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Auto Express
a day ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Prepare to be ruthless when buying a new car
Along with my official duties as a member of the Auto Express team, I'm also the unofficial go-to car guru for family, friends, friends of friends, acquaintances, passers-by, and pretty much everyone else who has a remote idea of what I do for a living. I'm always happy to help, but a recent encounter has left me feeling a little perturbed. Advertisement - Article continues below In the same week, I was approached by my partner's best friend and one of my old university lecturers – two people I was more than willing to assist with car buying (especially when they admitted that their know-how was somewhat limited). One had sadly seen their beloved Vauxhall Corsa written off due to a distracted lorry driver (thankfully nobody was injured), while the other needed a replacement for their trusty but ageing Citroen Xsara Picasso. After a bit of discussion, as well as a few test drives, they respectively decided on a Vauxhall Crossland and a Volvo XC40. So far so good. However, once it was time to talk money, a dealer sensed one of my car-buying apprentice's knowledge-gaps and used it as an opportunity to pile on the pressure. When I received a panicked phone call regarding the Crossland, I was troubled to hear: 'I need to put the deposit down today because the salesperson has to meet a target'. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below My advice to the Crossland buyer at that moment is the same advice I'm going to give you right now: if a seller is piling on too much pressure, hold your ground and say no, or simply walk away. Either way, their targets are simply not your problem. Advertisement - Article continues below Maybe I sound a bit harsh, but please hear me out. Salespeople and dealerships have targets to meet, and this concept isn't an issue, nor would I ever dream of preventing someone from achieving some kind of bonus to help pay the bills. However, what I can't tolerate is guilt-tripping and ultimately piling unacceptable levels of pressure on a buyer – especially one who's anxious about handing over thousands of pounds. Whether it's a deposit you're not certain about, a finance contract that's unsuitable, or anything else you don't wish to fork out on, never be afraid to say no to a salesperson, no matter how insistent they might be. The good news is that my Crossland buyer walked away and ended up with a better example at a different dealership. In the majority of cases, your buying experience will be stress-free, and the salesperson will be professional and polite. However, if for any reason you feel uncomfortable, please don't be afraid to say no or even walk away. It's your money and your decision. Of course, for the smoothest buying experience you can always use our Auto Express Find a Car service. Take the faff our of buying a car! Our dealer network has some fantastic cars on offer right now with new, used and leasing deals to choose from... Find a car with the experts New Volvo EM90 2025 review: the ultimate SUV killer New Volvo EM90 2025 review: the ultimate SUV killer Volvo has made an ultra-luxurious van. Intrigued? You should be, but sadly it's for China only Smart Roadster could return as an electric Mazda MX-5 rival Smart Roadster could return as an electric Mazda MX-5 rival The Smart Roadster could be set for a comeback and our exclusive image previews how it could look New Audi Q3 reinvents the indicator stalk, but there's a whole lot more too New Audi Q3 reinvents the indicator stalk, but there's a whole lot more too Audi's not taking any risks with its all-new Q3; watch it sell like crazy
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Look who's back as Knights head west in bid to kickstart push for finals
DOM Young is back for the Red and Blue and so are several big names as the Knights head west in a bid to kickstart a push for the NRL finals. Young, who completed a mid-season transfer from the Roosters on Monday, has been named on the right wing for the clash against a red-hot Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. The 23-year-old Englishman, who spent three seasons with the Knights from 2021, made a seamless return to the group at training on Tuesday. "I'm really close with Dom and am really happy to have him back," Knights utility Phoenix Crossland said. "He is a great lad and a great player. It's good that he is home." Young scored a club-record 25 tries for the Knights in 2023 and will add a new dimension to an attack that has struggled to score points this campaign. "Dom is a great kick target - he is eight feet tall - and is very fast," Crossland said. "Everyone knows what he can do." As well as Young, strike centre Bradman Best, forward leader Tyson