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In 2024, Audi bid adieu to convertibles by killing the droptop R8 and A5. Another brand part of the VW Group is also preparing to say goodbye to cars with a folding roof. The main VW marque will pull the plug on the T-Roc Convertible in a couple of years. Production of the oddball crossover-cabrio mashup will end in mid-2027. An indirect replacement for the Eos hardtop convertible, the high-riding model with its electrically folding fabric roof is made in Osnabrück. VW hasn’t figured out yet what to do with the plant located in western Germany once production of the…
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, Democrat of Delaware, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.MARGARET BRENNAN: The 2024 election was historic for several reasons. Among them, the first openly transgender person was elected to the United States Congress. She joins us now from the state she will be representing, Delaware. Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride. Welcome to Face the Nation.REP.-ELECT SARAH MCBRIDE: Thank you for having me, Margaret. MARGARET BRENNAN: You know, it’s interesting, given how polarized, how angry and divided this country is that people choose to…
Chrysler last year presented the sleek Halcyon concept, an electric four-door that looks more like it was designed by Porsche than the folks in Auburn Hills. At its reveal, Chrysler said the concept showed elements that may feature on upcoming vehicles, like the next evolution of Stow ‘n Go seats plus new battery technology. Christine Feuell Now the company plans a production version of the concept itself. In an interview with CNBC published on Jan. 6, Chrysler brand CEO Christine Feuell said the Halcyon concept is headed for production, without providing a timeline. A Chrysler spokesman later confirmed to Motor…
Find hints, solutions, and everything you need to know about the New York Times game. Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images The famous New York Times word game, “Wordle,” has become a global addiction. All players have six tries to guess the five-letter answer for each day’s “Wordle” in the games section of the publication. So, what was today’s Wordle answer? See the hints for the January 8, 2025, Wordle and the answer by scrolling all the way down below. What Is Today’s Wordle Hint? The Wordle hint for January 8, 2025, is: A preliminary version of something, like a document or design, before it’s finalized. What Letter…
Find hints, solutions, and everything you need to know about the New York Times game. Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images The famous New York Times word game, “Wordle,” has become a global addiction. All players have six tries to guess the five-letter answer for each day’s “Wordle” in the games section of the publication. So, what was today’s Wordle answer? See the hints for the December 29, 2024, Wordle and the answer by scrolling all the way down below. What Is Today’s Wordle Hint? The Wordle hint for December 29, 2024, is: A lively dance of Cuban origin. What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Start With? Today’s Wordle starts with the…
Melbourne, Australia — A hiker survived on two muesli bars, foraged berries and creek water for two weeks while lost on a remote Australian mountain range, police said on Wednesday. Hadi Nazari, a 23-year-old medical student from Melbourne, went missing on Dec. 26 when he separated from two hiking companions to take photos in the Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales state. He was rescued after he approached a group of hikers on Wednesday afternoon, telling them he was lost and thirsty, Police Insp. Josh Broadfoot said. Nazari had traveled more than 6 miles across steep…
Movistar have announced the contract renewals of five of their young Spanish riders, all on three-year deals.The Spanish squad announced on Thursday that Pelayo Sánchez, Javier Romo, Carlos Canal, Iván Romeo and Jon Barrenetxea will all remain on board through the end of the 2028 season.Of the quintet, four of the riders joined last year, with Sánchez joining from Burgos-BH, Romo from Astana, Canal from Euskaltel-Euskadi, and Barrenetxea from Caja Rural-Seguros RGA. Romeo joined the team in 2023, turning pro after a season with Hagens Berman Axeon.Asturian racer Sánchez is the most accomplished of the five. The 24-year-old won a…
Donald Trump says he won’t ‘commit’ to ruling out using military force to reclaim the Panama CanalSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump gave his first rambling press conference of the new year at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, bafflingly leaping from one topic to another.Ostensibly arranged to announce new foreign investment in the US, the president-elect took the opportunity to attack Joe Biden over the transition process and refused to rule out using military or economic coercion to take…
A single donation of $2.5 million from the Hellman Foundation was awarded to USA Cycling Foundation earlier this month to bolster women’s cycling programmes. This grant will increase resources to the governing body for operations of women’s high-performance Olympic Games disciplines – road, mountain bike, track, BMX racing and BMX freestyle, as well as the Paralympic cycling disciplines of road and track. “Transformative” was the word used to describe the influx of monetary support by the Hellman Foundation, based in San Francisco, California with a legacy of Warren and Chris Hellman and a broad mission that includes building equity and opportunity…
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed Hungary’s manipulative statements regarding the suspension of the gas transit agreement with Russia, claiming that this decision allegedly negatively affected prices for consumers. The Ministry described these claims as part of a politically motivated information campaign intended for domestic consumption. That is according to the MFA comment, Ukrinform reports. “In its statement dated January 1, 2025, the European Commission clearly indicated that Ukraine’s previously announced decision did not adversely affect the energy security of EU countries or consumer prices in the European market,” the Ministry noted. The MFA stressed that the sole reason…