For the last five decades, Toyota trucks are known for their legendary toughness. And for the new 2020 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road, the rough and tough ruggedness continues, along with state-of-the-art technology. Some of the many new tech includes panoramic view monitor (PVM), Multi-terrain Monitor (MTM) and the smart compatibility of Apple CarPlay,®8 Android Auto™ and Amazon Alexa. Thanks to the team at Toyota Racing Development (TRD), the Tacoma TRD Off-Road features a locking differential, a TRD-tuned suspension, Bilstein®55 shocks and unique Goodyear®67 Wrangler®68 tires — all of which help smooth out the rough stuff when the…
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Got some places to go? The 2020 Toyota 4Runner Venture Sport Edition is ready and capable to get you there. Some of its many features include proven body-on-frame construction, advanced off-road technologies and a tough powertrain, all added together it means this SUV can easily go where lesser trucks can’t. And with its suite of available convenient technologies, just connect your compatible iPhone®to access its integrated Apple CarPlay.® Also enjoy the advanced voice-activated capabilities of Alexa compatibility to stay connected long after the city has left your rearview mirror. All 4Runners get extra thick skid plates to…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The legendary Ennio Morricone, an Oscar winner who composed scores for over 50 years and was considered the greatest for Westerns, died early Monday in Rome at 91. It is estimated that he created more than 500 scores for both films and television shows. He’s best known for the scores of what were termed “spaghetti westerns” in the ‘60s. His music for “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and “Once Upon A Time in the West” are deemed classics, while other scores to films like “The Mission” and “Cinema Paradiso” were also highly…
The new 2020 Lexus Lexus ES 300h is a luxury sedan that features daring design, combined with imaginative technology and dynamic performance. It’s the most fuel-efficient among all non-plug-in luxury vehicles, featuring a 2.5-leter engine that’s the most powerful ES Hybrid yet. Combining next-generation hybrid technology and a highly potent 2.5-liter engine, this is the best of everything the ES has to offer. Its battery is not only remarkably small and lightweight, but it’s also strategically placed as close to the middle of the vehicle as possible for optimized front/rear weight distribution and a lower center of gravity. And…
The all-New 2020 BMW X6 M Competition has hit the scene complete, with elite performance and intense aesthetics. It’s clearly a Sports Activity Coupe that quickly turns heads, not just because of its BMW brand – but because this is truly a top-of-the line vehicle inside, outside and all around. This 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V-8 generates 600 hp in the X6 M, increased to 617 hp in the First-Ever X6 M Competition, make it BMW’s most powerful V-8. Temperatures are regulated by a racetrack-ready cooling system with four water pumps, six radiators, and a dedicated transmission cooler. The 8-speed…
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 is the crossover designed to ease into small parking spaces and bold enough to still transport you to wide-open ones. The CX-30 combines the flowing beauty of a coupe and the strong proportions of an SUV. The bold and innovative Mazda CX-30 is the latest addition to the great Mazda CUV lineup. With class-leading standard horsepower, seating for five and a spacious interior, the CX-30 is designed to fit seamlessly into your busy life. The interior is equipped with many premium features, yet remains spacious, comfortable and encourages conversations with all occupants. With a generous cargo…
NASHVILLE, TN — Members of the Fairfield M. B. Church joined with several motorcycle clubs totaling more than 200 cyclists, and travelled to Louisville, Kentucky to visit the family of Breonna Taylor. The 26 year-old medical technician was killed shortly after midnight on March 13, when three plainclothes Louisville Policemen used a battering jam for forced entry into their home. They shot 26 times with eight bullets hitting Taylor. Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr., senior pastor at Fairfield, led the group and said it was good to show love and support to Breonna’s mother, Tamika Palmer, other family and friends…
The new 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT is outfitted with good and sporty looks, smart new tech and safety, all combined it makes for a practical good-looking vehicle. The GT is loaded with the latest entertainment and safety tech, wireless charging and in-demand creature comforts…Sleek, in-dash design lets you access maps, info and entertainment safely on the big screen, that’s perfect for taming Nashville’s congested city streets or twisty mountain roads. For 2020, the Elantra GT offers plenty of upgrades that includes a 201-hp 1.6L 4-cylinder engine, with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission and 161 to 201 hp. There’s stiffer springs,…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent In his address, Biden expressed concerned for African Americans and other minorities who have suffered under oppressive government policies. After going out to personally meet with demonstrators in Delaware, presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden has taken a firm stand against the police killing of George Floyd and the overall plight of African Americans who’ve been targeted, brutalized and killed by law enforcement officers. “I can’t breathe.” “I can’t breathe,” Biden said in a lengthy address on June 2. “George Floyd’s last words,” Biden explained. “But they didn’t die with him. They’re still…
By Peter White DHS Disburses Pandemic EBT Benefits NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) began distributing pandemic EBT benefits last week to families who already have EBT cards from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Families across our state depend on the meals their children receive at school and many were not prepared to immediately replace those meals when schools shut down for COVID-19,” said TDHS Commissioner Danielle W. Barnes. President Trump signed the CARES Act on March 27. Tennessee submitted its request to provide Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) to…