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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed in two-vehicle crash involving Hummer in Fresno County, CHP says
A woman is dead Saturday after a two-vehicle collision in Fresno County. It happened at noon as officers with the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene at the intersection of Highway 180 and Del Ray Avenue. CHP said a 38-year-old woman was driving a white Chevrolet Malibu northbound on Del Rey Avenue and entered the westbound lanes of Highway 180, while a 72-year-old man was traveling westbound on 180 in a Hummer H2 within the No. 2 lane. The Chevrolet entered the intersection and traveled directly into the path of the Hummer, resulting in a broadside collision, CHP said. The force caused the Chevrolet to swerve in a northwest direction, where it struck the right side mirror of a parked Sanger Police Department BMW motorcycle, which was stationary on the northwest corner of Del Rey Avenue and 180. The officer, who was monitoring traffic at the time, was not injured. The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead. The driver of the Hummer sustained minor injuries and was not taken to a hospital. It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the collision.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
72-year-old man killed in head-on crash on I-70 in Saline County
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 72-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash late Tuesday night on Interstate 70 in Saline County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash was reported around 9 p.m. near Sweet Springs. Kansas fugitive arrested in Kearney after 18 years on the run According to a crash log from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a westbound Hummer H2 crossed the median and ended up in the eastbound lanes. It was hit head-on by an eastbound Subaru Crosstrek. A 59-year-old man from St. Louis, who was driving the Subaru, was flown to a hospital in serious condition. The driver of the Hummer, a 72-year-old man from Florissant, died from the injuries. Sweet Springs police and deputies from Saline and Lafayette counties assisted with the investigation. All eastbound lanes of I-70 reopened shortly after midnight after being closed for several hours, the Missouri Department of Transportation posted on X. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What's The Funniest Way You've Misused A Car?
Cars are carefully engineered with specific primary use cases in mind, whether that specific use is lapping racetracks as quickly as possible, traversing the toughest terrains without breaking a sweat, pushing the boundaries of fuel efficiency, or towing the heaviest trailer possible. In the real world though, owners rarely use cars strictly for their intended purpose. You've got many heavy-duty pickup trucks that serve duty as daily-driven family haulers, and many seriously capable off-roaders that never leave the comfort of paved roads. While not all of these unintended roles are particularly exciting, you may find yourself using a boring car in an exciting or funny way every now and then. Whether you've used a Mazda Miata as a moving van, a Hummer H2 as a time attack truck, or a Mercedes-Benz S-Class for your mobile pet grooming service, we want to hear about it. What's the funniest way that you have misused a car? Read more: Subaru Had It Right All Along The funniest way that I've misused a car was when I repeatedly thrashed my 2003 Honda CR-V off-road, including taking it mudding and getting stuck on some off-road trails. Okay, yes, the Honda CR-V is allegedly engineered to tackle some light off-road excursions. My EX model had Honda's RealTime all-wheel drive, but its Civic-based chassis and half-hearted ability to send about 50 percent of the engine power to the rear wheels prove that the CR-V is not primarily designed to be a mud slinging 4X4. I gotta say though, my CR-V was a surprisingly willing participant in my muddy debauchery. I kept up with my brother and his admittedly rear-wheel-drive Nissan X-Terra, and the "mudding" we did was driving rapidly through a giant puddle in a derelict construction site, but that's the best off-roading you can get when you live in a city. Regardless of the seriousness of the off-roading, the funniest way I misused a car was taking my city slicker, pavement princess CR-V through the mud, on sand dunes, and on rocky trails. What's the funniest way you have misused a car? Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: The Stunning Electric Return of the Ultimate Luxury SUV
There is hardly a better expression of excess and opulence than the Cadillac Escalade. One could even argue that this 'full-size' SUV needs a new category all of its own. With a history that dates back to 1999, the Escalade has been around the block a few times, but never strayed away from being one of the biggest production cars you can buy. The fifth generation of this behemoth was introduced in 2020, and its next big innovation hit the scene in 2023 as the Escalade IQ, the first electric Escalade ever. Prices start at $129,990 for the base Luxury 1 model and go as high as $150,490 for the Sport 2 with no options. Even if you don't tick any of the boxes, though, the Escalade IQ gives you so much bang for your buck that you likely won't wish you added on more. Let's start with some numbers to give you an idea of how impressive Cadillac's engineering is here. The Escalade IQ is a nearly 9,000-lb beast, just under 3,000 lbs heavier than the Hummer H2, with a length of 224.3 inches (18.69 ft). Unlike the H2, however, that mass does nothing to detract from its sheer performance. In 'Velocity Max' mode, the Escalade IQ boasts 750 hp, 785 lb.