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Even Veterans Are Steering Their Families Away From America’s New Woke Military

The Daily CallerJuly 1, 20230

Even Veterans Are Steering Their Families Away From America’s New Woke Military John Hugh DeMastri on July 1, 2023 Veterans are pushing their family members — who represent an overwhelming majority of new recruits — away from military service, deepening U.S. armed forces’ recruitment crisis, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Nearly 80% of new recruits have at least one family member with a service record, but these family members are increasingly questioning whether the potential costs of military service — which include rising rates of post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide and a reliance on welfare programs — are worth it

Free Steering Wheel Locks Offered by Willingboro Township Police Department to Hyundai and Kia Owners

Charlie DwyerJune 21, 20230

Willingboro Township, NJ – In response to a recent social media challenge highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the security features of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, the Willingboro Township Police Department is taking proactive measures to deter theft. They will be distributing free steering wheel locks to owners of Hyundai and Kia cars. The aim of this initiative is to enhance vehicle security and provide peace of mind to residents in the wake of the aforementioned challenge. The steering wheel locks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. All individuals who reside or work in Willingboro Township are

KIA owners offered free steering wheel locks in Atlantic City to prevent theft

Charlie DwyerApril 30, 20230

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department will be distributing free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners in an effort to deter the theft of these vehicle brands. These vehicles continue to be the most popular cars and SUVs for car thieves, particularly younger individuals. The ACPD has 400 steering wheel locks that will be distributed, for free, to residents that own a Hyundai or Kia. “Simply bring your affected vehicle or a copy of your registration and your driver’s license to the Clayton G. Graham Public Safety Building (2715 Atlantic Avenue) and we will provide

Howard County police officer steering wheel locks to certain Hyundai and Kia owners

Jeff JonesApril 19, 20230

The Howard County Police Department offers free steering wheel locks to residents who own certain models of Hyundai and Kia cars. The initiative is aimed at preventing car theft in the area targeting those vehicles. According to the announcement, drivers of 2016-2021 Hyundai and 2011-2021 Kia cars without proximity keys (key fobs) are eligible to receive the free steering wheel lock. To receive the lock, drivers need to bring their license and registration to either the Northern District or Southern District of the Howard County Police District Station. The free steering wheel locks are available while supplies last, thanks to

Jersey Shore charter school managers indicted after steering $115k to founder’s side business

Charlie DwyerMarch 5, 20230

EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ – The owner of an Egg Harbor charter school has been indicted after allegedly diverting funds to his own private business. According to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, a founder of Egg Harbor Township charter school and its business administrator have been indicted after allegedly structuring an over $100,000 contract in such a way that it would be awarded to the school’s outdoor furniture-making business, which did not fulfill the contract’s terms. An indictment has been issued by a grand jury against Peter Caporilli, 59, of Absecon, and Michael Falkowski, 48, of Point Pleasant. Caporilli, founder

Blue State Police Department Will Hand Out Free Steering Wheel Locks To Vehicle Owners As Auto Thefts Skyrocket

The Daily CallerFebruary 8, 20230

Blue State Police Department Will Hand Out Free Steering Wheel Locks To Vehicle Owners As Auto Thefts Skyrocket Reagan Reese on February 7, 2023 The Kent Police Department in King County, Washington, will be giving out free steering wheel locks to some vehicle owners amid a rise in auto theft, according to the police department. Owners of a Kia or a Hyundai made before 2021 with a key start ignition will soon be able to receive a steering wheel lock from the police department in an effort to make it “harder for those that are looking to steal cars,” according

Third of German auto firms steering towards liquidity problems – Sueddeutsche

ReutersSeptember 27, 20220

BERLIN (Reuters) – Soaring energy prices are costing Germany investments in the key automotive sector, where a growing number of companies are facing liquidity shortages, the head of the VDA industry association said in an interview published on Tuesday. Ten percent of VDA member companies are currently experiencing liquidity problems, while another third are expecting significant problems in the coming months, Hildegard Mueller told the Sueddeutsche Zeitung. “As a result, half of our members have already cancelled or postponed planned investments – and more than a fifth are now relocating abroad,” Mueller added. Parts suppliers are feeling the brunt of

GM, Ford seek U.S. OK to deploy self-driving vehicles without steering wheels

ReutersJuly 20, 20220

By David Shepardson (Reuters) – General Motors and Ford Motor have asked U.S. auto safety regulators to grant exemptions to deploy a limited number of self-driving vehicles without human controls like steering wheels and brake pedals. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday published the separate petitions and opened them for public comment for 30 days. NHTSA has authority to grant petitions to allow a limited number of vehicles to operate on U.S. roads without required human controls. Both automakers want to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles a year, the maximum allowed under the law, for ride sharing

Odd steering wheel and controls trip up Tesla, rivals -Consumer Reports

ReutersFebruary 17, 20220

By Joseph White DETROIT – Automakers are adopting new technology and designs for vehicle controls faster than ever, but that does not always make consumers happy, according to a new ranking of automotive brands by Consumer Reports. Tesla Inc’s new “yoke” steering wheel installed in Model S sedans and Model X sport utility vehicles is so difficult to use that it dropped the most valuable automaker’s position in the Consumer Reports annual car brand rankings by seven spots to 23rd place – below average, the independent testing organization said on Thursday. “It makes driving these vehicles frustrating all the time,”

Tesla cut steering component from some cars to deal with chip shortage – CNBC

ReutersFebruary 7, 20220

– Tesla Inc decided to remove one of the two electronic control units included in the steering racks of some made-in-China Model 3 and Model Y cars to meet fourth-quarter sales goals while coping with global chip shortage, CNBC reported on Monday. The electric-car maker did not disclose the exclusion, which already affected tens of thousands of vehicles being shipped to customers in China, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany and other parts of Europe, the report said, citing two employees and an internal correspondence. Tesla decided against notifying customers as the part is considered a redundant backup and was not