sports article (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Authors: Rebecca Walker Reczek , The Ohio State University ; Cory Haltman , The Ohio State University , and Grant Donnelly , The Ohio State University If finding the right present and making sure the recipient gets it on time leaves you feeling anxious, you’re not alone. More than half of Americans say that gift-giving stresses them out . Concerns about on-time delivery are so common that people share holiday deadlines for each shipping service . And in the event that you can’t meet these deadlines, there are now handy etiquette guides offering advice for how to inform the recipient. If you’ve sent late gifts thanks to shipping delays , depleted stocks or even good old-fashioned procrastination , our new research may offer some welcome news. In a series of studies that will soon be published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, we found that people overestimate the negative consequences of sending a late gift. Why do people tend to overestimate these consequences? Our findings indicate that when people give presents, they pay more attention to norms about gifting than the recipients do. For example, other researchers have found that people tend to be reluctant to give used products as presents because there’s a norm that gifts should be new. In reality, though, many people are often open to receiving used stuff. We found that this mismatch also applies to beliefs about the importance of timing. Many people worry that a late gift will signal that they don’t care about the recipient. They then fear their relationship will suffer. In reality, though, these fears are largely unfounded. Gift recipients are much less worried about when the gift arrives. Unfortunately, aside from causing unnecessary worry, being overly sensitive about giving a late present can also influence the gift you choose to buy. A U.S. Postal Service worker places packages on a parcel sorting machine on Dec. 12, 2022. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images To test how lateness concerns affect gift choice, we conducted an online study before Mother’s Day in 2021. We had 201 adults participate in a raffle. They could choose to send their mother either a cheaper gift basket that would arrive in time for the occasion or a more expensive one that would arrive late. Concerns about lateness led nearly 70% of the participants to choose the less expensive and more prompt option. In another study, we conducted the same kind of raffle for Father’s Day and got similar results. Aside from finding that people will choose inferior items to ensure speedier delivery, we also found that givers may feel that they can compensate for lateness with effort. In another online study of 805 adults, we discovered that participants were less likely to expect a late delivery to damage a relationship if they signaled their care for the recipient in a different way. For example, they believed that putting an item together by hand, versus purchasing it preassembled, could compensate for a present being belated. If sending something late isn’t as bad as expected, you may wonder whether it’s OK to simply not send anything at all. We’d caution against going that route. In another online study of 903 participants, we found that recipients believed that not receiving anything at all was more likely to harm a relationship than receiving something as much as two months late. That is, late is better than never as far as those receiving gifts are concerned. You may want to keep that in mind, even if that new gaming console , action figure or virtual reality headset is sold out this holiday season. It could still be a welcome surprise if it arrives in January or February. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/why-sending-a-belated-gift-is-not-as-bad-as-you-probably-think-and-late-is-better-than-never-244012 . More from PennLive Opinion There may be national security interests connected to the drones flying over N.J. | Letter Teens need to limit their time on social media and get out into the real world | Opinion Help save Pennsylvania’s neon history from Lincoln Highway | Opinion Arctic is changing dramatically, and 2024 report card shows worrying trends | OpinionHarry Maguire reveals Man Utd weakness that rivals are ‘targeting’ after dreadful 2-0 defeat to Wolves

The 2008 India-US civil nuclear agreement remains a significant milestone in India's foreign policy, underlining the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. It broke India's nuclear isolation while forging a robust geopolitical stance. Manmohan Singh showed unyielding determination in endorsing the deal despite political risks, foreseeing beneficial outcomes. The pact, initiated through Singh's dialogue with then-President George W. Bush, catalyzed strategic partnerships, especially in high-tech and defense sectors. The agreement, gaining IAEA and Nuclear Suppliers Group backing, paved the way for India to engage in civilian nuclear trade globally, thus boosting Indo-US ties and altering South Asia's power dynamics. Singh passed away in Delhi at the age of 92. (With inputs from agencies.)