-ft. of torque and a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.7 seconds. Drive modes include Tour, Sport, Tow/Haul, Snow/Ice, Off-Road, Terrain, and a customizable "My Mode." They all do what the name says, but "Sport" is likely the one to pair with Velocity Max mode as it tightens steering response, and makes the suspension and engine calibration more responsive. Don't expect Miata-like handling, but it does help with curvy roads. Its 24-module Ultium battery sports a capacity of over 200 kWh and a range of 460 miles on a full charge. On a 350 kW DC fast charger, it can add over 100 miles in 10 minutes. Hell, it can even tow up to 8,000 lbs if you really want your own convoy on the interstate. All-wheel drive is, of course, a standard feature. Cargo space? Up to 119.1 cu. ft. behind the first row, 69.1 cu. ft. behind the second row, or 23.6 cu. ft. behind the third row. It even has a frunk, which Cadillac calls the 'eTrunk' that can accommodate up to 12.2 cu. ft. of cargo. As for how comfy the seven passengers will be, front legroom sits at 45.2 inches, second row legroom at 41.3 inches, and third row legroom at 32.3 inches. It can get a bit cramped for taller folks in the very back, but it's not the worst either. If a regular second row is just not opulent enough, you can also opt for the $9,495 Executive Second Row package, which extends your legroom to 45 inches, includes a snazzy tray table, your own entertainment system, and 14-way power heated and ventilated seats with lumbar massage. If you want to ensure that your third-row passengers don't feel excluded, the Escalade IQL adds four more inches of legroom (36.7 inches vs. 32.3 inches) to the third row and an additional inch of headroom (38.2 inches vs. 37.2 inches). The interior is as luxurious as you'd expect from something of this tax bracket, and feels distinctly on the cutting-edge of technology. Front occupants benefit from a 55' curved pillar-to-pillar touchscreen in crystal clear 8K resolution for the driver and 4K resolution for the passenger. That same passenger can enjoy plenty of infotainment on long journeys, ranging from YouTube to Hulu, to any HDMI-connected source. Rest assured, though, the screen polarizes itself when the car is in motion so the driver won't be distracted by your content. Audio for the passenger screen can only be streamed to headphones, as well. Other audio is blasted through either an AKG 19-speaker audio system for Luxury 1 and Sport 1 models or an AKG 36-speaker audio system on Luxury 2 and Sport 2 models. Even at loud volumes, the AKG system delivers crisp, clean sound with no distortion. It's damn impressive, and both the 19-speaker and 36-speaker models effortlessly fill the cabin with music. It's a personal, mobile concert hall! Unfortunately, Cadillac has not learned from customer complaints and continues to hide certain key functions like HVAC behind a touchscreen. Yes, they are displayed on the center console screen, but the age-old annoyance of having to take your eyes off the road to adjust your temperature or fan speed continues to apply here. While on the topic of the all-too-heavy focus on touchscreens, I have to mention the strange split screen ratios. When I use Google Maps navigation, I like to have my infotainment screen split between that and Spotify so I know what I'm listening to. Rather than have the windows evenly split, like on many other systems, the Escalade IQ instead decides to make both windows uneven squares, thus wasting space on the massive screen and forcing you to look at a smaller map than would have been possible. This likely has to do with GM's decision to forgo Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and instead opt to have Google service built-in. Other than that annoyance, the infotainment system itself is snappy and smooth, with a pleasing minimalistic aesthetic that fits right in. Three of the Escalade IQ's best party tricks are the standard GM Super Cruise, Night Vision for better forward visibility in the dark, and 4-wheel steer with 'Arrival Mode,' which will have you driving at an angle up to the curb at social functions to make sure you're noticed by the populace. Let's talk a bit about that technology. Super Cruise works well, and is a great way to relieve some of the stress in a daily commute as long as it knows what road you're on. Cadillac has also instilled all of the standard safety features we've come to expect from new cars, including Blind Zone Steering Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, and HD Surround Vision. Even the rearview mirror is connected to the rear camera, ensuring that you can always see a clear image of what's behind you without a headrest or the car's sheer length getting in the way. The Turn Signal Activating Camera is also neat, and definitely helps with blind spots. The Escalade IQ also features self-park, a feature that uses its many cameras to find a parking spot and maneuver itself without the need for any driver input. At least in theory. In practice, we found it to be a different story. We had brought the Escalade to a beachside parking lot by Half Moon Bay, where only four or five cars were parked, leaving the rest of the parking spaces empty. The Escalade did not want