The Daily Beast NBCSeth Meyers on Wednesday reacted to the recent news that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has convened a grand jury to consider issuing indictments in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business dealings.Meyers began by drawing a throughline from this case to all the other figures in Trump’s orbit who ended up in trouble with the law.“It’s just basic logic that if you’re surrounded at all times by that many criminals, there’s a solid chance you’re also a criminal,” Meyers said. He then likened Trump’s situation to that of the frontman of a band denying that he’s actually in a band.Still, Meyers said he wouldn’t be surprised if the ex-president emerges relatively unscathed.“Trump always manages to wriggle out of a jam,” the late-night host said. “He’s like the David Blaine of crime. If he ever goes to trial, he’ll just regurgitate a frog that has ‘Not Guilty’ written on its back. If the feds ever come for him, he’ll hide out in a glass box over the [River] Thames.”But if Trump himself may end up OK, that might not be the case for his family.Meyers said he would “totally believe” it if this investigation caused Trump to throw those close to him under the bus. “You think he named his eldest son after himself for sentimental reasons?” Meyers asked. “He did it so there would be a second Donald Trump to pin the blame on.”Commentators have also been discussing the likelihood that Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg will flip on Trump.“I’m guessing when you work for Trump, you start thinking about flipping as soon as you get the gig,” Meyers said. “It’s like when you’re in the middle of a job interview at Little Caesars and you’re already fantasizing about how you’re going to quit.”Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.<doc-sep>Photos: Toyota There’s a new global Toyota Yaris out on a new modular platform. Still here though : a six-speed manual. Advertisement This is the new Yaris. Not the Mazda one. This one. The new platform one. It’s not clear if this Yaris will be sold in America, as Toyota’s “global” press release makes no mention of America, North America, the United States of America, that kind of thing. The American Toyota press site is also dark on this car. And we all know how poorly small cars are selling here. Not ideal. Still! Advertisement Toyota showed no photos of the six-speed, but you know what, I believe it. I trust that it is real, and that it is just fine. Good? Possibly. Definitely there, should you be a person who wants it. (I do.) Advertisement Toyota does spend most of its time talking about hybrid drive on the Yaris, and some new CVT, but if you want, you (non-Americans?) can still get a three-pedal car, provided you get the most conventional 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated but Dynamic Force engine and front-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive. Still! Advertisement<doc-sep>Life / Motoring INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH New Toyota Yaris breaks cover Mazda-based hatch gets a gaping grille and great safety, though it's not yet known whether it will reach SA BL PREMIUM Toyota has revealed pictures of a boldly styled new Yaris hatchback ahead of its official unveiling at the New York Auto Show from April 19-29. The Japanese car maker says the latest generation compact hatch “combines sporty fun and premium engineering in an audaciously styled car”. With its massive new hexagonal grille and sharp-eyed headlamps, the car certainly projects a gutsy attitude. The new Yaris hatch is actually a Mazda2 with a new nose, as with the current US market Yaris sedan which is also a rebadged Mazda2. The new Yaris hatch was revealed on Toyota USA’s media site, which said the new car will be offered in that country in two trims, LE and XLE. The cabin has a simple and neat appearance, with an 18cm touchscreen infotainment system that can also be controlled by a rotary controller between the front seats. Both versions come with a high level of safety including a Low-speed Pre-collision Safety System that scans the road ahead. If it detects a potential crash it first...<doc-sep>Hide press release Show press release PLANO, Texas (April 1, 2019) – Adventure-seeking Americans have looked to Toyota for more than 60 years to provide trucks that can take them on and off-road. Now comes a truck that is perfect for those who want to tell their friends they own a truck but never veer off pavement. The Yaris Adventure will make its debut in its native environment of the 2019 New York International Auto Show. Capitalizing on consumers flocking to the small crossover segment, Yaris Adventure answers the question that nobody asked. It’s part truck, part sedan, but 100 percent awesome. Toyota sells every mid- and full-size truck that hits the lot, but Yaris Adventure will fill the void of a subcompact pickup segment that has never truly existed because … well, no one realized they needed it until now. The Yaris Adventure comes complete with a two-seat cabin with storage space behind the seats. The extra cab with rear seating was ditched because it was determined that no one really wants to sit back there anyway. Meanwhile, in the back, a composite inner bed ensures cargo capacity for the most