there are other unidentified male DNA samples at the crime scene, suggesting the possibility of other suspects. In recent weeks, prosecutors and the defense have argued over what should be admissible at Kohberger's trial, including 911 calls and text messages shared by two housemates who were home at the time of the killings but were physically unharmed. Hippler last month also said he would allow a surviving housemate to testify that she saw a masked intruder with 'bushy eyebrows' inside the home. The defense sought to have that description barred, arguing it would result in unfair prejudice toward Kohberger. This article was originally published on
