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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Nissan Drops Affordable 2025 Pathfinder Lease Deal For July
Today, there is no shortage of excellent mid-size SUVs with third-row seating. But one of the most underrated choices, the Nissan Pathfinder, is also one of the most affordable. For July 2025, the Nissan Pathfinder is available for $389 per month over a 36-month lease term. You'll need $4,339 due at signing, and you can drive 10,000 miles per year. Shoppers in other major, popular markets can still secure a highly competitive lease payment on the new Nissan Pathfinder. For example, shoppers in the greater Los Angeles area and southeastern US (like Miami) can take home a new Pathfinder for $409 per month over the same 36-month term. You'll only need $4,239 due at signing and still get 10,000 miles per year. These estimates don't include local taxes and other fees, nor the acquisition or disposition fees. Check out the Nissan website yourself for the latest Pathfinder deals and incentives. Standard seating for eight passengers, a seriously attractive base MSRP of just over $36,400, and no-charge Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration make the Nissan Pathfinder a standout value in the mid-size SUV segment. Like competitors (Pilot, Palisade, etc.), it touts a naturally aspirated V6 under the hood. Unlike those rivals, though, it touts a 6,000-pound maximum towing capacity, which is near the top of its class. The lease offer quotes a $43,350 MSRP, too, specifying a four-wheel drive SV trim that adds heated seats, blind-spot intervention, ten-way power seats, remote engine start, and more. Want to put zero down on your new Nissan Pathfinder lease? By spreading out the quoted due at signing amounts, we can get a rough idea of how much a monthly lease payment would be with $0 down. Dividing the $4,339 down across 36 monthly payments adds roughly $121 to your monthly payment, bringing a new monthly lease payment to $510 per month. Your payment will be higher, and this estimate isn't an official Nissan quote, nor does it account for local fees, taxes, and other charges. Talk to your local Nissan dealership for more information. The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder may be a bit of a jack of all trades, master of none. Competitors offer better on-street manners or off-road chops, depending on what you need. But if what you're looking for is just a little bit of everything, the Pathfinder deserves consideration. Especially when you consider the attractive lease deal Nissan is running for July 2025. *Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Time Magazine
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
10 Times Girls' Hannah Horvath Was the Absolute Worst
Often thought of as a more unlikeable spiritual successor to Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw, Girls leading lady Hannah Horvath was a character that fans struggled to love—or, for that matter, even tolerate—over the course of the HBO dramedy's six-season run. Created and played by Girls showrunner Lena Dunham, self-absorbed and entitled Hannah was seen as an archetype for a specific type of millennial woman, particularly the messy 20-something kind living in Brooklyn in the mid 2010s. However, much of the ire aimed at Hannah seemed to be intertwined with what viewers thought about Dunham herself, who touted the character as semi-autobiographical and was the subject of intense scrutiny during the years Girls was on the air. Dunham has defended Hannah's faults—as well as those of her pseudo-besties Marnie (Allison Williams), Jessa (Jemima Kirke), and Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet)—as relatable and honest, and spoken out about how their flaws were criticized much more than the exponentially worse offenses of their male antihero counterparts. "I'm constantly being asked about these characters being unlikable, and I'm like, 'What does that even mean?'" Dunham told Vogue in 2016. "Walter White and Tony Soprano literally murder people, and everybody's like, 'I love them,' and all we do is be kind of rude and do drugs sometimes and we're unlikable." Still, that doesn't mean Hannah's behavior was always easy to watch play out on screen. So here, in chronological order, are the 10 Girls episodes where Hannah Horvath was the worst. "Pilot" (Season 1, Episode 1) Girls doesn't waste any time letting us know just what type of person Hannah is. After her parents cut her off financially in the pilot episode's opening scene, insisting she try to get a paying job at the age of 24, Hannah responds by telling them she doesn't want to see them for the rest of their visit to New York. However, she later proceeds to get high on opium tea, show up at their hotel room to confront them, and—in what has become one of Girls' most defining moments—deliver a half self-aggrandizing, half-self deprecating plea for support: "I think that I may be the voice of a generation. Or, at least, a voice of a generation." In the morning, Hannah wakes to find her parents have checked out and left behind two envelopes, one with $20 for her and one with $20 for housekeeping. She pockets both bills without pause and heads out. "Bad Friend" (Season 2, Episode 3) "Bad Friend" may be one of Girls' funniest installments, but it's also one of Hannah's most unflattering—which is saying something. After asking her downstairs neighbor Laird (Jon Glaser), a recovering addict, for a drug hook-up, Hannah goes on a Wednesday night coke bender with Elijah (Andrew Rannells) that results in him revealing he and Marnie briefly had sex in a moment of confusion. Despite the fact that he and Hannah broke up years ago and he's since come out to her as gay, this prompts Hannah to kick Elijah out of their shared apartment and show up unannounced at Booth Jonathan's (Jorma Taccone) home to accost Marnie with a self-righteous diatribe about how Marnie is the bad friend and she's the good friend. During a pit stop at a local pharmacy, Elijah succinctly sums up her bad behavior: "Leave it to you to make this whole night about you and your role in my path to honest what happened between Marnie and I had very little, nay, nothing to do with you whatsoever." To make herself feel better after terrorizing her friends, Hannah ends the evening by sleeping with Laird, who