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Mint
15 hours ago
- Mint
Shootings in Virginia, California, and North Carolina leave 3 dead, over 15 injured
A deadly weekend of gun violence across three U.S. states left at least three people dead and over 15 injured. In Danville, Virginia, a gunfight at an outdoor gathering killed one and wounded four. In Baldwin Park, California, a police officer was fatally shot in an ambush, while another officer and a civilian were wounded. Meanwhile, in Hickory, North Carolina, a house party turned violent as more than 80 shots were fired, killing one and injuring 11. Investigations are underway in all three incidents. At least five people were shot early Sunday during a gunfight between two groups at a large outdoor gathering in Danville, Virginia, police said. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on private property near the North Carolina border, according to the Danville Police Department. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body inside a Chrysler sedan parked in the middle of the roadway. The man was identified as 22-year-old Jay'Shaun Tiejae White of Hurt, Virginia, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man believed to be the driver of the Chrysler was found nearby with gunshot injuries and was transported to SOVAH Health hospital. Three other victims, including two adult men and a 19-year-old woman, later arrived at the hospital for treatment. 'The initial investigation into this incident revealed that there was a large outdoor gathering... and that gunshots were exchanged between the Chrysler and other individuals at the gathering,' the police statement said. No arrests have been made so far. Police urge anyone with information to contact detectives immediately. In Southern California, two police officers were shot—one fatally—after an ambush and gunfight with a suspect in Baldwin Park on Saturday night. The officers responded to reports of a man firing a rifle in a residential neighborhood at approximately 7:12 p.m. Pacific time, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna. 'As the officers arrived, the suspect opened fire on them without warning,' Sheriff Luna said during a midnight press conference. 'This was a double homicide.' The deceased officer, identified as Officer Samuel Riveros, was pronounced dead at Los Angeles General Medical Center. The surviving officer, Anthony Pimentel, was also treated at the hospital and is expected to recover. Baldwin Park Mayor Alejandra Avila expressed condolences, stating, 'Last night was a night of tragedy for our community... I ask that you embrace your officers and neighbors and show one another the best of Baldwin Park.' Following a gunfight involving SWAT, the suspect was wounded and taken into custody. Investigators also found a man dead from gunshot wounds on a sidewalk nearby, believed to be the suspect's earlier victim. Police Chief Robert Lopez praised the fallen officer: 'Our officer was an amazing man... It's extremely tragic. I ask for your prayers.' A violent shooting early Sunday morning at a house party in a quiet Hickory neighborhood left one person dead and 11 others injured, authorities said. The gunfire erupted around 12:45 a.m. at a home where an estimated 100 people were gathered, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office. Officials confirmed that more than 80 shots were fired and that there was more than one shooter involved. One victim remains in critical condition, while 10 others were hospitalized with serious injuries. No arrests have been made so far as the investigation continues. 'The normally peaceful residential area was shattered by this horrific event,' said Major Aaron Turk of the sheriff's office during a news conference. Eyewitnesses told local reporters that many attendees appeared to be local high school students. When the shooting started, people scattered, ducked for cover, and ran for safety. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Hickory Police Department are leading the investigation with support from the FBI. The victims' names and ages have not been released.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Faulty thermostat not always obvious, but can cause problems
Dear Ask A Mechanic, I have a recently purchased 2014 Chrysler Town and Country with 185K on it. Engine light is on, code reader says, 'P0128.' The internet says the code more than likely is a bad thermostat. Did some basic research on YouTube academy and it looks like an easy fix. However, since I don't know what coolant the previous owner used, should I use this opportunity to do a full coolant flush? I read online that it's bad to 1) use universal coolants because they're a lie and 2) you shouldn't mix coolant brands. Bottom line: Do I just do a coolant flush with a thermostat swap for the P0128 code? Keep track of what coolant was used from here on out, or can I just top off with the correct coolant for the vehicle make and model and be fine? Van About Town That trouble code, P0128, is defined as 'Engine Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature.' There are actually a variety of reasons why that DTC (diagnostic trouble code) might set, including a low coolant/antifreeze level (which can cause false temperature readings, as air doesn't conduct heat as well as liquid, fooling the sensor), or a failed coolant temperature sensor, itself. Most commonly, though, it's because there legitimately is a problem with the engine coolant thermostat — usually just referred to as 'the thermostat' — that is preventing the engine from reaching its full operating temperature as quickly as