to park in any of the dozen empty spaces, instead choosing one right next to a Dodge Ram that had also parked away from everyone else. After a few more minutes of looking like CIA agents rounding the parking lot in our black Escalade, we realized that yes, the system needed another parked car to use as a reference. Even when it did manage to park itself, it not only did so painstakingly slow, but it got so close to the Ram that if I wore an Apple Watch, it would have given me a heart rate warning. When I turned off Escalade IQ's self-driving brain and used my own hands and feet, it was an impressive experience, to say the least. Putting your foot down and getting slammed into your seat by an SUV that's the equivalent of two Hummers is something I don't think I'll ever quite recover from. Don't forget, however, that the Escalade was never meant to be a car you drive, it's a car you get driven in. The real enjoyment of the Escalade comes from being chauffeured in it. Sure, the driver has a lot of power on tap to play with, but the focus here was not on driving engagement. Rather, it was on making sure that whoever is sitting in any other seat forgets about the outside world and is pampered to their heart's content with massaging heated seats and enough infotainment for any road trip. The interior finishes depend on the trim, and it would be nice if Cadillac offered more options and levels of customization. The Luxury 1 and Sport 1 are limited to grayscale leather seats paired with equally dark accents. The Luxury 2 and Sport 2 get more interesting, adding a darker tan looking leather dubbed 'Camelia' with black accents or a dark blue dubbed 'Harbor Blue' with the same black accents. Imagine how stunning it would be to step into an interior fully finished in burgundy, deep green, or even a lighter shade of blue. Even the wood trim, of which there is plenty and is unequivocally gorgeous, is only offered in black. I think a more natural, open-pore shade of wood would look right at home in an Escalade and brighten the cabin at the same time. A lot of the exterior colors are attractive, with Deep Space Metallic (dark blue-ish gray), Black Cherry Tint (sexy burgundy), and Midnight Steel Frost (silvery blue) taking top points. Flare Metallic (silver), Black Raven (black) and Summit White (white) are also available. A wider range of exterior colors would also be welcome and I feel they would really make the Escalade pop. Perhaps a deep green yet again or a tan matching the interior's 'Camelia' leather would further enhance its on-road presence while maintaining the VIP SUV aesthetic. The roof can also be finished in black if a two-tone look is what you're going after. At the end of the day, the Cadillac Escalade IQ does what it was always intended to do. It's a plush, high-tech monster that caters to the elite who want nothing to do with the outside world when they're on the road. And that's fine. These kinds of things do sell like hotcakes. Cadillac reported that its Escalade sales were up 3.5% in 2024, and the model has remained the #1 selling car in its segment since 2014. For the past 26 years, the Cadillac Escalade has been the quintessential luxury SUV for executives, rappers, and anyone with equally deep pockets. The electrified IQ continues that legacy without breaking a sweat, while adding eye-popping power into the equation. If a plush mansion on wheels that could gap some performance cars is what you had on your 2025 bingo card, the Cadillac Escalade IQ delivers on all of that, and then some. View the 20 images of this gallery on the original article
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Opulent Armored SUV Brand Enters The US Market
Read the full story on Backfire News If you haven't heard the name Dartz Motors before, you'll likely be hearing more about it soon enough. The brand famous around the world for creating opulent armored SUVs for high-wheeling clients has recently entered the US market. You can decide if that's an honor or sign of how things are going these days, but just know if you have enough cash, you too can drive the same thing third world warlords give you an idea of what these bespoke vehicles are all about, just take a gander at this quote from founder Leonard Yankelovich: 'Luxury is too common a word… luxury you can buy in a supermarket. I use the world opulence.' Based in Latvia of all places, Dartz definitely marches to the beat of its own drummer. One might say it's the Lamborghini of the personal armored vehicle market, what with the over-the-top designs and in-your-face attitude. Built to crack open the US market is the Dartz Promobron Black Stallion. It uses a Hummer H2 as the base, or a Mercedes GLS if the customer prefers. Either way, it looks essentially the same: blocky, garish, and apparently inspired by Art Deco design (we're not seeing that at all). While we haven't been able to see the interior of the US-specific model yet, we're assuming it's every bit as over-the-top if not more-so than Dartz vehicles sold elsewhere. If you're not aware, among the bespoke possibilities for the elite clientele are animal skins, fridges packed with expensive vodka, and diamonds. You can't get those on your Lamborghini. So far we haven't seen a lot of movement from Dartz in this market, but we're sure as the brand ramps up, making inroads with the 'right' crowd, you'll start seeing your favorite celebrities and athletes driving or being driven around in one. What a time to be alive. Images via Dartz/Facebook
