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CR is testing the 2025 Buick Enclave Sport Touring, the new luxury 3-row SUV from GM positioned just below Cadillac. Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the new Enclave aims to combine upscale comfort with family-friendly practicality. But does it deliver real value in a crowded segment? And how does it stack up against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Grand Highlander, and the Honda Pilot? We also answer viewer questions about niche tire sizes on some Toyota and Lexus vehicles (like the Prius and Crown Signia), and is it worth keeping a 2009 Toyota Highlander with over 250k miles, or is it time to find a replacement?   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. More info on the 2025 Buick Enclave here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buick/enclave/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Overview: 2025 Buick Enclave 02:05 - What is The Enclave? 05:27 - The Controls 09:35 - Ride Comfort 10:36 - The Powertrain 12:54 - Driving 13:39 - Cargo Area 14:24 - Super Cruise System 18:18 - Would You Buy It? 20:49 - Question #1: Why do manufacturers make cars with odd tire sizes that are hard to find? 24:58 - Question #2: When is the right time to replace an older vehicle?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2025 Buick Enclave 3-Row SUV Tries to Justify Its Almost-Luxury Price https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-buick-enclave-review-a2392197540/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Midsized SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-most-reliable-3-year-old-midsized-suvs-a1933721124/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT  

CR is testing the 2025 Buick Enclave Sport Touring, the new luxury 3-row SUV from GM positioned just below Cadillac. Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the new Enclave aims to combine upscale comfort with family-friendly practicality. But does it deliver real value in a crowded segment? And how does it stack up against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Grand Highlander, and the Honda Pilot? We also answer viewer questions about niche tire sizes on some Toyota and Lexus vehicles (like the Prius and Crown Signia), and is it worth keeping a 2009 Toyota Highlander with over 250k miles, or is it time to find a replacement?   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. More info on the 2025 Buick Enclave here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buick/enclave/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Overview: 2025 Buick Enclave 02:05 - What is The Enclave? 05:27 - The Controls 09:35 - Ride Comfort 10:36 - The Powertrain 12:54 - Driving 13:39 - Cargo Area 14:24 - Super Cruise System 18:18 - Would You Buy It? 20:49 - Question #1: Why do manufacturers make cars with odd tire sizes that are hard to find? 24:58 - Question #2: When is the right time to replace an older vehicle?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2025 Buick Enclave 3-Row SUV Tries to Justify Its Almost-Luxury Price https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-buick-enclave-review-a2392197540/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Midsized SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-most-reliable-3-year-old-midsized-suvs-a1933721124/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT      

CR is testing the 2025 Buick Enclave Sport Touring, the new luxury 3-row SUV from GM positioned just below Cadillac. Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the new Enclave aims to combine upscale comfort with family-friendly practicality. But does it deliver real value in a crowded segment? And how does it stack up against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Grand Highlander, and the Honda Pilot? We also answer viewer questions about niche tire sizes on some Toyota and Lexus vehicles (like the Prius and Crown Signia), and is it worth keeping a 2009 Toyota Highlander with over 250k miles, or is it time to find a replacement?   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. More info on the 2025 Buick Enclave here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buick/enclave/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Overview: 2025 Buick Enclave 02:05 - What is The Enclave? 05:27 - The Controls 09:35 - Ride Comfort 10:36 - The Powertrain 12:54 - Driving 13:39 - Cargo Area 14:24 - Super Cruise System 18:18 - Would You Buy It? 20:49 - Question #1: Why do manufacturers make cars with odd tire sizes that are hard to find? 24:58 - Question #2: When is the right time to replace an older vehicle?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2025 Buick Enclave 3-Row SUV Tries to Justify Its Almost-Luxury Price https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-buick-enclave-review-a2392197540/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Midsized SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-most-reliable-3-year-old-midsized-suvs-a1933721124/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT      

​Bus driver Ross Munns has disputed Virginia Giuffre's account of the March 24, 2025, collision in Neergabby, Western Australia. Munns stated that he was overtaking a slow-moving Toyota Highlander when it unexpectedly turned in front of him, resulting in a minor collision that damaged the car's tail light. He emphasized that he was traveling below 75 km/h, contrary to Giuffre's claim that the bus was moving at 110 km/h. After ensuring the 71-year-old driver was unharmed, they exchanged details, and both vehicles departed the scene. Munns reported the incident to the police the following day, describing it as minor.Munns expressed surprise upon seeing Giuffre's subsequent Instagram post, which depicted her with facial bruises and stated she was in renal failure with only four days to live. He questioned the severity of her injuries, asserting that such harm could not have resulted from the minor collision. Western Australia Police corroborated Munns' account, classifying the incident as minor with no reported injuries and approximately $2,000 in vehicle damage.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bus driver refutes Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre collision claims

​Bus driver Ross Munns has disputed Virginia Giuffre's account of the March 24, 2025, collision in Neergabby, Western Australia. Munns stated that he was overtaking a slow-moving Toyota Highlander when it unexpectedly turned in front of him, resulting in a minor collision that damaged the car's tail light. He emphasized that he was traveling below 75 km/h, contrary to Giuffre's claim that the bus was moving at 110 km/h. After ensuring the 71-year-old driver was unharmed, they exchanged details, and both vehicles departed the scene. Munns reported the incident to the police the following day, describing it as minor.Munns expressed surprise upon seeing Giuffre's subsequent Instagram post, which depicted her with facial bruises and stated she was in renal failure with only four days to live. He questioned the severity of her injuries, asserting that such harm could not have resulted from the minor collision. Western Australia Police corroborated Munns' account, classifying the incident as minor with no reported injuries and approximately $2,000 in vehicle damage.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bus driver refutes Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre collision claimsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​Bus driver Ross Munns has disputed Virginia Giuffre's account of the March 24, 2025, collision in Neergabby, Western Australia. Munns stated that he was overtaking a slow-moving Toyota Highlander when it unexpectedly turned in front of him, resulting in a minor collision that damaged the car's tail light. He emphasized that he was traveling below 75 km/h, contrary to Giuffre's claim that the bus was moving at 110 km/h. After ensuring the 71-year-old driver was unharmed, they exchanged details, and both vehicles departed the scene. Munns reported the incident to the police the following day, describing it as minor.Munns expressed surprise upon seeing Giuffre's subsequent Instagram post, which depicted her with facial bruises and stated she was in renal failure with only four days to live. He questioned the severity of her injuries, asserting that such harm could not have resulted from the minor collision. Western Australia Police corroborated Munns' account, classifying the incident as minor with no reported injuries and approximately $2,000 in vehicle damage.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bus driver refutes Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre collision claimsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 4 EMS personnel prepare a gurney for the passenger of a dark gray Ford Focus Jan. 28, after its crash involving a Toyota Highlander, also gray. The two vehicles made impact just before 10 a.m. last Tuesday on 10th Street (U.S. 181) in front of the H-E-B parking lot in Floresville in misty weather conditions. According to ESD 4 Capt. William Miles, both the driver and the passenger of the Ford were transported to University Hospital in San Antonio with non-life-threatening injuries; the lone occupant of the Toyota refused treatment. Both vehicles incurred front...Article Link

Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 4 EMS personnel prepare a gurney for the passenger of a dark gray Ford Focus Jan. 28, after its crash involving a Toyota Highlander, also gray. The two vehicles made impact just before 10 a.m. last Tuesday on 10th Street (U.S. 181) in front of the H-E-B parking lot in Floresville in misty weather conditions. According to ESD 4 Capt. William Miles, both the driver and the passenger of the Ford were transported to University Hospital in San Antonio with non-life-threatening injuries; the lone occupant of the Toyota refused treatment. Both vehicles incurred front...Article Link

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We recently purchased a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD for testing. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the four-cylinder turbo engine, infotainment usability, and whether the Traverse works as a family hauler compared to the Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Hyundai Palisade. And, with recent hurricanes hitting the U.S., we discuss whether a flooded electric vehicle is more prone to becoming a fire hazard and if there are specific steps an owner should take to break in a hybrid car, truck, or SUV.   More info on the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse here: https://www.consumerreports.org/search/?query=Chevrolet%20traverse   Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Overview: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse 02:24 - The Engine 08:48 - How It Drives 12:33 - 2nd & 3rd Row Seats 19:02 - The Drive Seat 23:03 - The Controls 28:51 - Standard Safety Features 33:28 - GM Super Cruise 37:04 - Cargo Area 38:51 - Would You Buy It? 43:13 - Question #1: Are flooded electric vehicles really prone to becoming a fire hazard? 46:16 - Question #2: Are there specific steps an owner should take to break in a hybrid car, truck, or SUV?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Proves to Be a Balanced 3-row SUV, with One Exception https://www.consumerreports.org/search/?query=Chevrolet%20traverse   2024 Chevrolet Traverse https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/traverse/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Cars and SUVs With the Easiest Controls https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/automotive-technology/cars-and-suvs-with-the-easiest-controls-a7135184399/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Guide to Car Reliability & Owner Satisfaction https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/guide-to-car-reliability-owner-satisfaction-a9213219653/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

We recently purchased a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD for testing. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the four-cylinder turbo engine, infotainment usability, and whether the Traverse works as a family hauler compared to the Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Hyundai Palisade. And, with recent hurricanes hitting the U.S., we discuss whether a flooded electric vehicle is more prone to becoming a fire hazard and if there are specific steps an owner should take to break in a hybrid car, truck, or SUV.   More info on the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse here: https://www.consumerreports.org/search/?query=Chevrolet%20traverse   Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Overview: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse 02:24 - The Engine 08:48 - How It Drives 12:33 - 2nd & 3rd Row Seats 19:02 - The Drive Seat 23:03 - The Controls 28:51 - Standard Safety Features 33:28 - GM Super Cruise 37:04 - Cargo Area 38:51 - Would You Buy It? 43:13 - Question #1: Are flooded electric vehicles really prone to becoming a fire hazard? 46:16 - Question #2: Are there specific steps an owner should take to break in a hybrid car, truck, or SUV?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Proves to Be a Balanced 3-row SUV, with One Exception https://www.consumerreports.org/search/?query=Chevrolet%20traverse   2024 Chevrolet Traverse https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/traverse/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Cars and SUVs With the Easiest Controls https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/automotive-technology/cars-and-suvs-with-the-easiest-controls-a7135184399/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Guide to Car Reliability & Owner Satisfaction https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/guide-to-car-reliability-owner-satisfaction-a9213219653/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

