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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Driver who claimed electric car ‘went rogue' denies fraud charges
A motorist who claimed his luxury electric car accelerated 'on its own' on the motorway has made his first appearance in court charged with fraud. Nathan Owen, 32, called police for assistance on March 6 last year, to report his Jaguar I-Pace vehicle was speeding out of control and the brakes were not working. Officers scrambled to intercept the vehicle, which had travelled along the eastbound carriageways of the M57, M62 and M58 motorways in Merseyside before it was eventually brought to a stop. On Wednesday, Owen, from Prestatyn, North Wales, attended Liverpool Magistrates' Court, where he indicated not guilty pleas to dangerous driving, intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and two counts of fraud. On the fraud matters, it is alleged that he made a false representation to CA Auto Finance that the Jaguar was faulty and was accelerating on its own with the brakes unresponsive. It is also said that he made the same claims to The Sun and Daily Mail newspapers, with the intention of causing loss to the Jaguar company or exposing it to risk of loss. Prosecutor Renee Southern told the court that it was the Crown's case that the defendant had 'persistently and dishonestly' claimed the vehicle was defective. She said Owen wanted to 'get rid' of the vehicle and thus avoid further payments totalling £4,426 to the finance company. Police made manoeuvres to box the Jaguar in, which led to motorway closures and substantial delays, the court heard. Owen, of The Grove, was released on unconditional bail to attend a further hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on September 10, when he is expected to enter formal pleas. Previously, he had reportedly said he was on his way home from work on the first day of his job as a children's support worker and feared he would die or kill someone else during the journey on March 6.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Driver in court over 'runaway' electric car on Merseyside
A driver who said his luxury electric car accelerated "on its own" on the motorway has appeared in court. Nathan Owen, 32, called police in March last year, to report his Jaguar I-Pace was speeding out of control on Merseyside and the brakes were not car had travelled along the the M57 and M58 before finally being brought to a stop by police cars manoeuvring to box it in on the M62 in Greater Owen, of Denbighshire, north Wales, indicated not guilty pleas to dangerous driving, intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and two counts of fraud at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. On the fraud matters, it is alleged he made a false representation to CA Auto Finance that the Jaguar was faulty and was accelerating on its own with the brakes is also accused of making the same claims to The Sun and Daily Mail newspapers, with the intention of causing loss to the Jaguar company or exposing it to risk of loss. Motorway closures Prosecutor Renee Southern told the court it was the Crown's case that the defendant had "persistently and dishonestly" claimed the vehicle was said Mr Owen wanted to "get rid" of the vehicle and thus avoid further payments to the finance company - which totalled £4, court heard the car was stopped between Junction 11 for Birchwood and 12 for Eccles and the incident led to motorway closures and substantial Owen, of Prestatyn, was released on unconditional bail to attend a further hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on 10 September, when he is expected to enter formal pleas. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
ITV News
3 days ago
- ITV News
Man denies falsely claiming his electric car's brakes had failed on M62
A driver who claimed his electric car accelerated 'on its own' on the motorway has made his first appearance in court charged with fraud. Nathan Owen, 32, from North Wales, called police on 6 March last year, to report his Jaguar I-Pace was speeding out of control and the brakes were not working. Officers intercepted the vehicle, which had travelled along the eastbound carriageways of the M57, M62 and M58 motorways in Merseyside before it was eventually brought to a stop. On Wednesday 13 August, Owen attended Liverpool Magistrates' Court where he indicated not guilty pleas to dangerous driving, intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and two counts of fraud. It is alleged he made a false representation to CA Auto Finance that the Jaguar was faulty and was accelerating on its own with the brakes unresponsive It is also said that he made the same claims to two newspapers, with the intention of causing loss to the Jaguar company or exposing it to risk of loss. Prosecutor Renee Southern told the court that it was the Crown's case that the defendant had 'persistently and dishonestly' claimed the vehicle was defective. She said Owen wanted to 'get rid' of the vehicle and thus avoid further payments totalling £4,426 to the finance company. Police boxed the Jaguar in, which led to motorway closures and substantial delays, the court heard. Owen, of The Grove, was released on unconditional bail to attend a further hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on September 10, when he is expected to enter formal pleas. Previously, he had reportedly said he was on his way home from work on the first day of his job as a children's support worker and feared he would die or kill someone else during the journey on 6 March.
North Wales Live
3 days ago
- North Wales Live
North Wales driver who claimed electric Jaguar 'went rogue' on motorway appears in court
A motorist who claimed his luxury electric car accelerated 'on its own' on the motorway has made his first appearance in court charged with fraud. Nathan Owen, 32, from Prestatyn, called police for assistance on March 6 last year, to report his Jaguar I-Pace vehicle was speeding out of control and the brakes were not working. Officers scrambled to intercept the vehicle, which had travelled along the eastbound carriageways of the M57, M62 and M58 motorways in Merseyside before it was eventually brought to a stop. On Wednesday, Owen attended Liverpool Magistrates' Court where he indicated not guilty pleas to dangerous driving, intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and two counts of fraud. On the fraud matters it is alleged he made a false representation to CA Auto Finance that the Jaguar was faulty and was accelerating on its own with the brakes unresponsive. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone It is also said that he made the same claims to The Sun and Daily Mail newspapers, with the intention of causing loss to the Jaguar company or exposing it to risk of loss. Prosecutor Renee Southern told the court that it was the Crown's case that the defendant had 'persistently and dishonestly' claimed the vehicle was defective. She said Owen wanted to 'get rid' of the vehicle and thus avoid further payments totalling £4,426 to the finance company. Police made manoeuvres to box the Jaguar in, which led to motorway closures and substantial delays, the court heard. Owen, of The Grove, was released on unconditional bail to attend a further hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on September 10, when he is expected to enter formal pleas. Previously, he had reportedly said he was on his way home from work on the first day of his job as a children's support worker and feared he would die or kill someone else during the journey on March 6.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
North Wales driver who claimed electric Jaguar 'went rogue' on motorway appears in court
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A motorist who claimed his luxury electric car accelerated 'on its own' on the motorway has made his first appearance in court charged with fraud. Nathan Owen, 32, from Prestatyn, called police for assistance on March 6 last year, to report his Jaguar I-Pace vehicle was speeding out of control and the brakes were not working. Officers scrambled to intercept the vehicle, which had travelled along the eastbound carriageways of the M57, M62 and M58 motorways in Merseyside before it was eventually brought to a stop. On Wednesday, Owen attended Liverpool Magistrates' Court where he indicated not guilty pleas to dangerous driving, intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and two counts of fraud. On the fraud matters it is alleged he made a false representation to CA Auto Finance that the Jaguar was faulty and was accelerating on its own with the brakes unresponsive. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone (Image: North West Motorway Police) It is also said that he made the same claims to The Sun and Daily Mail newspapers, with the intention of causing loss to the Jaguar company or exposing it to risk of loss. Prosecutor Renee Southern told the court that it was the Crown's case that the defendant had 'persistently and dishonestly' claimed the vehicle was defective. She said Owen wanted to 'get rid' of the vehicle and thus avoid further payments totalling £4,426 to the finance company. Police made manoeuvres to box the Jaguar in, which led to motorway closures and substantial delays, the court heard. Owen, of The Grove, was released on unconditional bail to attend a further hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on September 10, when he is expected to enter formal pleas. Previously, he had reportedly said he was on his way home from work on the first day of his job as a children's support worker and feared he would die or kill someone else during the journey on March 6. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
