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Sensors, 4D imaging, flashing lights: How automakers are trying to prevent hot car deaths
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Toyota Prius Recalled Because the Rear Doors May Open When the Car Is in Motion: 2023-24 Prius hybrids and Prius Prime PHEVs are under recall. Water can ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/toyota-prius-recall-rear-doors-may-open-when-car-in-motion-a3801485577/
Cybertruck recall completes Tesla's humiliation: Tesla's latest vehicle was widely mocked even before its accelerator pedal problem. Now it's a national joke.
mashable.com/article/cybertruck-is-over
Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?: Knowing the main difference is key to making a decision that works for you
gulfnews.com/your-money/community-tips/insurance-comprehensive-or-third-party-liability-whats-the-difference-1.1713455746424
Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick Pickups Recalled for Loss of Power While Driving
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/ford-recalls-bronco-sport-and-maverick-for-loss-of-power-a2834960968/
You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
electrek.co/2024/04/18/you-can-power-your-home-for-21-days-with-a-chevy-silverado-ev-and-gms-new-bidirectional-charger/
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
apnews.com/article/pakistan-karachi-japanese-attack-d796b4df5757f82fdc4b6e937553e1b8
States sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks: Republican attorneys general from 25 states on Thursday sued the U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/republican-led-states-sue-block-us-rules-curbing-tailpipe-emissions-cars-light-2024-04-18/
Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer: Tesla has delivered its Tesla Semi, an electric semi truck, to a new customer for a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/tesla-semi-pushed-well-beyond-expectations-new-customer/
Video shows 100mph drunk-driver Miley Connors who had child in car: A police officer said it was "one of the worst pieces of driving I have ever seen".
bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-oxfordshire-68835711
Quick Glance: Child Endangered: Driver Speeds at 100mph on Hard Shoulder
- A reckless driver accelerated to over 100mph on the hard shoulder, causing an accident and then exiting the vehicle to urinate as his child fled the car.
- Miley Connors, 37, drove down the M40 in December 2021 in a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV, a pursuit described by the police as the worst they had ever seen.
- Numerous calls were made to emergency services after other terrified drivers witnessed Connors driving on the motorway in Warwickshire.
- He then moved into Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, maneuvering in and out of traffic at high speed.
Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/15/tesla-cut-jobs-elon-musk-staff
Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-layoffs-include-14-buffalo-workers-warn-notice-shows-2024-04-17/
Tiny Spaces T&T addresses housing, real estate crises one unit at a time: WHAT if you can get a house for the same price as a vehicle?The team at Tiny Spaces ...
trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tiny-spaces-t-t-addresses-housing-real-estate-crises-one-unit-at-a-time/article_6c68f53a-fc63-11ee-8fc3-bf90008f938c.html
Circus elephant startled by backfiring vehicle stops traffic: The sound of a vehicle backfiring spooked a circus elephant while she was getting a pre-show bath ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/vehicle-backfiring-startled-circus-elephant-montana-street-performed-109355212
Woman starts Tesla update in the blazing sun and is then trapped: Cars get very hot in summer. A young woman from the USA had to experience this for herself ...
stern.de/auto/frau-startet-tesla-update-in-der-prallen-sonne-und-ist-danach-gefangen-34628428.html
Ford recalls over 450,000 vehicles in US for issue that could affect battery, NHTSA says
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/ford-recall-bronco-sport-maverick/73352450007/
SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing vehicle into tree in Woodlands: No commuters were on board at the time of the accident.
straitstimes.com/singapore/smrt-bus-driver-58-dies-after-crashing-vehicle-into-tree-in-woodlands
Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries: Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-stops-cybertruck-deliveries-accelerator-pedal-may-be-to-blame/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
Firm unveils electric bus assembly line: Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) has launched the first large-scale electric bus assembly line at its plant in Thika.
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493401/firm-unveils-electric-bus-assembly-line
Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric: The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.
odt.co.nz/business/stonka-tonka-and-its-electric
The tragedy which took the lives of 10 students: Samad Al Shan: Ten students aged between 10 and 15 years old died when their vehicle was washed away in a ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152370/oman/weather/the-tragedy-which-took-the-lives-of-10-students
Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?: Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514269/road-user-charges-are-evs-still-cheaper-to-run-than-petrol-cars
2 Police Officers Are Killed in Shootout Near Syracuse, N.Y.: A suspect fired at the officers as they investigated a stolen vehicle in the upstate town of Salina ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/nyregion/police-officers-salina-shooting.html
High speed crash death: A man was killed after the vehicle he was driving collided with a wall in Fyzabad on Sunday afternoon.