We recently purchased a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD for testing. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the four-cylinder turbo engine, infotainment usability, and whether the Traverse works as a family hauler compared to the Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Hyundai Palisade. And, with recent hurricanes hitting the U.S., we discuss whether a flooded electric vehicle is more prone to becoming a fire hazard and if there are specific steps an owner should take to break in a hybrid car, truck, or SUV.   More info on the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse here: https://www.consumerreports.org/search/?query=Chevrolet%20traverse   Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Overview: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse 02:24 - The Engine 08:48 - How It Drives 12:33 - 2nd & 3rd Row Seats 19:02 - The Drive Seat 23:03 - The Controls 28:51 - Standard Safety Features 33:28 - GM Super Cruise 37:04 - Cargo Area 38:51 - Would You Buy It? 43:13 - Question #1: Are flooded electric vehicles really prone to becoming a fire hazard? 46:16 - Question #2: Are there specific steps an owner should take to break in a hybrid car, truck, or SUV?     ----------------------------------   First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Proves to Be a Balanced 3-row SUV, with One Exception https://www.consumerreports.org/search/?query=Chevrolet%20traverse   2024 Chevrolet Traverse https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/traverse/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Cars and SUVs With the Easiest Controls https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/automotive-technology/cars-and-suvs-with-the-easiest-controls-a7135184399/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs-and-minivans-with-the-best-third-row-seats-a6809768331/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Guide to Car Reliability & Owner Satisfaction https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/guide-to-car-reliability-owner-satisfaction-a9213219653/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Warehouse 13 Fancast Lead Agent Shannon would never forget that many artifacts on a table and Agent Carolyn goes angry golfing while Janitor SP seeks out tornadoes with Helen Hunt. The Agents review and rewatch the Warehouse 13 season 4 third episode S4E03 "Personal Effects." The Agents discuss Toyota Highlander navigations systems, Secret Service Agent tradecraft, magical Warehouse 13 bathrooms for five adults, VERY notable guest stars, Leena's unfortunate purpose in the episode, driving distances in the Dakotas, the brother's noble sacrifice, Myka weak dialogue, Jink's link to Claudia, all the artifacts, who Artie should have called and some honest listener feedback. Stay after the credits for some bonus content. Thank you so much for listening to our coverage of Warehouse 13. Artie's Attic: A Warehouse 13 Fancast will release Thursday nights most weeks. Email: warehouse13fancast@gmail.com X: https://www.x.com/syfygurl X: https://www.x.com/ocean363 Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord All music and sound effect used on this episode were purchased on http://www.pond5.com Find more Artie's Attic content and other shows on the Lone Wolf Podcasts network at: http://www.lonewolfpodcasts.com LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE: Rings Of Power: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXGQPRFP/ Twister (1996): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117998/ Wynonna Earp Vengeance: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32898016/ Pawn Stars: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1492088/ Good Will Hunting: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119217/ Firefly Art: https://www.jasonwchristman.com Sticker Art: https://handoverthehero.com/ SciFi Author: https://www.jason-bond.com/ Support Artie's Attic: A Warehouse 13 Fancast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/arties-attic-warehouse-13-fanc

Toyota's fourth-generation Highlander builds on almost two decades of momentum, and growing interest in the crossover space. This latest Highlander launched in 2019 and spun off a Grand Highlander variant that's slightly larger to meet continued demand. Pivoting to four-cylinder power, this Highlander packs a 2.4-liter turbocharged I4 that feeds 265 hp through an eight-speed automatic. That power travels through the front wheels or an all-wheel-drive system. It's hard for other automakers to ignore the hot-selling crossovers, and Hyundai  jumped into the ring with its three-row Palisade. This three-row family hauler sports a 3.8-liter V6 under the hood that pushes 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque to the front or all four wheels by way of an eight-speed automatic transmission.  On this episode of Talking Cars with the Boss, Wesley Wren, and Natalie Neff chat about two darlings of the midsize crossover space. The pair share their experiences with the Highlander and Palisade, and discuss the growing demand for large, three-row crossovers. Closing the show, the pair break down which of these family haulers they'd like to add to their driveway. 

On this week's KVMR News Magazine hydrogeologist Steve Baker returns to discuss how to balance Californian's water usage with environmental protections and science correspondent Al Stahler leads us on an expedition through the night sky. Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti shares his opinion about the Biden Administration giving their student debt relief plan another go before a vehicular wellness check for a beloved Toyota Highlander inspires Nevada City poet Molly Fisk to explore her automobile history.

- Nissan Cuts Sales and Profit Forecast - Republican States Sue EPA Over Emissions Rules - Chery To Make Spain Plant Export Hub - Toyota Highlander Going All-Electric - Mercedes To Hold Union Vote Next Month - Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks - GM Rolls Out Bidirectional Home EV Chargers - Corvette's Chief Engineer Retires - Dodge Introduces Comprehensive Protection Plan

- Nissan Cuts Sales and Profit Forecast - Republican States Sue EPA Over Emissions Rules - Chery To Make Spain Plant Export Hub - Toyota Highlander Going All-Electric - Mercedes To Hold Union Vote Next Month - Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks - GM Rolls Out Bidirectional Home EV Chargers - Corvette's Chief Engineer Retires - Dodge Introduces Comprehensive Protection Plan

THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYControversy?  As a Home Theater Fan there really isn't any with Toyota Highlander os Cameron Remaster.Steve and DJ give you their Home Theater Experiences for the week.  Plus DJ has actually progress on the NEW THEATER room.Take a look at that list below!Pick and choose the Experiences you want to hear about but the guys recommend you listen to them all!Lets get into ALL our Home Theater Experiences !So much fun!Chapters00:00 - Hey Home Theater Nerds…

THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYControversy?  As a Home Theater Fan there really isn't any with Toyota Highlander os Cameron Remaster.Steve and DJ give you their Home Theater Experiences for the week.  Plus DJ has actually progress on the NEW THEATER room.Take a look at that list below!Pick and choose the Experiences you want to hear about but the guys recommend you listen to them all!Lets get into ALL our Home Theater Experiences !So much fun!Chapters00:00 - Hey Home Theater Nerds…

Starting things off this week is the 2024 BMW i5 M60, a near-600 horsepower all-electric sedan that Benjamin seems impressed with, especially in comparison to the Mercedes-AMG EQE from last week. But every BMW comes with its hiccups and gimmicks, and Benjamin is more than eager to share his experience with this high-end German, and how the new executive sport sedan feels. Then Sami gets his three-row on by talking about not just one, but two family oriented crossovers. The discussion starts with the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which seems to be the default three-row for families looking to grow from their RAV4. Then the guys go on to talk about Sami's recently tested 2024 Subaru Ascent, and how the brand has recieved a lot of credit for its steady approach to the market. Thanks for listening!!

Mike and Karen Laspisa were awoken at 8am on Friday, August 30th, 2013 when they heard a knock on their front door. The couple were expecting to see their son, 19-year-old Bryce Laspisa, who was supposed to be arriving at their home in Laguna Niguel after making a lengthy drive from his apartment near Rocklin, CA. But when they opened the door, they were dismayed to find a highway patrol officer looking back at them and asking them about an abandoned 2003 Toyota Highlander, registered in their name, that had been found lying on its side near Castaic Lake.Missing Persons Information:Bryce Laspisa is 5'11” tall with red hair and blue eyes. Bryce has a tattoo of a Taurus bull head on his left shoulder and his ears are pierced. Bryce was wearing white cargo shorts, a blue and white checkered shirt and red Nikes when he disappeared in August of 2013. If Bryce is still alive today (in February 2024) he would be 29 years old. If anyone has any information that could lead to the discovery of Bryce Laspisa they can contact the LA County Sheriff's Department at (818)984-0630 or send an email to findbrycelaspisa@gmail.com. Sources:The Unexplained Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa from The Crime WireThe Story Of Bryce Laspisa And His Chilling Disappearance In California from All That's Interesting3 Suspects Arrested In Death Of A Man Found Burned In Castaic from Hawthorne PoliceBryce Laspisa Disappearance Analysis | Abandoned Vehicle Mystery from Dr. Todd GrandeMissing Person: Bryce David Laspisa from the State of California Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General Disappeared Season 7 | Episode 3: Road to Nowhere from DisappearedCastaic Lake from castaiclake.comSee ya next Wednesday! Intro/Outro Music: A Creepy Music from Music UnlimitedInstagram: @wickedwithinpodcastWebsite: wickedwithinpodcast.com

No guest this week as Jill and Tom run down the complete list of 2024 Consumer Guide Best Buy picks. The list includes 41 vehicles in 17 different categories. If you're thinking about buying a new car in the near future, this week's show is a must-listen-to episode. You can check out the entire 2024 Consumer Guide Best Buy list by clicking here. 

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Jan 4th          Publish Date:  Jan 3rd      Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Thursday, January 4th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to NFL coach Don Shula. ***1.04.24 – BIRTHDAY – DON SHULA I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-75 Near Cumberland Claims One Life in Early Morning Incident' A Legacy Remembered': Beloved Marietta Football Icon Passes Away at 81 Anticipated Expansion and Community Involvement Mark Mableton's Inaugural Year, Says Mayor Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss budget-friendly snack options for kids. All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: CU of GA  STORY 1: 1 Dead in Early Morning Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-75 in Cumberland In a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 North near Cumberland Mall, a 23-year-old man, Steven Slaymaker of Marietta, died early Tuesday morning. The crash involved at least five vehicles, with Slaymaker's 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan colliding with a 2012 Honda Civic driven by Anthony Taylor. After the collision, Slaymaker exited his vehicle to check on Taylor and was struck by a 2022 Kia K5 driven by Tekila Glass. A 2017 Toyota Highlander driven by Joseph McWilliams then collided with the rear of the Volkswagen. Taylor sustained serious injuries, while Joseph and Tina McWilliams had minor injuries. The crash is under investigation. STORY 2: 'A Long Shadow': Marietta Football Legend Dies at 81 Howard Jesse Simpson III, a prominent figure in Marietta known for his athletic achievements, local business, and strong faith, passed away at the age of 81. Born in Lancaster, South Carolina, Simpson played football at Marietta High School before earning a scholarship to Auburn University. He had a brief NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. Simpson was also known for his contributions to the community through his successful construction business. Described as a "gentle giant," he leaves behind a legacy of kindness and respect. STORY 3: Mayor Expects Growth and Engagement in Mableton's First Full Year The city of Mableton, formed in June 2022, faces challenges and opportunities in its first six months. Despite a pending lawsuit alleging the city's formation was unconstitutional, leaders are working on building blocks, including tax filings and service agreements. The city plans to offer code enforcement, planning and zoning, sanitation, and parks and recreation services. Community engagement is the next phase, with the establishment of boards and commissions. Despite opposition, Mayor Michael Owens remains committed to the city's trajectory. The city also aims to be a leader in technological innovation for municipal governments. Growth management is a priority, considering Mableton's proximity to Atlanta. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We'll be right back  Break: ESOG STORY 4: Stoner Says He Will Not Run in Redrawn Smyrna District State Rep. Doug Stoner, a Democrat from Smyrna, will not seek re-election due to redistricting placing him and state Rep. Teri Anulewicz into the same district. The redrawn district maps followed a federal judge's ruling that the previous GOP-drawn congressional maps violated the Voting Rights Act. Stoner plans to serve out his term until December 2024. This eliminates the possibility of a primary battle between the two Democrats, but Anulewicz faces a challenge from first-time candidate Gabriel Sanchez. Stoner's decision allows him to continue his advocacy for Smyrna and Cobb County, focusing on issues like emergency treatment for students with Type 1 diabetes. STORY 5: Korean Restaurant to Open on Church Street led by Local Chef Bōm, a casual Korean eatery, is set to open in the upcoming Bridger Properties development on Church Street in Marietta. The restaurant, slated to open this summer, will be led by Chef Brian So, who also manages the kitchen at Spring, a New American style restaurant on Marietta Square. Bōm aims to bring a unique culinary experience to Marietta Square, offering traditional Korean cuisine in a casual setting. The restaurant will be part of the 17,000 square feet of retail space in the Bridger development, which emphasizes supporting local businesses. 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Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma and Senior Editor Jeff Perez are on this week's Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour. They are discussing the Dodge Hornet, GMC Sierra Denali 2500,, Haoqi Cheetah electric bicycle, Toyota Highlander, and Audi S6.

