Buffett, Bloomberg, & 48 Congress Members Are Buying 1 Sector

Why are Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, Michael Bloomberg, "The Walmart Family", Bill Gates, and 48 members of Congress shifting their stocks in a frenzy? And why are they all piling into ONE unique corner of the market... The last time we saw the world's wealthiest investors move their cash into this corner of the market, Stocks exploded 2,020%, 5,609% Even as high as 8,437% in just ONE year. Now, it's all happening again.

Edmunds: The best small SUVs for city driving

NICK KURCZEWSKI
November 06, 2024

SUVs are popular in part due to their elevated ride height, commanding view of the road, and roomy interiors. Yet many midsize and large SUVs feel cumbersome in city driving. Smaller and more agile vehicles are a great alternative to help make city driving less of a chore. Edmunds' experts have brought together five city-friendly SUVs that are right at home navigating busy traffic and squeezing into curbside parking spots. All pricing below includes the destination charge.

Kia Soul

City living can mean space is at a premium. With this in mind, car shoppers who want a spacious vehicle with a small footprint would be smart to put the Kia Soul on their shopping list. The Soul is Kia's smallest vehicle, but its boxy shape allows for a generous amount of headroom and legroom in both the front and second rows. The 24.2-cubic-foot cargo hold is also commendable.

Edmunds singles out the Soul's agile handling and fuel-sipping engine as reasons to buy one. Both should come in handy for urban driving. And considering city living isn't inexpensive, it helps knowing the Soul is the least pricey of the five vehicles listed here. One downside to know about the Soul: You can't get it with all-wheel drive.

Starting price: $21,665

Buick Envista

It takes something a little extra to stand out in a city environment. This is why the Buick Envista earns a spot on this list. It has an eye-catching design that cuts a stylish path through traffic. Few vehicles are able to do this at such a budget-friendly price.

Inside and out, the Envista looks and feels like a more expensive vehicle than it really is. The touchscreen interface is attractive and easy to use, while available features like heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, and rain-sensing wipers impart an upmarket appeal to Buick's least expensive SUV. One trade-off is cargo space, the Envista's swoopy shape means trunk volume is less than what many competitors provide.

Starting price: $24,795

Volkswagen Taos

The Volkswagen Taos is a compact SUV that Edmunds has found to feel a cut above many similarly sized rivals. The Taos is easy to maneuver, and its upright shape and large windows mean outward visibility is excellent. This matters a lot in the cut and thrust of city driving. Passenger and cargo space ranks among the best in its class, and the Taos' engine is powerful enough for quick getaways at stoplights.

Every 2025 Taos comes with a user-friendly 8-inch touchscreen and wireless device charging. And since navigating city traffic can be tricky, it's nice knowing that driver assist features such as rear cross-traffic warning, blind-spot warning and automatic emergency braking are all standard.

Starting price: $25,420 (2024 model year)

Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek has standard all-wheel drive and the rugged look of a vehicle bred for life in the wilderness. Thankfully, the Crosstrek is equally capable in an urban jungle. Subaru gives the Crosstrek an elevated ride height to help with off-roading, but that extra clearance also comes in handy when dealing with big speed bumps or steep parking garage entrances.

If you're routinely in a hurry, Edmunds suggests sidestepping the 152-horsepower base four-cylinder engine and upgrading to the punchier 182-horsepower version. Subaru puts it in every 2025 Crosstrek except the base trim level. The interior is simple but durable, the controls are logically placed and within easy reach. At 19.9 cubic feet in capacity, the cargo area is on the smaller side among compact SUVs. Yet its low load floor and wide-opening hatch make it easy to get bulky items aboard.

Starting price: $26,540

Mercedes-Benz GLB

The Mercedes-Benz GLB justifies its premium price with cutting-edge technology, a smooth ride and strong performance. The GLB's upright shape is also practical. This pint-sized Mercedes has 22 cubic feet of cargo volume and an adult-friendly second row. There's even an optional third row, but it's suitable only for kids.

During testing, Edmunds noted the standard 221-turbocharged four-cylinder has enough grunt to get the GLB from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Want to further shorten your commuting times? A 302-horsepower sport-tuned model, the AMG GLB 35, is even more rapid and rides on a hunkered-down suspension. You can get GLB with some helpful tech features, such as a surround-view parking camera system, but be aware that adding a lot of options can send the GLB's price soaring far above a city skyline.

Starting price: $46,950

Edmunds Says

These five small SUVs have modest proportions, sharp driving manners, and fuel-sipping engines that make them a savvy choice for city dwellers.

____________

This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds. Nick Kurczewski is a contributor at Edmunds.

Continue Reading...

Popular

China raises its estimate for the size of its economy in 2023

BANGKOK (AP) — China's economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, but the revision has not affected forecasts for “about 5%” growth in the GDP this year, the government said Thursday.

