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…
CBP Officers Discover Two More Stolen Luxury Vehicles at the Peace Bridge Valued at More Than $600K
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, seized two more stolen vehicles. A recovered 2023 Land Rover Range Rover. Today,…
‘A Backseat Driver And Nanny’: Thomas Massie Speaks Out On ‘Kill Switch’ Provision That Could ‘Disable’ Vehicles
‘A Backseat Driver And Nanny’: Thomas Massie Speaks Out On ‘Kill Switch’ Provision That Could ‘Disable’ Vehicles Harold Hutchison on November 9, 2023 Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky said Thursday that…
Tesla raises prices on some refreshed long-range vehicles in China beginning Nov. 9
BEIJING (Reuters) – Tesla Inc on Thursday said it raised prices on its refreshed Model 3 and Model Y long-range vehicles in China, starting Nov. 9. The electric vehicle maker will increase…
Threat of Lithium Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles Prompts Concern for Safety in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – With the onslaught of electric vehicles hitting the highways across New Jersey, lawmakers say local firefighters and EMTs are not undertrained when it comes to responding to emergencies involving…
More alarm bells sound on slowing demand for electric vehicles
By Ben Klayman (Reuters) – High interest rates are derailing the ambitions of climate regulators and automakers to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, underscored Wednesday by the scrapping of a GM-Honda…
Four Arrested Following Recovery of Stolen Vehicles in Linden
LINDEN, NJ – On Wednesday, police officers tracked down a stolen U-Haul van on Route 1. Anthony Miguel, 30, of Mount Holly, and passenger Marcello Miguel, 21, of Mount Ephraim, were arrested.…
Stellantis aims to rival Ford in commercial vehicles with sales growth
By Giulio Piovaccari BALOCCO, Italy (Reuters) – Automaker Stellantis aims to increase sales of its light commercial vehicles (LCV) by 25% through 2027 to catch up with global market leader Ford, the…
Anti-‘Cop City’ Activist Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Car, Plowing It Into Two Other Vehicles
Anti-‘Cop City’ Activist Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Car, Plowing It Into Two Other Vehicles Lillian Tweten on October 4, 2023 An outspoken critic of the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center was…
Shooting at PNC Music Pavilion Leaves Woman Injured, Vehicles Damaged
CHARLOTTE, NC – A shooting occurred near the PNC Music Pavilion, leading to a woman being critically injured inside her vehicle. The event happened at 12:04 a.m. on Sunday, within the parking…
U.S. new vehicles sales to rise in September – report
(Reuters) – U.S. new-vehicle sales are set to rise in September from a year ago, helped by sustained demand, according to Cox Automotive. Sales volumes in the current month are set to…
Amazon Delivery Vehicles Targeted in String of Robberies in Bushwick
BROOKLYN, NY – A series of burglaries involving Amazon delivery vehicles and a parking garage has been reported in the area governed by the 83rd Precinct, with police seeking information about the…
Ocean Gate Mayor Who Stole Parking Meter Money, Sold Government Vehicles Pleads Guilty
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Paul Kennedy, 66, former Mayor of Ocean Gate, pleaded guilty to a Pattern of Official Misconduct today. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that the guilty plea…
Renault CEO: China very competitive on electric vehicles, Europe needs to catch up
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault’s chief executive Luca de Meo said on Monday that China was ‘very competitive’ in terms of the electric vehicle market, as Renault also prepared to unveil its new…
Gas-electric hybrid vehicles get a boost in the US from Ford, others
By Paul Lienert and Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) – Hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles may not be dying as fast as some predicted in the auto sector’s rush to develop all-electric models. Ford Motor…
Most Government Vehicles Will be Exempt from New Jersey Gas Car Ban
TRENTON, NJ (OP-ED) – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants to outlaw the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 if you haven’t heard the news. The Governor’s adoption of the California-based Clean…
Vehicles Thefts Reported in Yardley
YARDLEY, PA – The Yardley Borough Police Department is actively investigating thefts and attempted thefts from parked vehicles. A released video depicts two unidentified males attempting to enter vehicles. Individuals with information…
Motor vehicles lift US manufacturing output in July
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Production at U.S. factories unexpectedly rebounded in July as motor vehicle output surged, but activity continues to be hamstrung by higher borrowing costs. Manufacturing output increased 0.5% last month,…
Governor Murphy Links Surge in Auto Thefts to Technical Flaws in Hyundai and Kia Vehicles
TRENTON, NJ – In a surprising revelation, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin have pinpointed a technical flaw in Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which they believe has contributed…
STEPHEN MOORE: Exploding Electric Vehicles Are Unsafe At Any Speed
STEPHEN MOORE: Exploding Electric Vehicles Are Unsafe At Any Speed Stephen Moore on August 15, 2023 The New York Fire Department recently reported that so far this year there have been 108…
Sri Lanka lifts import ban on trucks, heavy vehicles
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka on Tuesday lifted a ban on imports of trucks and other heavy vehicles for the first time since March 2020, according to a gazette notification.…
Vehicles Vandalized Overnight in Chambersburg
CHAMBERSBURG, PA – On Friday, around 1:00 a.m., the Chambersburg Police responded to a vandalism report. The incident occurred on the 400 block of S Third St. Upon arrival, they found two…
Calexico CBP officers discover methamphetamine concealed in vehicle’s flooring and seats
CALEXICO, Calif., – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Calexico West port of entry discovered methamphetamine concealed in the seats and floor area of a vehicle Wednesday. At approximately…
It Turns Out The Driving Range Of Electric Vehicles Is Even Worse Than Advertised
It Turns Out The Driving Range Of Electric Vehicles Is Even Worse Than Advertised Peter Machera on July 27, 2023 Electric vehicle manufacturers have exaggerating the driving range of their vehicles by…
Murphy Demands 35% of Vehicles Sold in New Jersey to be Electric
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is accelerating his gasoline-powered car ban by announcing new rules that will force car manufacturers to build more electric cars and reach a 35%…
Major Automaker Slashes Prices As It Struggles To Unload Electric Vehicles
Major Automaker Slashes Prices As It Struggles To Unload Electric Vehicles John Hugh DeMastri on July 18, 2023 Ford cut the price of the electric version of its signature F-150 pickup truck…
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