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…
Three Men Sentenced for Selling Vehicles with Rolled Back Odometers
Three men were sentenced today for selling vehicles on the internet after re-placing the vehicles’ odometers in order to sell the vehicles at a higher price. In an attempt to avoid detection,…
Carvana’s license to sell vehicles in Illinois suspended – state official
(Reuters) – Online used-car retailer Carvana Co’s license to sell vehicles in Illinois was suspended on May 10 over the mishandling of paperwork related to its vehicle sales, a state official said…
Motor vehicles boost U.S. business inventories in March
WASHINGTON – U.S. business inventories increased slightly more than expected in March, lifted by a jump in motor vehicle stocks, government data showed on Tuesday. Business inventories rose 2.0% after increasing 1.8%…
State of Sustainable Fleets Report Finds Fleets Are Accelerating Use of Clean Vehicles
“We are seeing an incredible acceleration in the investment being made from all sides of the alternative fuel vehicle market driven by increasing commitments to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction and to find more cost-effective transportation options given today’s record-breaking gasoline and diesel…
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving High End Vehicles
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Francis Arthur, age 35, of Silver Spring, Maryland on May 2, 2022, to one year and a day in federal prison, followed…
UK donates armoured vehicles to help Ukraine evacuation effort
LONDON – Britain will donate 13 armoured vehicles to help evacuate civilians from besieged areas in the east of Ukraine, the government said on Tuesday. “This latest donation of armoured vehicles will…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Just Sued the Post Office for Not Buying Enough Electric Vehicles
TRENTON, NJ – It’s no secret that Governor Phil Murphy (D-New Jersey) has used the Office of the Attorney General as a social and political weapon to push his progressive agenda, but…
Magna-LG Mexican plant to supply components for GM electric vehicles
(Reuters) – Magna International and LG Electronics are constructing a factory in the Mexican city of Ramos Airzpe that will supply electric vehicle components to General Motors Co, starting in 2023. The…
Shepherd restaurant owner sentenced for COVID relief fraud; forfeited vintage vehicles bought with business loan aid
BILLINGS — A Shepherd man who owns the Feedlot Steakhouse in Shepherd was sentenced today to three years of probation, ordered to pay restitution and forfeited vintage vehicles he admitted to buying…
Rivian on track to meet production target of 25,000 vehicles
(Reuters) – Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc said on Tuesday it is on track to achieve its production target of 25,000 vehicles this year, sending its shares up 2.4% in extended…
Allentown Police Crack Down on Illegal Dirt Bikes, 2 arrested, Vehicles Seized
ALLENTOWN, PA – It is a growing trend across America as many are taking to city streets to illegally joy ride their off-road vehicles, causing a neighborhood nuisance to homeowners and legally…
D.C. man struck and killed by two vehicles, both fled the scene
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A D.C. man was struck and killed by two different vehicles in Northwest D.C. Thursday and police say both drivers fled the scene. Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s…
Here are the 12 vehicles New Jersey car thieves steal the most
Across New Jersey, there is an epidemic of car thefts. These thefts often involve innercity teens and young adults going into the suburbs and affluent Jersey Shore areas to steal cars to…
Luxury carmaker Ferrari suspends production of vehicles for Russian market
MILAN – Luxury carmaker Ferrari said on Tuesday it would suspend exports to Russia due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “Given the ongoing situation Ferrari has taken the decision to suspend the…
Tesla sold 56,515 China-made vehicles in February – CPCA
BEIJING -U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc sold 56,515 China-made vehicles in February, including 33,315 for export, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on Tuesday. Tesla, which has made Model 3…
North Jersey man illegally towed vehicles from Newark to file false insurance claims
NEWARK, NJ – An elaborate insurance scam operated by an Orange resident in the City of Newark came to an end after police began investigating. Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara…
Southbound Vehicles Lanes Construction at the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry
***EDIT: Please note that this construction is postponed; there will not be any changes to traffic patterns starting Monday, February 28.*** SAN YSIDRO, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced a…
House Democrat Ruben Gallego Says He Wants Government To Seize And Redistribute Truckers’ Vehicles
Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego tweeted Tuesday his desire for authorities to seize trucks blocking highways near Washington, D.C., and redistribute them to other trucking businesses. “Perfect time to impound and give…
Biden Admin Investigating 416,000 Tesla Vehicles For Brake Problems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating over 400,000 Tesla vehicles for unexpected brake activation following a series of recalls by the electric car company. The investigation stems from 354…
U.S. investigates 416,000 Tesla vehicles over unexpected braking reports
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON -The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Thursday it is opening a formal investigation into 416,000 Tesla vehicles over reports of unexpected brake activation tied to its…
Tesla sold 59,845 China-made vehicles in January -CPCA
BEIJING -U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc sold 59,845 China-made vehicles in January, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on Monday. Tesla, which is making Model 3 sedans and Model Y…
South Florida Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Investment Scam Targeting the Elderly, and Spending Investor Money on Gambling, Jewelry, and Luxury Vehicles
Miami, Florida – Yesterday, a federal district judge in Fort Lauderdale sentenced Isaac Grossman, 47, of Parkland, Florida, to 87 months in federal prison for directing an elder fraud scheme in which…
Tesla Recalls 578,607 Vehicles, Marking Its Fifth Massive Recall In Less Than 8 Months
Tesla recalled nearly 600,000 vehicles on Thursday, the electric car maker’s fifth major recall in the past several months. The recall, which affects all 2020-2022 Tesla Model S, X and Y cars…
Hyundai, Kia urge U.S. owners of recalled vehicles to park outside
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia on Tuesday advised the owners of 484,000 U.S. vehicles to park outside and away from other vehicles because of fire risks…
VEMO and Uber will add 250 electric vehicles to Mexico City’s fleet
MEXICO CITY – Mexican electric car provider VEMO and U.S. car hailing platform Uber announced on Tuesday an alliance to boost the number of electric vehicles in the platform’s Mexico City fleet…
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