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Car and Driver
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Hyundai Venue Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview The Hyundai Venue is at least a half-foot shorter than any other subcompact SUV on the market. It also costs several thousand dollars less than most of its competitors, yet it doesn't feel cramped or cut-rate. The cabin design is simple and smart, with several places to store small items and an easy-to-use infotainment system that supports smartphone mirroring. The Venue's tidy dimensions and responsive steering are boons for those who regularly weave through city traffic but less than ideal for highway commuters, who will have to make constant corrections when the wind buffets this featherweight off course. They're also liable to curse the modestly powered four-cylinder during merging and passing attempts, as the Venue takes its sweet time getting up to speed. But that's often the price you pay for a good price. Expert Tip: For about the same money, a base Kia Soul gets you more space, power, and style than the Hyundai. What's New for 2026? The Limited trim is gone, leaving just the SE and SEL. The latter (now the lineup topper) gains some equipment: wireless device charging, heating for the front seats and side mirrors, and two-tone paint options. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2026 Hyundai Venue is expected to start around $22,000 and go up to $24,000 depending on the trim and options. SE $22,000 (est) SEL $24,000 (est) 0 $10k $20k $30k $40k The SEL is worth the splurge. It improves on the base model with automatic climate control, heated front seats, proximity keyless entry, and blind-spot monitoring. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Engine: 121-hp four-cylinder 121-hp four-cylinder Transmission: continuously variable automatic (CVT) continuously variable automatic (CVT) Drivetrain: front-wheel drive Powered by a 121-hp four-cylinder engine, the Venue feels sufficiently motivated around town but has a complete lack of passing power on the highway. A CVT sends torque exclusively to the front wheels; all-wheel drive isn't an option. We find the Venue is best suited for short commutes across town rather than long highway trips. It feels agile in traffic, largely thanks to its tidy dimensions and reactive steering. On the highway, though, this subcompact SUV needs regular attention to stay in its lane. 0–60-MPH Times C/D 60-mph Test: 8.5 seconds In Comparison: With our test gear attached, a Venue took a leisurely 8.5 seconds to reach 60 mph. Still, it's quicker than the Nissan Kicks. View Photos Hyundai Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG C/D 75-mph Highway Fuel-Economy Test : 31 mpg 31 mpg EPA City Rating : 29 mpg 29 mpg EPA Highway Rating: 32 mpg The EPA hasn't yet released fuel-economy information for the 2026 Hyundai Venue, but the ratings shouldn't change. The 2025 model earns estimates of 29 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Those numbers are slightly worse than those of the Nissan Kicks, which has estimates of 31 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route, the Venue saw 31 mpg—1 mpg short of its EPA highway rating. For more information about the Venue's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo First Row: Despite its diminutive dimensions, the Venue has a roomy cabin. The design isn't flashy, but the interior is well assembled and fitted with sturdy switchgear and an attractive gauge cluster and infotainment system. Heated seats and single-zone automatic climate control are available in the SEL, but you won't find things like a heated steering wheel or head-up display in any Venue. Second Row: The back seat is spacious for a subcompact SUV but not necessarily for a person over six feet tall. Cargo Capacity: With the 60/40 split-folding rear seats in use, the Venue has 19 cubic feet of cargo room. That volume increases to 32 cubes when the back seat is folded flat. View Photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver Infotainment and Connectivity Infotainment: 8.0-inch touchscreen 8.0-inch touchscreen Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Audio System: 6-speaker stereo Every Venue comes with a user-friendly 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. The interface has attractive menus that quickly responds to inputs, and there are useful volume and tuning knobs below the screen. A six-speaker audio system is standard on all trim levels. Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Hyundai outfits every Venue with a few driver-assistance technologies, including automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist. Adaptive cruise control is unavailable, though. Standard Safety Features: automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights Optional Safety Features: blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross-traffic alert For information about the Venue's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Warranty and Maintenance Coverage Hyundai is a leader in warranty and maintenance coverage, offering longer terms than most other automakers. Limited Warranty: five years or 60,000 miles five years or 60,000 miles Powertrain Warranty: 10 years or 100,000 miles 10 years or 100,000 miles Complimentary Maintenance: three years or 36,000 miles C/D Test Results and Specs We test every vehicle we can. Data in the chart below may be for a different model year if the model remained unchanged from when we last tested it. Specifications Specifications 2020 Hyundai Venue VEHICLE TYPE front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback PRICE AS TESTED $23,170 (base price: $18,470) ENGINE TYPE DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection Displacement 