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Published 5:45 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024 By Minnesota Public Radio By Dana Ferguson A planned lottery to give some would-be cannabis business owners a licensing head start won’t go forward early this week after a judge halted the process Monday. Ramsey County District Court Judge Stephen Smith sided with a group of applicants who had been denied access to the social equity pre-approval lottery. They sued over a process they argued had lacked clear criteria and that left no room for appeals. “There’s no lottery tomorrow,” Smith ruled toward the end of an hour-long online hearing. He said the state was free to file an appeal. Ahead of the hearing, officials with the Office of Cannabis Management warned that the lottery might not happen at all if it was postponed given the cost and logistics of putting it on. Attorney David Asp, who represented some of the applicants, told Smith that the lottery was rushed and that people who were denied entry deserved a chance to contest their disqualification. “The state doesn’t dispute that our client will suffer irreparable harm if this order isn’t entered. That’s usually one of the main issues in an injunction, but it’s not a dispute here. Our clients will be harmed. As I said, more than $1,000,” Asp said. “The harm on the OCM side is entirely of their own making.” The Office of Cannabis Management had defended its process, saying they were attempting to root out applicants who were looking for a quick profit instead of actually moving to set up legitimate businesses. Officials with the regulatory agency said that some applications appeared to have been put in on behalf of other entrepreneurs trying to get a foothold in Minnesota’s nascent market. “The Legislature chose for this pre-approval process to be an efficient and expedient one, and part of that is evidenced by the fact that there is no appeals provided for the pre-approval process, whereas in the final license approval process there is an availability for reconsideration,” the agency’s attorney, Ryan Petty, said. “So a major factor of this is the Legislature’s decision to make this process efficient and expedient, so that the social equity applicants can get that head start.” In a written statement after the ruling, the office said the regulatory agency remained “committed to launching an equitable, sustainable and responsible adult-use cannabis marketplace.” There were more than 1,500 applicants for this stage of the licensing process, the agency said. The lottery was to narrow that down to 282. When the judge asked Petty about the timeline, including the lottery being scheduled shortly after denial letters went out, Petty said that the selection process involved several moving parts. “There wasn’t any hiding the ball here. There wasn’t any attempt to restrict the ability of applicants to challenge their denials,” he said. State lawmakers legalized cannabis for adult recreational use in 2023 but the setup of a retail marketplace has been slow. No licenses have been issued for commercial growers or sellers ahead of what is expected to be an early 2025 launch. People can grow their own marijuana and give away small quantities. American Indian tribes have also opened their own stores but those sales are limited to reservation land. The social equity lottery is intended to give a leg up to people who live in high poverty areas, those harmed by the war on drugs, and military veterans. Cristina Aranguiz is a first-generation Latina entrepreneur who applied for a license but was denied. She sued the office and said she was glad the judge agreed to block the lottery. “I am a legitimate applicant, not a straw buyer,” she said in a statement. “My application meets the criteria set by the state. I have colleagues who met the criteria and want to start a cannabis business, too, so I provided assistance to help them be successful. Helping others in this process is not improper.” State Sen. Lindsey Port, DFL-Burnsville, helped write the legislation that legalized cannabis and established the lottery system to issue licenses. She said the office did a good job vetting social equity applicants and preventing larger groups from getting in on the first round. “Once those folks get a foot in the door, it’s very hard to take back those licenses,” Port said. “It’s a unique system to Minnesota that really has always been focused on making sure that small businesses, folks with social equity backgrounds who have been most harmed by prohibition have an opportunity to get into this cycle.”

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The Federal Government of Nigeria, I. Thursday, said it strongly rejects allegations made in a viral video by Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country. Mohammed Idris, the minister of information and national orientation, in his reaction to the allegations, said the claims exist solely in the realm of imagination. Nigeria relationships with the Niger Republic has been sour since the West African regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, chaired by President Bola Tinubu, Niger’s coup leaders one week to return the country to democratic rule, or face possible military intervention, in July, 2023, following the coup that removed former President Mohamed Bazoum. The deadline comes after Niger’s democratically elected president was toppled by members of his presidential guard. Before the military intervention in Nigeria Republic, Nigeria had been a major alley of the country with a population estimated at 20.67 million. Read also: Time for France to embrace Nigeria fully Nigeria and Niger also shares strong socioeconomic relationship with seven out of the 19 states in the Northern part of Nigeria sharing boundaries with the Niger Republic. The Nigerian government reminded Niger Republic leaders that the country “has never engaged in any overt or covert alliance with France – or any other country – to sponsor terrorist attacks or destabilize the Niger Republic in the wake of the undemocratic change in the leadership of that country”. Idris noted that President Bola Tinubu as Chairman of ECOWAS, has demonstrated exemplary leadership, keeping the doors of the sub-regional body open to re-engaging Niger Republic despite the political situation in the country. Nigeria remains committed to fostering peace, harmony, and historic diplomatic ties with Niger. He noted ed that Nigeria’s Armed Forces, in collaboration with partners in the Multinational Joint Task Force, are succeeding in curbing terrorism within the region. It is, therefore, absurd to suggest that Nigeria would conspire with any foreign power to undermine the peace and security of a neighbouring country. “Neither the Nigerian government nor any of its officials has ever been involved in arming or supporting any terror group to attack Niger Republic. “Furthermore, no part of Nigeria has been ceded to any foreign power for subversive operations in Niger Republic. We reiterate our full support to senior