caption The Chevy Colorado ZR2 in all its glory. source Matthew DeBord/BI The 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 is a highly capable off-roader, with a robust 4WD system. But the Chevy Colorado pickup can still do everyday duty. For the price, you’re getting a lot of truck for the money. I’ve always been a big fan of the Chevy Colorado, the compact (really, mid-sized) pickup truck that Chevy rolled out a few years ago to invigorate the small-pickup segment. The Chevy Colorado has been a big hit, compelling Ford to revive its own Ranger pickup in the US. So in addition to a pickup-truck war among the big guys – the Ford F-150 full-size, along with the forthcoming all-new Chevy Silverado and the Ram 1500 – we have a skirmish shaping up in the smaller-pickup segment, between Chevy and Ford. Adding to the fun is the bevy of high-performance variants we now have in the market. We just put the … [Read more...] about I drove a $43,500 Chevy Colorado ZR2 — and it was one of the best pickup trucks I’ve ever tested
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Amazon officials are reportedly visiting New York City in April — here’s what the city proposed for HQ2
caption A rendering of the Hudson Yards neighborhood, under construction in Midtown West, one of New York City’s proposed sites for Amazon’s HQ2. source Related Companies New York is known for being a crowded city. Yet the metropolis has still managed to offer up to 62.5 million square feet of vacant space where Amazon could choose to build its second headquarters, dubbed HQ2. New York City is one of 20 finalist cities and regions that could get Amazon’s $5 billion campus. The company has said that it will select the winner in early 2018, and expects to bring 50,000 jobs to whatever city is picked. Amazon’s HQ2 search committee will visit NYC to look at potential sites some time in April, Bisnow New York reports. (It’s unclear exactly when the visit will take place.) The company has already traveled to Washington, DC, Chicago, and Denver, to speak with local officials about their proposals. NYC faces a lot of competition, but it … [Read more...] about Amazon officials are reportedly visiting New York City in April — here’s what the city proposed for HQ2
Republicans are freaking out about Trump’s massive new tariffs
source Alex Wong/Getty Images Republicans are distraught over President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. But many Republican lawmakers are still unsure about any action they are willing to take to stop a trade war they think could hurt the economic gains of the past year. WASHINGTON – Republican lawmakers have been distraught over President Donald Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on aluminum and steel, fearing its effects could hinder the economic gains made over the past year of Republican-led government. But lawmakers are at a loss over what they can do about it other than plead for mercy from the White House. A group of 107 Republican members of Congress sent a letter to the White House on Wednesday, urging Trump to “reconsider the idea of broad tariffs to avoid unintended negative consequences to the US economy and its workers.” Price increases on goods … [Read more...] about Republicans are freaking out about Trump’s massive new tariffs
I drove a $43,500 Chevy Colorado ZR2 — and it was one of the best pickups I’ve ever tested
caption The Chevy Colorado ZR2 in all its glory. source Matthew DeBord/BI The 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 is a highly capable off-roader, with a robust 4WD system. But the pickup can still do everyday duty. For the price, you’re getting a lot of truck for the money. I’ve always been a big fan of the Chevy Colorado, the compact (really, mid-sized) pickup truck that Chevy rolled out a few years ago to invigorate the small-pickup segment. The Chevy Colorado has been a big hit, compelling Ford to revive its own Ranger pickup in the US. So in addition to a pickup-truck war among the big guys – the Ford F-150 full-size, along with the forthcoming all-new Chevy Silverado and the Ram 1500 – we have a skirmish shaping up in the smaller-pickup segment, between Chevy and Ford. Adding to the fun is the bevy of high-performance variants we now have in the market. We just put the Chevy Silverado Z71 up … [Read more...] about I drove a $43,500 Chevy Colorado ZR2 — and it was one of the best pickups I’ve ever tested
47 documentaries on Netflix right now that will make you smarter
caption “Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond.” source Francois Duhamel/Netflix One of the great things about Netflix is that it has brought thoughtful, compelling documentaries to a much wider audience – something filmmakers could only dream of a decade ago. And with binge-worthy titles like Netflix original “Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond” and Oscar-nominated “Last Men in Aleppo” a click away, you can get a lot of great nonfiction viewing any night of the week. You’ll learn a lot more about the world, but don’t worry – you’ll also be entertained. Here are 47 documentaries we think you should stream right away on Netflix. Note: Numerous Netflix titles drop off the streaming service monthly, so the availability of titles below may change. 1. “13th” source Netflix Director Ava DuVernay looks at the history of the US prison system and how it relates to the … [Read more...] about 47 documentaries on Netflix right now that will make you smarter