Shytoshi Celebrates As Shiba Inu Virtual World 'Shib The Metaverse' Goes Live On Christmas

The Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) ecosystem announced early access to their highly anticipated virtual space, Shib: The Metaverse, on Christmas, promising an immersive experience like never before.

Is Artificial Intelligence the Biggest Bubble in History? - Ad

Is it any surprise 31 billionaires (including: Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and more) are quietly unloading their OWN stocks at record pace? They're getting OUT of AI (and Tech Stocks) before it's too late. But why? And WHERE are they moving their cash for the biggest profits, in 2024?

Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, delaying flights during year-end holiday season

TOKYO (AP) — Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said there was no impact on flight safety.

Bitcoin Hedge Funds Get Green Light In Israel: 6 Investment Houses Ready To Launch Before New Year

Israel’s securities regulator granted approval for six investment houses to launch hedge funds tracking Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) price on New Year’s Eve, local media reported Wednesday.

Do NOT Buy Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, or ANY Major Tech Stock... - Ad

31 billionaires (including: Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and more) are quietly unloading shares of their OWN stocks at RECORD pace... But why? Wall Street legend Eric Fry says it's because, soon: "America's most popular stocks like Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Tesla, and thousands more... are set to come plummeting back to Earth." Erasing YEARS of investor profits... Sparking a $17 trillion PANIC on Wall Street...

American Airlines settles lawsuit filed by 3 Black men who were ordered off a flight

American Airlines said Thursday it has settled a filed by three Black men who were ordered to deboard a flight last January.

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The money will be directly deposited into eligible people's bank accounts or sent in the mail by a paper check.

Bitcoin Skyrockets on Trump's Election. Which Coin Is Next? - Ad

Juan Villaverde called the top and bottom of every crypto bull market since 2012. He believes Bitcoin will go to $150K -- or more. There's one coin he thinks could go up more . It's part of Trump's special Project Crypto. His plan to make America "the crypto capital of the planet."

IonQ Positioned To Dominate Quantum Computing Era: Analyst Highlights Unique Trapped-Ion Advantage

IonQ initiated with a Buy rating and $50 price target by D.A. Davidson & Co., offering a standout pure-play investment in the quantum computing sector.

Average rate on 30-year mortgage snaps 3-week slide and rises to highest level since late November

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose this week to its highest level since late November, reflecting a recent uptick in the bond yields that lenders use as a guide to price home loans.

Did You See Trump's Bombshell Exec. Order 001? - Ad

Biden broke it... Now Trump is going to fix it. Starting with "Exec. Order 001." It's a bombshell law that Trump could sign within minutes of stepping into the Oval Office... And it will instantly set off the most sweeping government technology project in 80 years... The most lucrative, too...

US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be 'shot down, if necessary'

A U.S. senator has called for spotted flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” as it remains unclear who owns them.

Blinken will avoid Ukraine and the Middle East at a divided UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary of State will make what is likely his final trip in office to the this week, capping his engagements with the world body after a tumultuous four years that saw war return to Europe and multiple crises in the Middle East.

"This Will Be Worse Than the Great Depression, the Dot-Com Crash, and the 2008 Crisis Combined" - Ad

According to Dan Ferris, who has predicted nearly every major market crisis of the last 25 years, a new crisis in the US economy could soon cost you 50% of your portfolio or more if you don't prepare your wealth now. Especially if you're sitting on large gains.

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — , clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself.

Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeover

MACAO (AP) — When Portugal in 1999, coffee shop owner Daniel Chao was a first grader living in a different world.

Could Trump's Favorite Coin Take Off Post-election? - Ad

Juan Villaverde called the top and bottom of every crypto bull market since 2012. He believes Bitcoin will go to $150K -- or more. There's one coin he thinks could go up more . It's part of Trump's special Project Crypto. His plan to make America "the crypto capital of the planet."

Titanic builder Harland and Wolff to be bought by Spain's Navantia

LONDON (AP) — The future of the Northern Ireland-based Harland and Wolff shipbuilder, which famously built the Titanic, appears to have been safeguarded on Thursday after the Spanish state-owned business Navantia stepped in to buy it.

Set Your Alarm For 1:59 P.M. on January 31st Because THESE Stocks Set To Rocket Up - Ad

1:59 P.M. on January 31st. Set an alarm for that. Because you need to be prepared for an event that will send a certain group of stocks rocketing upward.

US effort to curb China's and Russia's access to advanced computer chips 'inadequate,' report finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Commerce Department's efforts and to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons, according to a published Wednesday by the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump's presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.

5 Military Stocks to Invest In - Ad

As violence spreads across the globe will you stay on the sidelines? We can't stop war, but you can win from it. These 5 military growth stocks could potentially build your personal wealth during global turmoil. Historically, similar stocks have seen growth of up to 16,270% in just 18 months.