Nigerian government officials for their untiring commitment to fostering peace and security between the government and people of Nigeria and Niger, and for their efforts towards stronger cooperation in the ECOWAS region”. The Nigerian government also recalled the nation’s long-standing tradition of safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Unlike some nations, Nigeria has never permitted foreign powers to establish military bases on its soil. This demonstrates our commitment to national independence and regional leadership. “The accusation that Nigeria seeks to sabotage Niger’s pipelines and agriculture is both unfounded and counterproductive. Nigeria has consistently supported Niger’s economic development through joint energy and infrastructure projects, such as the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and the Kano-Maradi Railway Project. It is illogical to suggest that Nigeria would undermine initiatives it has actively promoted”. The federal government also dismissed claims about the alleged establishment of a so-called Lakurawa terrorist headquarters in Sokoto State, purportedly orchestrated by Nigeria in collaboration with France, as” baseless”, adding that ” Nigeria has been a regional leader in combating terrorism, dedicating significant resources and lives to ensure stability in the Lake Chad Basin and beyond”. He also recalled recent manoeuvres by the Nigerian military which launched Operation Forest Sanity III, specifically addressing the Lakurawa threat, Code Named Operation Chase Lakurawa Out” and asked ” How can a government actively fighting the Lakurawa menace now be accused of harbouring the same group within its borders? “These accusations lack credible evidence and seem to be part of a broader attempt to deflect attention from Niger’s internal challenges”. The federal government, therefore, urged members of the public to disregard these false allegations. ” Those making such claims, particularly the Military Leader in Niger Republic, must provide credible evidence to substantiate them. Any attempt to blackmail Nigeria over ECOWAS’s principled stance against the unconstitutional seizure of power in the Niger Republic is both disingenuous and doomed to fail” “President Tchiani’s allegations are not only unfounded but also a dangerous attempt to divert attention from his administration’s shortcomings” The Nigeria government assured Niger Republic and other neighbours that the country “remains committed to fostering regional stability and will continue to lead efforts to address terrorism and other transnational challenges. We urge Niger to focus on constructive dialogue and collaboration rather than peddling baseless accusations.”

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Denver Shines Brightly this New Year's EveSonic 3 Movie DLC Out Now for Sonic X Shadow Generations By The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack DLC for is available now, which puts players in control of ‘ Shadow in a new mission. What is in the new Sonic x Shadow Generations DLC? The DLC is included in the game’s Digital Deluxe edition for those who preorder it, and features a new level inspired by the upcoming movie. It will also feature the voice of Keanu Reeves, who is set to play Shadow in the film. For those without the game’s Digital Deluxe edition, the DLC is available to purchase as a standalone download for $5.99. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to release in theaters on December 20, 2024, while Sonic x Shadow Generations is available now on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. “Play as Shadow the Hedgehog in a brand-new story campaign featuring never-before-seen powers and abilities that prove why he’s known as the Ultimate Life Form,” reads the description for the DLC. “Sonic x Shadow Generations also includes a complete remaster of the classic hit Sonic Generations, featuring newly remastered versions of iconic 2D and 3D stages with upgraded visuals and new bonus content.” The game is an enhanced remastered version of 2011’s Sonic Generations and features new collectibles, bonus content, and more, including upgraded visuals and cinematics. Sonic x Shadow Generations also includes a full remaster of the original Sonic Generations, which combines nostalgia from the iconic 2D era of Sonic with the blistering excitement of modern 3D Sonic gameplay. Anthony Nash has been writing about games and the gaming industry for nearly a decade. When he’s not writing about games, he’s usually playing them. You can find him on Twitter talking about games or sports at @_anthonynash. Share articleGoogle names UK executive as president for Europe, Middle East and AfricaDemocrats reacted with consternation to Donald Trump ’s vow to impose massive tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico , saying that the president-elect has failed to grasp the potential consequences of his promises and is heading into a “real horror show.” Senator Richard Blumenthal told CNN on Tuesday that Trump would face a “hugely negative reaction” from the tariffs from US citizens once the effects were felt at home and that he would be “held accountable.” On Monday, the president-elect threatened to unilaterally impose large consumption taxes on Americans who purchase imported goods from three of the country’s top trading partners on the day he takes office – ostensibly with the aim of stopping drug smuggling. The threatened tariffs would likely have major impacts on key sectors of the US economy, including the auto industry, crude oil and agriculture. The measures could also further drive inflation, hitting the American consumer. “I think that the president-elect has failed to really face the practical consequences,” Blumenthal said, speaking on CNN News Central on Tuesday. “I think he’s heading toward a real horror show where the consequences can’t be squared with the promises he made. He continued “When the practical consequences are known to consumers and when they see higher prices of goods, knowing how they feel about inflation... the reaction is going to be hugely negative. “I think [Trump’s] gonna have to live with those consequences and be held accountable.” Blumenthal’s fellow Democratic Senator, Brian Schatz, told reporters on Tuesday that he was also worried that Trump’s tariff plan would cause Americans to face higher prices for their goods and that the president-elect would be unimpeded with his actions. “Donald Trump has very few policy views over the last 20-30 years. This is the one that he seems to be most enthusiastic about,” Schatz said. “This is, for him, a high principle. So I don’t think there’s any reason to think that he won’t go through with it. Also, the law is pretty clear. He has that authority.” Democrats did their best to raise alarms about the tariffs in the run-up to election day. Vice President Kamala Harris insisted during her campaign that they would become, in essence, a “national sales tax” since the cost of the tariffs would fall on U.S. consumers rather than foreign companies.

