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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
Newport’s only male midwife retires after nearly 20 years: A pioneering male midwife from Newport has made the decision to retire after almost 20 years in the ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24259837.newports-male-midwife-retires-nearly-20-years/
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 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.
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/
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
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.
Evri depot fire in Avonmouth with thick black clouds: Thick clouds of smoke were seen coming from a warehouse in Avonmouth earlier today ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24258094.evri-depot-fire-avonmouth-thick-black-clouds/
Newport rush hour sees heavy traffic chaos: Heavy traffic chaos is being reported on the M4 in both directions Delays of five minutes and increasing are reported ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24261040.newport-rush-hour-sees-heavy-traffic-chaos/
Pierre's to open in Newport next month creating jobs: Pierre's is set to open in Newport city centre next month creating jobs for the area.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24257025.pierres-open-newport-next-month-creating-jobs/
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge closed tonight with diversion: A carriageway on the M4 Prince of Wales bridge will be closed tonight, and a diversion will be in place.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24260913.m4-prince-wales-bridge-closed-tonight-diversion/
Explosion at BAE Systems in Glascoed, Monmouthshire site: An explosion caused the ground to 'shake today at an ammunitions factory Emergency services are at the ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24259427.explosion-bae-systems-glascoed-monmouthshire-site/
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
FlixBus service between South Wales and Bristol Airport: Holidaymakers in south Wales can make use of a bus service to Bristol Airport for less than £3 per ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24249071.flixbus-service-south-wales-bristol-airport/
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
Newport dental nurse retires from industry after 50 years: Janet Porter from Newport has decided to retire after almost five decades in the industry
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24258931.newport-dental-nurse-retires-industry-50-years/
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
Cheese admits supplying heroin and cocaine in Newport: A man has admitted supplying heroin in Newport
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24241538.cheese-admits-supplying-heroin-cocaine-newport/
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/
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/
'Newport Now' bid awarded coveted industry accreditation: It represents almost 600 businesses in the city centre
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24249656.newport-now-bid-awarded-coveted-industry-accreditation/
Gwent Police dog PD Ralf retires after five years of service: PD Ralf is retiring after five years of service to the community of Gwent.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24246622.gwent-police-dog-pd-ralf-retires-five-years-service/
European ports turned into ‘car parks’ as vehicle imports pile up: Chinese EV makers without sales networks or onward transportation among leading causes of ...
ft.com/content/496f3bfa-9f0c-4145-9024-188572a280fd
Motorists being warned of heavy congestion on M4 and A4232: Traffic Wales warn of congestion delays on M4 and A4232 with delays of up to eleven minutes.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24247634.motorists-warned-heavy-congestion-m4-a4232/
A465 Heads of the Valleys Road closed due to crash: Two key roads heading towards Gwent have been impacted by crashes this morning The A465 Heads of the Valleys ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24258300.a465-heads-valleys-road-closed-due-crash/
Shaun Walker: Hunt for Newport killer on the run continues: Gwent Police are still hunting a convicted killer who is on the run after breaching his licencing ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24239664.shaun-walker-hunt-newport-killer-run-continues/
Tesla, BYD and Co.: The problem with the high repair costs for electric cars: In Germany, growth in the electric car market is over. This is also due to the ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/elektroautos-viele-e-autos-sind-schon-nach-kleinen-unfaellen-schrottreif/29740558.html
M48 Severn Bridge closed as Met Office issues South Wales yellow weather warning: A yellow weather warning has been issued for South Wales due to strong winds ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24252651.m48-severn-bridge-closed-met-office-issues-south-wales-yellow-weather-warning/
Newport care home featured in residents' choice Top 20 in Wales: Danygraig Nursing Home in Newport has been named as one of the chosen top 20 care homes in Wales
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24255125.newport-care-home-featured-residents-choice-top-20-wales/
More Ford Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk: Ford is recalling 42,000 more Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs because a fuel leak might cause a fire ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/more-ford-bronco-sport-and-escape-suvs-recalled-fire-risk-a1026514361/
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
Kenny’s Vinyl Vault to open vegan café in Abertillery: Kenny's Vinyl Vault, a vegan café and vinyl, is to open in Abertillery tomorrow.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24234532.kennys-vinyl-vault-open-vegan-cafe-abertillery/
Pill Unity community gardens set to open next week: A community garden which has taken more than four years to complete, will be opening next week in Pillgwenlly ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24260465.pill-unity-community-gardens-set-open-next-week/
Coach service offers journeys across the UK for knockdown price of £2 each way: Hundreds of cut-price, sustainable intercity journeys are on special offer this ...
theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/16/coach-service-offers-journeys-across-the-uk-for-knockdown-price-of-2-each-way
Brian and Margaret Main from Blackwood celebrate 84 years of love: Brian and Margaret Main from Blackwood were born weeks apart in the same street ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24253100.brian-margaret-main-blackwood-celebrate-84-years-love/
Newport buses now showing Welsh and English route signs: Newport Bus has rolled out its new bilingual route indicators
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The Village, Caerleon, named as finalist for Food and Drink Awards: An artisan bakery in Caerleon, Newport, has been named as one of the finalists in their ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24255301.village-caerleon-named-finalist-food-drink-awards/
Boy died leaping from family's truck as it lost control pulling water tank : Tomos Rhys Bunford loved farming and animals and is buried on the family farm with ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/boy-nine-died-leaping-familys-28964240
Missing Newport teenager last seen five days ago found: A missing Newport teenager last seen five days ago has been found after a desperate search.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24252902.missing-newport-teenager-last-seen-five-days-ago-found/
Two crashes on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge halts traffic: There have been two crashes on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, travelling in both directions ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24241196.two-crashes-m4-prince-wales-bridge-halts-traffic/
Speed cameras in South Wales monitoring 20mph speed limit: See the full list of "enforcement sites" in south Wales where speed cameras will be in place ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23791415.speed-cameras-south-wales-monitoring-20mph-speed-limit/
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
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/
Tesla recalling more than 3,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks due to faulty pedal: Tesla is recalling more than 3,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks because of the ...
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/tesla-recalling-3000-2024-cybertrucks-due-faulty-pedal-109422691
Teen run over by police vehicle in Melaka while trying to flee cops: MELAKA: Melaka police have pledged to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/11/teen-run-over-by-police-vehicle-in-melaka-while-trying-to-flee-cops
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
apnews.com/article/pakistan-karachi-japanese-attack-d796b4df5757f82fdc4b6e937553e1b8
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
Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other factors: Wednesday's inflation report showed consumer price growth continues to drift ...
nbcnews.com/business/consumer/auto-insurance-premiums-costs-high-prices-inflation-explainer-rcna147204
SpaceX all set for a record-breaking rocket launch on Friday: SpaceX has set lots of spaceflight records in its 22-year history, and on Friday one of its rockets ...
digitaltrends.com/space/spacex-all-set-for-a-record-breaking-rocket-launch/
Quick Glance: SpaceX Spending on Moonshot Bets
- Confidential SpaceX financial reports for 2018 and 2019 reveal the company's reliance on Starlink for profitability.
- The pivotal years of 2018 and 2019 saw significant events like the Falcon Heavy rocket launch and Crew Dragon capsule test.
- The company reported revenues of $1.98 billion in 2018 and $1.45 billion in 2019, but also faced losses due to high costs.
- The financials indicated NASA contracts played a significant role in SpaceX's revenue, while the introduction of the Starship rocket may change the game.
