Four arrested, five vehicles seized in Suffolk County street takeover crackdown
DEER PARK, N.Y. — The Suffolk County Police Department’s Street Takeover Task Force arrested four individuals and impounded five vehicles over a 24-hour period during a weekend enforcement effort targeting illegal street…
DAVID BLACKMON: The Terrible News For Electric Vehicles Keeps Rolling In
DAVID BLACKMON: The Terrible News For Electric Vehicles Keeps Rolling In David Blackmon on March 6, 2024 The troubling information related to electric vehicles continues to mount as automakers around the western…
Toms River Police Department Investigates Jewelry Theft, Check Fraud, and Recovers Stolen Vehicles
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has recently reported incidents, including a jewelry theft, check fraud, and the recovery of stolen vehicles. A Silverton homeowner reported on February 12…
Toms River Police Department Reports Jewelry Theft, Check Fraud, and Recovery of Stolen Vehicles
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has reported a jewelry theft and a case of check fraud, along with the recovery of stolen vehicles in its latest police blotter…
Two dead after jet plane crash lands on Florida highway, collides with vehicles
By Steve Gorman (Reuters) -A private passenger jet with five people aboard crash-landed on a busy Florida highway and collided with two vehicles on the ground in a fiery accident on Friday…
DAVID BLACKMON: Electric Vehicles Have A Weight Problem
DAVID BLACKMON: Electric Vehicles Have A Weight Problem David Blackmon on February 3, 2024 A crash test study conducted by researchers at The University of Nebraska holds troubling news for the electric…
Monroe Police Breakup Online Sale of Stolen Vehicles
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Tuesday, the Monroe Township Police Department successfully prevented the sale of stolen vehicles, following a local resident’s suspicions about a transaction on Facebook Marketplace. The resident, who…
Former New Jersey Mayor Who Stole Parking Meter Funds, Sold Town Vehicles Heading to Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former Ocean Gate Mayor, Paul Kennedy, has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison, as announced by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The sentencing,…
Fisker expects to deliver unsold 2023 vehicles in first quarter, gains dealer traction
(Reuters) – Fisker said on Tuesday it expects to sell all its nearly 5,000 unsold vehicles made last year by the end of the first quarter and that its newly announced dealer-partner…
Montgomery Police Vehicles Involved in Two Separate Crashes Overnight
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Two Montgomery Police Department cruisers were involved in separate incidents while officers were responding to calls on the night of Thursday, January 18. The first incident occurred at…
Honda to focus on selling hybrid vehicles, light trucks in US this year
(Reuters) – Honda Motor said on Thursday it would continue to focus on sales of hybrid models and light trucks in the United States this year in response to more demand for…
Camera footage shows Israeli vehicles driving over Palestinian killed in army raid
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Security camera footage recorded outside a house in the West Bank city of Tulkarm showed Israeli security forces vehicles repeatedly running over the body of a Palestinian man shot during…
New Jersey Law Seeks to Protect Car Owners from Vehicles Collecting Sensitive Information
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly has passed Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney’s bill addressing privacy concerns related to personal data collected by modern vehicles. Assemblyman Rooney (R-Bergen) emphasizes the risks posed…
South Hackensack Police: Vehicles Must be Removed from Roads in Snow
SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ – The South Hackensack Police Department has issued a reminder to residents that, in accordance with township ordinance #205-29, all vehicles must be removed from public roadways when they…
Lusby Man Trashed Vehicles Outside Eastern Church Road Residence
LUSBY, MD – A series of property damages led to an arrest on Wednesday, December 15. Deputy Jones from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disorderly individual…
TomTom creates AI-based conversational assistant for vehicles with Microsoft
(Reuters) – Digital mapping specialist TomTom said on Tuesday it has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to create an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational assistant for vehicles. The assistant will allow users to…
US opens probe into over 450,000 Nissan vehicles on engine failure concerns
(Reuters) – A U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it will open an investigation into about 454,840 Nissan vehicles over reports alleging engine failure that can lead to a loss of…
AT&T to buy Rivian electric vehicles in pilot deal to cut cost, emissions
By Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. wireless carrier AT&T will purchase some electric vehicles from startup Rivian in a pilot program to evaluate ways to reduce cost, cut carbon emissions…
Tesla to lose $7,500 consumer tax credits for some Model 3 vehicles
(Reuters) – Tesla’s Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range vehicles will lose an up to $7,500 federal tax credit from Dec. 31 based on new guidance under the U.S. Inflation Reduction…
China says tax breaks to stay for over 90% of new energy vehicles
BEIJING (Reuters) – More than 90% of China’s existing new energy vehicle (NEV) models will continue to receive tax breaks on purchases, under new technical requirements unveiled on Monday, China’s industry ministry…
Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fire Bombings of Police Vehicles
LITTLE ROCK—All five members of a group responsible for the fire bombings of multiple police vehicles will spend time in prison for their crimes. On Thursday, Chief United States…
Prolific mail thief who stole postal vehicles and postal keys pleads guilty to federal charges
Seattle – A man who committed a series of mail vehicle and mail key thefts plead guilty to theft of government property, mail theft, illegal transactions on access devices, and illegally possessing…
GM sees EV cost cuts as it looks to profit from green vehicles -CFO
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – General Motors said on Thursday it expects significant reductions in electric vehicle production costs in 2024 as it boosts output of higher-profit models. GM Chief Financial…
US transport chief aims to ensure Cruise, other self-driving vehicles safe
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Monday the federal government will do everything it can using existing regulatory powers to ensure that General Motors robotaxi unit…
Polaris Recalls Off-Road Vehicles Due to Brake and Fire Hazards
NEW YORK, NY – Polaris issued a recall for about 1,065 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew off-road vehicles, including 40 sold in Canada, due to brake and fire…
I-95 Collision Involves Chester Police Vehicles, Multiple Injuries Reported
CHESTER, PA – A traffic incident escalated dramatically early this morning on I-95 near Kerlin Street, resulting in multiple police vehicles catching fire following a collision. At approximately 3 a.m., Chester police…
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