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Edmunds: Big country, big wheels, small budget. Here are 5 five new off-roaders easy on the wallet

A little outdoors goes a long way, and America’s national parks and outdoor spaces are some of the most stunning on the planet Getting away and into America’s outdoor spaces can go a long way to making life more enjoyable. But what if you need to drive on some off-road trails to get to your destination? Luckily, there are some new vehicles that can serve as relatively inexpensive daily transportation as well as a means for in-the-dirt recreation. While there’s understandable value in using an inexpensive used vehicle for going off-road, a newer model will get you more of the latest technology features and the added comfort of a warranty. Edmunds’ experts put the spotlight on five ready-to-roll off-roaders that cost less than the average price of a new vehicle and are highly rated. All prices below include the destination charge. 2024 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER ACTIV The Trailblazer is Chevy’s small est and least expensive crossover SUV. This budget-oriented model might not seem like an obvi...

Spain fines Apple and Amazon $218 million for elbowing out small retailers

Amazon and Apple have been fined a total of $218 million after Spanish regulators say they colluded to box out competitors by favoring sales of Apple products directly from the online retail giant MADRID -- Amazon and Apple were fined a total of 194 million euros ($218 million) Tuesday for colluding to box out competitors by favoring sales of Apple products directly from the online retail giant, Spain’s antitrust watchdog said. Amazon and Apple reached agreements in 2018 that limited the free competition of third-party sellers who hawk Apple goods through Amazon’s platform for smaller retailers, according to Spain’s National Markets and Competition Commission, which oversees Spanish markets for antitrust violations. "The investigated behaviors could be restricting com Pet ition in the sectors of the Internet sale of electronic products, and the provision of marketing services to third-party retail ers through online platforms (Marketplace) in Spain,” the regulator said. The tech g...