Car

2024 - 4 - 16

From Electric Vehicles to Car Thefts: The Intriguing World of Automobiles

Car Theft - Electric Vehicles - Sustainable Transportation - Traffic Safety - Urban Mobility

Discover the latest car trends and stories from China to Glendale!

In a world where cities are looking to reduce their dependency on cars, the 1970s saw a nation grappling with a crisis of traffic deaths, leading to protests and a push for change. Fast forward to today, and China's Chery Automobile is making waves in the UK's car rental market with its electric vehicles, marking a significant shift towards sustainable transportation. Meanwhile, in a small town in Michigan, a young mechanic, Kelly Ward, followed her dream by investing her life savings in a Ford Mustang, a testament to the enduring passion for classic cars.

On the entertainment front, a classic car from Netflix's 'One Day' series, produced in Longbridge, takes center stage as it transports viewers back to the nostalgic 1990s era. However, not all car news is heartwarming; incidents like car thefts and crashes continue to make headlines. In Glendale, a family faced a terrifying ordeal when their car was stolen with a child inside, highlighting the importance of vehicle security. Similarly, a two-car crash in Orangeville left two women hospitalized, emphasizing the need for road safety measures.

As the automotive world evolves, fascinating stories emerge – from a man tragically hit by a car after a Taser incident on Interstate 25 to a collision at a doctor's surgery car park in Caldicot, prompting a witness appeal. Moreover, in Wilmington Township, PA, a car collided with a horse and buggy, resulting in several injuries and underscoring the importance of sharing the road responsibly.

Wrapping up the automotive journey, the article touches on the unique experience of selling a 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R with an aircraft photo shoot, showcasing the evolving market for iconic cars like the GT-R. Whether it's innovating with electric vehicles or preserving classics, the world of automobiles continues to captivate enthusiasts and challenge societal norms.

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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent (Scientific American)

In the 1970s a nation confronted a crisis of traffic deaths, many of them deaths of children. Protesters took to the streets to fight an entrenched culture ...

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Electric vehicles: China's Chery Automobile enters UK's car rental ... (South China Morning Post)

Chinese state-owned carmaker Chery Automobile takes a step into Europe's EV markets as its Omoda brand establishes a partnership with UK car rental company ...

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Young mechanic (in training) spends life savings on dream car (Detroit Free Press)

Kelly Ward, 21, of tiny Portland, Michigan wanted a Ford Mustang her whole life. She fell in love with the lights and the sound of the pony car.

Classic car from Netflix's One Day series made in Longbridge (BBC News)

The Rover Metro features in the opening scene of the series which is set in the 1990s.

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Police make arrest and seize drugs and weapon after car crash (Nottinghamshire Police |)

Police arrested a man and seized drugs, a baseball bat and cash after a car crashed on a major road.

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Car stolen with child inside in Glendale (WTMJ)

A frightening moment for a family whose car was stolen with a three-year-old child inside overnight near Bayshore in Glendale.

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Car crash sends two women to hospital (CTV News)

A serious two-car crash has left two women hospitalized. Provincial police reopened Highway 10 at Hockley Road in Orangeville Tueday morning following the ...

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Family of man Tased on Interstate 25 and then hit by car sues ... (Colorado Public Radio)

Brent Thompson, 28, was killed after being hit by an SUV traveling at about 70 mph after a traffic stop in February 2023.

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Witness appeal following a collision in Caldicot doctor's surgery car ... (Gwent Police)

Officers like to speak to anyone who was in, or near, the Gray Hill Surgery car park in Caldicot on Saturday 13 April between 11am and 11.25am.

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Car, buggy collide in New Wilmington, several injured (WFMJ)

Two juveniles were taken to the hospital with suspected major injuries after a car collided with a horse and buggy on Sunday in Wilmington Township, PA.

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Selling Your Car? You Need To Do A Photo Shoot With an Aircraft ... (The Autopian)

The car in question is a 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R, up for sale on Cars and Bids. Once upon a time, a GT-R sale might have been special, but they're routinely ...

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Pedestrian critically injured after struck by car in Metro Detroit Target ... (CBS Detroit)

The Shelby Township Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a car in the parking lot of a Shelby Township Target store over the ...

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Car stolen in Riverside County leads pursuit, crashes in North San ... (10News)

A driver suspected in a Riverside County carjacking led authorities on a high-speed chase into San Diego County, and then crashed near the Deer Springs Road ...

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Birmingham mum's safety fears after car stripped twice (BBC News)

Faizah Azeem's car was stripped of parts outside her Birmingham home in March and again two days ago.

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Porsche Once Tried To Celebrate Its Racing Victories With Their ... (The Autopian)

The Porsche 924 Sebring 79 is, essentially, the base-model 924, powered by the VW-designed EA831 four-cylinder, 2-liter engine that was also used in such ...

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Somerset: Anger as cars break down after fuel pumps 'mix-up' (BBC News)

Drivers in Somerset say they have been affected after a "possible contamination" at the fuel stations.

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Rally for Rudy: Irish Hockey To Host Car Wash (Notre Dame Official Athletic Site)

Chapman, a witty, sports loving, Notre Dame hockey enthusiast, was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2018 at the age of 5. He has been in and out of the hospital ...

Car set on fire in Mile End (SA Police)

Police are investigating a deliberately lit car fire at Mile End last night. About 10.30pm Tuesday 16 April police and MFS were called to Roebuck Street after ...

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Mother loses $16K after unknowingly buying stolen car on Facebook ... (FOX31 Denver)

A mother of three is out $16000 after a vehicle she bought on Facebook Marketplace turned out to be stolen.

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Ask the Expert: We are downsizing to one car. Which EV best suits ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

As The Telegraph's motoring expert, I weigh in on your car dilemmas to save you money and make your driving life easier.

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Businessman jailed for stealing car gearbox (Daily Post Nigeria)

A Jos Magistrates' Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a 28-year-old businessman, Peter Sunday, to one-year imprisonment for stealing vehicle parts valued at.

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Student's Vanguard: In Exchange of a Car: Exploring My Newfound ... (The People’s Vanguard of Davis)

By Praniti Gulyani Lately, I find myself unusually interested in the price of cars. This recently developed penchant for the world of wheels is, for the.

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Video shows stolen car flipped onto its roof after crash in ... (CBS Philly)

Philadelphia police said two Hyundais were stolen in the city's Parkwood neighborhood, and one of the cars with at least two kids inside crashed and flipped ...

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The Car Fueled Entirely by the Sun Takes Huge Step Towards ... (Good News Network)

One of the most hotly anticipated concept cars in recent history, the Aptera solar-powered car took a large step towards reality recently as the first-ever ...

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Car-centric cities keep Americans lonely (The Commonwealth Times)

I am originally from Westchester County in New York, so it has been ingrained in me to know how to drive well. I can parallel park in one go, ...

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Renault sent me an £11000 bill to repair my Zoe heater (The Guardian)

The car is just five years old, and now the company seems to be washing its hands of the matter.

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2024 CAR DESIGN AWARDS GO TO BMW, VOLVO AND KIA ... (auto e design)

The design teams of BMW for the Vision Neue Klasse concept car, of Volvo for the EX30 and Kia for its Brand Design Language are the winners of the 2024 Car ...

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