98 in3, 1598 cm3 Power 121 hp @ 6300 rpm Torque 113 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm TRANSMISSION continuously variable automatic CHASSIS Suspension (F/R): struts/torsion beam Brakes (F/R): 11.0-in vented disc/10.3-in disc Tires: Nexen N'Priz AH8, 205/55R-17 91H M+S C/D TEST RESULTS Rollout, 1 ft: 0.3 sec 60 mph: 8.5 sec 100 mph: 28.4 sec 110 mph: 42.9 sec Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 9.0 sec Top gear, 30–50 mph: 4.5 sec Top gear, 50–70 mph: 6.2 sec ¼-mile: 16.7 sec @ 83 mph Top speed (C/D est): 115 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 162 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.82 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 28 mpg 75-mph highway driving: 31 mpg Highway range: 360 miles EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/city/highway: 30–32/27–30/34–35 mpg More Features and Specs
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sark Electricity deal close to collapse, says firm
The takeover of Sark Electricity Limited (SEL) is close to collapse, according to the company's managing director. Negotiations have been taking place since May, between Sark's electricity company and Island Power, which agreed a £2.4m takeover. A spokesperson for Island Power said the company had been having "constructive dialogue" about a public/private partnership model. Alan Witney-Price of SEL, released a public statement on Monday however, which claimed an agreement to finalise the sale had still not been reached. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Mr Witney-Price said: "It is with genuine regret that SEL must today announce that Island Power has determined not to complete the sale and purchase agreement to finalise the sale of SEL. "This is a formal component of the sale process which comes only 17 days from final completion." The BBC has approached Sark's Chief Pleas for comment. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Sark Electricity sale could see it community-owned Chief Pleas requests cash for Sark Electricity bid Electricity prices in Sark set to increase by 2p Sark Electricity Limited
Entrepreneur
30-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Top Colleges Now Value What Founders Have Always Hired For
Strong academics will never get a student admitted to a top college. They'll only get an application read. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you're an entrepreneur, you understand this dynamic well: credentials open doors, but character closes deals. College admissions work the same way. A perfect GPA and test scores don't get a student into an Ivy League school. They get the application opened. From there, it's emotional intelligence, social awareness and self-understanding that determine who gets in — and who gets waitlisted or denied. This is why every year, top colleges turn down Valedictorians — and admit Salutatorians who demonstrate more maturity, curiosity and insight into who they are and how they grow. Related: 8 Must-Have Leadership Qualities for Workplace Success Why "be authentic" isn't helpful advice When students sit down to write their personal statements, they're told to "be authentic" or "show emotional intelligence." But those phrases are abstract. What do they actually mean? How do admissions readers interpret them? Most families assume that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is about being kind, likable or involved in service work. But SEL isn't about checking personality boxes. It's a competency framework. A set of skills. And increasingly, it's the clearest proxy for future success — not just in school, but in life. What SEL really is — and why it matters now more than ever At its core, SEL consists of five key competencies: Self-awareness Self-management Social awareness Relationship skills Responsible decision-making These are real-world, transferable skills — rooted in emotional intelligence (EQ) — that students must develop if they're going to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments like college. Or startups. Or the real world. Colleges aren't just evaluating what students know — they're assessing how students think, how they grow, and how they relate to others. That's why the personal essay exists in the first place: it's a live demonstration of how a student thinks about themselves and the world around them. It's also why, in the new admissions landscape — test-optional, post-affirmative-action, and increasingly holistic — SEL has moved from "nice to have" to strategic advantage. Character is the competitive edge According to the 2024–2025 Common Data Set, across Ivy League and Top 20 schools, the number one most consistently important non-academic factor in admissions isn't work experience. It's not talent. It's not even extracurriculars. It's character and personal qualities. Let that land for a moment. MIT marked this category as the only "very important" factor in their entire non-academic review process — above talent, extracurriculars or recommendations. What they're really asking is: Can this student lead themselves? Can they work with others? Can they adapt and grow under pressure? Related: 4 Best Practices for Smarter Higher-Education Admissions Procedures The three most strategic SEL moves students can make Over decades in admissions, we've helped students turn personal qualities into compelling essays that demonstrate maturity, leadership and EQ — not just say they have it. Here's what actually works: 1. Insight over performance Most students treat the personal essay like a TED Talk. They tell a big story and drop a moral in the final paragraph — hoping it lands like a mic drop. That doesn't work. Colleges want to see insight. Reflection. Specific examples of how a student grew, not just what happened to them. The strongest essays aren't about life-changing moments — they're about mindset shifts. Big realizations > big stories. 