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/high-speed-crash-death/article_4f609696-fab0-11ee-8d8f-9f2cba5629bd.html
Ford, Daimler Truck, Chrysler, Jeep among 131k vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/15/car-recall-check-ford-daimler-truck-chrysler/73294129007/
She saved her baby in fatal crash: Penal mother Simran Rahamut used her body as a human shield to protect her one-year-old infant when the family’s vehicle ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/she-saved-her-baby-in-fatal-crash/article_2bd1b6c4-f975-11ee-84c1-4f8e6bb76950.html
TikToker trapped in 115-degree heat after her Tesla locked her inside: The Tesla handbook says opening the car doors during a software update can damage the ...
businessinsider.com/tiktoker-trapped-hot-car-tesla-locked-her-inside-software-update-2024-4
Ford recall on Broncos, Escapes over fuel leak, engine fire risk prompt feds to open probe
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/12/ford-recall-bronco-escape-fuel-leak-probe/73299991007/
Memphis police officer and teen suspect killed in early-morning shootout: A Memphis police officer and a teenager were killed during a shootout early Friday ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/memphis-police-officer-teen-suspect-killed-early-morning-shootout-rcna147560
Memphis police officer and teen suspect killed in early-morning shootout: A Memphis police officer and a teenager were killed during a shootout early Friday ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/memphis-police-officer-teen-suspect-killed-early-morning-shootout-rcna147560
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave First Drive Review: An Adventure at Any Speed: The Jeep pickup truck gets some useful new technology for 2024, but keeps its charm ...
thedrive.com/car-reviews/2024-jeep-gladiator-mojave-first-drive-review-an-adventure-at-any-speed
Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68853014
Every Tesla Cybertruck Was Just Recalled: Tesla has voluntarily agreed to every single Cybertruck it has built because of an issue that can cause the accelerator ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/tesla-recall-every-cybertruck-accelerator-pedal-issue-1235588485/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68846778
Truck crashes through Octagon: A truck carrying a load of woodchips has crashed through the Octagon this morning, leaving a trail of destruction in the central ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/truck-crashes-through-octagon
UPDF major dies in Mabira three-car crash: SP Butoto Hellen, the Ssezibwa regional police spokesperson, identified the deceased as Major Habib Nsamba Katakabire ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/updf-major-dies-in-mabira-three-car-crash-4596660
All the roads and transport services that are accessible now in Dubai: Operating roads and services, and alternative plans from RTA
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/all-the-roads-and-transport-services-that-are-accessible-now-in-dubai-1.1713516881090
More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
E-mobility in crisis - AUTO BILD: What's up? What does it say? The market barometer highlights the development of new registrations ...
autobild.de/artikel/elektroautos-weniger-neuzulassungen-25723265.html
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Covers Classic Terrain In First Trailer for Serpent’s Path: Safe to say few movies this year engender more excitement than Kiyoshi ...
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawa-covers-classic-terrain-in-first-trailer-for-serpents-path/
Volkswagen workers vote yes to unionizing, igniting UAW's push to organize the South
npr.org/2024/04/19/1244291402/volkswagen-union-election-ballot-tally-united-auto-workers
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
reut.rs/3W5QoYf
Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
defence-blog.com/britain-unveils-its-next-gen-main-battle-tank/
Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine: Russian officials says the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/ukraine-says-it-shot-down-russian-strategic-bomber-after-strike-kills-nine
Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
- Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.
- Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.
- The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.
- NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
Focus: Tesla Semi trucks in short supply for PepsiCo as its rivals use competing EV big rigs
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-semi-trucks-short-supply-pepsico-its-rivals-use-competing-ev-big-rigs-2024-04-19/
No missile attack against Iran, Iranian official tells Reuters: Explosions heard in Isfahan were a result of the activation of Iran's air defence systems ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/no-missile-attack-against-iran-iranian-official-tells-reuters-2024-04-19/
Ukraine’s air defenders claim two major firsts, but missiles evading interception kill 7
cnn.com/2024/04/19/europe/ukraine-air-defense-russian-bomber-dnipropetrovsk-intl/
Israel-Iran Attack: Israel Asks US for More Ammunition, Shells: Israel is asking the US for more tank ammunition and tactical vehicles, three people familiar ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/israel-iran-attack-israel-asks-us-for-more-ammunition-shells
John Burkhill: Legendary Sheffield fundraiser prepares for race 1,050 at 85 years old
thestar.co.uk/news/people/john-burkhill-legendary-sheffield-fundraiser-prepares-for-race-1050-at-85-years-old-4597090
Dad killed by XL Bully had 'worst injuries trauma doctor had ever seen': Jonathan Hogg, 37, was looking after his friend's two dogs, when a male dog called ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/dad-killed-xl-bully-worst-injuries-trauma-doctor-ever-seen-20682701/
10 Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Volvo: The Swedish automaker is approaching its 100th birthday.
robbreport.com/motors/cars/gallery/interesting-facts-volvo-1235588566/
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
apnews.com/article/g7-italy-blinken-iran-bf8b33c3cebfe534a16675e6adc3fb0a
Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
Israel Launched Missiles as Well as Drones at Iran, Officials Say: Though it was not immediately clear if the missiles struck targets inside Iran ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/middleeast/israel-iran-jets-missiles-strikes.html
Billionaire heiress Kim Lim recounts being stuck in a car for 8 hours during the Dubai floods
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/kim-lim-heiress-stuck-car-during-dubai-floods-388791
Cambridge family 'unnerved' after seeing missile attack: A Cambridge family paid almost £4,000 to get home from Jordan after their flight was cancelled.
bbc.com/news/articles/c4n18l48xw7o
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk: The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.
bbc.com/news/articles/c9ezp0lv039o
Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year: Archer Aviation , backed by Stellantis and Boeing , aims to begin trials of its ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/archer-aviation-aims-start-electric-air-taxi-trials-india-next-year-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Archer Aviation to Initiate Electric Air Taxi Trials in India Next Year
- Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to start trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026.