More info on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Preferred Plus here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-mazda-cx-90-review-a1943302819/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Mazda is aiming upscale with the 2024 CX-90, creating an all-new three-row SUV that separates itself from mainstream models like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Ford Explorer, with aspirations toward luxury brands such as Acura, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The CX-90 Turbo Preferred Plus we purchased anonymously for our test program is built on a brand-new platform, and boasts Mazda's first-ever inline six-cylinder engine mated to the brand's own eight-speed automatic transmission. But will all the new changes be enough to impress buyers within the highly competitive market? We also explain CR's testing process, from the moment we purchase a vehicle to when we publish our conclusions in our Road Test report.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - 2024 Mazda CX-90 first impressions 01:19 - What is new about the CX-90 03:02 - The Mazda Buyer 04:39 - How It Drives 07:19 - The Ride 08:10 - Can Mazda pull off a 60K SUV? 10:19 - Interior Fit and Finish 12:05 - Controls 14:37 - Rear Seats 15:52 - Question 1: From the time CR purchases a vehicle for the test program how long does it take for the full review to be posted on the website? 20:50 - Question 2: Why does it seem impossible to lease an EV at MSRP and get the EV credit back as lease cash?     ----------------------------------   All-New 2024 Mazda CX-90 Aims Up-and Makes A Direst Hit https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-mazda-cx-90-review-a1943302819/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2024 Mazda CX-90 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/cx-90/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Reliable and Fuel-Efficient New Midsize SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/new-midsized-suvs-most-reliable-fuel-efficient-a2811867777/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   New Cars on the Horizon https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/new-cars-on-the-horizon-a1920770135/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Leasing an EV Can Save You Money https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/how-leasing-an-ev-can-save-you-money-a6013438463/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Leasing vs. Buying a New Car https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/leasing-vs-buying-a-new-car-a9135602164/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez   Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

More info on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Preferred Plus here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-mazda-cx-90-review-a1943302819/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Mazda is aiming upscale with the 2024 CX-90, creating an all-new three-row SUV that separates itself from mainstream models like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Ford Explorer, with aspirations toward luxury brands such as Acura, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The CX-90 Turbo Preferred Plus we purchased anonymously for our test program is built on a brand-new platform, and boasts Mazda's first-ever inline six-cylinder engine mated to the brand's own eight-speed automatic transmission. But will all the new changes be enough to impress buyers within the highly competitive market? We also explain CR's testing process, from the moment we purchase a vehicle to when we publish our conclusions in our Road Test report.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - 2024 Mazda CX-90 first impressions 01:19 - What is new about the CX-90 03:02 - The Mazda Buyer 04:39 - How It Drives 07:19 - The Ride 08:10 - Can Mazda pull off a 60K SUV? 10:19 - Interior Fit and Finish 12:05 - Controls 14:37 - Rear Seats 15:52 - Question 1: From the time CR purchases a vehicle for the test program how long does it take for the full review to be posted on the website? 20:50 - Question 2: Why does it seem impossible to lease an EV at MSRP and get the EV credit back as lease cash?     ----------------------------------   All-New 2024 Mazda CX-90 Aims Up-and Makes A Direst Hit https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-mazda-cx-90-review-a1943302819/   2024 Mazda CX-90 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/cx-90/2024/overview/   Most Reliable and Fuel-Efficient New Midsize SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/new-midsized-suvs-most-reliable-fuel-efficient-a2811867777/   New Cars on the Horizon https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/new-cars-on-the-horizon-a1920770135/   How Leasing an EV Can Save You Money https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/how-leasing-an-ev-can-save-you-money-a6013438463/   Leasing vs. Buying a New Car https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/leasing-vs-buying-a-new-car-a9135602164/     ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez   Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

More info on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Preferred Plus here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-mazda-cx-90-review-a1943302819/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Mazda is aiming upscale with the 2024 CX-90, creating an all-new three-row SUV that separates itself from mainstream models like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Ford Explorer, with aspirations toward luxury brands such as Acura, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The CX-90 Turbo Preferred Plus we purchased anonymously for our test program is built on a brand-new platform, and boasts Mazda's first-ever inline six-cylinder engine mated to the brand's own eight-speed automatic transmission. But will all the new changes be enough to impress buyers within the highly competitive market? We also explain CR's testing process, from the moment we purchase a vehicle to when we publish our conclusions in our Road Test report.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - 2024 Mazda CX-90 first impressions 01:19 - What is new about the CX-90 03:02 - The Mazda Buyer 04:39 - How It Drives 07:19 - The Ride 08:10 - Can Mazda pull off a 60K SUV? 10:19 - Interior Fit and Finish 12:05 - Controls 14:37 - Rear Seats 15:52 - Question 1: From the time CR purchases a vehicle for the test program how long does it take for the full review to be posted on the website? 20:50 - Question 2: Why does it seem impossible to lease an EV at MSRP and get the EV credit back as lease cash?     ----------------------------------   All-New 2024 Mazda CX-90 Aims Up-and Makes A Direst Hit https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-mazda-cx-90-review-a1943302819/   2024 Mazda CX-90 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/cx-90/2024/overview/   Most Reliable and Fuel-Efficient New Midsize SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/new-midsized-suvs-most-reliable-fuel-efficient-a2811867777/   New Cars on the Horizon https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/new-cars-on-the-horizon-a1920770135/   How Leasing an EV Can Save You Money https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/how-leasing-an-ev-can-save-you-money-a6013438463/   Leasing vs. Buying a New Car https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/leasing-vs-buying-a-new-car-a9135602164/     ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez   Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

Tonight, it's not Friday.  Thanks to those Saturday listeners that are listening later in the week!  We've got Randy Wait from our sales team on.  2015 and 2016 Turbo S Cabriolet, 2018 Cayenne GTS.  Yukon XL Denali and Toyota Highlander.

Find out more about the Rivian R1S at: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/rivian-r1s-review-a1186513155/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT CR recently took delivery of the 2022 Rivian R1S we purchased for testing at our track. We share our first impressions of this all-electric 3-row SUV, and how it compares to the other major three-row EVs on the market, the Tesla Model X, and well as its pickup truck sibling, the Rivian R1T. We also help a viewer search for a truck that is more fuel efficient than a Toyota Highlander, but also can tow 5,000 lbs - does such a vehicle actually exist?? SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Highlights: 2022 Rivian R1S 02:15 - Who Are The Competitors 04:44 - Unique Features 08:14 - The Power 12:47 - Regenerative Braking 17:42 - Driving Dynamics 19:49 - The Ride 20:30 - The Controls 24:17 - Question - Does a reliable and fuel efficient midsize SUV that can tow 5k pounds exist? ----------------------------------   First Drive: Rivian R1S Proves to Be a Roomy, Quick All-Electric Three-Row SUV https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/rivian-r1s-review-a1186513155/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2022 Rivian R1S https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/rivian/r1s/2022/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Wows Us as It Lives Up to the Hype https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2022-rivian-r1t-electric-pickup-truck-review-a3029848158/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Rivian R1T https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/rivian/r1t/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Well Can an Electric Pickup Truck Tow? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/how-well-can-an-electric-pickup-truck-tow-a1149286680/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Tesla Model X https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/model-x/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Longer 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Boasts Big Power https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-toyota-grand-highlander-review-a7963942236/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Toyota Highlander https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez   Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

Find out more about the Rivian R1S at: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/rivian-r1s-review-a1186513155/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT CR recently took delivery of the 2022 Rivian R1S we purchased for testing at our track. We share our first impressions of this all-electric 3-row SUV, and how it compares to the other major three-row EVs on the market, the Tesla Model X, and well as its pickup truck sibling, the Rivian R1T. We also help a viewer search for a truck that is more fuel efficient than a Toyota Highlander, but also can tow 5,000 lbs - does such a vehicle actually exist?? SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Highlights: 2022 Rivian R1S 02:15 - Who Are The Competitors 04:44 - Unique Features 08:14 - The Power 12:47 - Regenerative Braking 17:42 - Driving Dynamics 19:49 - The Ride 20:30 - The Controls 24:17 - Question - Does a reliable and fuel efficient midsize SUV that can tow 5k pounds exist? ----------------------------------   First Drive: Rivian R1S Proves to Be a Roomy, Quick All-Electric Three-Row SUV https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/rivian-r1s-review-a1186513155/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2022 Rivian R1S https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/rivian/r1s/2022/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Wows Us as It Lives Up to the Hype https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2022-rivian-r1t-electric-pickup-truck-review-a3029848158/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Rivian R1T https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/rivian/r1t/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Well Can an Electric Pickup Truck Tow? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/how-well-can-an-electric-pickup-truck-tow-a1149286680/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Tesla Model X https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/model-x/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Longer 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Boasts Big Power https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-toyota-grand-highlander-review-a7963942236/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Toyota Highlander https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez   Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

Find out more about the Rivian R1S at: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/rivian-r1s-review-a1186513155/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT CR recently took delivery of the 2022 Rivian R1S we purchased for testing at our track. We share our first impressions of this all-electric 3-row SUV, and how it compares to the other major three-row EVs on the market, the Tesla Model X, and well as its pickup truck sibling, the Rivian R1T. We also help a viewer search for a truck that is more fuel efficient than a Toyota Highlander, but also can tow 5,000 lbs - does such a vehicle actually exist?? SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Highlights: 2022 Rivian R1S 02:15 - Who Are The Competitors 04:44 - Unique Features 08:14 - The Power 12:47 - Regenerative Braking 17:42 - Driving Dynamics 19:49 - The Ride 20:30 - The Controls 24:17 - Question - Does a reliable and fuel efficient midsize SUV that can tow 5k pounds exist? ----------------------------------   First Drive: Rivian R1S Proves to Be a Roomy, Quick All-Electric Three-Row SUV https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/rivian-r1s-review-a1186513155/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2022 Rivian R1S https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/rivian/r1s/2022/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Wows Us as It Lives Up to the Hype https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2022-rivian-r1t-electric-pickup-truck-review-a3029848158/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Rivian R1T https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/rivian/r1t/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Well Can an Electric Pickup Truck Tow? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/how-well-can-an-electric-pickup-truck-tow-a1149286680/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Tesla Model X https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/model-x/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Longer 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Boasts Big Power https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-toyota-grand-highlander-review-a7963942236/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2023 Toyota Highlander https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2023/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez   Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

Car buyers are now being confronted with an interesting — and hard-to-answer — question: do I spend my money on an all-new battery-electric or do I spend it on a larger, more accommodating conventionally powered vehicle? This week's two road test vehicles present just that conundrum. Co-host Chris Teague was at the wheel of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, one of the newest-generation of battery-electric-powered crossovers. Host Jack Nerad spent the same week piloting the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Ioniq 5 is a five-passenger vehicle with an extra-long wheelbase and an ultra-modern interior. The Highlander Hybrid will accommodate as many as eight in three rows of seating and offers 36 mpg fuel economy. With their as-tested equipment and trim levels, both had suggested retail prices of about $50,000. So how would you spend your hard-earned cash? Are you ready to make the sacrifices in size and convenience that the battery-electric Ioniq 5 (and other BEVs) entail? Or do you feel the comfort, versatility, and freedom from range anxiety on long trips make the Highlander Hybrid a better choice for your family? We'll discuss both vehicles and their ramifications in this episode. AOTR's special guest this week is Matt McAlear, Head of Dodge Brand Sales Operations. Host Jack Nerad had the chance to sit down with him at a recent driving event in North Carolina to talk about the newly introduced Dodge Hornet and the general direction of the Dodge brand. The Hornet marks the change of an era at Dodge, and McAlear will explain where the brand goes next. The CEOs of two global car companies, Toyota CEO Koji Sato and Ford CEO Jim Farley, have just gone on record saying their companies must change their ways — and soon — to continue to compete against what appears to be a surging group of Chinese carmakers who are building very compelling EVs. We'll tell you what prompted their remark and what they intend to do about it. Also in the news, General Motors confirmed this week it will end production of the Chevrolet Bolt, its biggest-selling EV, later this year. GM is gung-ho about electric vehicles, but the Bolt doesn't use its heavily touted Ultium platform. It's likely the next Chevy Bolt will. All that and answers to your listener questions in this episode of America on the Road.

