From serious payloads to serious adventure, the 2021 Tacoma is ready. But this is not a truck to be taken lightly. It’s a piece of serious engineering. Backed by 80 years of truck heritage, Tacoma has the power and capability to conquer the toughest jobs and the most extreme terrain with ease. It’s a pickup that outperforms expectations, while demanding attention with its sculpted, athletic lines and premium interior accents. The Tacoma has a high strength, triple tech frame to improve rigidity as well as ride and handling. The bed itself is made of an ultra-durable, fibre-reinforced sheet-moulded composite surface that…
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The new 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD Crew Cab AT4 combines rugged styling, heavy-duty capability and off-road performance into one ultimate heavy-duty truck. A durable yet refined cabin offers an exclusive AT4 interior with standard front leather seating surfaces in Jet Black with Kalahari accents. To heighten your awareness of the surroundings, there are available technologies such as up to 15 camera views, high-intensity LED headlamps and LED fog lamps for confident visibility. The advance d 2-speed AutoTrac transfer case features an active automatic 4WD setting that provides seamless shifting 12 between two- and four-wheel drive based on road conditions.…
By Ashley Benkarski NASHVILLE, TN — Joe Trotter’s been retired for a while now, but he can still be found at Craighead Barber Shop on 1505 Jefferson Street five days a week. It’s the oldest barber shop on Jefferson and was opened in 1947 by Robert Craighead, who worked there until he passed away at the age of 97. Trotter would like to follow suit. “I plan on being here as long as I’m able to keep going,” he said. Craighead has been named Tennessee’s best by Barbershops of America and he still brings in customers. Trotter grew up in…
The 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has the style elements you’ve been looking for but at an affordable price. For 2021, there’s plenty to be excited about. The Corolla Hatchback’s familiar build with exterior additions include a sporty front splitter, side skirts, rear bumper garnish and the popular rear spoiler. The standard chrome tailpipe diffuser gives the Corolla Hatchback a bit of a sporty street cred look. For drivers who prefer more control, this Corolla has a 6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) features close-ratio gears down low for spirited acceleration, and taller gears up top for optimized fuel economy. It also…
What a fun trip it would be to visit Telluride, CO in a Telluride vehicle. Road trips go from just a good idea to the highway with the new 2021 Kia Telluride SX V6 AWD. It’s ready wherever your travels take you, and its 291-horsepower, 3.8L gasoline direct injection V6 engine and sporty, ultra-responsive highway and street performance, will get the driver and passengers to their destination in style and efficiency. The 8-SPEED automatic transmission gives you a greater range of gears for seamless acceleration — along with Sportmatic® shifting for a sportier, more engaged driving experience. There are also…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — For all those in the television audience fascinated by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, CBS (locally WTVF-5) has a special coming their way next month. The network announced this week that Oprah Winfrey would be sitting down with the couple for a wide-ranging interview. Topics are sure to include the news that they are expecting a second child. “Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special” airs on CBS March 7 at 7 p.m. CST. Winfrey will first speak with Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, about stepping into royal life, marriage, motherhood, her…
The new 2021 Lexus RX 350 can help drivers experience luxury that roars. There’s a 3.5-liter V6 engine with direct and port fuel injection pairs exhilarating power with efficient fuel economy. Combine this engine drive with a quick-shifting eight-speed transmission. For even greater control, there’s an innovative dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that has a system with a precise engine performance as it reduces emissions and enhances fuel efficiency. VVT-i monitors the engine’s speed and load, increasing torque at lower speeds for improved acceleration and boosting performance at higher speeds by adjusting intake and exhaust valve timing. The…
By Mike Patton Special to the Tribune Who knew applying to be the number one fan of the Tennessee Titans would lead to attending the Super Bowl LV and actually being named the number one fan in the NFL? That wasn’t exactly what Brandon Galloway envisioned but that is what happened. He and his wife, Celesta, were flown to Tampa Bay for the event won by the Buccaneers. He competed against two other candidates and on Saturday night Galloway was officially named the winner of the contest. His season tickets will be paid for and he will receive two additional…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH By James M. Stephens Special to The Tribune Hers is just another of those African American names many-both Black and white-are only vaguely familiar with; its full recall almost negated with the passage of time and its story largely written from the perspective of a more dominant white ideology. Medical students, especially those specializing in cancer, immunology and infectious disease research, are very familiar with her name as her cells, known as HeLa cells, undergird much of modern medicine. The HeLa cells were integral to the research fundamental for vaccines against COVID-19. The racial inequities and disparities…
Imagine that dream car where you can immerse yourself in a car that’s elegant and sophisticated, with materials and finishes selectively chosen by top craftsmen. Those are the features of the new 2021 Mazda3 Sedan Turbo Premium Plus. From the engine and transmission to the chassis and beyond, it all blends together to continuously improve vehicle performance through Skyactiv® Technology. The newly available Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivers up to 250 hp and up to 320 lb-ft of torque, which you can feel every time you begin to press the accelerator, particularly at low rpm. The engine’s been paired with…