Video depicts deputies driving an armored vehicle over an armed suspect.
Deadly Confrontation in California Recently released body camera and drone footage reveals the intense final moments of a confrontation in California, where police described how an armored Bearcat vehicle was used to run over and kill an armed suspect, resulting in the death of Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert. This nearly seven-minute video, made public […]
Bay Area police chief accused of hitting and fleeing from a family’s vehicle
A police chief in the Bay Area faces hit-and-run charges after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident on a freeway. He claims to have experienced a medical emergency at the time. This week, the Alameda County District Attorney announced charges against San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averitt. Following the incident, which occurred in May […]
Waymo pulls back nearly 4,000 robotaxis after a vehicle went into a flood.
Lost Your Way-mo? Alphabet’s Waymo, the robotaxi division, is facing yet another setback. The company has announced a recall of 3,800 self-driving taxis, as noted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website. The NHTSA is investigating a recent crash that led to the recall, which impacts vehicles equipped with Waymo’s fifth- and sixth-generation […]
Nissan Drops Plans for Electric Vehicle Production in the U.S., Concentrates on Truck Manufacturing
Nissan Abandons Electric Vehicle Plans in Mississippi Nissan has decided to cancel its plans for electric vehicle production at its assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi. Instead, the manufacturer will now focus on building body-on-frame trucks and SUVs. The Japanese automaker revealed a considerable strategic shift, dropping a $500 million investment originally intended for EV production, […]
Upset former employee crashes vehicle loaded with explosives into Portland athletic club
Explosion at Portland Athletic Club In a shocking incident early Saturday morning, a disgruntled former employee drove a car loaded with explosives into an upscale athletic club in Portland, Oregon. Unfortunately, the man died in the crash, which caused extensive damage estimated at millions of dollars. The individual, whose identity remains unknown, apparently rented a […]
Unauthorized individual charged for crashing into ICE agents with vehicle in California
Indictment of Salvadoran National for Assaulting ICE Officer A grand jury has indicted a Salvadoran national, Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, on federal assault charges after he allegedly rammed his car into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. The indictment was announced by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California on Friday. The […]
Air-taxi firm finishes initial test flight of ‘Jetsons’-style vehicle in NYC
First Test Flight of Electric Air Taxi in NYC An air taxi company has carried out its inaugural test flight using all-electric helicopters, marking a step towards a futuristic approach to transportation in New York City. On Monday, one of Joby Aviation’s aircraft made the journey from JFK Airport to Midtown Manhattan, aiming to transform […]
Antioch officer and suspect find themselves in the same vehicle during a life-threatening confrontation captured on video
Recently released body camera footage showcases a tense encounter between Antioch police and a robbery suspect inside a vehicle. An officer was shot while sitting in the passenger seat during a harrowing high-speed kidnapping. On February 20 at around 5:16 a.m., police were called to the 4500 block of Lone Tree Way after receiving a […]
Waymo’s Robotaxi Service Suspended in San Antonio Due to Vehicle Being Carried Off by Floodwaters
Waymo Suspends Operations in San Antonio Following Flood Incident SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Waymo, a self-driving taxi service owned by Alphabet Inc., has temporarily halted its operations in San Antonio after one of its unmanned vehicles was swept away during low tide at an intersection on Monday night. This suspension comes at an inconvenient time, […]
Decline in Electric Vehicle Registrations in California Reaches 40%, Returning to 2021 Figures
In the first quarter of 2026, Tesla’s vehicle registrations in California dropped by almost 25%, with sales falling by over 10,000 units compared to the same timeframe in 2025. Notably, the overall EV market in California has seen a significant downturn, with registrations down 40% and reaching lows not observed since 2021. Tesla’s registration count […]