- Partnered with InterGlobe Enterprises to help alleviate traffic congestion in cities.
- Working with India's aviation watchdog to secure regulatory approvals for trials in the country.
- Planning to launch initially in New York with India as its primary international market.
American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland for visit: The U.S. Navy say that this port visit gives the USS Albany and her crew the opportunity to enjoy the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-nuclear-submarine-arrives-in-scotland-for-visit/
Taylor Swift: all the literary references in The Tortured Poets Department: From Dylan Thomas to F. Scott Fitzgerald, Taylor Swift's new album ...
gq-magazine.co.uk/article/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-lyrics-literature
How to lower your car insurance bill as rates rise this year: Auto insurance costs are up more than 22% since this time last year. It may be time to take that ...
nbcnews.com/business/personal-finance/lower-car-insurance-bills-rcna148080
Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russias-shoigu-says-tank-production-is-booming-2024-04-19/
Taiwan’s first electric tractor from Volvo Trucks unveiled: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/04/19/2003816617
Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year
apnews.com/article/tesla-stock-elon-musk-electric-vehicles-a58609b126ba5f5b7655f6049ecb27f1
Quick Glance: Tesla Shares Plummet Below $150, Erasing Year's Gains
- Tesla's stock tumbled below $150 per share, erasing all gains made in the past year, reflecting falling sales and deep discounts to attract buyers.
- Shares of Tesla have fallen by 12.4% this week and over 39% this year, accompanied by a global staff reduction of 10% amounting to around 14,000 jobs.
- Tesla's stock hit an all-time high in November 2021 but sales plummeted last quarter due to increased competition and failed price cuts to bolster demand.
- Anticipated lower first-quarter earnings for Tesla raise concerns about potential catalysts to reverse the stock decline amidst uncertainties surrounding the release of a new affordable electric vehicle and strategic shifts within the company.
A New Ford Mustang Variant Is Coming Next Year. Can You Guess What It Is?: The 2025 Ford Mustang will introduce a never-before-seen variety that may combine a V8 ...
thedrive.com/news/a-new-ford-mustang-variant-is-coming-next-year-can-you-guess-what-it-is
US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: Sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over possibility of greater ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-after-attack-on-israel
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
German UAV manufacturer to open another plant in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, will build another drone production facility in Ukraine ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451966/
Boy, five, killed when motorbike crashed into car was 'kindest soul': Teddy Hickman, five, died after a motorbike crashed into the car he was in on the B4011 in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/boy-five-killed-motorbike-crashed-car-kindest-soul-20678039/
Nearly 50 cats were rescued from a hot car. Now one is a Target model.: Jill LeBrun was stunned and delighted to see her rescue pet’s image plastered on buckets ...
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/04/19/target-model-hercules-cat-rescue/
Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...
heise.de/tests/Elektro-Gelaendeauto-Dongfeng-M-Hero-1-mit-142-kWh-im-Fahrbericht-9683400.html
Huawei’s new Pura 70 series smartphone poses a threat to iPhone sales in China, say analysts
scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3259655/huaweis-new-pura-70-series-smartphone-poses-threat-iphone-sales-china-say-analysts
Pakistan attack targets van carrying Japanese autoworkers: Police said three people were wounded in port city of Karachi but bomber and accomplice died.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/pakistan-attack-targets-van-carrying-japanese-autoworkers
Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US dogfight: The X-62A is flown with safety pilots onboard with the ability to disengage the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/first-ever-ai-fighter-jet-pitted-against-human-pilot-in-us-dogfight
Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran : Israel is reported to have fired a missile at Iran, following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strike last ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/live-explosions-as-israel-retaliates-against-iran
US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/us-sanctions-iran/
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Middle East conflict | Report: Israel claims responsibility for airstrike on Iran
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/id_100388710/nahost-konflikt-bericht-israel-bekennt-sich-zu-luftangriff-auf-den-iran.html
UAE rains: RTA suspends intercity bus services until further notice: Public buses within Dubai are operating normally with some delays
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-rains-rta-suspends-intercity-bus-services-until-further-notice-1.102223804
New British tank to be ‘apex predator of modern warfare’: With advanced armour and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 boasts an impressive range of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-tank-to-be-apex-predator-of-modern-warfare/
What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
go.france24.com/hwS
“The climate on the streets has become more aggressive”: Four people have already died in tram accidents this year. What's going on in city traffic? A tram ...
beobachter.ch/umwelt-klima/mobilitat/das-klima-auf-der-strasse-ist-aggressiver-geworden-702406
Freedom Flotilla activists determined to set sail to Gaza despite Israeli threats
middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-freedom-flotilla-determined-sail-istanbul-gaza-break-israel-siege
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