it should (or at all). The main purpose of the Check Engine light is to inform the driver of issues that can increase emissions levels. This is actually the case for the thermostat. Engines are most efficient and perform best within a reasonably narrow temperature range. Too hot and internal components can get damaged, too cold and the engine must use a richer mixture — that is, one with a higher ratio of fuel to air than ideal — in order to maintain reliable combustion and acceptable performance. Richer mixtures result in a higher amount of unburned fuel entering the exhaust, and increase levels of carbon monoxide being produced. Prolonged or regular use at low engine temperatures has other detrimental effects, including accelerating engine wear and contaminating oil. But the light is on as a pollution warning. It's quite possible that you might not notice any difference in heat output or a lower reading on the gauge. The engine computer has a much closer eye on things. It knows what temperature the coolant was at during start-up and the air temperature, what operating conditions the engine saw and for how long, and beyond seeing what temperature the coolant reached, it can calculate whether it reached a specific temperature quickly enough. Fortunately, as you note, the thermostat is quite easy to replace on Chrysler's 3.6 litre V6. Just be sure to bleed the air out of the system correctly. This would be the perfect time to change the coolant, and you'll know where you stand afterwards. The factory coolant is Mopar's '10 Year' purple, which is overdue for changing if it's still original. Universal coolant/antifreeze is a fallacy as far as I'm concerned due to the contradictory chemical properties different coolants possess, and while equivalent products from many brands are fine to mix, mixing types is never a good idea. If in doubt, get it out! Keep in mind that simply draining the rad won't get all of the coolant out, given what will be trapped in various places including the rear heater system and its plumbing. Without access to an exchange-type flush machine, you may have to do a second spill-and-fill later if you determine that the coolant is, indeed, obviously contaminated. Ask a Mechanic is written by Brian Early, a Red Seal-certified Automotive Service Technician. You can send your questions to wheels@ . These answers are for informational purposes only. Please consult a certified mechanic before having any work done to your vehicle.
Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Dan Harper relishes the roar of 150,000 raucous spectators at Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic
The city's streets are the venue for the fourth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and the resumption of Harper's GTD Pro title hunt with Paul Miller Racing. After the Laguna Seca meeting at Long Beach at the beginning of May, Detroit marks the second consecutive 100-minute sprint for Harper and German team-mate Max Hesse. Both are vying for a solid result at the iconic 1.65-mile track, which has two of its 18 corners named after the automotive factories of Ford and Chrysler that are based nearby. For Harper, this will be the first time he has competed there, with approximately 150,000 people comprising die-hard fans and casual spectators set to watch from the grandstands. Interest levels have been heightened further as downtown Detroit is welcoming teams, cars and drivers from IndyCar — one of the country's most followed motorsport series. 'I am looking forward to Detroit,' admitted Harper. 'This is going to be my first time on a proper street circuit, so that is going to be an exciting new challenge to tackle. It will be a steep learning curve at the beginning, but I am confident I will adapt to the circuit quickly. 'Detroit is a big event in US motorsport with IMSA racing alongside IndyCar, so there is going to be a big buzz around the event, with lots of spectators attending — and I am really excited to be a part of it. 'The weather is looking hit or miss, so that could certainly make things interesting and add another layer to the challenge that awaits us.' A total of 11 GTD Pro cars are set to line up on the grid for the sprint contest and, despite rounds one and three not going to plan for Harper and Hesse due to a no-fault accident at Daytona and an early drive-through penalty at Laguna Seca, a second-place finish at Sebring in April has given a glimpse of their race-winning potential. 'I'm looking forward to getting back to work with the Paul Miller Racing crew,' added the 24-year-old Hillsborough man, who is in action from 7.30pm UK time. 'We have consistently been amongst the fastest cars on the GTD Pro grid so far this season, and we showed at Sebring that we are capable of getting on the podium. 'It is just a shame that we have had issues — incidents and penalties — to contend with in the other two rounds, but everyone in the team is determined to continue clawing back points in the Championship so fingers crossed we have a strong weekend.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Struggling Stellantis Picks Insider to Steer Turnaround Effort