has spent the night racked with guilt over the fact that he supplied her with drugs. It's the cherry on top of a narcissistic spiral. "Video Games" (Season 2, Episode 7) While accompanying Jessa on a trip upstate to visit her estranged father, Hannah deems it appropriate to have a sexual encounter with Hannah's 19-year-old stepbrother Frank (Nick Lashaway) while Jessa is attempting to work through the issues her dad's immaturity and frequent abandonment have caused in their relationship. When Jessa questions Hannah's behavior, demanding to know whether she really "had no idea this was not supposed to be a sexcapade," Hannah blames Jessa for making her think that's what the evening was about. Later that night, she further isolates her friend by offering up the less-than-helpful advice that no one is ever in the right frame of mind to see their parents. To make matters even worse, when Frank tells Hannah the next morning that he feels like she used him for sex, she's dismissive of his hurt despite the fact that he's a literal teenager and seems to have been a virgin. Turns out actions have consequences, Hannah. "Only Child" (Season 3, Episode 5) After Hannah's editor David (John Cameron Mitchell) unexpectedly dies, she decides it's a good idea to show up at his funeral to question his widow about the fate of her forthcoming ebook. When she finds out the publisher David worked for has dropped all his projects, Hannah is more concerned with trying to suss out the name of another potential publisher than the fact that she's surrounded by David's grieving family members. In turn, she earns the only acceptable response to such an ill-timed and callous request: 'If I do give you another name, will you get the f-ck out of here?' "Beach House" (Season 3, Episode 7) During a weekend getaway to Marnie's mom's friend's beach house in North Fork that Marnie organized in hopes of healing the girls' fractured friend group, Hannah invites Elijah and his pals (including a new boyfriend literally named Pal who's played by Danny Strong) to come over without even checking to see if it's OK with the others. She then rudely laughs at everyone's jokes about how little food there is at dinner, a problem that only exists because Marnie thought she was shopping for four people not eight. Does Marnie's response to her plans getting derailed come off as a bit neurotic? Yes. Does that cancel out how inconsiderate Hannah is? Certainly not. "I Saw You" (Season 3, Episode 11) As Adam (Adam Driver) prepares for his first Broadway role, Hannah reverts to full on clingy mode, even going so far as to show up at Ray's (Alex Karpovsky) apartment, where Adam is temporarily staying, and interrupt his vocal exercises when she wants attention. Later, even though Adam is a guest in Ray's home, she barges into Ray's room after proclaiming that "everything" is her business to find him having sex with Marnie. She then proceeds to scream at a humiliated Marnie that she's never allowed to judge her again. With friends like these who needs enemies? Sadly, that's not all. Hannah also blows up her latest professional gig by going on a tirade against her fellow GQ colleagues for working in what she describes as a "sweatshop factory for puns"—all because she's insecure about her own faltering writing career. This quickly provokes her boss (played by Jenna Lyons) into firing her. "Two Plane Rides" (Season 3, Episode 12) In the Season 3 finale, an increasingly flailing Hannah finds out she got into the Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate program she applied to. This is a cause for celebration, but she selfishly chooses to deliver the news to Adam in the minutes before he's set to take the stage on opening night of his Broadway play. The unnecessary added stress of her announcement leads to Adam delivering what he judges to be a not-so-perfect performance and ultimately results in what appears to be a near-relationship-ending fight between the two. Hannah obviously isn't the only one at fault in their downfall as a couple, but her decision making certainly leaves something to be desired. "Ask Me My Name" (Season 4, Episode 7) On her first date with fellow teacher Fran (Jake Lacey), Hannah sabotages what seems to be a positive new connection in her life by dragging him to Adam's new girlfriend Mimi-Rose's (Gillian Jacobs) art show. Once Fran gets wise to the fact that she's using him as a pawn in her twisted attempt to interact with Adam, he quickly dips. But that doesn't stop Hannah from spending the night making herself and everyone around her miserable by trying to get to know Mimi-Rose, who clearly has some personality disorders of her own. Hannah's inner turmoil over her life trajectory is on full, chaotic display here. "Homeward Bound" (Season 5, Episode 8) After agreeing to go on a three-month summer road trip with Fran despite their issues, Hannah figures out before the first pit stop that she doesn't actually want to be with him anymore. But instead of handling the situation like an adult and having a conversation, Hannah chooses to lock herself in a rest stop bathroom and refuse to talk to him. She then rejects Fran's offer to drive her home and opts to call on Ray to come pick her up in his fancy new coffee truck. As a completely misguided thank you, Hannah tries to perform a very hesitantly accepted sexual favor for Ray, which causes him to drive off the road and tip over his recent $50,000-investment. She then hitches a ride with a stranger, leaving Ray on the side of the road to deal with the busted-up truck on his own. It's difficult to justify pretty much any of Hannah's actions in this one! "Goodbye Tour" (Season 6, Episode 9) Hannah's overall arc in the series' penultimate episode is a step in the right direction for her. But there is one glaring misstep that recalls the Hannah of old. After ignoring Shoshanna for months and neglecting to even tell her she was pregnant, Hannah shows up at her apartment uninvited to say goodbye. Only, it turns out Shosh has gotten engaged in the meantime and is in the middle of her engagement party, which Hannah was decidedly not invited to. Hannah's longtime disinterest in Shosh is particularly egregious considering how Shoshanna leapt to her defense over the whole Mimi-Rose situation and even stood up to Jessa after she shacked up with Adam (even if that wasn't really what she had a problem with). As Shoshanna says her fiancé Byron helped her realize, she can't be friends with the others anymore because of 'how exhausting and narcissistic and ultimately boring this whole dynamic is." You tell em, Shosh.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Insider