This week in the garage, Robbie is wondering why anyone would buy the Ford Bronco Everglades and Nicole wonders who uses the third row of the Toyota Highlander. Nicole also drove the Honda CR-V hybrid while Sam had the Cadillac CT4 with Super Cruise. Sam also got a first taste this week of the Hyundai… Read More »Oh That Grille!

Nicole drives the Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV and the Honda CRV Hybrid for some fuel-efficient drive time in a pair of great family cars. She also checks out a sweet bakery in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin for tasty cookies and cake pops. In This Episode: Black Twig Bakery Podcast: The Road Reflected Podcast Nicole on Social Media: TikTok YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook

In this hour Jerry talks about current interest rates and rebates, the INFINITI Q60 vs the Lexus RC 350, the Cadillac Escalade V-Series, the Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Telluride and more.

00:00 - Better Than New BONUS SEGMENT: Why You Need a Cheap OBD2 Scan ToolAnd the subject of today's Bonus segment is… an OBDII scan tool. Or more specifically, my pitch to you that you should have at least an inexpensive one so you can quickly check trouble codes and stay on top of your car or truck's operating condition. 00:45 - What is OBD2?OBD2 or On Board Diagnostic Two is a diagnostic system built into every passenger vehicle sold in the US since model year 1996 that allows a mechanic (or you) to interface with sensors in your vehicle that monitor the working condition of the components in the Powertrain, Chassis and Body of the vehicle 01:10 - What Is An OBD2 Scanner?It is a palm or tablet-size electronic device used to read OBD2 engine and drive train trouble codes. It works by plugging into the DLC or “Diagnostic Link Connector”, which is a universal 16-pin connector found typically under the dash on the driver's side of your vehicle. 01:30 - What Can An OBD II Scanner Do For You? When a Check Engine Light or other warning light illuminates on your dash, you can use an OBD2 scanner to check for trouble codes to get an idea of what's wrong with your vehicle. Codes for will start with a P, C, B or U, followed by a series of numbers. Codes that start with a “P” are for the powertrain (engine, transmission, ignition, emissions and fuel system)Codes that start with a “B” are for body components (airbags, seat belts)Codes with a “C” are for chassis components (brakes – ABS, brake fluid, etc.Codes that start with “U” (which means undefined) covers anything that doesn't fit in the other 3 code categories. After the Letters P,C,B or U will be a series of numbers that indicate the specific issue. Sometimes a check engine light indicates a major issue and at other times a code indicates a problem that needs to be fixed, but doesn't require immediate attention. Once you know the exact code(or codes), you can search online to find out what that code corresponds to so you can determine if you can fix it yourself or not. If you can make the repair yourself, then use the scan tool after you complete the repair to erase the trouble code(s) before driving your vehicle. If the code comes back again, that's an indication there may be something else wrong. 03:00 - Two Examples of How An OBDII Scanner Can Save You Time And Money Toyota Highlander - O2 Sensor CodeMy 2009 Toyota Highlander had a O2 sensor code (P0151)Using an OBD2 scanner, I was able to determine which sensor was defective Based on that info, I bought a new O2 sensor and replaced the faulty one myselfDoing the repair myself cost less than $100 dollars. A repair shop would have charged between $350 and $400 Audi Wagon - Engine Misfire Code Recent while running an errand, my Audi wagon developed an engine vibration. I assumed it was a coil, a spark plug or a fuel issueWhen I returned home, I used my inexpensive scanner to check for engine codesThere was one code (P0303) which is a cylinder 3 misfire. Typically that code indicates a bad spark plug or coil, so I bought both locally I replaced the spark plug and coil myself in less than an hourThe car started and ran fine and I deleted the code using the scannerThe local German repair shop wanted to charge at least an hour for labor ($180 + 10% tax), plus parts, which were going to be about $65, with a total of about $265. Total cost for parts to do this repair myself was about $30, plus my...

00:00 - SHOW OPEN Five Simple Rules To Help You (and Your Partner) Find A Cool Used Car at a Great Price We review five simple, yet effective rules to help you find the perfect, fun-to-drive used car at a price that's within your budget. If you follow them during your search, you should be able to find the vehicle you want at a great price with less effort. In addition to reviewing the rules, we will also talk about how things can go a little bit sideways when there's more than one person involved in the decision making process of finding a used car, and we will give you tips to get your used car search with your partner back on track. 00:58 - INTROWe introduced five simple, yet effective rules to finding a cool used car at a great price way back in episode 2. The Five Rules Are: Rule 1 – Know your budget (so you don't blow your budget)Rule 2 – Know what you wantRule 3 – Be realistic about your search to Stay FocusedRule 4 – Be patient during your searchRule 5 – Be Ready to buy when you find the right vehicle02:20 - Why Review These Rules Again Now? As we transition from winter to spring and the weather improves, more quality used cars, trucks and SUVs will be posted for sale, so you want to start preparing now if you're planning to buy one in the next couple of months so you are prepared to find and buy the right vehicle for you. Also, I am personally reviewing these rules again because my wife's Toyota Highlander was totaled when a tree fell on it in January of this year, so my wife and I are back in the used car market and we have to find a way to make the process of finding a replacement vehicle fun. 04:05 - RULE #1: Know Your Budget (So You Don't Blow Your Budget) Many people blow past their budget number because they don't consider extras, including license, title, sales tax (depending on which state they live in) and pre-purchase inspection costs, along with unknowns, like potential unseen repairs or maintenance. To avoid that mistake, once you determine your budget, I suggest you subtract 15-20% from the total amount you can spend on a vehicle. The remaining dollar figure (or 80-85% of your total available cash) is the maximum amount you should pay for your new-to-you used car, with the remainder available for tax, license, title and any parts or repairs needed. 06:10 - RULE #2: Know What You WantIt may seem obvious, but the more time you spend up front getting really clear about the features you need and want, the more likely it is that you will find your ideal vehicle. 10:00 – What Happens When A Couple Has To Decide What They Want Together? You have to put aside individual preferences and do the hard work of deciding together what you both really need and want in your next used car. Sometimes you will be in sync and sometimes you won't, at least at first. However, with effort you will eventually find common ground and come up with a list of vehicles that meet each others needs. 11:45 – Helping My Wife Get Clarity Around What She Really Wants In Her Next Car or SUVI convey the details of how my wife and I worked through various potential used vehicle candidates that are in within our budget and came up with an initial short list of all-wheel or 4-wheel drive candidates, including: 2nd Gen Nissan XterraJeep Wrangler TJInfiniti FX35 and FX453rd Gen Toyota RAV4Infiniti G37 CoupeMy wife isn't 100% convinced she will like these vehicles, so we need to go test drive each one over the next few weekends. 19:40 - Couple's Therapy - Make The Search and The Test...

Sergio y Beto hablan de las presentaciones de la semana; el nuevo Aveo tiene nuevo diseño, nueva motorización y más equipo de seguridad. Y Toyota, finalmente trae la versión híbrida de la Highlander y dice adiós al V6.

This Week, Mike and Jeremy talk about the new grown-up Toyota Highlander, the vandalized Weinermobile (is nothing sacred?), and then review the Ford Maverick Tremor. They quiz guest Carl Benton from Polymer Dynamics about failing engine lifters and answer your car questions.

Become a member at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to find out how each vehicle we purchase performs in our tests. This week, we discuss the new Toyota Highlander. Our experts share their first impressions of the three-row SUV and talk about how the Highlander sticks to what it does best, despite its 2023 refresh. We also answer audience questions about top tier gasoline and why the Genesis GV70 SUV comes with a launch control feature. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - 2023 Toyota Highlander 2:12 - Highlander trims 4:34 - Our first impressions 8:28 - Powertrain 10:19 - Interior/seats 12:18 - Infotainment system 13:27 - Cargo capacity 15:03 - Would you buy a Highlander? 16:48 - Question #1: What's top tier gas and is it important? 20:50 - Question #2: What's launch control and is it necessary? LINKS: 2023 Toyota Highlander: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2023/overview/ Top Tier Gasoline Worth the Extra Price; Study Shows: https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/top-tier-gasoline-worth-the-extra-price-a7682471234/ Top Tier Detergent Gasoline Brands: https://toptiergas.com/licensed-brands/ Why You Might Not actually Need Premium Gas: https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/why-you-might-not-actually-need-premium-gas-a6382185831/

Become a member at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to find out how each vehicle we purchase performs in our tests. This week, we discuss the new Toyota Highlander. Our experts share their first impressions of the three-row SUV and talk about how the Highlander sticks to what it does best, despite its 2023 refresh. We also answer audience questions about top tier gasoline and why the Genesis GV70 SUV comes with a launch control feature. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - 2023 Toyota Highlander 2:12 - Highlander trims 4:34 - Our first impressions 8:28 - Powertrain 10:19 - Interior/seats 12:18 - Infotainment system 13:27 - Cargo capacity 15:03 - Would you buy a Highlander? 16:48 - Question #1: What's top tier gas and is it important? 20:50 - Question #2: What's launch control and is it necessary? LINKS: 2023 Toyota Highlander: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2023/overview/ Top Tier Gasoline Worth the Extra Price; Study Shows: https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/top-tier-gasoline-worth-the-extra-price-a7682471234/ Top Tier Detergent Gasoline Brands: https://toptiergas.com/licensed-brands/ Why You Might Not actually Need Premium Gas: https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/why-you-might-not-actually-need-premium-gas-a6382185831/

Three-row SUVs and crossovers offer families loads of flexibility and space. That's great, until it's time to fuel up. The all-wheel drive Toyota Highland Hybrid is rated by the EPA to get 35 miles per gallon in both city and highway driving. Does it? Tom Voelk takes a Bronze Edition model round trip from Seattle, WA to Bend, OR to see if it's possible (and if it's comfortable).