moderate jobs. The Yaris Adventure combines the comfort and fuel economy of a sedan with ideal cargo space, but not so much that friends will ask you to help them move. “Toyota is very excited to debut this product that nobody saw coming,” said a senior executive at Toyota who preferred to remain anonymous. “We’re constantly listening to our customers and reacting to the market. We have to blame the market on this one, as we haven’t had one customer ask for a truck like this.” Creating a segment Just like the RAV4 created the small SUV segment in 1994, the Yaris Adventure creates the subcompact pickup segment. The 52.3-inch bed has a payload of 297 lbs., perfect for hauling coolers to the lake or that third set of golf clubs that just won’t fit in a car trunk (not sure why you’d have three sets of golf clubs though, as the Yaris Adventure only seats two). Class-Leading Everything The Yaris Adventure leads its segment in everything. * It comes standard with a 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 103 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque, both top of its class. * Its 7.6-inch ground clearance and 42.5-inch legroom are also class-leading. There isn’t a spec on the Yaris Adventure that doesn’t come out on top. * Fun fact: The Yaris Adventure is the only vehicle with a bed that doesn’t come with a full-size spare tire. *Yaris Adventure is the only truck in the subcompact truck segment. Won’t Blend In A bold, passenger-first design gives the 2020 Yaris Adventure a distinct look. The front end projects a gutsy attitude with a hexagon lower front grille and sharp-eyed headlamps. The automatic LED headlamps incorporate daytime running lights, which pair perfectly with the aggressive front bumper complete with tow hooks, perfect for getting pulled out of a situation the vehicle shouldn’t have been in to begin with. At 167.2 inches long, the Yaris Adventure Grade can fit into parking spaces that most other truck owners have to pass up. That’s a real bonus for urban dwellers, even though Yaris Adventure was made to leave the city (via highway). Straying from the Pavement Yaris Adventure off-roading excursions will begin and end with dirt roads. All Yaris Adventures are equipped with coil-spring double wishbone front suspension and leaf spring rear suspensions. This suspension, paired with a 7.6-inch ground clearance, is perfect for taking a curb in a mall parking lot or clearing the shrubs when parking in a friend’s front yard. The Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD that was recently introduced on the 2019 RAV4 will not come standard on Yaris Adventure. It will, however, offer a newly developed AWD system capable of allowing Yaris owners to carefully bring their vehicles out of their underground garage when it snows in the city. Surrounded by Sound The standard 7-inch Display Audio system delivers clear, powerful sound played through two speakers, one in each door. Maximizing connectivity and control, the system is equipped with one USB media port and Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free phone operation and music streaming. Here’s another surprise from the 2020 Yaris Adventure: no navigation (because anyone smart enough to drive the Yaris Adventure knows exactly where they’re going). Warranty Due to the extensive testing done on Yaris Adventure, a warranty won’t be offered for this truck because it would be unthinkable that something goes wrong. However, roadside assistance will be offered, as it’s likely the truck will get stuck if it veers too far off road.<doc-sep>
Toyota has revealed pictures of a boldly styled new Yaris ahead of its official unveiling at the New York Auto Show from April 19-29. The Japanese car maker says the latest generation compact hatch combines sporty fun and premium engineering in an audaciously styled car. With its massive new hexagonal grille and sharp-eyed headlamps, the car certainly projects a gutsy attitude. The car was revealed on Toyota USA's media site, which said the new car will be offered in that country in two trims, LE and XLE. The cabin has a simple and neat appearance, with an 18cm touchscreen infotainment system that can also be controlled by a rotary controller between the front seats. Both versions come with a high level of safety including a Low-speed Pre-collision Safety System that scans the road ahead. If it detects a potential crash it first sounds an audio/visual alert, and should the driver not respond it automatically applies the brakes. The car also comes standard with stability control, ABS brakes and six airbags. Power comes from Toyota’s familiar 1.5-litre normally-aspirated VVT-i petrol engine, with outputs of 79kW and 140Nm. It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with no option of a manual. It isn't yet known whether the new Yaris is headed for SA. Early last year Toyota SA replaced the Yaris that was sold in most of the world, including SA, with a larger and differently styled Yaris built for the Asian market and assembled in Thailand. "We will continue with the Thai-sourced model for now as market acceptance has been good," says Toyota SA spokesman Riaan Esterhuysen. "We may evaluate this new version for introduction at a later stage, to potentially cater to a different part of the segment."