AI adoption is growing in the automotive industry. General Motors is all in.
At General Motors ' Detroit-based electric vehicle assembly plant, Factory Zero, artificial intelligence and machine learning are playing an increasingly significant role. AI-based vision systems can swiftly identify maintenance issues, such as battery leaks, damaged metal components, and patchy paintwork. Marketing teams use AI tools to analyze consumer behavior and adapt their market research and promotional efforts. As General Motors looks to retain its crown as America's biggest car manufacturer amid increased competition from rivals, corporate leaders see AI as key to its success. Meeting customers where they are Jon Francis, chief data and analytics officer at GM, said artificial intelligence is contributing to change across the company. For one thing, he said, AI is helping GM reach consumers at the "right moment" on their car-buying journeys, enabling the carmaker to adjust production lines in "real time" to meet demand. Using data points like customer interactions and sales and manufacturing metrics, GM's AI solutions can provide insights on how to adjust production to ensure vehicles offer the features customers want most. Francis said examples include "seamless connectivity," safety features in tune with drivers' personal needs and those of their passengers, as well as traditional and electric engines. The AI solutions can also ensure anomalies are spotted and fixed before customers receive their new cars. Francis said the technology is also providing new GM customers with a more enjoyable driving experience. For example, with the help of AI and machine learning, GM is working with organizations like Pilot and EVgo to find the most optimal locations for EV charging stations, enabling GM drivers to power up more easily. Decisions are made by algorithm-based analyses of traffic flow and nearby EV chargers, in addition to the knowledge of human experts. A look at the automotive landscape GM's leaders aren't the only ones turning to AI to drive growth. The tech is making waves across the automotive sector more broadly. Research from Global Market Insights shows that AI automotive technology is a $4.8 billion industry and could reach $186.4 billion over the next decade. As evidenced by General Motors, AI is improving efficiencies on automotive production lines and in maintenance warehouses. But this technology is also delivering benefits for the end user by overhauling the driving experience. Wyatt Mayham, cofounder and CEO of IT consultancy Northwest AI Consulting, said that by embracing AI technologies, automotive companies may be able to design and sell "enhanced driver assistance systems" with features such as better automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance. Tariq Munir, an AI transformation advisor, also envisages a bright future for AI automotive technologies. In particular, he expects to see automakers leverage "smart, self-optimizing systems" that will "enable production optimization and supply chain planning with near-perfect accuracy." He said automakers may be able to reduce vehicle-testing costs by performing tests virtually by combining AI with immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality. "This is the smart factory revolution in the making," he said, "which will enable a faster, cheaper, and more sustainable automotive industry." Early obstacles Despite some success so far, GM's AI and ML transformation journey could face challenges. One was ensuring its AI solutions could deliver long-term, tangible benefits for all customers, which requires ample data. Therefore, Francis said, he and his team spent significant time implementing a robust IT infrastructure to collect, process, and analyze large datasets. This digital environment also had to be scalable from the beginning to facilitate the rapid expansion of AI adoption across GM's various departments, so Francis and his team built a "scaled compute environment." This is a type of IT infrastructure that features self-adjusting compute resources, like processing power and storage, to cater to organizational and employee needs as they change over time. Resistance to change is another common pitfall of AI adoption within companies. Some workers are understandably concerned that AI could replace them, and using this technology can be overwhelming for those new to it. With these concerns in mind, Francis said it's essential for business leaders to take time to understand employees' concerns about AI and provide adequate support and reassurance so that they get the most out of the tech. According to Francis, GM believes AI should augment, not replace, workers. "At GM, we view AI as a tool to enhance job functions, allowing our highly skilled workforce to focus on tasks that humans are uniquely qualified to do, and machines simply cannot perform. Once people see the powerful benefits of using AI, resistance drops rapidly," Francis added. Customized tools could be coming soon Challenges aside, Francis and other industry leaders remain optimistic about the future of the automotive industry and the role of AI. For Francis, customers will increasingly demand vehicles tailored to their specific needs and packed with advanced safety and connectivity features. "AI and data analytics are helping us deliver exactly that across our entire lineup, whether someone is looking for a traditional engine or going electric," he said."Through AI solutions, we're able to create better experiences for every type of customer and every price point." This sentiment is echoed by Royston Jones, the global head of automotive at computational intelligence firm Altair, who said customers want "more personalized, energy-efficient, and safer" vehicles. These are things he thinks AI will continue to enable in the years ahead in the automotive industry. "In the long run," he told Business Insider, "AI will push the industry toward mass customization, shorter development cycles, and sustainable innovation that aligns with shifting customer values and regulatory demands."