Frizell and game-breaker Fletcher Sharpe return from injury. Captain Kalyn Ponga, baring a mishap, will back up after playing for Queensland in the second State of Origin in Perth on Wednesday night. Frizell will pack down at prop, Best comes in at left centre and Sharpe resumes at five-eighth. Brodie Jones drops back to the interchange bench. Schiller, Kyle McCarthy, Jackson Hastings, Fletcher Hunt and Jack Hetherington will travel to Perth. The inclusion of the key men could not be more timely. An L-plate Knights outfit was unlucky to go down to the Roosters, but the loss made the finals equation that bit more difficult. "The boys coming back have experience and know what to do," Crossland said. "We have a good foundation with the youth. It's about feeding off the energy the young boys provide. "I think the [senior] players will fit back in seamlessly. I think the young boys will inspire them to go after it." If not for a hamstring injury, Best could have been lining up for the Blues in Peth on Wednesday night. The powerhouse centre had scored three tries, provided two assists and charged an average 164 metres in nine appearances before a hamstring injury in round 10 against the Titans on May 9. "Bradman is a great player," Crossland said. "Touch wood, you don't want anyone in the NSW team to get injured. If they do, I know Bradman is ready to go again and will prove that this weekend." Best scored a try in the Knights' 26-12 over the Dolphins in round 2 (March 9). The Knights have managed just three wins since. Newcastle are in 15th place on 12 points with 10 games remaining. Teams have needed an average of 12 wins to get in the top eight, based off the ladders of the past 15 seasons. That means the Knights would need to win seven of their last 10 games of the regular season Luckily for them, there's a big separation between the top and bottom teams this year. So while they're third last, they've got only one win less than eighth place (Roosters) However in a potential hurdle, seven of their remaining games this year are against sides in the top eight as the ladder stands. One of their other games is against four-time defending premiers, Penrith. Teams have twice since 2020 snuck into the top eight with 10 wins. The Knights have gone in similar winning runs to sneak into the finals in recent years. A win on Saturday could be the catalyst for a repeat. However, they face a big challenge against a Dolphins side that has racked up 158 points in consecutive wins over Cowboys (58-4), Dragons (56-6) and Bulldogs (44-8). "They have a great team and are led by the halfback (Isaiya Katoa), who is in great form," Crossland said. "We will look at him and come up with a plan to minimise the impact he has on the game. We expect everything to come off him. "They are in good form and we are not so much. It is a great challenge for us to get over to Perth and get the job done." DOM Young is back for the Red and Blue and so are several big names as the Knights head west in a bid to kickstart a push for the NRL finals. Young, who completed a mid-season transfer from the Roosters on Monday, has been named on the right wing for the clash against a red-hot Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. The 23-year-old Englishman, who spent three seasons with the Knights from 2021, made a seamless return to the group at training on Tuesday. "I'm really close with Dom and am really happy to have him back," Knights utility Phoenix Crossland said. "He is a great lad and a great player. It's good that he is home." Young scored a club-record 25 tries for the Knights in 2023 and will add a new dimension to an attack that has struggled to score points this campaign. "Dom is a great kick target - he is eight feet tall - and is very fast," Crossland said. "Everyone knows what he can do." As well as Young, strike centre Bradman Best, forward leader Tyson Frizell and game-breaker Fletcher Sharpe return from injury. Captain Kalyn Ponga, baring a mishap, will back up after playing for Queensland in the second State of Origin in Perth on Wednesday night. Frizell will pack down at prop, Best comes in at left centre and Sharpe resumes at five-eighth. Brodie Jones drops back to the interchange bench. Schiller, Kyle McCarthy, Jackson Hastings, Fletcher Hunt and Jack Hetherington will travel to Perth. The inclusion of the key men could not be more timely. An L-plate Knights outfit was unlucky to go down to the Roosters, but the loss made the finals equation that bit more difficult. "The boys coming back have experience and know what to do," Crossland said. "We have a good foundation with the youth. It's about feeding off the energy the young boys provide. "I think the [senior] players will fit back in seamlessly. I think the young boys will inspire them to go after it." If not for a hamstring injury, Best could have