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A few days after losing re-election in 1980, President Jimmy Carter attended a tribute to Aaron Copeland that included his Fanfare for the Common Man . If any president embodied that work, it was Carter. Citizen, veteran, farmer, governor, president, Sunday school teacher, peace promoter, home builder for those without shelter. Carter was the antidote to the disgraced president Richard Nixon and all the damage he inflicted on America’s democracy. Carter projected honesty, compassion, religious rectitude, morality, racial justice and public service. Rosalynn, his life partner in marriage and governance, his wife of 77 years and First Lady, was as devoted to public service as her husband. President Jimmy Carter waves to the crowd while walking with wife Rosalynn and their daughter Amy to the White House following his inauguration on January 20, 1977. Credit: AP//Suzanne Vlamis Carter’s virtues embroidered his presidency. He worked so hard. His ambitions were noble. Carter’s approval rating was 75 per cent in his first months in office in 1977. But a series of events overtook him. Carter’s highest priority, a national energy plan, took 18 months to enact and was only a marginal success. In 1979, the US was hit with an oil shock spurred by Iran and OPEC that cut supplies and drove up prices. There were petrol lines everywhere. That summer, the country was gripped by a sense of profound drift. For 10 days, Carter retreated to Camp David for meetings and consultations with experts and citizens to help him find answers to the country’s deepening malaise. Carter came down from the mountain and delivered a sermon to the country on what was wrong: “It is a crisis of confidence. It is a crisis that strikes at the very heart and soul and spirit of our national will. We can see this crisis in the growing doubt about the meaning of our own lives and in the loss of a unity of purpose for our nation. The erosion of our confidence in the future is threatening to destroy the social and the political fabric of America.” Loading A few days later, Carter fired five members of his cabinet. His approval rating sank to 30 per cent. The American people’s loss of confidence was in the president and his ability to govern. In November 1979, following the return of Ayatollah Khomeini and the overthrow of the Shah, who was aligned with the West, the US Embassy in Tehran was seized and 52 American diplomats were taken hostage. A rescue mission failed spectacularly in April 1980, with American service members lost when their helicopters crashed in the desert. The Iranians, intent on further humiliating America and its leader, did not release the hostages until moments after Carter ceased being president. Those were the depths of Carter’s presidency. The fights over his policy agenda were agonising. It got to a point where many Democrats in Congress took more relish in attacking and criticising the White House than in attacking and beating the Republicans. Inflation would hit an all-time high of 14.6 per cent in the election year of 1980, accompanied by even higher interest rates. Those wars inside the party led many Democrats to support Ted Kennedy, the last surviving brother after JFK and Bobby, to aim for the White House and reclaim the Kennedy mantle. The party was torn down the middle. Carter prevailed and won renomination, yet his presidency was fatally weakened. He was crushed by Ronald Reagan. The Carter presidency continues to shape America’s destiny today. The reason Democrats were able to pass so much legislation under President Joe Biden is because they remembered that disunity was death to Carter’s domestic policy agenda. During his presidency, Carter never visited Australia but met prime minister Malcolm Fraser three times. The leaders faced momentous events. In 1978, the US recognised China and severed ties with Taiwan. Australia formally joined the US boycott of the 1980 Olympics following the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan. Jimmy Carter with Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser in 1979. Credit: Fairfax Media Most Americans at that time judged Jimmy Carter’s presidency as a failure. Yet his profound virtues and decency, his compassion for humanity, the noble principles he stood for and sought to fulfil, his exemplary conduct as a former president, and his all-encompassing marriage to Rosalynn are being remembered and celebrated today, more than four decades later. On taking office as governor of Georgia in 1971, Jimmy Carter declared: “The time for racial discrimination is over.” As with his southern predecessor in the presidency, Lyndon Johnson, Carter fought segregation and was irrevocably committed to civil rights, racial justice and racial equity. Carter’s last public act was to live long enough, at age 100, to redeem his fundamental values with his vote to make Kamala Harris the first Black woman to take the oath of office. Jimmy Carter met a moment in American politics when the country was yearning for honesty, fidelity to basic American values, a restoration of faith in good government, and a belief that the country could go forward together. He could not fulfil his goals as president, but what Carter stood for endures. Bruce Wolpe is a senior fellow at the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre. He has served on the Democratic staff in the US Congress and as chief of staff to former prime minister Julia Gillard. Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Jimmy Carter Richard Nixon Lyndon Johnson Joe Biden Malcolm Fraser John F Kennedy More... Bruce Wolpe is a senior fellow at the University of Sydney's United States Studies Centre. He has served on the Democratic staff in the US Congress and as chief of staff to former prime minister Julia Gillard. Most Viewed in World LoadingThe impending return from an Indonesian jail of a Filipino migrant worker tricked into being a drug mule is a spot of good news amid the toxic political scuffle of recent weeks. The Marcos administration announced over the weekend that, following high-level talks and negotiations, Indonesia has agreed to transfer Mary Jane Veloso to Philippine custody after almost 15 years on death row. The mother of two was sentenced to death on drug charges after 2.6 kilograms of heroin was found in her luggage in 2010. She narrowly escaped execution in 2015 after last-minute appeals from the Aquino administration, which had arrested and prosecuted for syndicated estafa two individuals involved in recruiting Veloso and slipping drugs in her suitcase without her knowledge. In Jakarta, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Indonesia’s coordinating minister for law, human rights, immigration, and corrections, clarified that Veloso was not being released from her sentence; only that Indonesia had agreed to send her back to the Philippines “as a prisoner.” “[I]t is not an acquittal, not a pardon,” Yusril said, adding that certain conditions must be met, including recognition of Indonesia’s final court ruling. “Once she returns to her country and continues her sentence there, the responsibility for her rehabilitation shifts to her home country,” he added. The agreement to repatriate Veloso was “reciprocal,” he said: “If one day Indonesia asks for its citizens jailed in the Philippines to be returned, they must consider it.” A permanent ban on Veloso’s return to Indonesia was also part of the deal. While no date for Veloso’s return has been set, with Philippine officials saying it might happen before Christmas, the prospect has been widely hailed. President Marcos has expressed “heartfelt gratitude” to Indonesia’s newly elected president Prabowo Subianto for his “goodwill,” while the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commended the initiative of Philippine authorities “in pursuing justice beyond our own territorial bounds.” For sure, as Mr. Marcos said in a statement, Veloso must be held accountable under Indonesian law and the Philippines must respect its legal jurisdiction on her case. But given that Veloso, as the President himself described her, is “a victim of circumstances,” the possibility of clemency is an option that he must seriously consider. It is a call echoed by the Ecumenical Bishops Forum, a fellowship of Catholic and Protestant bishops, who see Veloso as the “symbol” of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and the myriad suffering they endure “at the hands of merciless persons who take [advantage] of their gullibility while seeking overseas employment.” While Mr. Marcos mulls the grant of clemency that only he can decide on, justice officials have assured Veloso’s family that she would not be detained in the same facilities where her illegal recruiters are currently serving their sentence. The family had earlier expressed fears of retaliation from the syndicate behind her plight amid previous threats to their safety. It is a well-considered move, as this ensures that Veloso can finally testify against these felons for qualified human trafficking in a long overdue court case. At the same time, as the CHR noted, the government must uphold the Bangkok Rules on the treatment of women prisoners, and “actualize” the efforts needed toward the reformation and possible reintegration of Veloso into mainstream society. Veloso’s case is a cautionary tale on how the government could be more vigilant in safeguarding the rights of our OFWs wherever they are deployed. As often the case, local authorities only learned of her plight upon her conviction; meanwhile, with the language barrier and ignorance of the laws of her host country, she had unwittingly incriminated herself into a death sentence. A stronger monitoring mechanism, a hotline, and a legal outreach system should be put in place to help OFWs reach out to Philippine representatives when they get into trouble. To its credit, the former Overseas Workers Welfare Administration had sent an Indonesian legal team, emissaries, and translators posthaste to help extricate Veloso once news of her conviction reached local shores. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . But even before they leave, OFWs should be thoroughly warned about possible deception, scams, and red flags they should be wary about from their recruiters, dubious characters who may even be their relatives and neighbors, as in Veloso’s case. A briefing on their host countries’ laws and legal system would be helpful as well, and so would a pamphlet listing the services and assistance they can expect from Philippine representatives in consular offices. Veloso’s return, possibly before Christmas, is a gift of hope that magnifies the spirit of the season. With clemency on the table, it becomes witness to the grace of second chances for victims of unscrupulous fraudsters.

