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9 News
11 hours ago
- 9 News
Grandfather and granddaughter among those killed in US Target shooting
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here US police have identified the victims in a shooting that killed three people, including a child, in a Target parking lot. The victims include Hector Leopoldo Martinez Machuca as well as Adam Chow and Chow's granddaughter. "Adam Chow and his 4-year-old granddaughter were pronounced deceased on scene," a Tuesday statement says. Martinez Machuca was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital. Chow's wife sustained minor injuries, the release said. Police block the entrance to a Target after a shooting in Austin, Texas, on August 11. (AP) Authorities said the suspected gunman, Ethan Nieneker, "randomly attacked" Martinez Machuca — a Target employee — in the parking lot on Monday local time. Nieneker allegedly shot him as he was collecting shopping carts, the release said. The shooting is one in a spate of deadly gun violence in the US, and follows killings in recent weeks at places normally considered safe – a Montana bar, the offices of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and an office building in New York City. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said Tuesday the victims were picked at random and Nieneker had "serious issues". "There were some serious failures here … when you look at potentially some mental illness there," Davis said. The firearm used in Monday's fatal shooting was "acquired through family," Austin police Sergeant Nathan Sexton said Tuesday. Nieneker, 32, is being held at the Travis County Jail, charged with capital murder by terror threat, capital murder of a person under 10 years old and felony first-degree murder, according to online jail records . A police mugshot of suspect Mugshot of Ethan Nieneker. (Austin Police Department) He also has prior criminal offences, including assault causing bodily injury to a family member, driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana, Davis said on Tuesday. It is unclear if Nieneker has made a court appearance or obtained an attorney. A motive has not been determined and it's not clear what led to Monday's gunfire. The shooting erupted during a busy time of year for retailers, with back-to-school shopping underway. Police were called at 2.15pm and arrived at the Target parking lot where they found three people shot, Davis said. After shooting Martinez Machuca, Nieneker ran to a black Jeep Cherokee. He began firing as the Jeep attempted to evade the gunfire, Tuesday's police statement said. He then ran up to Chow's car, where he shot him and then fired into the backseat, striking the granddaughter, police said. Nieneker was eventually captured about 32km away in South Austin after someone called police, Davis said. He was taken into custody after being tased. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson called the shooting "a sickening, cowardly act of gun violence". "This is a devastating situation, and my heart is with the victims and their families," he said in a post on X . Target said in a statement it is "devastated by the violence" at the Austin store and is working with law enforcement on the investigation. Lonnie Lee, 22, had visited the Target with her sister and was shocked to see the parking lot was cordoned off and filled with police, she told The Associated Press . "We got really, really lucky," Lee said. "And some people didn't." At a Jiffy Lube shop that shares its parking lot with the Target, employees locked the doors as soon as they became aware of the shooting. Paul Smith, an employee at the oil-change store, saw people running from their cars in the parking lot in a panic, he told the AP. "I had just gotten back from the Target like a minute before," Smith said. CONTACT US
Forbes
a day ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Stellantis, Shaken By Huge Losses, Faces Prolonged Recovery
Stellantis investors don't expect a quick fix to the troubled multi-brand conglomerate's financial crisis, the extent of which became clear when it announced first half results last month. Stellantis reported a €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) first-half loss and booked a €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) write-down from cancelled programs. Stellantis made a net profit of €5.6 billion in the same period last year. The share price has bounced around lows close to €7.5 and since the results announcement has rallied about 7%. The shares closed at €8.02 Monday. The fact the share price has held steady at the lows for the year points to investor faith Stellantis will solve its problems in the U.S. and Europe, although it hasn't raised much enthusiasm. Berenberg Bank of Hamburg said Stellantis reinstated profit-guidance which now calls for increased revenues in the second half compared with the first half, a low single-digit profit margin and improved cash flow. In the U.S., volumes and pricing should be helped by a new combustion Dodge Charger, a hybrid Jeep Cherokee and a V-8 option for the RAM 1500. In Europe, momentum remains challenging, driven by competitive pressures, the bank said. In the first half in Europe, Stellantis brand sales dived 9.1% to just over 1 million. Stellantis was in second place behind VW and its brands which sold 1.8 million vehicles, up 2.3%, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). The overall market slid 1.9%. In Europe, Stellantis brands comprise Maserati, Citroen, Peugeot, Fiat, Lancia, Vauxhall, Opel, DS, Alfa Romeo and Abarth. In the U.S., there is Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Chrysler. 