been lining up for the Blues in Peth on Wednesday night. The powerhouse centre had scored three tries, provided two assists and charged an average 164 metres in nine appearances before a hamstring injury in round 10 against the Titans on May 9. "Bradman is a great player," Crossland said. "Touch wood, you don't want anyone in the NSW team to get injured. If they do, I know Bradman is ready to go again and will prove that this weekend." Best scored a try in the Knights' 26-12 over the Dolphins in round 2 (March 9). The Knights have managed just three wins since. Newcastle are in 15th place on 12 points with 10 games remaining. Teams have needed an average of 12 wins to get in the top eight, based off the ladders of the past 15 seasons. That means the Knights would need to win seven of their last 10 games of the regular season Luckily for them, there's a big separation between the top and bottom teams this year. So while they're third last, they've got only one win less than eighth place (Roosters) However in a potential hurdle, seven of their remaining games this year are against sides in the top eight as the ladder stands. One of their other games is against four-time defending premiers, Penrith. Teams have twice since 2020 snuck into the top eight with 10 wins. The Knights have gone in similar winning runs to sneak into the finals in recent years. A win on Saturday could be the catalyst for a repeat. However, they face a big challenge against a Dolphins side that has racked up 158 points in consecutive wins over Cowboys (58-4), Dragons (56-6) and Bulldogs (44-8). "They have a great team and are led by the halfback (Isaiya Katoa), who is in great form," Crossland said. "We will look at him and come up with a plan to minimise the impact he has on the game. We expect everything to come off him. "They are in good form and we are not so much. It is a great challenge for us to get over to Perth and get the job done." DOM Young is back for the Red and Blue and so are several big names as the Knights head west in a bid to kickstart a push for the NRL finals. Young, who completed a mid-season transfer from the Roosters on Monday, has been named on the right wing for the clash against a red-hot Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. The 23-year-old Englishman, who spent three seasons with the Knights from 2021, made a seamless return to the group at training on Tuesday. "I'm really close with Dom and am really happy to have him back," Knights utility Phoenix Crossland said. "He is a great lad and a great player. It's good that he is home." Young scored a club-record 25 tries for the Knights in 2023 and will add a new dimension to an attack that has struggled to score points this campaign. "Dom is a great kick target - he is eight feet tall - and is very fast," Crossland said. "Everyone knows what he can do." As well as Young, strike centre Bradman Best, forward leader Tyson Frizell and game-breaker Fletcher Sharpe return from injury. Captain Kalyn Ponga, baring a mishap, will back up after playing for Queensland in the second State of Origin in Perth on Wednesday night. Frizell will pack down at prop, Best comes in at left centre and Sharpe resumes at five-eighth. Brodie Jones drops back to the interchange bench. Schiller, Kyle McCarthy, Jackson Hastings, Fletcher Hunt and Jack Hetherington will travel to Perth. The inclusion of the key men could not be more timely. An L-plate Knights outfit was unlucky to go down to the Roosters, but the loss made the finals equation that bit more difficult. "The boys coming back have experience and know what to do," Crossland said. "We have a good foundation with the youth. It's about feeding off the energy the young boys provide. "I think the [senior] players will fit back in seamlessly. I think the young boys will inspire them to go after it." If not for a hamstring injury, Best could have been lining up for the Blues in Peth on Wednesday night. The powerhouse centre had scored three tries, provided two assists and charged an average 164 metres in nine appearances before a hamstring injury in round 10 against the Titans on May 9. "Bradman is a great player," Crossland said. "Touch wood, you don't want anyone in the NSW team to get injured. If they do, I know Bradman is ready to go again and will prove that this weekend." Best scored a try in the Knights' 26-12 over the Dolphins in round 2 (March 9). The Knights have managed just three wins since. Newcastle are in 15th place on 12 points with 10 games remaining. Teams have needed an average of 12 wins to get in the top eight, based off the ladders of the past 15 seasons. That means the Knights would need to win seven of their last 10 games of the regular season Luckily for them, there's a big separation between the top and bottom teams this year. So while they're third last, they've got only one