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IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Taco Bell plans to go nationwide this month with its latest concoction: a taco with a shell made entirely out of fried chicken. Taco Bell says the shell of the Naked Chicken Chalupa is made up of all-white seasoned chicken. The rest of the taco is packed with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar […]

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Few people realized it at the time, but the world shifted fundamentally a decade ago when Steve Jobs pulled the first iPhone from Apple’s bag of technological tricks. “Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything,” Jobs declared as he paced across a San Francisco stage. […]

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Highlight: With the V6 engine, the compact crossover is capable of towing up to 4,500 pounds, making it the best in the segment. Test Vehicles MSRP: $42,775 (Base MSRP: $24,490) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; LED tail lamps; and a tire pressure monitoring system Standard Equipment (Base Sport Model): 17-inch wheels; a […]

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What’s Hot: The new Platinum trim Ford Explorer is the latest addition to the popular three-row midsize crossover. The Platinum model is to the Explorer what Denali is to the GMC brand. In other words, it’s the crème de la crème trim for the midsize Explorer. Ford’s larger 365-horsepower engine is only available in the Explorer’s two […]

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What’s Hot: The brand’s large sedan has evolved for the 2016 model year, offering updated sheet metal, although it’s unnoticeable to the untrained eye. In addition, a few interior upgrades bring it in line with many of its competitors. Since going through a major redesign a few years ago, the Passat is somewhat of a segment […]

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What’s Hot: The Honda Pilot grows in size during the 2016 model year, while offering a more powerful engine and many of the latest high-tech safety features. The three-row Pilot goes upscale, adding on a new Elite trim. Honda has literally pushed the new Pilot outside of the box, with its current generation three-row crossover. The […]

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Sophie Theallet also urged her colleagues to follow her lead, citing that "integrity is our only true currency."

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What’s Hot: The popular roadster, which is powered by one powertrain, continues to offer a lot of excitement with either the manual or automatic transmission.Three adjectives describe this two-seater: light, fun-to-drive and nimble. Mazda’s team of engineers has managed to enhance the spirit of this vehicle during its 26th year by reducing the overall body weight […]

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What’s Hot: For the 2016 model year, the larger and more luxurious MKX has been reworked from the inside and out. The stylish vehicle now wears the same face as its popular sibling, the entry-level MKC crossover. The midsize vehicle offers a host of new features too, such as a 2.7-liter Ecoboost 6-cylinder engine and the […]

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What’s Hot: The GS-F is a modified performance version of the GS, with front and rear overhangs, making the midsize luxury vehicle sleeker, wider and longer. The all-new GS-F is available in eight colors and pumps out a whopping 467-horses from underneath the hood. The midsize GS has finally found what it has been lacking […]

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Chicago-based Airfordable is a one-year old company that allows users to pay for airline tickets in installments, or in African-American parlance, to put their flights on “layaway.”

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What’s Hot: For the 2016 model year, Infiniti has stretched-out the brand’s entry-level compact crossover, offering more leg room for rear passengers due to its longer wheelbase. Also, the vehicle’s price has been lowered and only two trims are being offered. The automaker is also touting its barely noticeable exterior touch up. The performance-oriented Infiniti is […]