'While the guidance workings remain vague, it is implying a likely slower margin and cash recovery than current consensus expectations. The sequential improvement in second-half 2025 and beyond hinges on lean execution of new product launches – which has not consistently happened over the past year – and a positive customer reception. Management's focus has clearly shifted towards rebuilding commercial momentum,' Berenberg Bank said in a report. Investment researcher Jefferies, in a report headlined 'Taking a bit longer', said the first half results confirmed that turning Stellantis around will be neither easy nor immediate. Progress in the U.S. has been impressive though. 'But Europe is structurally more challenged but cyclically, market share is set to stabilize further on improving production constraints for new and recent models,' Jefferies said in the report. Frank Schwope, automotive industry lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences FHM Berlin, agrees that Stellantis has too many overlapping brands, but with careful management, aggressive pruning might not be necessary. 'Stellantis is a brand conglomerate and has far too many brands that are very similar to each other. This could make things very tight for some brands. For example, the revitalization of the Lancia brand is exciting, but makes little sense,' Schwope said in an email exchange. 'The other European premium or luxury brands such as Maserati, DS and Alfa Romeo are also struggling and need to be managed much more closely,' he said. 'Survival of the many mass brands is also by no means assured. However, the costs for the brands can be kept relatively low by badge engineering if the brands are established and have a relatively large clientele,' Schwope said. Bernstein Research said new CEO Antonio Filosa has begun well, as Stellantis attempts to position itself again in the U.S. as a lower-tier, higher-volume manufacturer. 'This marks a break from previous management's (Carlos Tavares who quit last December) ambition to launch ever more upmarket vehicles like Grand Wagoneer and unfeasibly expensive trim versions of its more quotidien vehicles that have sat forlornly on dealer lots as vehicle supply improved, interest rates rose and more affordable offerings from competitors drained away Stellantis's customers,' Bernstein said in a report. Bernstein wanted more details about the recovery plan. 'Management's reluctance to commit to more precise earnings and cash flow targets is perhaps understandable given how much hubris surrounded the targets and ambitions of the previous regime, but by the same token we would expect the market to adopt a trust-but-verify approach until the dimensions of the promised sequential recovery can be more reliably sized,' according to the report. There have been many rumours about Stellantis's likely strategy. Reports it would merge with Renault were denied. It should sell luxury Italian sports carmaker Maserati. That has been denied many times. Chinese newcomers like Chery Automobile and BYD are said to be looking at buying brands like Chrysler. Stellantis was created in 2019 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
PHINIA Reports Advancements in Strategy, Innovation, and Culture in Second Annual Sustainability Report
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PHINIA Inc. (NYSE:PHIN), a leader in premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reflecting company-wide progress across environmental, social, and governance priorities in 2024. Now in its second year, the report details PHINIA's continued investment and development in sustainable operations and innovation, circular economy practices, inclusivity and engagement, employee well-being and development, and responsible supply chain operations, among other key strategies and progress. 'We believe sustainability is not only core to responsible business — it's an important contributor to our long-term success and business strategy. Our sustainability initiatives create lasting value for our stakeholders and fuel innovation driven by our people, our purpose, and our values across engineering, operations, and culture,' said Brady Ericson, President and CEO of PHINIA. 'With this second annual report, we've moved from building a foundation to driving measurable impact. We're continuing to shape a more sustainable future for our industry and communities through data-driven decisions, global collaboration, and targeted investments.' The 2024 Sustainability Report details PHINIA's year-over-year progress and other developments across key environmental, social, and governance initiatives. Highlights from PHINIA's 2024 Sustainability Report include: Investments in More Sustainable Technologies: 89% of PHINIA's 2024 research and development (R&D) investments were dedicated to fuel efficiency and alternative fuel technologies — including for use with zero-carbon fuels and lower-carbon fuels. Hydrogen Innovation in Action: Showcased H 2 ICE developments through partnerships with Alpine Racing for its Alpenglow hydrogen-powered prototype and GCK Group and Solution F with the groundbreaking hydrogen-powered Jeep Cherokee retrofit. Operational Emissions Reductions: Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 11.7% year-over-year. Established a near-term emissions reduction goal of 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline year for absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. Smart Energy Management: Reduced energy consumption by 4.5% year-over-year. Implemented a global energy monitoring system across priority manufacturing sites, which represent approximately 85% of PHINIA's total energy consumption — enabling real-time energy efficiency insights and robust trend analysis. Remanufacturing and Circular Economy Innovation: Reused 52% of the core mass of remanufactured material to return functional products back into service at its largest remanufacturing facility in 2024. Over 12 million pounds of material