win less than eighth place (Roosters) However in a potential hurdle, seven of their remaining games this year are against sides in the top eight as the ladder stands. One of their other games is against four-time defending premiers, Penrith. Teams have twice since 2020 snuck into the top eight with 10 wins. The Knights have gone in similar winning runs to sneak into the finals in recent years. A win on Saturday could be the catalyst for a repeat. However, they face a big challenge against a Dolphins side that has racked up 158 points in consecutive wins over Cowboys (58-4), Dragons (56-6) and Bulldogs (44-8). "They have a great team and are led by the halfback (Isaiya Katoa), who is in great form," Crossland said. "We will look at him and come up with a plan to minimise the impact he has on the game. We expect everything to come off him. "They are in good form and we are not so much. It is a great challenge for us to get over to Perth and get the job done." DOM Young is back for the Red and Blue and so are several big names as the Knights head west in a bid to kickstart a push for the NRL finals. Young, who completed a mid-season transfer from the Roosters on Monday, has been named on the right wing for the clash against a red-hot Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. The 23-year-old Englishman, who spent three seasons with the Knights from 2021, made a seamless return to the group at training on Tuesday. "I'm really close with Dom and am really happy to have him back," Knights utility Phoenix Crossland said. "He is a great lad and a great player. It's good that he is home." Young scored a club-record 25 tries for the Knights in 2023 and will add a new dimension to an attack that has struggled to score points this campaign. "Dom is a great kick target - he is eight feet tall - and is very fast," Crossland said. "Everyone knows what he can do." As well as Young, strike centre Bradman Best, forward leader Tyson Frizell and game-breaker Fletcher Sharpe return from injury. Captain Kalyn Ponga, baring a mishap, will back up after playing for Queensland in the second State of Origin in Perth on Wednesday night. Frizell will pack down at prop, Best comes in at left centre and Sharpe resumes at five-eighth. Brodie Jones drops back to the interchange bench. Schiller, Kyle McCarthy, Jackson Hastings, Fletcher Hunt and Jack Hetherington will travel to Perth. The inclusion of the key men could not be more timely. An L-plate Knights outfit was unlucky to go down to the Roosters, but the loss made the finals equation that bit more difficult. "The boys coming back have experience and know what to do," Crossland said. "We have a good foundation with the youth. It's about feeding off the energy the young boys provide. "I think the [senior] players will fit back in seamlessly. I think the young boys will inspire them to go after it." If not for a hamstring injury, Best could have been lining up for the Blues in Peth on Wednesday night. The powerhouse centre had scored three tries, provided two assists and charged an average 164 metres in nine appearances before a hamstring injury in round 10 against the Titans on May 9. "Bradman is a great player," Crossland said. "Touch wood, you don't want anyone in the NSW team to get injured. If they do, I know Bradman is ready to go again and will prove that this weekend." Best scored a try in the Knights' 26-12 over the Dolphins in round 2 (March 9). The Knights have managed just three wins since. Newcastle are in 15th place on 12 points with 10 games remaining. Teams have needed an average of 12 wins to get in the top eight, based off the ladders of the past 15 seasons. That means the Knights would need to win seven of their last 10 games of the regular season Luckily for them, there's a big separation between the top and bottom teams this year. So while they're third last, they've got only one win less than eighth place (Roosters) However in a potential hurdle, seven of their remaining games this year are against sides in the top eight as the ladder stands. One of their other games is against four-time defending premiers, Penrith. Teams have twice since 2020 snuck into the top eight with 10 wins. The Knights have gone in similar winning runs to sneak into the finals in recent years. A win on Saturday could be the catalyst for a repeat. However, they face a big challenge against a Dolphins side that has racked up 158 points in consecutive wins over Cowboys (58-4), Dragons (56-6) and Bulldogs (44-8). "They have a great team and are led by the halfback (Isaiya Katoa), who is in great form," Crossland said. "We will look at him and come up with a plan to minimise the impact he has on the game. We expect everything to come off him. "They are in good form and we are not so much. It is a great challenge for us to get over to Perth and get the job done."
