[GRM+ members read this article first. Subscribe and gain access to more exclusive content for only $3/month.]Toyota realized it had a problem. Datsun was enjoying some serious success with its six-cylinder Z-cars, and Toyota had no answer. It had a coupe and it had a six-cylinder engine, but not in the same car. By 1978, Toyota came up with a modest reply. Toyota lengthened its Celica coupe by some 8 inches to accommodate the inline-six found in its Crown sedan. The engine was fitted with electronic fuel injection, a first for Toyota, and a new name was adopted for this ultimate Celica: the Celica Supra. Toyota has, historically, used some Latin for its model names;…
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Nearly six years have passed since LaLiga scrapped its controversial plan to take a match between Barcelona and Girona to Miami, due to a “lack of consensus” on the matter at the time.That was supposed to be the first chapter in a 15-year arrangement with their media partner Relevent, one that would have seen one Spanish league game per season played in the United States.The proposal faced widespread opposition on various fronts. In Spain, the federation (RFEF) and players’ union were both strongly against the idea which would also have needed the backing of UEFA and CONCACAF, amongst others.Much like…
When do voting locations close across the U.S. on Election Day?How late can you cast your vote in the U.S.? Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of when various polling places will close, but you should also contact your state or local election office for the most up-to-date information and site-specific hours.6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST): Parts of Indiana and Kentucky.7 p.m. EST: Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, and Vermont, as well as western parts of Indiana and Kentucky. Parts of Alabama, Florida, and New Hampshire also close at this hour.7:30 p.m. EST: North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia. Parts of New Hampshire.8…
Sir Chris Hoy has spoken movingly about what he called the ‘toughest year of my life’ after his incurable prostate cancer diagnosis.There was an outpouring of support when cycling legend revealed last month that he had been handed a terminal diagnosis and could have just two years to live. In an interview with the BBC last night he described the feeling of ‘absolute horror and shock’ of being told what he believed were just ‘aches and pains’ in his shoulder was actually a tumour.’I’ll never forget the words, it’s incurable but manageable,’ he said, adding that chemotherapy treatment was ‘like torture’ but that…
Prince William joked that he would try not to ‘wipe myself out in front of everybody’ today as he enjoyed the spectacular views of Cape Town and Table Mountain.The Prince of Wales went on a walk with Australian conservationist Robert Irwin, 20-year-old son of the late Steve Irwin, on the second day of his visit to South Africa.William – who is in the country for a four-day visit centred around the Earthshot Prize awards tomorrow – traversed a rocky climb as he walked up Signal Hill and quipped as he spied the waiting media: ‘I’ll try not to wipe myself…
The low water levels at the Kwa-Thema reservoirs have caused a water supply interruption in the area. This situation is being closely monitored. The full supply restoration depends on the reservoirs’ recovery. The city has deployed four roving water tankers to the affected areas and urges residents in the surrounding areas to use water sparingly to allow the storage levels at the affected reservoirs to recover. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here.
Mohamed Salah has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) There are no players better from the last generation than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and being compared to the duo is the highest compliment, which is exactly what Arne Slot has done when speaking about Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian superstar has been sensational for the Reds since completing his £34.3m move from AS Roma back in 2017, featuring 364 times for the Merseyside club, scoring 220 goals and assisting a further 96. The 32-year-old is already a Liverpool legend having won everything at…
$90 at Amazon Anker Soundcore AeroFit open-ear headphones: $90 Save $40 Show more (2 items) You can never go wrong with a great pair of the best earbuds or the best headphones, especially when they’re on sale. Audio gear is super important to many of us. Whether you’re at the gym, on a walk or taking public transportation to school or work, it can elevate any everyday experience. Thankfully, there are tons of deals at plenty or retailers that have brought high end models down to more budget-friendly prices. In addition to the big names, some more affordable brands are easily overlooked but…
Prior to the start of the WTA Finals on Saturday, 25-year-old Rybakina had not played on tour for two months because of a combination of illness and injury, and her opening match against Paolini ended in a straight-set defeat.The former Wimbledon champion had looked fatigued during that match but started stronger against Zheng, putting pressure on the serve early on with the Chinese seventh seed forced to save two break points early in the opening set.Momentum then swung Zheng’s way as she sealed a first break of serve on the way to a 4-1 lead, but as her unforced error…
KL Rahul, a prolific run-scorer and seasoned leader in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is now poised to be a top target in the 2025 mega auction following Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)’s decision not to retain him. Since his IPL debut in 2013, Rahul has played for four franchises, building a reputation as a consistent top-order batter with 4,683 runs across 132 matches.Despite his achievements, reports suggest LSG’s management chose not to retain him, citing concerns over his strike rate as a factor. Rahul’s entry into the auction will open up opportunities for teams in need of a captain, wicketkeeper-batter,…
