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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Annapolis police gives 12 citations to individual after two-vehicle crash
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — An individual was transported to a hospital after a hit-and-run in Annapolis on Tuesday. Capital Jewish Museum to reopen one week after deadly double shooting Around 5:35 p.m., officers received a call about a vehicle crashing into a building. Preliminary investigation revealed that a gray Acura made a left onto Forest Drive from Tyler Avenue without clearing the intersection. The Acura collided with a black Audi A8, which was traveling on Forest Drive. The Acura fled the scene, but officers located the vehicle and the driver in the 1100 block of Cove Road. The driver of the Acura fled the scene and was charged with 12 citations. The driver of the victim's car was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
India.com
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Inside photos of Rishabh Pant's home, star India cricketer lives a king size life, his net worth is Rs 1000000000
In this collection of pictures we shall take a look at Rishabh Pant's luxurious house. Star India cricketer lives a king size life. Let's dive in. Rishabh Pant owns a simple residence in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, valued at approximately Rs 2 crore. His living area features a red-upholstered sofa and also includes a display cabinet showcasing his trophies. Rishabh Pant's residence showcases a contemporary aesthetic with sleek, understated interiors and chic furnishings. The space blends sophistication with practicality, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Rishabh Pant's dining area features elegant cream-colored walls that complement the wooden dining table topped with glass. His living space also includes beautifully crafted wooden partitions that enhance the overall decor. Rishabh Pant's bedroom showcases a sleek, modern design with a monochromatic theme. The space features refined geometric accents in shades of royal blue, giving it a stylish and sophisticated look. Rishabh Pant owns an impressive collection of luxury vehicles, including the Ford Mustang, Audi A8, and both GLC and GLE models from Mercedes-Benz. Interestingly, the Mercedes-Benz GLC was his first car purchase, which he made in 2017. Indian cricket sensation Rishabh Pant is estimated to have a net worth of around Rs 100 crore. His earning is from various sources such as professional cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL), and endorsements with brands. He is one of the highest-paid individuals in the country's cricketing fraternity.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Watch The First Ever Multi-Car Pileup Crash Test
If, like me, you're morbidly curious and you like to watch crash test videos in your free time then buckle up because last week PBS published a comprehensive documentary that recreates and investigates a multi-car pileup. Don't worry if you're on the squeamish side, the test is conducted without putting any living beings in danger. Instead of having humans behind the wheel, test engineers rigged up each test vehicle with remote controls that a group of test subjects operated safely from remote simulators. This crash test was meant to simulate a multi-car pileup on a freeway, which in the real world poses a significant challenge for accident investigators to recreate without firsthand knowledge of how the accident actually took place. This experiment offers unique insight into what actually happens in the event of a devastating crash scenario, how real drivers react to a sudden road hazard, and how vehicle safety systems perform in such a complex crash. PBS filmed the test which was staged on a two-mile long stretch of road on a decommissioned Royal Air Force base in Campbeltown, Scotland that was modified to mimic a freeway with a slow lane, middle lane, fast lane, and a shoulder. The film is 1 hour and 40 minutes long and provides a thorough deep dive into the methodology of the test as well as the investigation that follows, so it's perfect for diehard crash test aficionados and normies alike. Read more: These Movies And TV Shows Have The Best Car Casting As the first crash test of its kind, this high-speed pileup scenario required countless hours of preparation to ensure that no lives were harmed, no secrets were revealed, and that the accident occurred as it needed to. All eight passenger vehicles and one semi-truck used in the experiment had to be rigged up to operate as full-scale remote-controlled cars so test participants could best simulate a real-world crash, but only some of the vehicles were driven by unknowing volunteers. Half of the vehicles were piloted by test engineers who knew what to expect from the experiment, but the other half were unaware of the plan to simulate a multi-car pileup. The four unsuspecting drivers were representative of different demographics: one very new female driver who remotely drove a 2002 Porsche Boxster, one mid-twenties male driver who describes himself as a "boy racer" who operated a 2009 Volkswagen GTI, one older woman who operated a 2012 Toyota Prius, and an older man who operated a 2012 Ford F-150. The other vehicles operated by engineers were a 2005 Audi A8, a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, a 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML, and a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro cargo van. Each vehicle was selected to represent different vehicle classes, sizes, and engine layouts to provide a real-world representation of a diverse group of random cars. Several Smart ForTwos were converted into simulators for the participants to operate their respective remote-controlled cars from, and a psychologist observed the volunteers as they practiced driving the remote-controlled cars and observed that their bodies were reacting to the situation as though they were actually behind the wheel of the moving vehicle. Dummies were placed into the remote-controlled cars, some wearing their seatbelts and others intentionally left unbuckled, and the stage was set for the test. The accident staged in this test is meant to recreate an icy