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USA Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Jeep dealer offers 99-cent lease on Wagoneer EV
We've grown used to boatloads of hype in dealer ads, but here's one that took us by surprise: A Jeep dealer in Gresham, Oregon, is offering an electric 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer S for 99 cents per month. And no, this isn't a fat-finger mistake by an overworked webmaster. The ad practically shouts, 'This is not a mistake! Less than $1 per month!' Now, you'd expect a catch or two, and you'd be right, but they aren't as severe as you might expect. The deal applies only to one particular vehicle, identified by its stock number. There's a down payment of $3,999, and this is a 24-month lease limited to 5,000 miles per year, with additional miles charged at 30 cents per. Still, even if you rack up 12,000 miles per year, that averages out to an extra $175 per month in addition to your 99-cent lease payment. Taxes and plates are not included, but Oregon has no sales tax, and only levies a 0.5% tax on new-car sales. Hit-or-miss automotive nostalgia: The most significant cars of the 2000s The world's largest truck stop: Inside Iowa 80, a road trip destination like no other With fees and realistic mileage, the 99-cent lease could end up costing around $200 per month, but, as sales manager Steve Simmons told us, that's still 'an amazing deal on a very expensive car.' We're inclined to agree. And no, this is not an effort to dump slow-selling cars. Simmons proudly told us that Gresham Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram has been the highest-volume Stellantis dealer in Oregon for 24 months straight, and they're also outselling dealers in neighboring Washington state, from whence many of their customers come. While the dealership will take a financial bath on the 99-cent Wagoneer S, Simmons tells us it will be worth it for the publicity. Earlier this year, when Gresham offered an electric Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for $49 per month, a post on TikTok scored 3 million views and flooded the dealership with business. Speaking of which, Gresham is still offering the $49/month lease deal on a single Charger R/T, a Wagoneer S Launch Edition for $99 per month, and a Charger Daytona Scat Pack for $129 per month, all with the same terms as the 99-cent Wagoneer S Limited ($3,999 down, 24 months, 5000 miles per year, $0.30 per mile over). The deals expire on July 25, no doubt to be replaced by more headline-makers. That said, with Federal EV tax credits scheduled to be killed off by the One Big Beautiful Bill act, Gresham's days of one-dollar electric cars may be limited. Oh, and that 99-cent Wagoneer S Limited, stock #ST574257? As of our chat with the dealership, it's still available. Photos by manufacturer
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Before and after photos show 'dramatic' reality under the surface at Aussie beaches
"It looks like someone's been down there with a pressure washer and cleaned everything off the pylons." Those are the words of a devastated Steve Simmons, a diver of over 40 years. He's explored waters all around the world, but his favourite spot is Edithburgh Jetty in South Australia. In less than four months, his beloved diving oasis has become decimated from the algal bloom sweeping the state's coastline. The pictures he took eight months apart show the devastating impact the event is having on marine wildlife below the surface. "The first picture was taken about eight months ago, and it looked like that until April. That's when it all changed down there," Steve told Yahoo News. The second picture was only snapped a few weeks ago, with the once full-of-life jetty pylons now barren and mostly lifeless. "I was expecting to see a change, but never, ever imagined it to be that dramatic. It was quite confronting," he said. "It has basically gone from a beautiful, extremely colourful jetty, to what looks like a black and white picture." During his 40 years of donning a wetsuit and diving into Aussie waters, Steve has witnessed a vast range of marine life. At Edithburgh, situated 50 kilometres across the gulf from Adelaide, he said he has lost count of how many species he's seen. But today, there are hardly any. "There was a lot of abalone on their backs with their mantles curled up in the process of dying and numerous other dead fish and skeletons," he said. "There were thousands upon thousands of razor fish usually found down there. All dead." 