Thanks to their compact design, V4 engines today dominate the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, Moto GP. Being narrower, they allow for greater lean angles and dominate the grid. However, V4 engines are nowhere to be found in modern cars. It's a shame — their compactness might make them a good solution for hybrid powertrains. And you might not know it, but the first V4s were developed for cars, not motorcycles. Sure, today we might find these engines may rank among the weirdest engines ever put in production cars , but they had their place under the spotlight. Some of the V4-powered cars even carry historical significance, making their story more interesting. Weird as they may be, these V4-powered machines offered unique driving experiences. This story is woven with wild cylinder-bank angle experimentation, peculiar sports cars, and even commercial vans. There was even a muscle car powered by a V4. This engine design was really quite prominent once, and it's time we gave it its well-deserved recognition. So, here are 10 underrated V4 cars you should know about! Lancia was one of the most innovative companies in early automotive history. The Italian automaker pushed the envelope on what was possible in a production vehicle, and no car made that more apparent than the Lambda. Sleek. Sporty. The polar opposite of the then ubiquitous "carriage" design. Designer Battista Falchetto created a car that launched Lancia into prominence. However, the underlying technology pioneered by company founder Vincenzo Lancia was what allowed for that modern styling. The Lambda didn't have a ladder frame chassis to lift the car and make it look utilitarian; instead, it featured a unitary body shell. Furthermore, Lambda's transmission tunnel was positioned beside the seats, and the car featured independent front suspension developed by Falchetto. In 1919, when Lancia filed the Lambda patent, this was exotic stuff. Still, one of the most prominent features was the engine. Lancia opted for a narrow-angle V4 design, with 13.6 degrees between the cylinder banks. By doing this, the company made the 2.1-liter unit shorter, while using one head to minimize cost. With 49 hp on tap, the compact V4 gave the Torpedo-styled Lambda a top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h); not bad for a 1920s four-cylinder car. Later models could go up to 75 mph (120 km/h), thanks to a power increase to 69 hp. But at the pinnacle were the race versions for the 1000 Miglia, which featured Pirrotta cylinder heads and made up to 80 hp. Lancia slowly started refreshing its model range after WWII. The first model to arrive was the 1951 Aurelia — one of the coolest Lancia models ever — which made waves in the industry by being the first-ever vehicle with a V6 engine. The Aurelia was expensive, but the sheer engineering brilliance and its stunning design made it an instant hit on the market. However, to truly make a mark on the automotive landscape, Lancia needed a mass-market model. Something cheaper, yet still classy enough. So, in 1953, it introduced the Appia, powered of course by a V4 engine. Barely. See, the 1.1-liter unit was again an engineering gem, with the cylinder blocks positioned at a hair over 10 degrees. This would make it the narrowest angle V4 engine to this day; heck, it's closer to an inline-four than a motorcycle V4, which has the pistons set between 60 degrees and 90 degrees. Another prominent feature was the dual in-block camshafts, in place of the traditional overhead camshafts. To crown it all, early Appia examples had aluminum body panels, keeping the car's weight down to 1,800 pounds. However the Appia's "pièce de résistance" trait was the absence of a B-pillar. Yup, a feature today reserved for Rolls-Royce owners was available on Lancia's entry-level vehicle during the 1950s. Crucially, it allowed for easy ingress-egress, particularly on the rear bench. At 12.66 feet (3.86 meters) long, the Appia needed that feature to maximize usability, but that doesn't take away from its eccentricity. If you take the Willys MB, make it smaller and more sophisticated, and equip it with a V4 engine, this is what you get. The AMC M422 Mighty Mite is one of the most adorable off-roaders the U.S. military ever deployed. The Mighty Mite actually didn't share any part with the Willys MB, and it was also way more advanced; hardly surprising, as it arrived almost two decades later. Penned by Ben F. Gregory, a self-taught engineer, pilot, and racing driver, the off-roader was made almost entirely from aluminum. Thus, it weighed just 1,700 pounds (771 kg). This was important because it was to be air-deployed via helicopter. Powering the Mighty Mite was an air-cooled 1.8-liter V4 engine, chosen because of its compactness. It made 52 hp and was initially connected to a three-speed manual gearbox, giving it a top speed of 55 mph. Later, AMC replaced that with a four-speed, which lifted the top speed to 65 mph. Still, the main appeal of the Mighty Mite was its all-terrain ability. Equipped with a dual-range transfer case, limited-slip differentials on both axles and fully independent front and rear suspension, the AMC M422 was capable of traversing the most difficult terrains. It also had a water-wading capacity of up to 60 inches with a special upgrade and could tow a 1,000-pound trailer. Unfortunately, larger helicopters soon became the norm, reducing the importance of a lightweight off-roader. As a result, AMC has built less than 4,000 examples of the Mighty Mite. The Corsair wasn't exactly one of Ford's most successful models , despite having a pretty advanced design for the era. Its V-shaped creases in the front made it instantly recognizable, and similar to the stunning third-gen Thunderbird. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to shake off the fact that it wasn't that much better than its smaller cousin, the Cortina. Notably, based on a stretched Cortina platform, the Corsair offered barely more space inside. However, Corsair's most prominent feature was the availability of V4 engines. Initially offered with a 1.5-liter inline-four, Ford's mid-size sedan was later available with a 1.7-liter V4 Essex engine, with a 60-degree angle between the cylinder banks. It produced a solid 73 hp, though a 2.0-liter V4 was later added with up to 103 hp in the Corsair 2000E Deluxe model. Not bad considering the capacity, and enough to push the speedometer needle to 110 mph. For a 2.0-liter mid-size car sold in the U.K. during the 1960s, that speed was pretty astonishing. According to Motor magazine at the time, the Corsair was also good to drive and had a slick-shifting four-speed gearbox and strong brakes. However, power was never the problem of Essex engines. Due to the narrower angle, these V4s were quite unrefined, which didn't match the Corsair's interior, which in the higher-end models, featured soft carpets and walnut veneer details on the dashboard. Perhaps an upgrade would've solved the issues, but Ford instead decided to discontinue the Corsair V4 after only five years on the market. An unrefined V4 engine was certainly not the best option for an executive car. But in a commercial van, that was less of an issue. In 1965, Ford chose the V4 Essex for the Transit van, which became its most successful commercial vehicle in Europe. The compact engine allowed for a relatively short hood, maximizing space on the inside. In fact, the first-gen Transit offered the highest cargo area of any van from its era. Ford installed two V4 Essex engines in the Transit. The 1.7-liter powered the SWB (short wheelbase) model and produced 73 hp, just like in the Corsair. Meanwhile, the LWB (long wheelbase) model was equipped with a 2.0-liter producing 85.5 hp. Later, though, Ford also equipped the Mk1 Transit with a 3.0-liter V6 Essex engine. The larger unit was essentially the 2.0-liter V4 with two added cylinders and produced 100 hp. It was even available with an automatic transmission, which was pretty rare for a commercial van of the time. Ford's 1.7-liter V4 worked in the Transit and gave the Corsair solid straight-line performance, but how about a sports car? The Matra M530 was a quirky, mid-engine proto-Miata, featuring a Cologne V4 from the Taunus 12M — not the Essex one. It was built in Ford's German factory in Cologne and had more oomph at 77 hp and 104 lb-ft of torque. It was chosen because of its compact dimensions, allowing Matra to fit it in front of the rear axle. The V4's figures sound underwhelming, sure, but there is more to a sports car than straight-line speed. Besides, the M530 could still reach 109 mph (175 km/h), more than enough for a car with 145-section front and 165-section rear tires. Its 0-60 sprint of 11.3 seconds was good for the era, too. The secret, as always with these older mid-engine sports cars, was the low weight. Thanks to the fiberglass bodyshell, the M530 weighed just 2,060 pounds (935 kg). The M530 was also good to drive in the corners, thanks to the balanced mid-engine layout. Doesn't it also look cool with the pop-up headlights? Unfortunately, Matra's mid-engine V4 machine never took off. This was even predictable at the time — the M530 was simply too costly for what it offered. Besides, legends like the Lotus Elan and Jaguar E-Type were also available at the time, offering superior performance. Still, the M530 deserves its place in history for the unique driving experience, if not for its sheer oddity. Saab was one of the most ingenious automakers, with unique cars that borrowed many design and engineering cues from their aircraft. To some, they might've appeared eccentric, but you can't deny they were standouts in the industry. That's perhaps the most evident with the Saab 96, introduced in 1960. Compare it to any other passenger car of the era, and the 96 looks way more interesting. More modern, if you will. Besides, with its unique teardrop shape, the 96 was cutting through the air more efficiently than other cars of the era, allowing Saab to get away with using smaller engines. Initially, the car was offered with three-cylinder, two-stroke 841cc units, making 38 hp, which was still enough for an excellent top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). From 1966, though, Saab equipped the 96 with Ford's Cologne 1.5-liter V4 from the Taunus. With 65 hp on tap, the V4 pushed the needle to 93 mph (150 km/h) and allowed for a respectable 0-60 mph sprint of 16.5 seconds. The Saab 96 is also one of those cars made from the mythical "Swedish steel." Saab used higher-quality steel to deal with the Swedish winters, which inevitably made the car more robust than its rivals. Furthermore, the strong body encompasses a roomy and practical cabin, thanks mainly to the more bulbous outer shape. Larger Swedish families at the time could also opt for the Saab 95 — a three-door wagon with two back-facing seats in the trunk. Unsurprisingly, people still wonder what happened to Saab. The first-generation Mustang became an icon as the original pony car , with power to spare and design to die for. To this day, it remains the quintessential American sports car. European buyers could only ever see it in magazines. Instead, they got the Capri's more compact dimensions, which were a better fit for European roads, anyway. Unfortunately, the Capri was never equipped with a V8, but it at least got a plethora of V4 and V6 options. A chopped V8, so to speak. 