The stylish new Infiniti QX80 4WD combines elegance with sportiness features that offers drivers a sense of power and luxury. This sleek new SUV offers the world’s first Around View® Monitor (AVM) helps make parking easier. Four cameras positioned around the QX80 work with cutting-edge technology to build a virtual 360° bird’s eye view on your display. Moving Object Detection (MOD) alerts the driver to moving objects detected within the display image. When it comes to safety, the QX80 offers top-of-the-line features. The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System embeds an encoded transponder chip into ignition key. The engine control computer will not…
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For the adventurous drivers who often enjoy to getting off the beaten path, the new 2018 Toyota RAV4 SUV is ready to take you there. It features hearty 18-in. 5-spoke Black alloy wheels, durable rocker panel guards and integrated black roof rails, that all work together to make that adventure even more fun. This SUV is equipped to keep drivers extra safe on an adventure ride or a simple commute by offering eight airbags, including driver and front passenger seats. Travel safely with more peace of mind because the RAV4 comes standard with this suite of six advanced safety features designed…
By Kelli Sharpe NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Newly installed Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated International President Dr. Glenda Glover has sent a clear message that education will remain a priority for the service organization, especially supporting the nation’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Dr. Glover unveiled her vision that she believes will take the sorority’s efforts to greater heights, for greater impact during AKA’s international conference held recently in Houston, Texas. Her administration’s new initiative, HBCU for Life: A call to Action and signature program College Admissions Process, also known as #CAP, will promote and market HBCUs,…
The all-new Kia Stinger strikes the perfect balance of power, style and refinement. The Stinger merges high performance with beautiful design. The new Stinger is loaded with options, choices and packages. If the owner chooses, the Stinger has the available Shift-By-Wire (SBW) gear control that lets you to change transmission modes through electronic controls rather than a mechanical linkage. This modern gear selection offers a more refined drive. Another feature is your choice of two turbocharged engines matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This fastback silhouette features a long hood, deeply-raked windshield, and low-slung cabin, giving the appearance of motion…
When it comes to both a unique exterior and interior, the 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ultimate Black has delivered a sportier, more aggressive design. The Veloster offers a plethora of standard active safety features that allows drivers top of the line comfort and safety. One of those features includes the Driver Attention Alert. This safety innovation warns you with audio and visual cues if it detects drowsy or other kinds of inattentive driving behavior. A second one is the new Lane Keep Assist feature. This is needed in case of an unintended lane departure at higher speeds, it warns the driver…
By Ms. June TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has partnered with Nashville State Community College for the 2018-2019 school year with the inaugural launch of the Early College High School Program. Dr. Shawn Joseph, Director, of MNPS, shared this exclusive announcement with the Tennessee Tribune as he continues to remarkably exceed the expectations of the community and prepare today’s students to be the future leaders and change makers of Nashville. According to Dr. Joseph, “Effective immediately, every rising eighth grade student in Davidson County with at least a B-Average, who can pass the required state…
For the first time, the Mazda6 Signature is available with the new Dynamic Pressure Turbocharged SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T engine. Delivering up to 250 HP1 and 310 lb-ft of torque, it’s engineered to be ultra-responsive at low RPM, with power to spare when you’re already off and running. Mazda’s exclusive technology, SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control, helps achieve a smoother, less fatiguing drive for the driver and passengers. When cornering, the system works seamlessly by adjusting power delivery, shifting vehicle weight on initial turn-in and throughout the corner. The interior’s features leave a memorable impression each time you’re under the wheel. First introduced…
By TN Tribune Staff Vacay season is still upon us, with plenty of days of fun in the sun left. There’s still time left to consider a road trip. The new 2018 Audi A4 allroad Quattro S tronic is the auto that can help get you there. This roomy but still stylish vehicle has the space of a mid-sized SUV but still drives smoothly like a car. The Audi Drive Select is offered as standard equipment on the A4 allroad®. Audi drive select allows the driver to choose from a selection of various driving modes: Offroad, Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and…
MEMPHIS, TN — State Representatives G.A. Hardaway and Barbara Cooper along with other elected officials and candidates, joined a town hall meeting last Saturday at the AFSCME Local 1733 on Beale Street. There were fast-food, warehouse, teachers, and public service workers to highlight the need to make it easier for working people to join together in unions in Tennessee, in order to raise wages and create thriving communities. Working people who are laborers, fast-food cooks and cashiers and public service employees discussed why putting more people in unions is the best way to confront inequality and lift the 64 million Americans paid…
From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Separating children from parents is intolerable for many Americans who protested Donald Trump’s immigration policies Saturday. “We are fighting to end the separation, detention and torture of families, children and human beings,” Nashville Community Defense volunteer Cathy Carrillo said on the national day of action against Trump’s “unconstitutional immigration policy.” However, Trump’s recent order changing the separation policy was noted. “Donald Trump did the first steps in ending the family separation,” said Rae McBee of Nashville. “But we … want to be able to reunite these families and … end the abuse…” Lynn Johnson-McBee:…