processed for remanufacturing at this facility since 2011. Advanced training initiatives for Design for Environment, PHINIA's process used to quantify and reduce life cycle emissions of new products. Employee Skills-Building and Well-Being: Recorded approximately 145,000 employee training hours, offered mental health first aid training opportunities, launched the global PHINIA Active wellness program, and provided other learning, development, and well-being resources and opportunities. Engaged and Inclusive Culture: Reported global employee engagement survey results, highlighting robust support of PHINIA's culture and trust in our leadership. Introduced global Inclusion strategy, expanded PHINIA Women in Science and Engineering (WISE+) program to 24 chapters across all PHINIA locations, and offered numerous other voluntary engagement opportunities available to all employees. Supply Chain Responsibility and Ethical Business: Recognized 10 suppliers for excellence, including alignment with PHINIA's sustainability expectations, through the PHINIA Partnership Program (3P). 81% of in-scope suppliers (by spend) completed sustainability self-assessments. Expanded ethics and compliance trainings initiatives and resources. PHINIA will continue building on its momentum in 2025, which for environmental-focused initiatives will include the development of a Scope 3 GHG emissions baseline and strategy, broader adoption of renewable energy across global facilities, expansion of life cycle management tools and training, and continued investments in fuel efficiency, alternative fuel systems, and technical training. 'We are proud of our progress — and even more energized by what lies ahead,' said Ericson. 'From more sustainable technologies and establishing emissions reduction goals to engaging our talent and ethical business practices, sustainability continues to guide how we innovate, operate, and grow.' For more information and to view the full 2024 Sustainability Report, please visit To connect with our global sustainability team, please contact sustainability@ About PHINIA PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider, with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships and a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI ®, DELCO REMY ® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Across commercial vehicles and industrial applications (medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, buses and other off-highway construction, marine, agricultural and aerospace and defense), light commercial vehicles (vans and trucks) and light passenger vehicles (passenger cars, mini-vans, cross-overs and sport-utility vehicles), we develop fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions designed to keep combustion engines operating at peak performance, while at the same time investing in advanced technologies to unlock the potential of alternative fuels. By providing what the market needs today to become more efficient and sustainable, while also developing innovative products and solutions to contribute to lower carbon mobility, we are the partner of choice for a diverse array of customers – powering our shared journey toward a cleaner tomorrow. © 2025 PHINIA Inc. All Rights Reserved. (DELCO REMY is a registered trademark of General Motors LLC, licensed to PHINIA Technologies Inc.) Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts that provide current expectations or forecasts of future events based on certain assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements use words such as 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'designed,' 'effect,' 'estimate,' 'evaluate,' 'expect,' 'forecast,' 'goal,' 'initiative,' 'intend,' 'likely,' 'may,' 'outlook,' 'plan,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'pursue,' 'seek,' 'should,' 'target,' 'when,' 'will,' 'would,' and other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and factors relating to our business and operations, all of which are difficult to predict, and which could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: adverse changes in general business and economic conditions, including recessions, adverse market conditions or downturns impacting the vehicle and industrial equipment industries; our ability to deliver new products, services and technologies in response to changing consumer preferences, increased regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, and acceleration of the market for electric vehicles; competitive industry conditions; failure to identify, consummate, effectively integrate or realize the expected benefits from acquisitions or partnerships; pricing pressures from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); inflation rates and volatility in the costs of commodities used in the production of our products; changes in U.S. and foreign administrative policy, including tariffs, changes to existing trade agreements and import or export licensing requirements, and any resulting changes in international trade relations; our ability to protect our intellectual property; failure of or disruption in our information technology infrastructure, including a disruption related to cybersecurity; our ability to identify, attract, retain and develop a qualified global workforce; difficulties launching new vehicle programs; failure to achieve the anticipated savings and benefits from restructuring and product portfolio optimization actions; extraordinary events, including natural disasters or extreme weather events, fires or similar catastrophic events, political disruptions, terrorist attacks, pandemics or other public health crises, and acts of war; risks related to our international operations; the impact of economic, political, social and market conditions on our business in China; our reliance on a limited number of OEM