The new 2018 Toyota 86 GT Black is kissed with a smart design and cutting-edge materials that help make the body of the auto light and strong, which is a great assist to boost efficiency and overall performance. This design also places the 2.0-liter Boxer engine low to the ground, helping optimize the center of gravity and front/rear weight distribution. It’s a platform built for racing, but still civilized on the streets, and it gives you the best of all worlds. The cabin brings plenty of comfort to every journey. Granlux trim wraps accents on the dashboard, door panels and…
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NASHVILLE, TN — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) has named Kimberly Lannear as communications manager. She will assist in communicating museum milestones, events, fundraising opportunities and artifact acquisitions. Lannear most recently served at the Alexandria Library in Alexandria, Va., where she secured national media placements in The Washington Post, NBC4 Washington, Fortune Magazine and C-SPAN, as well as local placements in the Greater Washington, D.C., area. Previously, Lannear served as an intern at Seventeen magazine and an assistant at Time Inc.’s Real Simple magazine. “NMAAM is proud to expand our communications department with the addition of…
Seventeen albums, 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, and a Soul Train Award. Add all the numbers and it equals to the sum total of Take 6, one of the most successful music groups in history. Members Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley, continue to bring extraordinary vocals to their worldwide audiences. They recently made their Soundstage (PBS) debut alongside legendary group The Manhattan Transfer. Take 6 have just released what is sure to be another GRAMMY contender, the newest CD ICONIC. Their latest has already debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary…
By Tribune Staff For those of you who’ve been wanting a six-cylinder engine car for under 30-grand, the 2018 Passat GT is waiting to come home with you. The Passat GT has a 280-hp V6 that adds fun to every drive. And it’s fun to look at, too, with 19” Tornado wheels, R-Line front and rear bumpers. The R-Line trim gives the Jetta a sportier look, from the front grille and rear bumper to the black headliner and two-tone leatherette seating surfaces. There’s also a black roof, black mirror caps, and two-tone leatherette seating surfaces. Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home…
By Tribune Staff If you’ve been considering switching to an electric vehicle, the new Kia Niro EX will be an ideal auto to start. The Niro Plug-In Hybrid delivers versatility right down to its power source. With the push of a button you can go all-electric using a high-density, lithium-ion polymer battery with an estimated EPA rated All Electric Range (AER) of 0-26 miles. And you can be confident knowing you’ll never be stranded with its hybrid gas-electric HEV mode. Going electric is easy thanks to dual Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V) charging options. Whether you’re at home…
The new 2018 Lexus LC 500 offers drivers an opportunity to Experience prestige and luxury every time you get behind the wheel. This new coupe style vehicle is built with an all-new platform, with a 471 horsepower* and a class-leading 10-speed automatic transmission. The all-new 10-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission delivers rapid-fire shift times with lightning-quick intelligence. This is a first in the luxury segment. Every element of the front-engine, rear-wheel drive platform was built to elevate the driver’s connection to the road. This is where it gets scientific. The alignment of the driver’s hip point with the vehicle’s center of gravity…
Comfortable interiors, powerful engines, and intuitive controls come together in a vehicle where the passion for driving is more apparent than ever before. Got a spirit for adventure? If so, the BMW X3 can accommodate everything your adventurous spirit may need. It has comfortable interiors, powerful engines, intuitive controls and most importantly, a spacious cargo area to carry all of the goodies needed to make your adventure complete. The All-New BMW X3 features 8 inches of ground clearance for navigating conditions from sand to snow, with plenty of margin for steep sections. Available suspension options, including Adaptive M Sport…
EXCLUSIVE – NASHVILLE, TN — The old adage that change is good rings loud and clear at Citizens Bank as they have experienced both a recent and major shift in leadership. The Chairman of Citizens Bank, Attorney Richard Manson spoke exclusively and personally with the Tennessee Tribune to shed light on the dramatic June 2, 2018 resignation of the endeared former President and CEO, Dr. Deborah Cole. In order to properly and correctly inform the community of the facts surrounding her abrupt departure, the bank chose to release the breaking news less than a week later with The Tennessee…
Special to the Tribune from The Chicago Crusader CHICAGO, IL — Days before the Chicago Plan Commission approved plans for the Obama Presidential Center, a federal lawsuit was filed to block the proposed $500 million facility that will be built in Jackson Park. The 500-acre park is located in Chicago’s predominately Black Woodlawn and South Shore neighborhoods, where former First Lady Michelle Obama, rapper Kanye West and some of the nation’s most prominent Blacks once lived. On Thursday, May 17, the Chicago Plan Commission unanimously approved the blueprints for the Obama Presidential Center, despite emotional appeals from protestors who are concerned…
After just our first year, the Hyundai Genesis G80 3.8 is already receiving major industry recognition, starting with receiving a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), which sets the standard for automotive safety. And J.D. Power ranked Genesis the “Highest Premium Brand in Initial Quality” in 2017. The G80 has a strong muscular style, that’s still classy and elegant. The 311-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine is managed by a refined, 8-speed SHIFTRONIC® transmission. Classic rear-wheel-drive proportions create the feeling of motion even while the vehicle is standing still. Full-grain leather premium seats offer relaxation and…