Stellantis has brought new meaning to car trouble, and now it's hoping a shakeup at the top will help it steer clear of a fiscal dead end. The multinational automaking giant — one of Detroit's Big Three by virtue of its Chrysler ownership — announced Wednesday that Americas COO Antonio Filosa will soon sit in the driver's seat as its chief executive officer. He'll be called upon to maneuver out of a veritable traffic jam of issues, including his predecessor's strategic blunders, the looming tariff war, and a challenging global auto market. READ ALSO: E.l.f. Soars After $1 Billion Pow(d)er Move to buy Hailey Bieber's Rhode and Omada Health Preps to Go Public as IPO Market Revives When France's Groupe PSA and American-Italian Fiat Chrysler merged to form Stellantis in 2021, it brought Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and more under one roof. The new automaking behemoth promised billions in savings through synergies and collaboration on emerging technologies, such as electric vehicles. And, for a minute, it delivered. Under its first CEO, Carlos Tavares, the new group achieved a record $20 billion in net profit in 2023, an 11% year-over-year increase, and a record $203 billion in net revenue. And then, faster than a Maserati MC20, his strategy went south. Under Tavares, Stellantis hiked prices during the pandemic like most automakers — roughly 50% from 2019 to 2024 in its case, compared with 23% inflation. But then, unlike others, it refused to lower them. Customers balked at Jeeps that cost over $100,000, and inventory piled up, which forced Stellantis to sell off 100,000 units at a heavy discount to clear the backlog. There were other bad signs, namely layoffs and idled plants, and Stellantis' US dealers grew furious: Their council blasted the company's 'reckless short-term decision-making' in an open letter last September. Other critics (car-beraters?) piled up, including the United Auto Workers, who threatened to strike. Tavares abruptly resigned in December after several quarters marked by flailing performance. All told, Stellantis reported a 70% drop in net profits in 2024 to $5.7 billion. At the same time, its US sales plummeted 15%, and its US market share, which had declined roughly 3 percentage points over three years to 8%, fell into fifth place behind Honda. The first quarter of this year brought a 14% year-over-year revenue slide and North American shipments falling 20%. Enter Filosa, who will have to tackle all this and a geopolitical headache: Earlier this year, Stellantis pledged to invest more than $5 billion in the US, including the reopening of an Illinois plant, in an effort to court President Trump. But its international footprint, which includes facilities in Mexico and Canada in addition to Europe, means it is among the automakers most exposed to a trade war. Morgan Stanley analysts said earlier this year that Stellantis and Porsche had the highest US exposures, with about 25% of their unit sales potentially impacted, while Fitch estimates that close to 40% of the company's US sales involve vehicles manufactured abroad. Order Up: While Stellantis is undoubtedly facing pressure from tariffs on car imports, which Trump set at 25%, potentially good news arrived Wednesday. A federal court blocked the president's plan to impose 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries, which could have led to even higher duties. Trump, for example, recently threatened a 50% tariff for the EU, where much of Stellantis' operations are based. The ruling does not, however, impact Trump's auto tariffs, levied using a national security exemption. Moreover, Goldman Sachs chief US political economist Alec Phillips wrote, following the ruling, that the bank expects the administration 'will find other ways to impose tariffs' such as broadening sectoral tariffs under Section 232 or launching Section 301 investigations on US trading partners, paving the way for tariffs to follow. This post first appeared on The Daily Upside. To receive delivering razor sharp analysis and perspective on all things finance, economics, and markets, subscribe to our free The Daily Upside newsletter. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chrysler recalls over 200,000 Ram vehicles. See impacted models.
Chrysler has recalled over 200,000 Ram vehicles after discovering the cars' rearview cameras may not properly display images. The parent company of Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is Stellantis. According to a May 21 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall applies to more than 235,000 Ram ProMaster vans with model years between 2022-2025. The vans' rearview cameras may not display an image and instead show up as a blank image, reducing the driver's view behind the car. "If the driver does not heed the blank screen warning and fails to otherwise make sure it is safe to operate the vehicle in reverse, a vehicle crash can occur," the recall report says. Here's what to know. About 235,000 Ram vans are included in the recall. The models include: 2022-2025 Ram ProMaster More car recalls: Volkswagen recalls over 170,000 vehicles. See impacted models Drivers who own a car included in the recall can bring it to a Chrysler/Ram dealer to update the camera security software free of charge, NHTSA said. Owners will be notified via letter beginning June 19. Customers can also contact Chrysler at 800-853-1403 and mention 40C, the number for this recall. Both the NHTSA recall database and USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls are regularly updated with the latest status on vehicles, car parts or car accessories. To check if your car has been affected, car owners can either search their car's make or model in USA TODAY's recall database or look it up on NHTSA's website. The NHTSA website also has a feature that allows you to search directly using your vehicle's license plate number or vehicle identification number. The site also provides information about recalled car seats, tires and other equipment. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chrysler Ram recall: Over 200,000 cars recalled for camera issue