This week we explain how the Inflation Reduction Act has changed the federal EV tax credit for new EV and plug-in hybrids; how miles per gallon is converted for electric vehicles into MPGe; should anyone really care about how many gears a transmission has; and is it necessary to ever service your car's transmission?       ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6       SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Question 1: Which CR recommended midsize SUV qualifies for the Federal EV tax credit? 06:57 - Question 2: When is it necessary to service a car's transmission? 10:35 - Question 3: How is the MPGe calculated on EVs and PHEVs? 16:23 - Question 4: Is there any difference regarding the number of gears in a vehicle's transmission? 20:05 - Question 5: Should the first model year of an all-new or redesign EV be avoided? 25:08 - Question 6: Is the extra cost of a hybrid worth it?       ----------------------------------   Which EVs Qualify for the New Electric Vehicle Tax Credit? It's Complicated. https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-vehicles-that-qualify-for-new-ev-tax-credit-a9310530660/   Electric Cars and Plug-In Hybrids That Qualify for Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-plug-in-hybrids-that-qualify-for-tax-credits-a7820795671/   EPA Fuel Economy  https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/PowerSearch.do?action=Cars&vtype=Electric&srchtyp=evSelect&rowLimit=50&sortBy=Comb&year1=2021&year2=2023&range=&drive   With Gas Prices So High, Some Hybrids Pay for Themselves Immediately https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/as-gas-prices-rise-hybrids-make-even-more-sense-a1092610835/   Cars Most Likely to Need a Transmission Replacement and What to Buy Instead https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/cars-most-likely-to-need-new-transmission-what-to-buy-instead/   Car Reliability Is Hurt By Some New Technologies https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-is-hurt-by-some-new-technologies-a2638409507/   To Get the Most Reliable New Car, It Pays to Wait https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/to-get-the-most-reliable-new-car-it-pays-to-wait-a1174785565/   Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/   Why Hybrid Vehicles Are a Smart Choice Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/why-hybrid-vehicles-are-a-smart-choice-right-now-a2736240282/   2022 Toyota Highlander https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2022/overview/   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

This week we explain how the Inflation Reduction Act has changed the federal EV tax credit for new EV and plug-in hybrids; how miles per gallon is converted for electric vehicles into MPGe; should anyone really care about how many gears a transmission has; and is it necessary to ever service your car's transmission?       ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6       SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Question 1: Which CR recommended midsize SUV qualifies for the Federal EV tax credit? 06:57 - Question 2: When is it necessary to service a car's transmission? 10:35 - Question 3: How is the MPGe calculated on EVs and PHEVs? 16:23 - Question 4: Is there any difference regarding the number of gears in a vehicle's transmission? 20:05 - Question 5: Should the first model year of an all-new or redesign EV be avoided? 25:08 - Question 6: Is the extra cost of a hybrid worth it?       ----------------------------------   Which EVs Qualify for the New Electric Vehicle Tax Credit? It's Complicated. https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-vehicles-that-qualify-for-new-ev-tax-credit-a9310530660/   Electric Cars and Plug-In Hybrids That Qualify for Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-plug-in-hybrids-that-qualify-for-tax-credits-a7820795671/   EPA Fuel Economy  https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/PowerSearch.do?action=Cars&vtype=Electric&srchtyp=evSelect&rowLimit=50&sortBy=Comb&year1=2021&year2=2023&range=&drive   With Gas Prices So High, Some Hybrids Pay for Themselves Immediately https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/as-gas-prices-rise-hybrids-make-even-more-sense-a1092610835/   Cars Most Likely to Need a Transmission Replacement and What to Buy Instead https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/cars-most-likely-to-need-new-transmission-what-to-buy-instead/   Car Reliability Is Hurt By Some New Technologies https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-is-hurt-by-some-new-technologies-a2638409507/   To Get the Most Reliable New Car, It Pays to Wait https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/to-get-the-most-reliable-new-car-it-pays-to-wait-a1174785565/   Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/   Why Hybrid Vehicles Are a Smart Choice Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/why-hybrid-vehicles-are-a-smart-choice-right-now-a2736240282/   2022 Toyota Highlander https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2022/overview/   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

