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Irish Examiner
23-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Cork man who bit garda on the wrist while resisting arrest has sentencing adjourned
A member of An Garda Síochána was bitten on the wrist by a 32-year-old man being arrested in Glanmire, Cork, and on Wednesday, sentencing was put back for compensation and the possibility of restorative justice. Judge Mary Dorgan adjourned sentencing on the charge of assault causing harm, contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act until October 8 for a probation report to address the possibility of a community service order and restorative justice. Sergeant John Dineen outlined the background to the incident involving 32-year-old Robert McCann, of Meadowbrook, Riverstown, Glanmire, County Cork,. 'On March 17, Garda Allie Mullins O'Keeffe and Garda Eric Stafford were on mobile patrol in Riverstown, Glanmire when Robert McCann of Meadowbrook, was observed. 'He was in in the middle of the road and stumbling as he attempted to walk. On viewing gardaí, he gestured with his middle finger towards them and told Garda Mullins O'Keeffe to f*** off. 'Garda Mullins O'Keeffe exited the patrol vehicle and requested him to move to the footpath. As she approached him he attempted to run away. 'He was apprehended 100m down the road. He was arrested at 8.50pm for being intoxicated to such an extent that he was a danger to himself or others at School Terrace, Riverstown, and for threatening behaviour. 'In the course of effecting the arrest of Robert McCann, he resisted and bit Garda Eric Stafford on the wrist, breaking the skin. He was conveyed to Mayfield Garda Station,' Sgt Dineen said. The 32-year-old is charged with assault causing harm to Garda Stafford, obstruction, engaging in threatening behaviour and being drunk and a danger. The defendant is on continuing bail conditions, which include signing on three times a week at Mayfield Garda Station, residing at his home address, abstaining from intoxicants and keeping an 11pm to 7am curfew. Bail also included his own bond of €1,000, with a cash lodgement of €800, as well as an independent surety of €1,000, also with an €800 cash lodgement.
Car and Driver
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Apple CarPlay Gets Prettier and More Robust with iOS 26 Update
Apple has revealed its latest operating system, iOS 26, which includes a new-and-improved version of CarPlay. The updated Apple CarPlay has a more attractive appearance and features that are designed to be easier for drivers to use. The smartphone-mirroring software makes incoming calls less obnoxious, enables useful widgets, and makes messaging less distracting. Apple CarPlay is an essential part of many people's daily lives. Well, at least those who have a contemporary iPhone and a compatible car that allows them to run the software through its infotainment system. Luckily for most iPhone users, the vast majority of new vehicles are equipped with CarPlay, and now the ubiquitous feature has received notable updates as part of Apple's new iOS 26. A New Way to CarPlay If you're wondering how Apple's software went from the current 18.5 version to 26, don't worry, you're not losing your mind. When the tech company announced the latest iteration of its operating system yesterday during the World Wide Developers Conference (a.k.a. WWDC), it revealed a new naming scheme that transitions from the old convention to one that aligns with the year—in this case, 2026. So, what does iOS 26 change with the CarPlay user experience? Let's take a look. Apple Apple Apple Apple Apple Eric Stafford Managing Editor, News Eric Stafford's automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si. Read full bio
Car and Driver
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Ford Recalls 29,501 F-150 Lightnings Due to Loose Suspension Part
Ford is recalling 29,501 F-150 Lightning models for an issue involving a front upper control arm that could potentially come loose. The recall affects 2024 to 2025 models of the electric pickup truck, and the faulty suspension part could cause the driver to lose some steering control. Ford says owners will be notified by mail and told to bring their Lightning to a dealer to be inspected. The F-150 Lightning is the latest Ford model to be involved in a recall. The automaker is recalling nearly 30K copies of its electric pickup truck due to an improperly installed suspension component that could cause the driver to lose partial steering control, which obviously increases the likelihood of crashing. Ford The recall includes 2024 and 2025 Lightnings. The issue itself stems from a ball-joint nut on the front upper control arms that wasn't tightened to spec, according to documents that Ford filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If that nut comes loose or goes missing, it could cause the control arm to separate from the steering knuckle, causing the aforementioned loss of control. Ford says that drivers may feel a vibration or hear a clunk or rattling if they have an affected vehicle. They will also be notified by mail and told to bring their Lightning to a dealership for inspection. Ford says a technician will either replace the nut if the trucks pass inspection or replace the nut and the steering knuckle if the trucks fail inspection. Eric Stafford Managing Editor, News Eric Stafford's automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si. Read full bio
