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Several suburbs within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area rank among the richest cities in Kansas, … [+] including Overland Park.getty We have been on a tour d’horizon lately, analyzing various American states and identifying the wealthiest cities there. Recently, we have been focused on the Census-designated Midwest region of the United States, conducting studies of the richest cities in North Dakota and Minnesota. We’re continuing our analysis of the Midwest by now turning to the richest cities in Kansas. We analyzed over 740 cities in the state in order to identify the richest cities in Kansas. The way in which…
A map found in the Bodleian Library shows two ‘lost’ islands in Cardigan Bay, possibly indicating the legendary sunken kingdom from Welsh mythology, Cantre’r Gwaelod. Cantre’r Gwaelod was a land said to be west of present-day Wales. Accounts on the legend of Cantre’r Gwaelod vary, but the earliest depiction appears during the 13th century in the Black Book of Carmarthen, describing the land as Maes Gwyddno. In this version, the land was lost to floods when a well-maiden named Mererid allowed the well to overflow. The more widely known variation is from the 17th century, where Cantre’r Gwaelod is described…
Audi on Tuesday confirmed that the restyled Q7 three-row SUV previously shown for the European market is coming to the U.S. for the 2025 model year. A new front fascia and other smaller styling changes help freshen the Q7, which has been on sale in its current form since the 2017 model year (with an update for 2020). Up front, the grille gets chunky mesh elements meant to emphasize its height. The bolder grille is flanked by prominent air intakes and high-mounted headlights. The number of trim pieces was also reduced for a cleaner look As before, the lineup includes…
As outrageous as the idea of a production car capable of returning a fuel economy as high as 261 mpg may sound, more reports have emerged confirming that such an ultra-frugal car is in fact in development and could be on the market as early as next year. We are, of course, talking about Volkswagen’s XL1, which was unveiled as a concept last year at the Qatar Motor Show. Now, reports coming out of Europe suggest that the XL1 will be produced next year and that it will keep its advanced plug-in hybrid drivetrain. According to AutoWeek.nl, the XL1 isn’t…
Audi R8 production has come to an end after 17 years and two generations. The final example of the mid-engine supercar rolled off the line at a plant in Germany last week, but it isn’t destined for a customer. Instead, Audi will keep it at its official museum in Ingolstadt, Germany. The car was an R8 V10 Performance coupe finished in Vegas Yellow, similar to the one shown here. R8 production was originally scheduled to end in 2023, but Audi extended production after it received a flood of orders following the announcement last year of the car’s demise. A special…
Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype for a compact crossover with third-row seats that may hint at a similar SUV due in the U.S. as the replacement for the current Tiguan. Expected to be revealed later this year, the mystery vehicle is a redesigned version of VW’s Tayron crossover, the current generation of which is sold exclusively in China. But unlike its predecessor, this new Tayron is expected to be sold globally. In most markets the new Tayron would replace the current Tiguan Allspace, the stretched, seven-seat version of the current Tiguan that is sold as the standard Tiguan…
The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 featured in the 1993 movie “Demolition Man” will be part of Barrett Jackson’s upcoming auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scheduled to cross the auction block Jan. 27, the 442 is a fine example of a classic American muscle car even without its movie pedigree. The 442 was launched for the 1964 model year as Oldsmobile’s entry into the muscle-car field. The name was derived from that first model’s 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed transmission, and dual exhaust, but later models changed that formula a bit. Oldsmobile kept the 442 name around into the early 1990s, but the 1970…
Charleston, South Carolina CNN — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh received another prison sentence Monday, this time in federal court, where a judge sentenced him to 40 years after he pleaded guilty to a raft of financial crimes, including nearly two dozen charges of conspiracy, fraud and money laundering. The federal sentence – which significantly exceeded prosecutors’ recommendation and orders Murdaugh to pay more than $8.7 million in restitution to his victims – will run concurrently with the 27 years he’s already serving following his guilty plea in state court for similar misconduct. Both cases stemmed from myriad schemes prosecutors say…
An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually Source: abcnews.go.com
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing an electric compact sedan with coupe-like styling. The car is destined to be a member of the next-generation CLA-Class range, a preview of which was given in the form of a concept at the 2023 Munich auto show. The market launch will happen around 2025, meaning an arrival in the U.S. as a 2026 model is likely. The next CLA-Class, and other members of Mercedes’ next-generation compact family, will ride on a newly developed platform called the MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture). The platform will support both hybrid and electric powertrains. Prototypes for the hybrid CLA-Class…