Audio Transcript: This media has been made available by Mosaic Boston Church. If you'd like to check out more resources, learn about Mosaic Boston and our neighborhood churches or donate to this ministry, please visit mosaicboston.com.Heavenly Father, we come to you with all humility and trembling and trepidation before your word, because you promised that you look upon those who submit themselves to your word. And that's what we're doing today, Lord. We know that your word, it's spirit breathed. It's breathed out by the living God. So Holy Spirit, you wrote these scriptures and we pray today, you come and put your search light of illumination upon them and help us understand these scriptures and help us fall in love with this theology so much so that the theology takes root and goes from our mind into our heart and transforms us.Lord, you have called us to live a life of obedience, of faith. We're saved by grace through faith for works. And those works are the fruit that you call us to bear. And I pray that you continue to teach us to abide in Christ, abide in the vine, to be connected with Him, to remain in Him so that when we're by ourselves and there's no one there, and if Satan comes and there's attacks and temptation and accusation, we know who's we are and we know that we are connected to you. We're holding on to you with everything we have. And we pray Holy Spirit, come down a teach us and give us a zeal and a passion for your words, zeal and a passion for your gospel.And if there's anyone who's not a Christian today, Lord, today, remove the hardness on their heart. Give them ears to hear, remove the spirit of stupor. Help them realize their great need for forgiveness. If you are a holy God, a mighty God, an awesome God, and we are just sinners and we ask that you forgive and draw into your family. Lord, bless our time in the holy scriptures. We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.The title of the sermon is Chosen, Not Special. And this is important because St. Paul wants us to know that we're saved by grace through faith and that God has predestined us to salvation before the foundation of the world. But it's not because anything in us, it's all God, it's all grace. He gets all the glory. At the end of Romans eight, Paul has been explaining the gospel, explaining the effulgent glory of God in the gospel, a lavish grace of God. And as he reflects in Romans eight, his heart is stirred so much so that he gives us one of the greatest, one of the grandest doxologies in all of scripture. That's Romans 8:37 through 39."Knowing all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."But then in the very next chapter, in the very next verse, when contemplating the present condition of his own people, the Jewish people, Paul loves them, his mood darkens dramatically. And he says in Romans 9:1, "I'm speaking the truth in Christ. I'm not lying. My conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart." For whom? For these people that don't know Christ. Jesus Christ was Jewish. He comes to the Jewish people, he says, "Hey, I'm God, everything in the Old Testament, everything points to me. Everything points to me. He comes to His own and His own received Him not." So Paul goes from the heights of joy to the depth of despair at the very thought of his people being abandoned by God.And then in Romans nine through 11, he explains, no God hasn't completely finally abandoned the people of Israel. No, He has great plans for them and He will draw many of them to salvation Jesus Christ. So as he explains all of that in Romans 11, all of a sudden again he's in doxological praise in Romans 11:33 through 35. "Oh the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God. How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways. For who has known the mind of the Lord or who has been His counselor or who has given a gift to Him that He might be repaid." So he goes from the height of doxology to the depth of despair back to the height of doxology all within three chapters. But what brings him back, what brings him back? What brings him back is that, in Romans 11:26 he says, "All Israel will be saved."What does that mean? Well, this is what the chapter is about. This is what we're talking through today. He does use the imagery of grafting. I don't want to explain the grafting to you. You can find it on YouTube. I had a gentleman come to me at the end of the service, he's from Chile, he was here for two weeks for training. He's an agricultural engineer. And he said, "Everything you said is true." He said, "We do this all the time." He said "On my farm, when we see the crop isn't doing well, we break off branches that aren't bearing fruit. And we go and we find another branch and we graft it in just to make it more fruitful." And I said, "Praise be to God. The Lord gave me an illustration." So you can study up on the agricultural side. I'm going to give you the theological side today. So we're in Romans 11:16 through 36. Would you look at a text with me?"If the dough offered as first fruits is holy, so is the whole lump, and if the root is holy, so are the branches. But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. Then you will say, 'Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.' That is true, they were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear. For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will He spare you. Note then the kindness and the severity of God; severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again.For if you were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree. Lest you be wise in your own sight, I want you to understand this mystery, brothers; a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. And in this way all Israel will be saved as it is written, the Deliverer will come from Zion, and he will banish ungodliness from Jacob; and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins. As regards the gospel, they are enemies of God for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. For just as you were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, so they too now have been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you, they also may now receive mercy.For God has consigned all to disobedience, that He may have mercy on all. Oh, the depth and the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable are His ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord or who has been His counselor? Or who has given a gift to Him that He might be repaid? For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen.Praise be to God. This is the reading of God's holy, inerrant, infallible, authoritative word. May He write these eternal truths upon our hearts. What a text, three points to frame up our time. First, do not become proud, but fear. That's verses 16 through 24. Second, the time to come in is running out. So come in. That's verses 25 to 32. And finally, our God is an awesome God. That's verses 33 to 36. First, do not become proud but fear. And I mentioned this last week and the last couple weeks. He's basically talking about grace swinging as a pendulum. So grace comes to Israel, the chosen people of God. Jesus comes to Israel full of grace and truth. Israel, as a whole, rejected Jesus. They crucified their own Messiah. And then Jesus comes back from the dead and he gives this message to go and preach the gospel to his disciples who are Jewish.So the disciples have this grace, have this message, they're preaching it. And who comes to faith? It's the Gentiles come into faith in droves. So Paul says Israel had the pendulum of grace, it swings back to the Gentiles and at some point it's going to swing back in a special way to the Jewish people. Just to set the context, Romans 11:14 through 15. "In order somehow to make my fellow Jews jealous, and thus save some of them. For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead." Paul says in his ministry to the Gentiles, he wants to magnify it because he's doing the same thing God's doing. God is drawing Gentiles to himself in a miraculous way so that the Jewish people look at the Gentiles receiving grace and get provoked with envy, with jealousy and say, "How is it that they are enjoying a relationship with God and we are not?" And Paul says there will come a time when they will accept. God is going to send a special move in the spirit where the Jewish people en mass, are going to accept the gospel.And he says with their acceptance, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead. And this imagery he's using is, he looks at Israel and he says Israel, Jewish people, he says there's no spiritual vitality, and he's using language from Ezekiel. This is Ezekiel 37 where it says, "The hand of the Lord was upon me and He brought me out in the spirit of the Lord and set me down the middle of the valley. It was full of bones and He led me around among them and behold there were very many on the surface of the valley and behold they were very dry. And He said to me, 'Son of man, can these bones live?' And I answered, 'Oh Lord God, you know.' Then He said to me, 'Prophesy over these bones and say to them, 'Oh dry bones, hear the word of the Lord, thus says the Lord God to these bones, behold, I will cause breath to enter you and you shall live and I will lay sinews upon you and will cause flesh to come upon you and cover you with skin and put breath in you and you shall live. And you shall know that I am the Lord.'"He has this incredible vision to the prophet of Ezekiel and he shows that just bones, the bones are the people of God. And he says, You, Ezekiel, a man of God, prophesy, speak God's word over these bones and watch the sphere of God take the word of God and apply it to dead, dead, dead, dead, dead, dead corpses, bones. And He speaks and they come to life. And this is just a picture of what will happen, what does happen with Gentiles, what does happen now with every single one of us. We hear the word of God and that's how people are converted. And in the same way as he's been saying in Romans 10, we are called to preach the gospel and we're called to preach a gospel in such a way where we believe that as we speak the gospel, as we explain who God is, that he's holy, that we're sinners, that Jesus is the only way. As we explain, we have to believe that Jesus Christ is going to draw people to himself by the power of the spirit. There will come incredible life. That's what He's promising.In Romans 11:16, he continues the argument. "If the dough offered as first fruits is holy, so is the whole lump, and if the root is holy, so are the branches." He's mixing metaphors. That's what Paul does. There's first fruits, there's lumps and there's the root and the branches. But basically the idea is, he says the first fruits that were brought to the temple, at the harvest, you get the first fruit, the best fruit, you bring it to the Lord. And what happens is, as you give that to the Lord, the rest of your crop is consecrated to God because you have given him the first fruits. That's really the idea. What he's saying is because there is a true remnant in Israel, the first Jews, they've already come to faith. This was people at the time of St. Paul preaching Jewish people coming to faith, Gentiles coming to faith.He's saying since the remnant the true Israel is coming to faith, that's proof that national Israel, the rest of the dough one day will be reckoned as holy. And then he switches the metaphor back to the olive tree and branches and presses the olive tree metaphor in verse 17. "If some of the branches were broken off and you, although a wild olive shoot were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree." He's saying this is the same metaphor that Jesus used in John 15. Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the bridges. Whoever doesn't bear fruit shall be broken off and tossed into the fire." And in the same way he says the Jewish people thought that they were connected to the vine just by virtue of their birth, by virtue of their race, of their genealogy.He says, "No, the only way that we remain connected to Jesus Christ is by receiving his grace, repenting of sin, and being connected to him by faith." The broken off branches here are disobedient, apostate Jewish people, the ones who stumbled and were cut off from the promises of God. He uses this analogy of the olive tree because Jesus uses this one. God uses it to explain his relationship with the people of Israel. He chooses the olive tree because the olive tree is interesting in that it's one of the most durable trees. The roots go deep. The trees can live for three to 400 years. It's a symbol of strength and durability. But he's saying that the olive tree grows in particular in a place where you wouldn't expect anything to grow. But because the root is Jesus, because the root is divine, then there can be life when we're connected to Christ. The branches were broken off to Jewish people.But Paul says, you, the chosen Gentiles, verse 18, "Do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root but the root that supports you." This is really what he wants us to understand. Hey, if you understand the gospel of election that God saved you. Before the foundation of the world, your name is written in the Book of Life, never, ever, ever, ever allow pride to enter your heart because of this. God shows you not because of anything special in you. So how could Paul be any more graphic? He says, Remember who you are. Remember the grace of God that brought you in. The root is Christ, the branch is Israel. And the grafted olive shoot is the Gentiles. And what keeps Gentiles connected to the root? It's grace, it's faith in God.Romans 11, 19 through 22, "Then you will say, 'Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.' That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear. For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will He spare you. Note then the kindness and severity of God; severity to those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off." Saying make sure, make sure that you are truly connected. Christian, make sure that you are truly elect. Confirm your election, confirm it by abiding in Jesus Christ. Confirm it by believing. You stand fast through faith. That is your responsibility in the chapters about election, God's great election, plans before the foundation of the world. He does give us a job to do. There's a responsibility. You stand firm in the faith.One of the great things and one of great purposes, objectives that we have at Mosaic is teaching you how to, teaching everyone, how to abide in Jesus Christ. Teaching you to have a one-on-one relationship with Christ. Teaching you how to have a relationship with Christ without a mediator, with no one in between you and the Lord, where you and the Lord have a relationship that's vibrant and full of vitality without someone in the middle. Because if you got someone in the middle, then God's just a friend of a friend. I want to get myself out of the way between you and Jesus. I'll just give one illustration.I've got four daughters, praise be to God. My youngest is Milana, she's five, she's a kindergartner. And Milana has been really excited about the fact that we purchased a new vehicle and I purchased this vehicle, I was praying for a long time. Lord, send us a vehicle because we were in a Toyota Highlander with third row that barely fit anyone. And if you know anything about girls, if they're not comfortable, they let you know about it. And I've got five of them. So I prayed about a vehicle. And the other thing is, I've been in the city for 13 years, everything's cramped. And I'm like, you know what, the Lord won't let me live in a suburb. So what's a vehicle that's the closest to feeling like you live in the suburbs? So I got a Chevy Suburban, it's tremendous. Tinted windows and black rims. I got it salvaged, so it was in a flood. So I've got an illustration for next week in Romans 12. But what I'm saying, Milana wanted me to drive her to school because she's like, "Dad, all my friends, are going to think I'm cool", because I pull up like a Fed and just let her out.And so I'm going to the back and we're going to the car. And then as we're about to get in the, there's a garbage, it's Tuesday, the garbage truck, it's pulling into my complex and we're not getting out. So then we're going around the building and she's like, "Dad, at least I can hold your hand." We're going to school. She's so sweet. And the way she holds my hand, she grabs my thumb. So we're walking and then as we go around our building, there's trees and there's a fence and there's a clearance of about six inches. So we're not going through together. And I stop. I said, "Milana, you got to let go of my thumb. You got to go first and you just got to go by yourself."That's what we try to do at Mosaic. There comes a point in your life where it's just you and God. Mom and dad aren't there, your friends aren't there. Your community group isn't there, it's just you and the Lord and you have a decision to make. Am I going to stand firm in faith? Am I going to stand in the faith? That's what abiding means. That's what we try to teach, to abide in the Lord. No one's forcing you to read the Bible. You open the Bible. No one's forcing you to pray. No one's forcing you to worship, no one's forcing you to share the gospel, but you do it because you're standing fast through faith. And I want you to notice that standing fast through faith is contrasted with being proud. He says, don't be proud. There's nothing in you. But pride is what gets in the way of seeing God for who He is. Pride gets in the way of saving faith.Most people today, they're not Christians, not because there's not information, information's out there. Any questions you have that are in the way of you receiving Christ as Lord and Savior, the answers are out there. We can help you with that. But what really gets in the way is the pride, pride of, am I going to submit to the God of the universe and that that's part of salvation, with the humility of repenting of sin. And he says, Look, you, Gentiles, beware. God is good to you. God is kind to you and we celebrate that. But there is also a severity of God, that God is an all-consuming fire, that for some people, God for all of eternity will be severe. And he says, you need to be aware of that. Make sure that you are not cut off. Make sure that you truly are connected to the Lord.Notice in verses 23 and 24, Paul clearly anticipates a dramatic reversal of Israel's present condition of being cut off from the messianic route. Verse 23. "And even they, the Jewish people, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in. For God has the power to graft them in again. For if they were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree." God has the power to graft Jewish people in again if they do not continue in their unbelief. So in the future, when this move of God comes, and by the way, I think the move of God is already happening because if you look at the stats of how many Jewish people, how many people have converted from Judaism to Christianity in the past 50 years, it's higher than it's ever been in the past 2000 years.So what he's saying here is, in the end times, God is going to draw up Jewish people like never before, but they're going to be drawn in the same exact way. Nothing that we do is going to change when this happens. It's not like we become more Jewish. He says it's all about faith. It's all about faith. You got to repent and believe in Jesus Christ. If the root is capable of sustaining wild olive trees, then when a natural branch comes back, obviously, it can be grafted in naturally. Hosea 14 is alluded to here, Hosea 14:1 and four through six. God talking to Israel says, "Return, O Israel, to the Lord your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity. I will heal their apostasy. I will love them freely for my anger has turned from them. I will be like the dew to Israel. He will blossom like the lily. He will take root like the trees of Lebanon. His shoot shall spread out. His beauty shall be like the olive and his fragrance like Lebanon."So that's good news. But the time to come in is running out. Verse 25. "Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers. A partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of Gentiles has come in." So he's talking about this partial hardening where God has closed off the hearts of many of the Jewish people as a consequence for their rejection of Jesus Christ. But there's going to be a change in the situation. And what's that change connected to? It's connected to the fullness of Gentiles coming in. Coming into what? Coming into the family of God, the household of God, being grafted into the vine. That's what he's saying. So he's saying the number of Gentiles, the elect number of gentiles, that number is already decided by God and with each passing day, that number is diminished. It's getting closer to being closed off.So the idea here is, there will come a time when it's too late to trust in Jesus Christ. We know this. We know this from the text. We know this from the fact that we're all going to die. There will come a time when any and every one of us, we will die. So we must be ready. We must be ready to receive the gospel of Jesus Christ even today. This is a change situation, he's talking about in verse 26. "And in this way, all Israel will be saved." What does he mean by all Israel will be saved? Well, what he means is the same thing he's been explaining in Romans nine through 11, the remnant elect. God is going to save a number, we don't know how many, of ethnic Jewish people.And by all, he means all of the elect that God has chosen. "The Deliverer will come from Zion." He's talking about Jesus. "And He will banish ungodliness from Jacob." You see how active that is? He's just banishing the ungodliness. It's almost as if they had no choice. He just comes in. His fear is going to come in, banish ungodliness and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sin. So since Israel is presently hardened toward their Messiah because of unbelief, what changes their situation is that God is going to bring in Gentiles and the fullness of Gentiles, once it comes in, it's almost as if the door closes to the Gentiles. And then God brings in the Jewish people in a powerful way. And the salvation of ethnic Israel is the beginning of the end.We must know that. When we start seeing Jewish people coming to faith in droves, in significant numbers, we need to know this is the beginning of the end. And this interpretation comports with Jesus' words in Luke 21:24. It says, "They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive among the nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled." Once the times the Gentiles are fulfilled, God removes Israel's present hardness of heart and the nation will at long last return to their Messiah. So what do we do? God does that, but what's our job? Our job is to stand to the faith and our job is to preach the gospel, with faith, praying, God, remove hardness. God, remove hardness, please, God. In particular, the Jewish people.And as we're looking at Romans 11 and talking about Jewish people coming to faith and their messiah, Jesus Christ, I just find it uncanny. And I just want to point out that we are sitting in a synagogue. This is a synagogue and we're sitting here on a Sunday, Temple Ohabei Shalom, and we're talking about Jesus Christ, the Messiah. I do not think it's an accident that we're here. I think God has positioned us in a place like Boston where there there's a large Jewish community and we worship in a temple. I think it's a great opportunity for us to proactively share the gospel with our Jewish friends and neighbors.And as I was preaching this morning, a brother came up to me, he's like, "Bro, we're so ahead of you." I was like, "What?" He's like, "Yeah, we do sleepovers with our kids on Saturday nights." He said, "One condition. We'll only let you sleep over our house if you go to church with us on Sunday." I was like, "That's brilliant." And then he says, "And the Jewish kids, they always say, 'Yeah, but we're Jewish.'" And then he's trained his Christian kids to say, "Yeah, but we meet in the synagogue." So they cancel each other out and then you can continue a conversation, because if you tried to share the gospel with Jewish people around here, that's exactly ... You shared your gospel, and they're like, "I'm Jewish." And then we're like, "So is Jesus." And then they're like, "But I go to synagogue." And I'm like, "So do we." And they're like, "I'm busy on Saturdays." "Great, because we go to church on Sundays", and that's it. And you just continue the conversation. By then they're like, "All right, fine, I'll get saved."That's what we believe, but I think we're already seeing it. There are people like Jewish descent coming to faith at Mosaic. We're seeing it. We want more of it. And what I'm telling you is, you should be emboldened, dear Christians, to share the gospel. You know the Jewish scriptures probably a thousand times better than any Jewish person that you, like secular Jewish people around. It's because they don't know their own scriptures. So if you are Jewish and you're like, "You know what, that's offensive that I don't know my scriptures." Good, you should be offended. Read your own scriptures, read the Hebrew scriptures and then keep going and learn about Jesus.Romans 11:28. "As regards to gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they're beloved for the sake of their forefathers, for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable." He says that the people that God has elected salvation, they will come to salvation. If God has promised the gift of salvation to one of the elect, those gifts are irrevocable because God can't take his gifts back. The supreme gift that he's talking about is the gift of salvation, the gift of grace, the gift of mercy. And God will never, under any circumstances, revoke that gift. If you are truly in Christ, if you're truly a child of God, if you're truly connected to Jesus Christ, he's saying that gift is irrevocable and he continues in verse 30, 31. "Just as you were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, so they too have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you, they also may now receive mercy."So God gives the gifts of his word to Israel. They become disobedient. Through their disobedience, the Gentiles receive mercy and then through the Gentiles mercy, through the Gentiles preaching the gospel to Jewish people, they will receive mercy as well. Verse 32. "For God has consigned all to disobedience that He may have mercy on all." What's he talking about? He's talked about this in Romans five, that in Adam we all stand condemned, but God will have mercy on those who are in Christ, the root, when both the wild branches and the natural branches, Gentiles, Israel crafted back in. As Paul realized is what he's saying, as Paul realizes what the Holy Spirit is writing through him, that God will send a powerful move for the Holy Spirit and draw many of His kinsmen into Himself. At the end, Paul has spent three chapters thinking about all of these incredible themes, all he can do is worship. That's how he concludes.And this is point three. Our God is an awesome God. Paul follows his extraordinary affirmation of everything he just said. He follows it up with a sigh, a holy groan, if you will. And you're like, Where's the holy groan? It's in the word, in the very next verse, verse 33. Oh. O-H. But it's right there in the Greek. It's like, oh. It's a holy groan where he's like, I can't even, I can't help myself. All I can do is just worship God. It just flies out of him. "Oh, the depth of the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!Pastor Andy Davis was here today. He's a good friend and a mentor and he is a pastor in North Carolina. He was here today and he said you could preach three sermons through this one verse and you can. There's so much in this text, in verses 33 through 36. Reading between lines, you see that Paul's heart is filled with love for God, worship for God, and he wants to glorify God. And this is the point of all true theology. We want you to learn theology at Mosaic. We teach theology, but we never want theology to stay just in the mind. That is just useless in the mind.Theology, true theology, has to go from the mind and the roots have to go deep into the heart. That's the only way you will be transformed. And the first lesson of systematic theology deals with the fact that you will never completely know God. You'll never comprehend God 100%. And hopefully Romans nine through 11 has already shown you that. No, God is incomprehensible. The fullness of the essence of God's glory so far transcends human ability to understand. All it can do is stand in awe of God. Well, God reveals what we can grasp, but it's only to a certain degree. There's dimensions to God, there's levels to understanding God. God is infinite and we are finite creatures. Even after you spend 10,000 years in heaven, fear saying, even when we are no longer looking through the glass darkly but basking in the glory of God, even then you will never have an exhaustive knowledge of God.Eternity isn't long enough for creatures to completely, comprehensively understand Creator. Never in this world or the next will we be able to grasp God completely. So we're left where we worship. His judgments are unsearchable, therefore we need the spirit of God to lumen God's word and make God's word intelligible to us. Romans 11:34. "For who has known the mind of the Lord or who has been His counselor?" No one's fully known the mind of the Lord, his mind is absolutely perfect. There's no folly in his mind. His mind is a treasure store of wisdom. And God doesn't need us to counsel Him. Sometimes we try to, in our prayers. We try to inform God. We try to tell God how He should change His plan. Lord, I've got some advice for you, please. And God just laughs at us. No. No one can. You can't. What do you mean, counsel him?Romans 11:35. "Or who has given a gift to Him that He might be repaid?" No, you can't give Him anything. You can't get Him to owe you anything. That's not how it works. Romans 11:36. For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things to Him be glory forever. Amen." In this single verse, we find the sum and the substance of the whole biblical revelation of the being and character of God. In these three succinct prepositions, from, through, and to Him are all things. This verse is so chockfull of spiritual power. I'm telling you, meditate on, chew over this verse all week. "From Him and through Him and to Him are all things." He's the ultimate source of everything. From Him comes everything. So meaning, nothing that happens, nothing that happens, occurs outside of the sovereign will of God.So every single thing that happens is in some sense from Him, all the good and all the bad. And if you walk with the Lord, you will know that there comes seasons of trial and tribulation and pain and suffering. And you, dear Christian, you go back to this verse and you say, from Him are all things. From Him. All the good and the bad. This is Job. Job says, God, you've given me, you've taken. Praise be the name of the Lord. From Him are all things. Truth, beauty, goodness, but also suffering, also pruning, also transformation through the gospel. From Him are all things. Through Him are all things. This is Colossians 1:15 through 17. He, Christ, is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him, all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities, all things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things. And in Him all things hold together."Through him are all things. All things that come to pass in this world ultimately come to pass through the sovereign agency of God Himself. From Him, through Him, and to Him are all things. The word to indicates the purpose toward which everything is moving. What is the purpose? Where is everything going? What is the goal of the universe? What is the ultimate purpose of all history? In a word, the answer is God. He's the alpha and He is the omega. He's the beginning and He's the end. He's the source. And all things are moving in history and in the universe to fulfill the purpose of God.So where are we left, verse 36. "For from Him and through Him and to Him and all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen." Glory. In the Hebrew, it's the word kavod, which means weightiness, significance, value, gravitas. God's glory is so transcendent and it is so singularly transcendent no one can possess any glory in a similar magnitude. God reveals his glory in the Old Testament through the shekinah cloud. And the shekinah cloud is so excellent in its brilliance that the human beings have to shield their eyes from this glory lest they go blind. And that's just the outward manifestation of the glory of God, of the eternal inward dignity of God. In Romans 21 and 22, this is how holy scripture ends and talks about a holy city descending, coming down out of heaven. And strangely, it is described as a place where the sun does not shine. There are no candles, there's no moon, there's no artificial source of light. And you would think that such a place would just be dark, perpetual darkness.No. The author of Revelation tells us there's no need of a sun or artificial light. Why? Because the glory of God, the very radiance of His son bathes the holy city in perpetual light. It's the glow from the very face of God. The manifestation of His glory illuminates every single square inch of the kingdom of heaven. And the light of the glory of God is never extinguished. That's why the apostle says to him, "Be glory forever." The glory of God begins in eternity, will continue for eternity. And when we come into His presence to worship him, the only appropriate response is reverence and awe, and humility and submission. Why? Why? Because this glorious God of inscrutable judgments, unsearchable ways, this glory, from Him through Him, to Him, just this glorious God who created everything. He humbled Himself to the point where He becomes a baby.The infinite breaks into the finite, the eternal breaks into the temporal. God comes and He lives with us. He becomes a baby. He comes into all of our garbage, all of our trash, just all of our sin and brokenness, this whole mess. And He comes and He lives and He lives this perfect life that He then offers up as a sacrifice. God, the Father, take my life, not theirs. He goes to the cross, this great God, glorious God on the cross. He's being crucified after being mocked and scourged. He's being crucified. And He says, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." They were clearly guilty. He says, "Forgive them." Lord, Lord Jesus. What are you doing on the cross? You created everything. Lord, why don't you just kill everybody? No, no, no. The only way that these people could be saved, the only way that any one of us can be saved is through Jesus Christ dying on the cross for our sins. Only He can bear the full weight of the wrath of God, the son of God, the son of man, fully God fully man.Only He can stand in the gap between us and God. He is the only mediator. So look to the cross, dear friend, repent of your sin. Trust in Jesus Christ. He came back from the dead. Now He's reigning and He's ruling and He will come back and He will judge and then it will be too late. So if you're not a Christian today, we ask that you cry out to the Lord from the depth of your soul. Cry out, Lord Jesus Christ, forgive me of my sins. Lord, have mercy on me. I'm a wicked, a great sinner. And the very moment you do that from the bottom of your heart, you're saved. You're saved. You're welcome to the fold of God.Your eternity is secure. Your name is written in heaven. And once you're in the family, you know what we tell you? We say your name is written in heaven before the foundation of the world, so don't get proud. Stand fast through faith and fear, because we worship an awesome God. Lord God, we pray to you. It's all we can do. We thank you and we take this text, Lord, and we marvel at it. We marvel at your glory. We marvel at your goodness to us. We know that we deserve a severity, but you offer us a goodness because of your son, Jesus Christ. Lord Jesus, we thank you that you are amongst us through the preaching of your word. And we thank you, Holy Spirit, that you're with us today. I pray, Holy Spirit, stir us right now to worship you with everything we got, to worship you in spirit and in truth. And I pray if there's anyone who's still not sure of where they stand with you, I pray today that they will not leave this place without making sure. They will talk to someone or they pray to you and cry out and beg you for mercy. Lord, bless our time as we worship you and pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.