Car and Driver
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Nissan Sentra Production May Move from Mexico to the U.S. to Dodge Tariffs
Nissan is considering moving production of the Sentra from Mexico to the United States to avoid tariffs, per a report today by Automotive News. Citing an unnamed Nissan supplier, the AN report claims the popular compact sedan could be built at the automaker's factory in Mississippi. The Sentra is currently the second-best-selling Nissan in America, but President Trump's tariffs could cause its affordable price to go up. The 2025 Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan with an affordable price that currently starts under $23,000. However, it's also built at Nissan's assembly plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, which means models sold in the United States are subject to a 25 percent tariff under the Trump administration's current rules. To avoid those tariffs, Nissan is reportedly considering moving Sentra production from Mexico to the U.S., according to Automotive News. The report today by AN claims that an unnamed Nissan supplier spilled the beans on the situation; the struggling automaker has not officially announced it. The potential move would see Sentra production moved to Nissan's reportedly underused factory in Canton, Mississippi, which is where the Altima sedan and Frontier pickup truck are currently built. Car and Driver reached out to Nissan for comment on the report, and a spokesperson shared this statement: "We regularly evaluate our industrial strategy with supplier partners based on market requirements. We've made no changes to our plan." Nissan Still, while plans to move production of the Sentra from Mexico to the U.S. are unconfirmed, it sounds plausible due to Nissan's ongoing financial turmoil. Not only that, but earlier this week, Honda officially announced a similar move with its decision to build more CR-Vs at its two U.S. factories, though a Honda spokesperson said CR-Vs will continue to be built at the plant in Ontario, Canada. The Sentra is an important car to Nissan because it's currently the second-biggest-selling model in America, behind only the Rogue compact SUV. As of last month, Nissan had sold more than 54,000 copies in the U.S. (a 34 percent increase compared with the same time a year before). As tariffs threaten to increase new-car prices, many people look for inexpensive options such as the Sentra, so Nissan surely wants to keep its cost of entry as low as possible. Eric Stafford Managing Editor, News Eric Stafford's automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si. Read full bio
Car and Driver
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Brake Recall Affects 274K Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators
The Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator (2022 to 2024 models) are being recalled due to a potential brake issue. The full-size SUVs' front brake lines can become damaged, leak brake fluid, and then cause the front brakes to not work properly. The recall affects 273,789 models, which Ford says will need to be inspected and possibly repaired by a dealer. Ford is issuing another brake-related recall that once again affects the Expedition full-size SUV as well as its more luxurious counterpart, the Lincoln Navigator. Unlike last month's recall, which involved 2017–2018 models, the latest one affects newer 2022–2024 models. In total, Ford is recalling nearly 274K units, including 223,315 Expeditions and 50,474 Navigators, though only 1 percent of that population is expected to have the defect. Marc Urbano | Car and Driver The recall stems from an issue with the SUVs' front brake lines, which can contact a part of the engine air cleaner and become damaged. That can lead to leaking brake fluid and reduced brake function, which would increase the risk of a crash. That's according to a recall report that Ford filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on May 9. In the previous recall, a potential brake-fluid leak was the result of a faulty master cylinder. Ford is telling Expedition and Lincoln Navigator owners involved in the recall to take their vehicles to a dealer to be inspected. If the brake line or air-cleaner outlet pipe needs to be replaced, it will be covered free of charge. Ford says dealers are expected to be notified by today, and owners are expected to be notified by May 30. Eric Stafford Managing Editor, News Eric Stafford's automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si. Read full bio