🦈 Shark's worrying behaviour near coastline signals 'never seen' crisis 🏖️ Fisherman shocked by 'unfathomable' scene at Aussie beaches 🎣 Fisherman's sad admission highlights growing problem On his most recent dive, Steve saw few signs of life, with the usual species, including squid, frog fish, sea cucumbers, catfish, and leafy sea dragons all gone. "It's like a lush forest that had a bush fire go through it," he said. "This jetty was world class. It was dived by people nationally as well as internationally... and it's gone." Yahoo News has reported on multiple sightings of dead marine animals washing ashore since the algal bloom began to spread in March. Millions of shellfish were washed up on Goolwa Beach, and a string of sharks have been found along the state's coastline. However, most Adelaide residents now can't walk along city beaches without seeing dead creatures. State Senator Sarah Hanson-Young told Yahoo News the shoreline is simply a "graveyard of fish". A diver near Ardrossan in Yorke Peninsula — located over 75 kilometres north of Edithburgh — took underwater videos 55 days apart (seen below), and the difference between the marine activity is staggering since the algal bloom has spread. "With neon green water, the seabed was littered with dead and dying animals," Stefan Andrews, the co-founder of the Great Southern Reef Foundation, wrote on social media. South Australia's Department of Environment and Water (DEW) told Yahoo News it is keeping a close eye on the situation and is carrying out daily testing of state waters. However, there is not much authorities can do to stop or reduce the impact of the algal bloom. "Nothing can be done to dilute or dissipate the bloom," a DEW spokesperson told Yahoo last week. "The algal bloom is a dynamic situation. Its movement depends on weather and water conditions, and therefore makes the effect on people and wildlife unpredictable." Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Toronto Sun
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
SIMMONS: Celebrating Larry Tanenbaum, the great Toronto sports owner who wasn't really the owner
Outgoing chair of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment celebrates his 80th birthday on Tuesday. Get the latest from Steve Simmons straight to your inbox Larry Tanenbaum (right) speaks with former Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan last year. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun If you asked anyone on the Maple Leafs or Raptors who owned their team, the answer would not be complicated. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The response would be Larry Tanenbaum. And it would not be true. Sometimes he would be Mr. Tanenbaum to the players. But mostly, he was just Larry. He was the owner shaking hands in the dressing room when handshaking was necessary or appropriate. He was the owner on the road for playoff games, in the hallways, almost always with wife, Judy, and with his right-hand man and lawyer, Dale Lastman, at his side. He was the owner who had parties at his Toronto home — beginning of the season, end of the season, sometimes in between. Sometimes there were events at his cottage. If you were a Leaf or a Raptor, you were like one of his children. He was the owner who wasn't in the fact the owner — which makes his rise and his story and his success on his 80th birthday all the more difficult to believe and comprehend. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Those who play for most teams don't get involved a whole lot in ownership. They don't try to understand who owns how much of a percentage of what. What has been amazing to watch is the position of sporting power that Tanenbaum has built for himself over the past 27 years and one that is now about to end. He was never the majority owner, but he was in charge. He wisely and subtly finessed his way to be in the power-broker role of the Leafs and everything else that is MLSE. As the deal with Rogers and Bell finally comes to a conclusion, with Rogers as new majority owner of everything that is MLSE — the Leafs, the Raptors, Toronto FC, the Argos, the Marlies, the real estate, the restaurant and bars, and just about anything else it wants — Tanenbaum will be slid out of the power role he has held for more than 25 years. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. And what a time it has been. The Raptors were worth $121 million when Tanenbaum and friends started MLSE. They are valued at more than $4 billion US today. The Maple Leafs were a $47.5-million franchise in 1998. Today, they are valued at probably a low $3.8 billion. Against the advice of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who thought it was a bad buy, MLSE paid $10 million for the expansion franchise Toronto FC that apparently is worth $725 million today. Tanenbaum's 20% of MLSE now is valued at well over $2 billion and that has enabled him to go out and purchase a WNBA expansion franchise for Toronto — which already has increased in value — and a European soccer team. All this as his 80th birthday comes Tuesday and what would you buy for the man who has everything? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In recent years, Tanenbaum has celebrated championships in the NBA, MLS, CFL and AHL. It's about the only time the very private Tanenbaum is in any way public. He doesn't do interviews often. He doesn't share his thoughts for public consumption often. But I do know this much: The two things he really wanted to do and never could — celebrating a Stanley Cup with the Leafs and bringing an NFL franchise to Toronto. One of those remains possible today. The rest has been a quarter-century of growth, wealth translating to weathier and a minority owner becoming more and more powerful. When Bell and Rogers bought 75% of MLSE from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Fund, neither would trust either side to be in control. Tanenbaum, along with Lastman, finessed his way into remaining in the position of chair — and not just any chair. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. With Bell having three seats on the board and Rogers having three seats on the board, they couldn't necessarily agree on anything. That meant the controlling votes in so many cases belonged to Tanenbaum and Lastman. The only time it ever backfired on them was when Brian Burke was rightfully let go by the Leafs. Bell decided it wanted Burke out. It talked Rogers into agreeing with its side. The two then went to Tanenbaum and told him of their decision — and also told him to fire Burke. While against the move, Tanenbaum fired Burke. One flaw of Tanenbaum's time as owner in Toronto: He loved everyone who worked for him. He treated them like they were family. He believed in what believed in. Even with a flawed general manager such as John Ferguson Jr., it took Tanenbaum years to see what others spotted rather early in Ferguson's reign. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. That was the best and worst of Tananbaum all at once. Even those who were fired over the years — from Masai Ujiri to Brendan Shanahan all the way down to Dave Nonis — all found a way to thank Larry after the fact. That is pretty rare in professional sports. You don't get fired and thank the owner. They did in Toronto. Read More And the betting still around the city is that the emotional parting with Ujiri would not have happened in Raptorland had Tanenbaum been making the call. All these accolades for a man who owns one-fifth of MLSE until he sells that portion of his shares. And what's amazing today and maybe for so much of the life of MLSE is how Tanenbaum has risen to power and prominence. He's one of the owners Bettman listens to regularly. In the much-richer NBA, he holds even more power as chairman of the Board of Governors and commissioner Adam Silver's voice of reason. It has been an incredible run really for Tanenbaum. He hasn't been the perfect owner. There is no such thing. But ask the players, the coaches, the executives who worked for him and they say nothing but praise. Maybe that's the best sporting gift — along with a $2-billion-plus going-away present — you can receive for your 80th birthday. ssimmons@ Columnists Toronto Blue Jays Sunshine Girls World Canada
Edmonton Journal
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Is Mitch Marner a good fit for the Vegas Golden Knights?
Article content WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Off The Post, Toronto SUN Sports Columnist Steve Simmons, Postmedia Hockey Columnist Bruce Garrioch, The Province and Vancouver Sun Canucks reporter Patrick Johnston and Postmedia's Rob Wong discuss the biggest storylines on day 1 of NHL free agency, how former Toronto Maple Leaf Mitch Marner will fit into the Vegas Golden Knights lineup, why the Vancouver Canucks were able to re-sign Brock Boeser, what's next for the Ottawa Senators and the impressive work done by Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes. Article content
National Post
02-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Is Mitch Marner a good fit for the Vegas Golden Knights?
Article content WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Off The Post, Toronto SUN Sports Columnist Steve Simmons, Postmedia Hockey Columnist Bruce Garrioch, The Province and Vancouver Sun Canucks reporter Patrick Johnston and Postmedia's Rob Wong discuss the biggest storylines on day 1 of NHL free agency, how former Toronto Maple Leaf Mitch Marner will fit into the Vegas Golden Knights lineup, why the Vancouver Canucks were able to re-sign Brock Boeser, what's next for the Ottawa Senators and the impressive work done by Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes. Article content