Mark Cuban's Wealth Journey: 'I Want to Live Off This for a Long Time'

Mark Cuban had a surprisingly simple goal when he became a millionaire: avoid spending all his money at once.

Real estate brothers Oren and Alon Alexander remain in custody on sex trafficking and rape charges

MIAMI (AP) — Prominent real estate broker Oren Alexander and his twin brother Alon will remain in custody following their initial court appearance in Miami on Friday.

Take These Four Steps to Protect Your Financial Future... - Ad

AI is hailed as the future, but its hidden dangers may threaten our way of life and financial security. Many Americans may be unprepared as things unravel. I've recorded a critical briefing to expose the truth and help you act. Learn the four steps you must take now to protect yourself and your family.

Elon Musk Vs. RFK Jr.: Obesity Crisis Debate Sparks Struggle For Trump's Influence

Debate over tackling U.S. obesity epidemic sparks contrasting views from Trump's orbit: lifestyle changes vs. easier access to weight-loss drugs.

Peter Schiff Advises Biden To Do One 'Good Thing' Before His Term Ends: 'Sell All The Bitcoin' Held By The US

Influential economist Peter Schiff suggested on Monday that President Joe Biden sell all of the U.S.-owned Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) before leaving office to help reduce the country’s ballooning budget deficit.

Is This Defi Coin Your Next "10-Bagger" Investment? - Ad

Our #1 pick in decentralized finance is largely overlooked by mainstream investors (for now). This governance token could skyrocket as DeFi adoption surges with the smart money and institutions.

NTSB trying to determine why tractor-trailer stopped on train tracks before deadly West Texas crash

PECOS, Texas (AP) — Federal officials investigating the between at Union Pacific train and a tractor-trailer hauling a wind turbine base said Friday they were trying to determine why the tractor-trailer was stopped on the tracks, leading to the crash that derailed the train and propelled the enormous wind turbine base into the air.

Jim Cramer Warns Nvidia's 'Vicious' And 'Fast' Reversal Is Coming Amid 174% Surge This Year And China Antitrust Probe

Jim Cramer cautioned investors about Nvidia Corp on Monday, predicting a potential market correction for the semiconductor giant that has seen its value surge 174% this year.

The Secret to Trading Success? It's Simpler Than You Think - Ad

Forget fancy software. Top traders rely on free alerts that tell them when to jump on the next big trade. Straight to your phone. No guessing, no stress.

The US egg industry kills 350 million chicks a year. New technology offers an alternative

WILTON, Iowa (AP) — Every year the U.S. egg industry kills about 350 million male chicks because, while the fuzzy little animals are incredibly cute, they will never lay eggs, so have little monetary value.

FedEx Positioned As Largest Pure-Play North American LTL Carrier Post-Separation: Analyst

BofA analyst raises FedEx price target to $348, citing potential value creation post-separation, and increases EPS estimates for FY25 and FY26.

My TOP Altcoin for Right Now Is... - Ad

Searching for the top investment opportunity in crypto? Look no further. Our $3 report gives you the full scoop. You'll get this exciting token's name, our recommended investment strategy, and growth projections. Time is of the essence with this one...

Diplomatic spat erupts after Hungary gives asylum to Polish politician suspected of corruption

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Hungary has given political asylum to a Polish opposition politician who is wanted on suspicions of corruption, triggering a diplomatic spat that worsened on Friday.

China's Xi swears in new leader of casino hub Macao, telling the city to diversify economy

MACAO (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the casino hub of Macao to diversify its economy as he swore in the former Portuguese colony's new government on Friday at an event marking the of its handover to China.

Elon Musk: "The Government Is Out of Control." - Ad

Elon Musk says the government is going bankrupt. Seniors are getting crushed by inflation. But there is a way you could claim a chunk of over $1 trillion in spending, courtesy of Elon Musk.

New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon

MIAMI (AP) — A federal grand jury in Washington has returned an indictment against former Congressman David Rivera for failing to register as a foreign agent of a sanctioned Venezuelan media tycoon on whose behalf the Miami Republican allegedly lobbied the Trump administration.

Trending Now

Information, charts or examples are for illustration and educational purposes only and not for individualized investment management This message contains commercial elements, such as advertising. We only send these offers to those who have opted in to our newsletter. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For these reasons we strongly suggest trading in a DEMO/Simulated account. The information provided by us is for educational and informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties concerning the products, practices or procedures of any company or entity mentioned or recommended and have not determined if the statements and opinions of the advertiser are accurate, correct or truthful. If you use, act upon or make decisions in reliance on information contained or any external source linked within it, you do so at your own peril and agree to hold us, our officers, directors, shareholders, affiliates and agents without fault.

Copyright trendadvisor.net
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service