customers; supply chain disruptions, including due to U.S. and foreign government action; work stoppages, production shutdowns and similar events or conditions; governmental investigations and related proceedings regarding vehicle emissions standards, including the ongoing investigation into diesel defeat devices; current and future environmental, health and safety, human rights and other laws and regulations; the impacts of climate change, regulations related to climate change and various stakeholders' emphasis on climate change and other related matters; compliance with and changes in other laws and regulations; liabilities related to product warranties, litigation and other claims; tax audits and changes in tax laws or tax rates taken by taxing authorities; impairment charges on goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets; the impact of changes in interest rates and asset returns on our pension funding obligations; the impact of restrictive covenants and other requirements on our financial and operating flexibility pursuant to the agreements governing our indebtedness; risks relating to the spin-off from our former parent, including our ability to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from the spin-off, a determination that the spin-off does not qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and our or our former parent's failure to perform under, or additional disputes that may arise between the parties 4 relating to, various transaction agreements executed in connection with the spin-off; and other risks and uncertainties described in our reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
CBS News
05-08-2025
- CBS News
Amish woman, 58, killed after Jeep strikes buggy in Gladwin County
One woman died, and two others were injured, after the buggy they were riding in was struck by a Jeep Cherokee in Northern Lower Michigan. The crash occurred about 2:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at Round Lake Road (F-97) south of Renas Road, in Gladwin County's Butman Township. The Gladwin County Sheriff's Office said Monday that two women and a teenage girl were in the Amish buggy at the time of the crash. They were ages 58, 25 and 17. They were traveling northbound on Round Lake Road when a Jeep Cherokee, also northbound, struck the buggy from behind. The oldest of the Amish women was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of her injuries. The younger two were taken to MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin for treatment of their injuries, described as non-life-threatening. The Jeep driver was a 38-year-old woman from Butman Township. Round Lake Road in that area was closed to traffic for several hours while the Michigan State Police Accident Reconstructionist unit worked on the case. Other first responder agencies assisting the deputies were Gladwin City Police Department, Gladwin Fire and Rescue, and Butman Township Fire and Rescue. The crash is still under investigation, and reports will go to the Gladwin County Prosecutor for review.
Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Yahoo
Bradenton woman arrested after drunk crash into Palmetto buildings, police say
Police say a 19-year-old Bradenton woman drove under the influence and plowed into two Palmetto buildings, leaving both structures heavily damaged. The Palmetto Police Department said Emma Kinkle was heading north on Eighth Avenue West around 2:30 a.m. on July 25 when she lost control of her vehicle, went off the road and struck the front of two properties at 601 and 615 Eighth Ave. W. Police later said they found signs she was impaired and carrying a fake ID. Kinkle's Jeep Cherokee first struck pillars at 601 8th Avenue West before traveling through a wall at 615 8th Avenue West and coming to rest lodged inside, according to an arrest report. A witness found her unconscious behind the wheel immediately after the crash, but police said she regained consciousness as officers arrived. She was the only person in the vehicle, suffered minor injuries that did not require medical treatment and declined transport to the hospital, according to the report. Police said that as officers investigated the crash, they observed signs Kinkle was impaired. According to the arrest report, officers noted her slurred, 'incoherent speech' and found a half-finished Corona beer bottle on the driver's side floorboard. Officers also said they discovered a fake Florida driver's license in Kinkle's purse that listed her as being over 21, even though she is 19. Kinkle agreed to take a breath test, which police said measured her blood alcohol levels at 0.222 and 0.228, nearly three times the legal limit of 0.08. Police arrested Kinkle at the scene and charged her with DUI with property damage, a first-degree misdemeanor, and possession of a forged driver's license, a third-degree felony. They also cited her for careless driving, according to court records. One building houses Moore & Moore Insurance Agency, according to business listings. The other building previously operated as a nightclub, but it is unclear if the business remains open. Both buildings sustained significant damage to their front facades, Palmetto Police Chief Scott Tyler said. The crash knocked down columns at the first building, and the other building's front wall was badly damaged. The sheriff's office website says deputies booked Kinkle into the Manatee County Jail on Friday and released her the next day after she posted a $3,500 cash bond. Court records show she is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 12 at the Manatee County Judicial Center. Court records show Kinkle also received a traffic citation for careless driving stemming from the crash. She received a speeding ticket in March that resulted in a temporary license suspension when she failed to pay the fine on time.
