Marcus Lindstrom / iStock.com It’s hard to believe that 12 years have passed since the first popular mass market electric vehicle (EV), the Tesla Model S, was introduced to an expectant yet skeptical American public. Back in 2012, you would have had to pay between $57,400 and $87,400 for a Model S, depending on trim […]
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San Angelo pedestrian dead after being backed over by vehicle
A San Angelo pedestrian is dead after being backed over by a vehicle, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The event happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday by 9500 South York Road in Tom Green County. According to the preliminary investigation, Cody Brazeal, 40, was driving a 2006 Mack Tanker […]
Felony burglary suspect accused of trying to ram deputies with his vehicle
GIBSONTON, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, with help from Florida Highway Patrol, took a felony burglary suspect into custody after he tried to ram deputies with his vehicle, according to HCSO. On Tuesday night around 9:40 p.m., law enforcement were trying to arrest Dylan Airhart, 25, for occupied burglary and felony theft charges. […]
Ada County coroner identifies Boise man who died in vehicle accident near Fruitland
Officials released the name of the man who died in a two-vehicle crash near Fruitland on Monday. A 55-year-old Caldwell man was driving an SUV north on U.S. 95 in Payette County when he veered left and collided with a Ford truck just after 10 a.m., Idaho State Police said. The Ada County Coroner’s Office […]
Passenger in vehicle that struck and killed ISP trooper pleads to resisting charge
A 19-year-old man accused of riding in a stolen, fleeing vehicle that struck and killed an Indiana State Police trooper last summer pleaded guilty to resisting law enforcement on Monday. An auto theft charge filed against Demareon Curry will be dismissed as part of an agreement with Hendricks County prosecutors. The collision that killed Trooper […]
Wyoming man allegedly passed out in vehicle with gun, arrested by Tehachapi police
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A vehicle with its hazard lights flashing got the attention of Tehachapi police, leading to the arrest of a Wyoming man suspected of illegally possessing a loaded firearm, officials said. The Tehachapi Police Department said officers were called to the 1100 West Tehachapi Boulevard on May 17 for a report of […]
Man Allegedly Stole an RV — and When Owner Couldn’t Start Vehicle Again, He Was Sprung from Jail to Help
Olive Teague described the bizarre experience in a TikTok video GoFundMe Friend of Olive Teague’s, right, and the suspect For 158 days, Olive Teague’s RV, which doubled as her home, was missing. Half of Teague’s personal items and her work gear was stolen with it, according to a GoFundMe launched after the theft. But after […]
Fruitland man pleads guilty to threatening driver, attacking vehicle with machete
SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Fruitland man pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening a driver, attacking the driver’s vehicle with a machete and hatchet, stealing her car, and leading police on a high-speed chase, according to the Department of Justice. In his plea agreement, Brandon Barber, 38, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, […]
These 10 Luxury Cars Break Down More Quickly Than the Average Vehicle
Nick Dimbleby / Land Rover Luxury cars are enticed with all manner of features to splash money on, from refined interiors and classic finishes to fancy technology and high-powered engines. It’s easy to be swayed by the allure of these vehicles, but it’s also good to be careful: Luxury doesn’t always equal longevity or reliability. […]
Chinese EV Maker Li Auto Misses Q1 Revenue Expectations Despite Surging Vehicle Sales, Stock Tanks
Chinese EV Maker Li Auto Misses Q1 Revenue Expectations Despite Surging Vehicle Sales, Stock Tanks Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:LI) reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 36.4% year-on-year to $3.55 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $3.84 billion. Adjusted net earnings per ADS was $0.17 missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.35. The stock price dropped after the results. Vehicle sales […]
Metro police seeking suspect after vehicle stolen with child inside along Broadway
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are turning to the Nashville community for help identifying a man accused of stealing a vehicle with a toddler inside Sunday night. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the man photographed below stole a running Jeep with a 3-year-old passenger from Whole Foods along Broadway on Sunday, May 19. […]
Needham police warning residents after several vehicle break-ins
Needham police are warning residents after several vehicle break-ins. According to officials Friday night into Saturday, at least six motor vehicles were broken into in the Town of Needham. A seventh vehicle was stolen but has been recovered. Another vehicle was located in Needham that was stolen was a neighboring city. Police are asking anyone […]