British motorway with a patch of black ice, as is sometimes the case in real-world high-speed pileups. To simulate a low-traction, icy surface on the airport runway, engineers found that gravel provided a loss of friction that was most similar to an icy roadway, and the test commenced. The team initiated the pileup by driving a remote-controlled semi-truck across the simulated lanes of oncoming traffic, directly in the path of the remote-controlled passenger cars right as the roadway suddenly became slippery. The unsuspecting drivers did their best to avoid the crash but could only do so much given the challenging road conditions. The results are both alarming and fascinating, but I don't mean to spoil the ending, so give it a watch for yourself. On a totally related note, always wear your seatbelt and remain vigilant when you're behind the wheel of a car, as those are your best defenses against a potentially deadly accident like this one. H/T to reader Steven Lance for sending this our way! Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Popular cars including BMW, Kia and Mercedes banned from certain UK car parks
Some of the swankiest vehicles in the UK are banned from parking in some public car parks - and it's all down to an obscure rule about the length of parking spaces Motorists driving some of the most sought-after cars from giants like BMW, Kia and Mercedes have been dealt a blow as they're barred from parking in public car parks due to a little-known rule about parking space sizes. Autocar has unearthed that five local councils have put their foot down, banning any vehicle that's too big for the standard spots from using council-run car parks. If your vehicle stretches beyond five metres, you'll be out of luck finding a spot in these car parks, which cap off at just 4.8 metres. With modern motors bulking up over the years, this spells trouble for drivers with larger models, as councils are on the lookout to fine those spilling out of parking bay lines. New Forest Council has thrown a spotlight on the dilemma, stating: "The standard parking space has remained at a consistent size for several decades. "However, national research has shown that on average, cars have got larger over time, both in width and in length." The council underscored the significant uptick in car sizes over the years, reports the Daily Record. In a statement, they compared past and present car dimensions: "In 1965 the top five models sold in the UK had an average width of 1.5 m and average length of 3.9 m, compared to an average width of 1.8 m and length of 4.3 m for the top five sellers of 2020." Among the high-end bestsellers potentially caught up in this clampdown are the opulent Mercedes S-Class, the sleek Tesla Model S, and the grand BMW 7 Series. Luxurious SUVs like Range Rovers, Audi A8, the futuristic Kia EV9, and the sumptuous Rolls Royce Cullinan could find themselves on the local council's naughty list, alongside top-tier sports cars that might be given the cold shoulder. Every council in the UK was sent an FOI request by Autocar, who were curious to know if there are any plans afoot to resize parking bays in light of the increasingly longer vehicles now gracing British tarmac, some car parks being unchanged for umpteen years. It's a tight squeeze, but so far, councils in Wokingham, South Hampshire, Broadland, South Suffolk, and West Devon have effectively shown the red light to cars not fitting into their spots, as per the info fed back to Autocar. Wokingham Council has gone public with the FOI details, now posted on its website. The question put to the council was piercing: "Are cars exceeding a certain length banned from any of your car parks?" In response, the council stated: "We have a limit on size of vehicle and weight of vehicle allowed to use the car parks these were introduced at different dates as shown below. "Since June 2023 All motor vehicles whose maximum length does not exceed 5,00 metres and overall height exceeds 2.10 metres and whose gross weight does not exceed 3050 kilogrammes, except for access." Owners of the cars which are potentially at risk will need to keep an eye out on updates from their local council.
South Wales Argus
08-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Tarian probe sees man jailed for couriering cash and drugs
Nathaniel Armani, 46, from Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, was sentenced at Merthyr Crown Court on Tuesday, May 6. He was found guilty of couriering cash and drugs on behalf of an organised crime group (OCG). Armani was caught as part of Operation Tender, a proactive investigation led by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) for southern Wales. The investigation focused on the supply of Class A and Class B drugs into the southern Wales region. Armani acted as a courier for an OCG operating from a base in the Metropolitan Police area. The group was responsible for the wholesale supply of multi-kilo quantities of cocaine and cannabis throughout the UK. On Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the request of Tarian ROCU, officers from Cumbria Police intercepted Armani as he drove his Audi A8 south on the M6. A search of his vehicle found £200,000 in cash and multiple mobile phones. His mobile phones were examined and found to contain evidence, including images and videos, of his criminal activities and his connection to the OCG. Armani had already pleaded guilty to money laundering and drug supply offences at earlier hearings. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, namely 11kgs of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs, namely 603kgs of cannabis, and transferring criminal property, namely just under £1.7 million in cash. The combined wholesale value of the drugs supplied by Armani was just under £3 million. His Honour, Judge Jeremy Jenkins KC, called it a 'quite staggering amount of cannabis.' Detective Constable Sean Meyrick, of Tarian ROCU, said: "The arrest of Armani demonstrates that Tarian Regional Organised Crime Unit will pursue offenders across the UK." He called the sentencing a 'significant' disruption to organised criminality and said it 'has had a knock-on effect on the supply and distribution of Class A and B drugs into the southern Wales region.'
