New safety features for large trucks could save your life
Daimler Truck is adding collision-avoidance features to its Freightliner trucks, including systems that can spot certain hazards and apply the brakes. The technology is intended to help in situations such as a car cutting across a truck’s path or a pedestrian getting too close during a turn. At the company’s Oregon test facility, engineers used […]
Authorities Dismantle Cartel Vehicle Theft Operation in Texas – Intended for Making Armored Trucks
Thirteen Arrested in West Texas Vehicle Theft Ring In West Texas, authorities have taken 13 suspects into custody, which includes two Mexican nationals who were allegedly involved in a vehicle theft ring supplying various drug cartels linked to terrorism. Prosecutors claim the group was stealing large SUVs, converting them into armored vehicles for use by […]
General Motors is developing technology for trucks and SUVs that allows for hands-free driving.
General Motors Expands Autonomous Driving and AI Features General Motors is gearing up to roll out its autonomous driving technology to more vehicle types, aiming to harness AI and software as a potential revenue stream. During its “GM Forward” event, the company announced plans to implement “eyes-off” driving technology in pickup trucks, crossovers, and large […]
The ten most hazardous trucks and SUVs on the road
While these large vehicles dominate the highways, they also leave behind a trail of serious accidents. A report from Hines Law has identified the ten vehicles that are particularly hazardous for other drivers and pedestrians, based on annual fatality statistics. The analysis compared fatalities occurring in crashes involving different vehicles. The Ram 3500 is highlighted […]
Unsightly NYC area has homeless living in RVs, trucks, and trailers
Residents in a rundown area of the Bronx are increasingly frustrated with a section of Webster Avenue, where the homeless have taken up residence in dilapidated RVs, trailers, and trucks. This troubling situation has persisted for several years, and it has been particularly challenging for those living nearby. The area, often referred to as the […]
Honda intends to test technology that charges electric trucks on the highway while they are moving.
Honda to Test Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles Honda Motor is set to trial technology that allows for the wireless charging of electric vehicles (EVs)—yes, even larger commercial trucks—while they’re on the go. The automaker’s research and development arm, Honda R&D, teamed up with construction firms Taisei Corporation and Taisei Rotec Corporation to create this […]
In this major Texas city, trash trucks are now part of the surveillance system.
Post-9/11 Surveillance and the Rise of New Technologies In the wake of September 11, the U.S. government quickly enacted the appropriately named Patriot Act. It’s a fair assumption that most Americans, proud of their country and wary of hostility, broadly agreed with the idea. Federal wiretaps and financial monitoring came to be seen as acceptable […]
Fans incorrectly report seeing moving trucks at the home of FSU head coach Mike Norvell
Florida State Seminoles Experience Shake-Up In a recent turn of events for the Florida State Seminoles, the university has parted ways with athletic director Michael Alford. This news carries weight for fans, especially since Alford is the individual responsible for head coach Mike Norvell’s much-discussed contract extension. This extension, many feel, essentially made Norvell secure […]
Ford Recalls 220,000 F-150 Trucks Because Fuel Tanks May Fall Off
Ford Recalls Nearly 250,000 F-150 Trucks Due to Fuel Tank Issues Ford Motor Company is recalling about 223,472 F-150 pickup trucks from model years 2023 to 2027 because of a problem that could cause the fuel tank to detach. This information comes from federal regulators. According to a report, the fuel tank straps on these […]
MS NOW team stranded in Texas desert, followed by three Border Patrol rescue trucks becoming stuck as well
A news team from MS NOW found themselves in a tricky situation when their SUV got stuck in the remote Texas desert, prompting a rescue by eight Border Patrol agents. According to Antonia Hylton, part of the crew was reporting from the Big Bend region for “The Assignment” when their Jeep Wagoneer became immobilized shortly […]