Agent shoots tires after migrant from Honduras reportedly crashes into vehicle in NJ
Confrontation During ICE Arrest in New Jersey On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported an incident in New Jersey involving a Honduran individual illegally in the country. The suspect reportedly rammed a law enforcement vehicle while attempting to flee arrest, leading agents to fire at the suspect’s tires to prevent further danger. A […]
ICE Agent Was Fully Justified, But Shooting the Tires Might Have Been an Option
Stephen A. Smith Weighs In on ICE Shooting Incident ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith commented that the ICE officer involved in the shooting of a protester in Minneapolis was “completely justified” in using lethal force, particularly after the vehicle nearly hit him. However, he suggested that the officer could have shot the tires instead. Reports indicate […]
Man accused of damaging and slashing the tires of 11 police cars in a Lexus caught and quickly released in court
A man from Long Island was arrested after allegedly vandalizing over a dozen police cars parked outside the new station of the New York City Police Department. This incident occurred shortly before he was taken into custody, reportedly after nearly tailgating a police officer. Authorities indicated he was released soon after appearing in court. According […]
Can hackers attack your car’s tires?
New Car Hacking Vulnerability Found Hackers have identified another potential weakness in car computer systems: tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). Since 2008, all new vehicles have come equipped with TPMS, the system responsible for that irritating low tire pressure light we see now and then. These systems contribute to safety by tracking the air pressure […]
High-performance emergency golf cart featuring ATV-style tires and capable of reaching speeds up to 30 mph introduced for Ryder Cup security.
Modern Security at the Ryder Cup They’re really stepping it up! On Friday at the Ryder Cup, officers showcased an all-terrain patrol vehicle—think an upgraded emergency golf cart, complete with chrome wheels and sirens. It can reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour to manage what could be a lively crowd as American […]
New Yorkers remain unbothered as thieves steal all four tires from cars close to Gracie Mansion: ‘Just another day here’
A nearby area is gaining some attention. Residents of the Upper East Side seemed only mildly surprised when they discovered a car stripped of its four tires, which were propped up on milk crates in the usual low-key spot near Gracie Mansion. The white Honda CR-V was parked on East 86th Street, close to York […]
Testing at Discount Tire’s Treadwell track
Discount Tire, the largest specialty retailer in the U.S., recently hosted journalists in San Antonio, Texas. The specifics were somewhat unclear, involving a website and a test track, though their connection was ambiguous. The event kicked off with an official gathering at a boutique hotel, where I observed the faces of executives and politicians interacting […]
Solar device transforms used tires to help purify water so that it’s drinkable
Imagine a world where clean drinking water is easily available even in the most remote areas. This vision is becoming a reality thanks to innovative research by Canadian scientists. A team of scientists at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has developed a breakthrough device that could revolutionize water desalination and offer hope to millions […]
NHTSA: Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Recalls Over 541,000 Tires, Citing ‘Not Enough Traction For Snow Weather Conditions’
A car drives on a slip road following the A34 covered in snow and sleet near Cheeley in Berkshire, west London, on February 1, 2019. (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf6:07 PM – Wednesday, December 18, 2024 A California-based tire retailer is recalling more than 541,000 replacement winter tires due to “lack […]
More than 500,000 winter tires recalled due to poor traction in snow
(WJET/WFXP) — Prinx Chengshan Tire North America (PCTNA) has issued a recall for the following products: 540,000 snow tiresdoes not comply with North American standards due to lack of adequate traction on snow. PCTNA's recall affects both Fortune Tormenta and Prix High Country tires over size 100 that feature the three-peaked snowflake symbol on the […]