We've already tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but this week we share our first impressions of the all-new Trailhawk 4xe version. This rugged, off-road-capable two-row SUV makes use of a turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain, which gives it the ability to drive solely on electric power—a unique experience in the woods. We also attempt to find a three-row electric vehicle for a growing family under 50K.        ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6       SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - First Impressions: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe 21:06 - Question: What three-row electric vehicle under 50K is best suited for a growing family?       ----------------------------------   Preview: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gains Sophistication https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-review-a1534393094/   2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee  https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2023/overview/   Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/   Why Hybrid Vehicles Are a Smart Choice Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/why-hybrid-vehicles-are-a-smart-choice-right-now-a2736240282/   2022 Toyota Highlander https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2022/overview/   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

We've already tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but this week we share our first impressions of the all-new Trailhawk 4xe version. This rugged, off-road-capable two-row SUV makes use of a turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain, which gives it the ability to drive solely on electric power—a unique experience in the woods. We also attempt to find a three-row electric vehicle for a growing family under 50K.        ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6       SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - First Impressions: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe 21:06 - Question: What three-row electric vehicle under 50K is best suited for a growing family?       ----------------------------------   Preview: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gains Sophistication https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-review-a1534393094/   2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee  https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2023/overview/   Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/   Why Hybrid Vehicles Are a Smart Choice Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/why-hybrid-vehicles-are-a-smart-choice-right-now-a2736240282/   2022 Toyota Highlander https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2022/overview/   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join   Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9