Canberra Times
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
Is Honda planning a proper ladder-frame ute to take on the Ford Ranger?
While Honda already has a dual-cab pickup on sale in the US with the Ridgeline, this is not only a lighter-duty unibody ute closely related to the Pilot crossover SUV, but also one that has been in production for nine years.
The Independent
13-07-2025
- The Independent
Pilots ‘waved to children before crashing into fireball'
The pilots of a plane that crashed in a 'fireball' waved at children shortly before the collision, a witness has said. Essex Police said they were alerted shortly before 4pm on Sunday to 'reports of a collision involving one 12-metre plane' at Southend Airport and that they remain on the scene of the 'serious incident'. Images posted on social media show a plume of fire and black smoke coming up from the crash site. John Johnson, who was at the airport with his children and wife, said he saw a 'big fireball' after the plane crashed 'head first into the ground'. Mr Johnson, from Billericay, told the PA news agency: 'We all waved at the pilots, and they all waved back at us. 'The aircraft then turned 180 degrees to face its take-off, departure, powered up, rolled down the runway. 'It took off and about three or four seconds after taking off, it started to bank heavily to its left, and then within a few seconds of that happening, it more or less inverted and crashed just head first into the ground. 'There was a big fireball. Obviously, everybody was in shock in terms of witnessing it. 'All the kids saw it and the families saw it. I phoned 999, reported it.' He added: 'I'd say that we're pretty shaken up. 'I just feel sad for the people who were on the plane and, of course, their loved ones and their family, our thoughts are with them.' As a precaution because of their proximity to the incident, police said they are evacuating the Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club. A bartender at the golf club, which is next door to the airport, said he felt a 'big heat wave' before looking up to a 'massive fireball' in the sky. James Philpott told the BBC: 'I was just basically in a hut like in the middle of the course and I didn't even see any plane go down or anything and I just felt like a big heat wave come through and I looked up and there was just a massive fireball basically 100 foot in the sky. 'It was more the heat really just kind of hit me as I was sitting there, just like, feel like I'm baking.' He continued: 'I think everyone was just quite shocked to be honest. ' People were sort of running towards it to see if anyone was injured or anything.' Mr Philpott said he and others were collected from the course and taken back to the clubhouse where they remain now at a 'safe distance' with the club closed. In a statement, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: 'We were called to an incident involving a light aircraft at Southend Airport today at 3.58pm. 'Crews from Southend (two), Rayleigh Weir and Basildon (two), along with off road vehicles from Billericay and Chelmsford attended. 'We are continuing to work at the scene with our emergency services and aviation partners.' The East of England Ambulance Service said four ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, four hazardous area response team vehicles, three senior paramedic cars and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance have been sent to the incident. According to the airport's website, four flights scheduled to take off on Sunday afternoon have been cancelled. In a post on X, David Burton-Sampson, Labour MP for Southend West and Leigh, said: 'I am aware of an incident at Southend Airport. 'Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work. 'My thoughts are with everyone involved.' Matt Dent, Southend City Council's cabinet member for business, culture, music and tourism, said on X: 'I am aware of the live serious incident ongoing at London Southend Airport. 'At present all I know is that a small plane has crashed at the airport. My thoughts are with all those involved, and with the emergency services currently responding to the incident.' Southend Airport said in a statement: 'We can confirm there has been a serious incident at London Southend Airport this afternoon involving a general aviation aircraft. 'We are working closely with the local authorities and will be able to provide more information as soon as possible.' Essex Police said they remain on the scene alongside fire and ambulance services.