USA Today
11-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kentucky takes Game 2, series against Oklahoma
Kentucky takes Game 2, series against Oklahoma The Oklahoma baseball team picked the wrong part of the regular season in which to struggle. In the penultimate weekend of the regular season, the No. 16 Sooners have now dropped both of their first two games against Kentucky, falling 8-5, on Saturday. The Wildcats clinched the set with the win and the Oklahoma, which plays No. 1 Texas next week, seems unlikely to host a regional in the NCAA Tournament without taking that series against the Longhorns or winning the SEC Tournament. Kentucky jumped on OU quickly, scoring four runs in the first inning another in the second to open a 5-1 lead. Oklahoma starter Cade Crossland walked two batters, hit another and gave up sacrifice fly, a two-run triple and an RBI single as the Wildcats sent eight batters to the plate in the opening frame. Crossland had been staked to a 2-0 lead before he even took the mound after Easton Carmichael knocked in Jason Walk with an RBI single and Jaxon Willits followed with an RBI groundout. But the Sooners right-hander ultimately worked just three innings, giving up those five runs on three eights, four walks and and two hit batters. Kentucky tacked on three more runs to put the game away in the fifth inning, though Oklahoma brought the tying run to the plate in the sixth. Scott Mudler hit a two-out, two-run double in the inning an inning after he popped a solo home run. The double put him at second base and Mason Hamlin at third. But Dawson Willis lined out to center field ending things. The Sooners will almost certainly drop in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll rankings when the poll is released Monday. An upset over the Longhorns could keep Norman Regional hopes alive, though OU will likely earn a No. 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Sunday's finale against Kentucky is scheduled for noon Sunday.
BBC News
01-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Sheffield city centre begging and street drinking ban to begin
A ban on city centre street drinking, begging and other anti-social behaviour in Sheffield is set to public space protection order (PSPO), which was approved by the council last year, comes into force on the rules, those caught indulging in certain activities in a defined area, such as urinating in the street, drug use and loitering, could be fined up to £ Paul Ferguson, from South Yorkshire Police, said existing legislation meant issues in the city could not be challenged "robustly". He said the new powers would "be used proportionately and progressively with the aim of preventing harm to individuals and the wider community".A report to Sheffield City Council last year suggested a PSPO was needed for the "continuous and unreasonable" anti-social behaviour in parts of the city over two thirds of 1,205 individuals surveyed supported the introduction of the order, along with 67 out of 77 Crossland, chair of the council leisure committee, said: "[The order] is about protecting people and stopping anti-social behaviour that might make anyone feel unsafe or insecure."Tim Renshaw, of the Archer Project, previously said the homeless charity was working with the council and police around the said: "We are working with them to say, 'how can we make it a support system rather than something just about enforced displacement?'"Is it an opportunity to build support, or is it just going to become something to stop people from seeing anti-social behaviour - we'll see." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Summer school continues in Columbus thanks to donation
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — With the help of a donation, the Columbus school district can host another year of summer school. Crossland Construction has stepped up to donate $30,000 to the school district. For the past several years, administrators have used 'Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds' provided during COVID to fund summer school. But those funds have run out, prompting Crossland to step up to help. The money will help cover transportation, staffing, as well as breakfast and lunch, and other food services. 'When you take an 11-week break in the summer, they're losing more than just what maybe a typical kid would lose. So we want to keep just the exposure for those kids,' said Kelly Walters, Columbus USD 493's district reading specialist. 'This summertime is really vital for them to just be continuing to work at it, even if it's something small, even if it's 30 minutes a day. And so being able to offer that is, like I said, it's a game changer for some of these kids,' said Anna Moser, Park Elementary principal. Summer school is set to start in two sessions, the first will run from June 2 through June 12, and the second will start July 28 and wrap up sometime in August before the start of school. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
