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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Chicago police seek SUV in fatal Rogers Park hit-and-run
Chicago police are searching for an SUV they said fatally hit and killed a pedestrian in Rogers Park this week. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1400 block of West Estes Avenue. At the time of the crash, police said the pedestrian was in the roadway when they were hit by a dark grey 2018 Buick Encore SUV. The victim died from their injuries as a result of the crash. The SUV had the Illinois License Plate number—CQ19696. Anyone with information about the SUV or its driver is asked to contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521 or submit an anonymous tip at and use reference number JJ364919.
Malaysian Reserve
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Standard Motor Products Expands Turbocharger Program
Key Takeaways The Standard® Turbocharger program features complete, all-new, no-core Turbocharger Kits for gas and diesel vehicles Standard® Turbocharger Kits include all of the related parts and accessories required to perform a complete repair Standard® also offers a full line of turbocharger-related components such as Bypass Valves, Coolant Lines, Wastegate Solenoids and more NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has added to its extensive Turbocharger program with the recent introduction of Turbocharger Kits and related components for gas and diesel-powered vehicles. Standard® New, No-Core Turbocharger Kits for import and domestic vehicles include everything needed for a complete turbo repair, including new gaskets and fasteners. All Standard® Turbochargers are extensively tested in the lab for performance and durability and undergo on-vehicle testing at SMP's Testing Center in Texas. Recent introductions include new Turbocharger Kits for the 2019-16 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick Encore, and other popular General Motors, Ford and Volvo vehicles. Standard® New, No-Core Turbocharger Kits contain all-new components, including the Turbocharger; nothing has been remanufactured. Technicians can trust the part will perform with the added benefit that there is no core to process. All Standard® Turbocharger Kits include a 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty and are supported by a comprehensive Drop Ship Program. Standard® continues to deliver the aftermarket's most comprehensive Turbocharger Program which includes Bypass Valves, Coolant Lines, Gasket Sets, Hoses, Intercoolers, MAP Sensors, Oil Drain Tubes, Oil Lines, Oil Line Filters, Pressure Sensors, Solenoids, Speed Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Turbocharger Actuators and Wastegate Actuators. Intercoolers have recently been added for popular Ford vehicles like the 2021-19 Ranger. Turbocharger Coolant Lines are new for nearly four million Ford vehicles, and Oil Drain Tubes are new for Audi, Volkswagen, Ford and Dodge vehicles. MAP Sensors have also been added for popular vehicles like the 2023-19 Jeep Renegade and 2025-21 Ford Bronco Sport. John Herc, Vice President of Vehicle Control Marketing, SMP, stated, 'We have worked hard to develop all-new, no-core, engine-specific Turbo Kits that include all of the components required for a complete turbo service. These kits really save technicians time but more importantly, they help ensure a complete repair and optimize the performance of turbocharged vehicles.' All new Standard® Turbochargers and related components are listed in the catalog found at and in electronic catalog providers. About Standard® Standard® provides unmatched coverage for all import and domestic vehicle applications equipped with gas, hybrid, and electric powertrains. Standard's line offers premium automotive products in multiple product categories for vehicle systems such as electric, safety, fuel, and ignition. Product categories include Ignition Coils, Sensors, Switches, VVT Components, ADAS Products, TMPS Sensors, Fuel Injection and much more. For additional information, contact an SMP® sales representative or visit About SMP With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium replacement parts in the automotive aftermarket and a custom-engineered solutions provider to vehicle and equipment manufacturers in diverse non-aftermarket end markets. SMP sells its products primarily to retailers, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico and other Latin America countries. For more information, download the SMP Parts App or visit
CBS News
15-06-2025
- CBS News
Man killed, 2 women critical after head-on crash in Joliet, police say
A man was killed and two women were critically hurt after a head-on crash Saturday evening in Joliet, Illinois. Joliet police said just before 7 p.m., officers responded to Black Road and Magnolia Drive for a report of a traffic crash with injuries. Preliminary investigation indicated that a Buick Regal driven by a 57-year-old Joliet man was heading westbound on Black Road approaching Magnolia Drive. It is believed that the Regal veered left into an eastbound lane of Black Road, hitting a Buick Encore driven by a 68-year-old woman head-on. The Regal then hit a Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 26-year-old man also heading eastbound on Black Road. The driver of the Buick Regal was taken to St Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Will County Coroner's Office will determine the identity of the deceased driver and the manner of death. The Encore driver and passenger, a 69-year-old woman from Lake Station, Indiana, were taken to St. Joseph Medical Center in critical condition. The Chevrolet driver was not hurt. Investigators temporarily closed the roadway to reconstruct the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with video footage or information about the crash is asked to contact the Joliet Police Department Traffic Unit at 815-724-3193.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Car taken at knifepoint on Central in Midtown: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for a 2025 Buick Encore taken from a driver at knifepoint at a Central Avenue gas station. MPD said it happened on June 6, just before 11 p.m., at the Mapco in the 2100 block of Central Avenue and Cooper Street. The victim said she was approached by a man armed with a knife. She said the man demanded her keys and fled the scene in her Encore. MPD has released images of a suspect described as being approximately 20 to 25 years old, standing between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall, and weighing around 170 pounds.. He was wearing a black Nike hat, a watch, a black t-shirt, khaki shorts, and white tennis shoes. He possibly has tattoos on both arms. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Two killed in Jefferson Parish car crash
JEFFERSON PARISH (WGNO) — Two people were killed Monday, June 9 in a car crash in Jefferson Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, 80-year-old Oscar Carter IV and a passenger, 77-year-old Martha Bradford, were killed in a car crash on LA 3152 near King Street. There was a third passenger who survived with minor injuries. State Police said Carter was driving a 2013 Infiniti G37 north in the center lane. A Nissan Altima was traveling north in the left lane. The Infiniti veered into the left lane and struck the right side of the Nissan, then entered the median and hit a tree. The Nissan crossed the median into the southbound lanes and struck a 2020 Buick Encore traveling south. City of New Orleans, Orleans Parish School Board back in court involving $90M negotiation State Police said Carter suffered serious injuries and died on the scene. Bradford also suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital where she later died. Neither Carter nor Bradford were restrained. All occupants of the Nissan and Buick as well as the third passenger in the Infiniti were properly restrained, suffered minor injuries and were taken to a killed in Jefferson Parish car crash Hardline House conservatives swing for fences in asks to Senate GOP on megabill Start times for Men's College World Series revealed Chicken's Kitchen offering free meals to kids everyday this summer Man pleads guilty to Orleans Parish manslaughter Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