1.3-liter, 1.5-liter and 1.7-liter Essex versions were available, but real enthusiasts opted for the Capri 2000GT with the 2.0-liter V4 engine. It had an unimpressive 93 hp, but it only had to carry 2,211 pounds (1,003 kg), so 60 mph arrived in a solid 10.6 seconds and the top speed was 106 mph (171 km/h). Like the Mustang, the Capri wasn't an exotic sports car by any stretch and had a live rear axle. Still, at the time Autocar said the Capri 2000 GT had neat handling and a precise four-speed manual gearbox. On Europe's tight, twisty roads, that's all you need to enjoy driving. Of course, like in the Corsair, the V4 Essex wasn't smooth, but the Capri was never a luxury car, anyway. Fortunately, the Capri 2000 GT was later equipped with a 2.0-liter V6 with 104 hp. However, there was also the RS2000 Group 2 homologation special. Packing a 148-hp, 2.6-liter V6, the legendary race-bred Capri reached 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 7.5 seconds. The Stratos and Delta Integrale left a lasting impact on the automotive industry as rally-bred engineering marvels, but the Lancia Fulvia also has every ingredient necessary to earn legendary status. The Fulvia was a driver-oriented coupe, but without the usual ingredients. It was front-wheel drive. It also had front and rear leaf springs and a Panhard bar in the back. Yup, but that's not all — a narrow-angle V4 engine sat over the front axle to mess up the weight distribution. Like with most cars it produced during the post-war era, Lancia showcased its engineering prowess on the Fulvia. Despite the platform's deficiencies, it is regarded as one of the best front-wheel-drive cars ever made. Surefooted in the corners, yet light and nimble, the Fulvia showed what it takes to make a great-handling FWD car decades before it was a thing. Oh, and it's not just journos that were impressed by the Fulvia; the car proved its mettle by winning the International Championship for Manufacturers in the 1972 rally championship. Those "incorrectly-positioned" narrow-angle (13 degrees) V4s were also a work of art. Spanning from 1.1 to 1.6 liters, and characterized by smooth revving until the red line, Lancia's V4s only add to the driving experience. They were quick, too; the most potent Fulvia 1.6 HF Corsa had 113 hp, and reached 60 mph in just 7.7 seconds, while also looking super-handsome. With the adorable Sonett I roadster, Saab provided the world an example of a car that shows three cylinders can still be fun . And by fun, we mean a toyish weight of 1,102 pounds (500 kg), a characterful 748cc two-stroke three-cylinder with 58 hp, and front-wheel drive! However, Saab chose a different path with the second-gen model. Less elegant on the outside, but perhaps even quirkier, the Sonett II was now a coupe. Saab retained the lightweight fiberglass body and upgraded the three-cylinder engine to 841cc and 60 hp. The small engine wouldn't live in Saab's sports car for long, though. Enter the Ford-sourced 1.5-liter V4, borrowed from the German Taunus. That significantly larger engine added only 5 hp to the mix. It also unfortunately added 155 pounds (70 kg), resulting in a slower 0-60 time of 13.7 seconds. However, the V4 brought the Sonett II to a higher top speed (97 mph), and its 16 lb-ft higher torque made it easier to live with. The third time was the charm for the Sonett, though. Initially available with the same 1.5-liter V4, but later upgraded to a 1.7-liter V4, the Sonett III was an even more serious fun machine. The larger engine gave it a top speed of 106 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 11.6 seconds. As a result, sales went up, but not enough for Saab to consider a replacement. The Sonett was simply too different to become a legend, though that doesn't its significance in Saab's history.Julián Álvarez picking up the scoring pace with Atletico Madrid PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — When the referee whistled for the free kick just outside the area, Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez quickly picked up the ball and moved in position to take the shot. Canadian Press Nov 26, 2024 3:49 PM Nov 26, 2024 4:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Atletico's Julian Alvarez, left, scores his side's second goal against Sparta's goalkeeper Peter Vindahl during the UEFA Champions League opening phase soccer match between Sparta Prague and Athletico Madrid in Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Roman Vondrous//CTK via AP) PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — When the referee whistled for the free kick just outside the area, Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez quickly picked up the ball and moved in position to take the shot. “When I saw the free kick, I told Rodri (Rodrigo De Paul) that I felt confident with the shot,” Álvarez said. “And it was a great goal.” Álvarez, Atletico's main signing in the offseason , has not been lacking confidence lately. The Argentina forward curled in the free kick shot in the 15th minute for the first of his two goals in the team’s 6-0 rout of Brest in the Champions League on Tuesday — the team’s biggest ever away win in European competitions. “We'll keep rotating who takes the free kicks,” said Álvarez, who also found the net in the 59th. It was Álvarez’s seventh goal in the last 10 matches, and third in his last three games across all competitions. The 24-year-old had a slow start to his first season with Atletico, scoring twice in 10 matches. “It was a matter of time before we started connecting well with each other,” said Álvarez, who joined Atletico after two seasons at Manchester City. “We have to stay on this path to keep improving.” Ángel Correa also scored two goals for Atletico, with Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann adding one each. “We know that in this format of the competition we need to keep adding the three points and scoring goals," Álvarez said. "It's important to get the points and the goals.” Atletico was sitting in 13th place in the 36-team league standings. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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