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Car into Fox Point building, no injuries

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago
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Scene at CVS on Port Washington Road in Fox Point.

FOX POINT, Wis. – Officials are responding to a call of a car into a building near Port Washington Road and Brown Deer Road Monday afternoon. 

According to police, the driver was attempting to park the car in the parking lot and got the gas pedal and brake pedal confused causing the car to crash into the building. 

No injuries to the driver or anyone in the store. 

The building is being secured by CVS at this time. 

Police are still investigating if the driver will be cited in

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The dream of the truly driverless car is officially dead

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago
This May 13, 2014 file photo shows a row of Google self-driving Lexus cars at a Google event outside the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif.

AP

  • Driverless technology has been heralded as a way to save costs and save lives.
  • But driverless does not mean humanless. Technology still requires human oversight.
  • This often means increased, not reduced, costs for business and consumers alike.
  • Ashley Nunes is Director for Competition Policy at the R Street Institute.
  • This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.
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In the passenger seat: This man drives a 30-year-old car, Lifestyle News

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago

Manfred is the owner of the Instagram page @Classiccars.sg and drives a beautiful BMW E36 daily. In this episode of In The Passenger Seat, he discusses the classic car scene and his experience of owning a car that is three decades old.

We first came across Manfred’s page when we saw a picture of his BMW E36 with two other cars, a Toyota Celica and Alfa Romeo, both of which bear Vintage and Classic Car plates respectively.

We decided to reach out to Manfred to ask him more about vintage cars in a country where you rarely spot old gems

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Car Engine Valve Market 2021-2026 | Detailed Analysis of top key players with Regional Outlook in Car Engine Valve Industry

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago

Reports Globe announces one of the most detailed and thorough research studies in the Global Car Engine Valve Market. Highlights the critical factors that affect the growth of the global Car Engine Valve market on various fronts. The report can be used by market participants to gain a solid understanding of the competitive landscape and strategies adopted by major players in the global Car Engine Valve market. The authors of the report segment the global Car Engine Valve market based on product type, application and region. The segments studied in the report are analyzed on the basis of market

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What They Are and How to Check if Your Car Has One

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago

Everybody makes mistakes, everybody has those days—the timeless lyric from none other than Hannah Montana has helped us through more than one internal crisis, and it applies to automakers, too. Once in a while, an automotive manufacturer or one of its parts suppliers will make an error that could potentially put you in danger.

Luckily, there are systems in place to right those wrongs. Tens of millions of vehicles are recalled every year in the U.S.—more than 31 million from 786 recalls in 2020 alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). We’re here to spell out why

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How to claim car insurance for damages caused by cyclones, other natural calamities

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago
A comprehensive motor insurance policy bears the cost of the repairs of a vehicle damaged due to natural calamities like cyclones, lightning, earthquakes, landslide, floods, hurricanes, storms, typhoons, and inundation.

The recent two cyclones – Tauktae and Yaas – have wreaked immense havoc on the western and eastern coasts of India, respectively. Several areas of the country, including Orrisa, West Bengal, Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Daman and Diu and many more, have submerged in the wake of heavy rainfall due to the two cyclones. The damages have been caused to not only thousands of houses and other properties, but also to

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Man dies after shooting outside of used car lot, deputies say

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An injured man who was found in the parking lot of a used car business on Monday has died, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said the shooting victim was found around 4:30 p.m. at 4398 West Colonial Drive.

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He was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he died.

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Moving car struck by multiple gunshots

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago

POUGHKEEPSIE – A motorist traveling on Innis Avenue Monday evening had her car struck by more than 15 bullets near King Street Park.  City and town police are investigating the incident.

The driver was one of multiple callers to City 911 reporting gunshots.  Her car suffered bullet damage to the rear window, rear bumper, trunk, rear tire, and other locations.

The driver continued to drive through the gunshots and came to a rest in the Town of Poughkeepsie, on Boulevard Knolls.  City and town police both responded to the area of the park and the victim’s location.

The red Nissan

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BBCWhy electric cars will take over sooner than you thinkThe BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.7 hours ago

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago

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The DC Avanti: India’s First Sports Car

By Veronica Tan 2 months ago

The Avanti is the first sportscar born and bred in India, designed by the legendary automobile designer Dilip Chabbaria.

Avanti was designed and marketed by Chabbaria’s design company, DC. The sports car was named after the Studebaker Avanti of Studebaker Corporation, America, from the 60s. The DC Avanti made its first appearance in the Auto Expo 2012 and created a massive stir among automobile enthusiasts because of its stunning design and projected performance specs. DC started shipping the vehicle in 2015, and fifty of these sports cars were sold.

What the Avanti packed beneath its skin was unlike many other

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