CHAPTER 5 The List - So in April, 2009, I was fresh out of the real estate crash and I was attempting different things.  I built an online mall.  I discovered affiliate marketing for the first time. And I tried to use the concept to invent a cashback mall.  Today, you can see many cash back opportunities with credit cards, retail reward programs attached to different websites. --> READ THE BLOG POST HERE https://myempirepro.com/digital-marketing-certified-chapter-6-the-list-lead-generation/   --> WATCH VIDEO VERSION HERE https://youtu.be/ZPk1D9oMZs4   Anyway, I paid a couple of hundred dollars for a home study course and I learned about the Google Ads platform for the first time.  Back then and up till not too long ago, it was called Google Adwords.  The concept was simple.  All I had to do was find a product on an affiliate network that paid a commission for generating sales.  In order to generate sales, all I had to do was give my special trackable link to a prospect and I would earn a commission if a sale was generated as a result of clicking my trackable link. In my mind at that moment, I had hit a jackpot.  So I searched through the product affiliate network and found an e-book on generating real estate fortunes.  I could relate because the previous few years before that… that was my life; real estate. I decided  to set up my first Good Adwords campaign and in about 5 minutes, Google had charged my credit card for $700.  A $47 sales was generated.  I panicked and I turned the damn campaign off immediately.  So let's do the math. $700 minus $47 is equal to $653 in net loss.  But also, I generated the million dollar lesson that I am about to share with you right now.  I've used it so many times since then as a guide whenever I'm setting up any type of campaign, especially with digital marketing. In the last chapter, we discussed “the system”, input, tools, techniques, processes and outputs. We talked about how important it is build a campaign in a self-sustainable way so that you do not have to be a slave to making it work. To a large extent, humans are still needed to test, run and scale successful digital marketing campaigns.  But ideally, you want to set it up in a way that humans are only needed for the set up, and data analysis for scaling growth. And with “humans in this respect, I am not talking about the human prospects or audience to the campaign.  I am talking about the digital marketer or the entrepreneur seeking to build the audience and subsequently sales generation for a business. We discussed the fact that many tools are available in the marketplace for digital marketing.  In fact, the majority of them will be described as systems.  And frankly, they are all systems in their own right as long as an input, a process and an output are identifiable.   All processes can in fact be described as a system. But I need you to understand that each of your digital marketing campaigns or projects is a standalone system that involves multiple processes hopefully with trackable and measurable inputs and outputs. This is how to turn a complex process into super simple and easy to understand and implementable execution.  If I come to you and ask you to break down a brand awareness campaign for a new version of the Toyota Highlander on the Meta/Facebook Advertising platform, you can now draw a plan on a piece of paper in effort to understand what the inputs and the outputs would be.   What resources are available and what are the desired outcomes of the campaign?  It's a mindset shift.  In addition to that, you will increase the chances of better outputs from the campaign just for having a plan.   But there is a major problem.  The gentleman who was the actual instructor of the Google Adwords home study course actually described different types of campaigns.   He talked about the first one which is a sales generation campaign.  It involved setting up a campaign that landed on a sales presentation page as soon as you clicked the ad in the search engine results page (THE SERP).   In digital marketing, there is something called “the bounce”.   What is the bounce?   A bounce happens when a user clicks  a marketing message to land into your website but the landing page is the only page they viewed.  In real life, they typically don't like what they see and they click the ‘BACK' button to go back to the SERP. So when you set up a campaign with traffic or clicks as the objective, a bounce means you just lost money equivalent to the cost of that one click.  The ultimate objective is to create sales right?  What are the chances that a sale will be generated from any given click on your ad? From decade-long experience, it's 10% or less no matter how good your sales copy is. So how did I end up with a $700 bill and a $47 sale which entitled me to only 50% commission ($23.50) by the way?  I generated tons of clicks and the majority of them turned out to be a bounce for many possible reasons.  Each one of the clicks cost me a certain amount of money. For the sake of simplicity, let's assume that each click cost me $1.07.  So that means (700 divided by $1.07) 654 clicks on the ad generated that $700 bill.  After 5 minutes, only one sale was generated.  That would be one sale divided by 654 clicks and then multiplied by 100%.  That's equal to 0.15% sales per click rate. At that rate, how long will it take to break even if I ever do?  As you can see, I am probably better off building a business the traditional route. The second type of campaign that the instructor shared in the home study course was a list building campaign.  In this type of campaign, the ultimate objective is no longer sales.  Okay.  It is sales for the business but not just “sales”.  The ultimate objective is maximizing profits. As a newbie in digital marketing, I was super excited about the  idea of working from home or from the beach with a laptop generating money on demand.  Who doesn't want that?  So my natural instinct was to choose the clicks generation campaign objective camouflaged as sales objective.  At the back of my mind, a lot of clicks would turn to sales since they had interest. I went ahead and set up a clicks or traffic generation campaign without thinking things all the way through and properly.  It was a short sighted strategy and it burnt me badly.  Let me explain. In that example that I gave earlier, there were (654 minus 1 sale) 653 prospects that I paid actual money to attract to my landing page with the sales presentation right?  Those people had actual interest as evident by their action.  They actually clicked the ad. But if I wanted to attract them again, I would have to spend another $700 and there is no guarantee that I would get them to buy the product.  In fact, if the number worked out the way it did before, I would now be ($1,400 minus $47) $1,353 in the hole; net loss.  It's getting worse right?   Everytime, I want to sell a product to these people that I've identified as having interest, I would have to spend money and potentially lose more money.  This is not turning out to be a profitable venture so far right? From the previous chapters, you learned that 85% of people make buying decisions based on emotions and justify with logic later.  You also learned that they are more likely to buy from you when they feel like they know, like and trust you.  Do you still remember the KLT factor and brand equity?  So we know that the fewer the exposure to your brand is, the more unlikely it is for the prospect to buy. With list building as the objective of a front end digital marketing campaign, you are now able to remarket to prospects with established interests without spending more money.  As a business owner, of course and hopefully you understand the principles of sowing in order to reap.  You are going to have to spend money to make money. But it's obviously better if you can spend money one time to attract targeted prospects with a certain level of interest rather than for every single time you need to attract them to your website.  If the main objective on the front end is to capture their contact information into a list, you can then contact them more times with your paid offer after the initial contact. Let me ask you a question.  Which action do you think would be easier to get your website user to take on their first encounter with you?  Is it easier to get them to pull out their credit card to buy a product or is it easier to get them to give out their contact information in order to receive a free sample or additional information on a solution they are already interested in?   Your guess is as good as mine.  It's probably easier to get them to spend no money right? ….especially if they don't feel like they know, like or trust you yet. Since you are capturing contact information, you are able to put a lot of focus on building that KLT factor or brand equity until they feel comfortable to buy; the ultimate goal. It's also better like this because of the magnitude of the impact you are leaving on your prospects long before they decided to do business with you and long after.  They are even more inclined to refer more business to you.  You are maximizing the output of your marketing input and resources simply for understanding the power of list building as a front end digital marketing campaign objective. Think of it as a follow-up strategy in a traditional business model.  Follow up is another form of marketing except that it will now cost you almost nothing and a lot less effort to convert a prospect to a customer.  This will massively offset your marketing cost. There are many more benefits to list building as core digital marketing strategy but let me leave you with these two benefits.   Sales on Demand - When you diligently build a list of prospects, you can send a quick email just like that and have your mortgage for the month paid. Community Building - In addition to the heightened need to build brand equity due to competition, it's also important to build a community around your business.  List building makes it super simple to drive prospects into a discussion group where you can even get better opportunities to develop new ideas into more products. The first step to list building is to find or create a free and valuable offer.  This book is an example of a free offer that we use to generate leads and build our list.  As we were marketing this book to 17 million people to download for free, this comment was left on one of the ads. “Just Think...who would PAY for an advert and THEN give you somthing for FREE...Scammers are clever people.....” And this was my reply…. “False. People who created value, like a book, that you probably will never create and use it to generate leads for potentially more business... aka... opportunity to give more value. Why are you triggered by the idea of people making money? You should see a therapist. The book is free and that's that. Drink some water.”     Now that was a little harsh for a reply.  I guess that person caught me on a good day because we generally delete negative comments.  It's just pointless to reply to people who have made up their mind not to do business with you.  But you get the gist. It might be a product sample that you are offering your target audience.  It's free and they get to have a taste of enjoying your product or services.  You might have seen examples of products being offered in exchange for just the cost of shipping.   Surprise… surprise.  When you pay for the shipping and handling, your contact information which includes your physical shipping address is also captured all legally.  That's how you print money with digital marketing. Like I said, I use the same method to build my business over the years.  But I have to be 100% honest with you.  I've had moments of non-profitable greed when I attempted to sell to strangers without getting to know them and more importantly getting them to know me; brand equity. That behavior has cost me millions of dollars in net loss.  When you are in a desperate place, it's easy to fall back on natural “common sense based” instincts which assume that a good offer is good enough.  A good offer  is absolutely a necessity.  But so is timing for your prospect and audience.  It's not always the right time for your prospect but you must set up and position your digital marketing campaigns in a way that the timing is always right for your campaigns to sell to a prospect who is ready to buy. Go to your favorite social media platform and click on one of the ads you see.  They typically have “sponsored” as a label next to them.  What that means is that someone is paying money to the platform to target you with an offer. Click on about 10 ads and observe how they attempt to capture your contact information; email, phone number, physical address etc.  Also, pay attention to what type of free offer they are exchanging for it. Make sure it's not a brand that you've seen before because that most likely wouldn't be a first time or front end exposure ad.  It's probably a remarketing campaign. Speaking of remarketing campaigns,  in recent years, you can capture people into ad platform custom audiences once they take certain actions or engage with your ad.  Although, I wouldn't count on just that as a form of list building but it's doable if your marketing budget is big enough for that type of risk.   However if you lose that ad account which can happen, you might lose the opportunity to be able to market to the audiences you build in it.  That's very costly.      By the way, we use the same system I mentioned in the last chapter for list building and you can check it out at www.myEmpirePRO.com/listbuilding The ultimate goal here is not just to make sales but to maximize profits. Some of the easiest sales you will make will be from existing customers. It just makes sense because if they received value from doing business with you in the past, they will naturally be inclined to do more business.  Having a third-party tool and system to maintain your list and community outside of the ad platform is literally freedom. Your ad platform custom audiences (as we will cover later), social media fans and followers are not as powerful as a list that you nurture and maintain independently.  And that's why I recommend a third party tool that has its own embeddable webform to capture the contact information, marketing automation feature to engage and convert prospects into customers, clients and deals.   I know that I mentioned earlier that one tool can handle so much more than one process.  But it is important to separate features on the advertising platform from your list building system as a form of security and risk mitigation.  You don't want to have all your fruits in one basket. So it is not necessarily smart to leave all the processes from lead to sales generation on one platform.  Platforms do collapse.  Account profiles can also be banned, shadow banned and deleted.  In the next section of Digital Marketing Certified , we are going to dive into performance and how to track  and monitor it.  There are way too many businesses that have no ways of ensuring growth and quality in the processes.  At the end of the day, it's a competitive market place. Your prospects will spend that money with or without  you selling to them.  Some other smarter or wiser, direct or indirect competitor will collect that money from them.  It might as well be you right?   To ensure growth from quarter to quarter, you must measure your digital marketing performance across a few dimensions. 

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