2. Build a voice, not a persona Trying to sound "smart," "quirky" or "deep" almost always backfires. Colleges can tell when students are forcing a certain personality or voice on the page. How? Because it's the same "voice" that appears on nearly half their applications, they eventually end up denying. Strong essays don't need gimmicks. They need clarity. Don't: Overuse metaphors to manufacture meaning Write in a voice that isn't yours Hide vulnerability behind clever formatting Do: Be specific about how your thinking has changed Use language that sounds like you, not a TEDx speaker Share grounded, honest moments — not performances 3. Study the right models Students often base their essays on viral "How I Got In" posts, which are more about performance than substance. These essays follow a formula that doesn't demonstrate actual SEL. Better models? Read published personal essays from real writers — Joan Didion, Brian Doyle, Esmé Wang. These are authors who write with emotional intelligence, depth and nuance. Final thought If you're a founder, you know what it's like to bet on people. Admissions officers do the same. They're not just looking at performance. They're looking at potential. And the clearest indicator of future potential — in leadership, in relationships, in adversity — is how well someone understands themselves. That's what SEL reveals. And that's why it's the most overlooked yet powerful lever in modern college admissions strategy.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sitaare Zameen Par new song out: Fans say, Aamir Khan and Genelia's Sar Aankhon Pe is 'pure magic'
The makers of Sitaare Zameen Par launched their new song, Sar Aankhon Pe, and it is already tugging at the heart strings of the fans. The song is a beautiful romantic number which features Aamir Khan and Genelia D'Souza. Sung by Arijit Singh, fans are swooning over the new love song, calling it a masterpiece. (Also read: 'Bollywood ke peeche pade rehte hai': Suniel Shetty stands by Aamir Khan amid boycott calls for Sitaare Zameen Par) On Thursday, Aamir Khan Productions took to their social media handles and shared the song for the audience to have a glimpse. They captioned the post as, "When you truly love someone, you keep them sar aankhon pe. This song is just that ❤ #SarAankhonPeMere Is Out Now!". The song shows Genelia and Aamir in a festive setting where everyone around them is dancing and celebrating, however, the couple is solemn. It seems they are longing for each other but unable to express their feelings in this love ballad. Written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, the song has soulful vocals from Arijit Singh and Shariva Parulkar. A post shared by Zee Music Company (@zeemusiccompany) Fans are already swooning over the romantic number. One fan couldn't stop gushing over Arijit's voice and said, "Arjit ki awaj + Amir ki emotions =goosebumps. (Arijit's voice + Aamir's emotions= goosebumps). Another one was bowled by Genelia's beauty in the song. A third fan thanked, Shankar Ehsaan Loy's soulful composition and wrote, "These soul soothing songs are what's lacking in today's films. Thank you Aamir and SEL! Can feel the emotions in this song. Can't wait for the film! (sic)". A fourth fan commented, 'It is pure magic'. The film is a spiritual sequel to Aamir's critically acclaimed Taare Zameen Par (2007). Directed by R S Prasanna, it stars Genelia D'Souza in the lead role alongside 10 debutant actors. A remake of the Spanish film Champions, the story follows Aamir as a basketball coach who, as part of his court-ordered punishment, trains a team of neurodivergent children. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on June 20.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Good For Nothing' teaser from 'Sitaare Zameen Par' promises riveting physical training sequences
1 2 The teaser of the first song ' Good For Nothing ' from the upcoming Aamir Khan-starrer ' Sitaare Zameen Par ' was unveiled on Wednesday. It offers a peek into the jolly, fun, and humorous journey of Coach Gulshan, played by Aamir and his talented team. The teaser shows Aamir's character training his team for basketball, promising a glimpse into the madness that's about to unfold when the full song releases on Thursday. Good for Nothing - Teaser | Sitaare Zameen Par | Aamir Khan | Shankar Mahadevan | Amitabh B | SEL The song features the vocals of Shankar Mahadevan and Amitabh Bhattacharya, with Neil Mukherjee on guitar and Sheldon D'Silva on bass. Aamir Khan's New Role in Sitaare Zameen Par 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is a spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit 'Taare Zameen Par', which marked the directorial debut of Aamir. The trailer of the film has struck the right chord with viewers, who are eagerly anticipating more from this heartwarming family entertainer. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, who previously helmed the barrier-breaking blockbuster 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan', now returns with the biggest collaboration with Aamir Khan Productions' 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. The lyrics are penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya and music is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The screenplay is written By Divy Nidhi Sharma. The film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit, with Ravi Bhagchandka as the producer, under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is set to be released in theatres only on June 20, 2025. The film will later be released directly on YouTube under the 'Pay per view' model. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