South Wales Police hunt for 30-year-old man after crash: A 30-year-old man is being hunted by the police, after a fatal crash on Swansea Road in Merthyr Tydfil ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24258175.south-wales-police-hunt-30-year-old-man-crash/
New hotel Tŷ Newport hosting recruitment drive at weekend: The hotel will be a stone's throw away from Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24248691.new-hotel-ty-newport-hosting-recruitment-drive-weekend/
Heavy M4 congestion causing major delays: Heavy congestion is being reported on the M4 westbound, delays remain from the Prince of Wales to J23A Magor There are ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24245341.heavy-m4-congestion-causing-major-delays/
Newport drug dealer was caught inhaling laughing gas: Drug dealer caught inhaling laughing gas inside crashed car after 999 call
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24261822.newport-drug-dealer-caught-inhaling-laughing-gas/
Newport man spat at police after shoplifting arrest: Man spat at police after being arrested for shoplifting in city
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24250353.newport-man-spat-police-shoplifting-arrest/
Shaun Walker: Police continue hunt for Newport killer: Shaun Walker: Police continue hunt for Newport killer
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24236420.shaun-walker-police-continue-hunt-newport-killer/
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/
Paula Kennedy announced as CEO for Newport housing merger: A merger between two Newport housing associations has moved a step closer with the appointment of a ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24253908.paula-kennedy-announced-ceo-newport-housing-merger/
Elderly man injured as officer seize XL Bully in Caldicot: Firearm officers seize XL Bully as elderly man injured after dog attack in Caldicot.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24240262.elderly-man-injured-officer-seize-xl-bully-caldicot/
'Too inconvenient': Motorists complain about ERP 2.0 card reader but welcome changes in installation process
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-cars-drivers-card-reader-obu-motorcycles-installation-4250531
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
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
Newport residents' heating and hot water to be switched off: A number of residents in part of Newport will be without some services such as heating and hot water ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24253955.newport-residents-heating-hot-water-switched-off/
RSPCA appeal after body of dog found in Caerphilly lake: The RSPCA is seeking to trace the owner of an emaciated dog that was thrown into a Caerphilly lake.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24233557.rspca-appeal-body-dog-found-caerphilly-lake/
Where to see the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse from Wales: The early stage of planning is underway to fly an airplane-type craft over the surface of Mars.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24229211.see-april-8-2024-solar-eclipse-wales/
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/
Goats killed after herd of Llandudno's famous four legged beasts hit by vehicle: Police were called after the animals were struck on the outskirts of the town
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/goats-killed-after-herd-llandudnos-28965110
M4 J23 Rogiet to J22 Pilning closed for maintenance: Section of the M4 is about to be closed for maintenance
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24252186.m4-j23-rogiet-j22-pilning-closed-maintenance/
Monmouthshire council agrees new dog control orders: A ban from certain areas and new requirements on dog owners will be brought in this summer.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24247527.monmouthshire-council-agrees-new-dog-control-orders/
Here's Why People Are Willing to Pay More for an EV: Average EV prices are higher than gas-powered vehicles, but many consumers are willing to pay more upfront ...
cnet.com/roadshow/news/heres-why-people-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-an-ev/
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
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
Live: Air Ambulance lands in Risca: An air ambulance is at the scene in this South Wales town
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24248607.live-air-ambulance-lands-risca/
27-year-old Callum Clement still missing, says Gwent Police: Callum, last seen over a week ago in Newport, is still missing. His family have put out a heartfelt ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24232149.27-year-old-callum-clement-still-missing-says-gwent-police/
Newport postman who takes pictures of cats along mail rounds: Nick Cueto has taken to taking pictures of cats along his Royal Mail rounds along the streets of ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24225622.newport-postman-takes-pictures-cats-along-mail-rounds/
Exit60 in Newport named the best escape room in Wales: Newport's only escape room company has seen its newest room win one of the highest awards for escape rooms ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24227261.exit60-newport-named-best-escape-room-wales/
Tesla is unveiling its new ‘robotaxi’ on August 8: Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker is planning to unveil its new ‘robotaxi’ ...
electrek.co/2024/04/05/tesla-robotaxi-unveiling-august-8/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Unveil Tesla 'Robotaxi' on August 8
- Elon Musk announced that Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on August 8, despite past promises and delays with self-driving cars.
- Musk plans to develop a car without controls for human use and gradually enhance Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving capability.
- Currently, buyers can add the Full Self-Driving feature for an additional cost, but experts note that the system is not fully autonomous yet.
- Other companies like Waymo and Cruise are also working on autonomous ride-sharing services, despite safety concerns and incidents.
Newport Transport's new electric buses now in operation: There are now more electric buses operating in Newport after 13 more vehicles were put on the roads.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24227905.newport-transport-adds-electric-buses-fleet/
Bespoke features attract $1,675,000 payday for Newport vendors at auction: “It’s a very, very special home,” the agent said. “People who weren’t actually ...
theage.com.au/property/news/bespoke-features-attract-1-675-000-payday-for-newport-vendors-at-auction-20240413-p5fjln.html
BBC TV Licence refund worth up to £170 for eligible homes: If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169 ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24226900.bbc-tv-licence-refund-worth-170-eligible-homes/
Oruga Unitrack: Latvian company is working on tracked electric powersports vehicle to tackle the off-highway market.
cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/oruga-unitrack/
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