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Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Moment banned driver ploughs into three police cars and nearly runs over officers in escape bid - before pleading for them not to hit him during arrest
A banned drive rammed into three police vehicles and came within inches of mowing down an officer as he attempted to flee the scene. Dramatic bodycam footage captured prolific offender Shaheeb Hussain behind the wheel of a VW Scirocco as he tried to evade capture by West Midlands Police in a chaotic pursuit through the streets of Birmingham. The 28-year-old was spotted by officers asleep in the parked car on Montpellier Street at around 9.30am on October 5 last year. Members of the force's Guardian Taskforce – set up to tackle serious youth violence – had approached the vehicle after noticing that tape had been used to obscure the number plate. But as they moved in, Hussain suddenly jolted awake and reversed at speed in a reckless bid to escape, heading towards Moseley Road. Despite officers drawing Tasers and another patrol car blocking the road, Hussain refused to stop – even forcing one officer to leap out of the way to avoid being run down. Footage shows a female officer bravely smashing the driver's side window with a baton as Hussain accelerated directly at her colleagues. He then drove off at high speed, crashing into three police vehicles and another car belonging to a member of the public, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Body-worn video shows armed officers descending on the smashed Scirocco and dragging Hussain out onto the tarmac. One officer can be heard shouting: 'Get the hell out of the vehicle now!' Hussain replies: 'Don't hit me like this mate.' Another officer, stunned at the carnage caused, tells him: 'Look what you've done. Look at the damage you've done.' Looking around at the wreckage, Hussain sheepishly mutters: 'Stupid, stupid innit?' Officers later discovered Hussain was already banned from driving until March 2027. A search of the vehicle uncovered two sets of pliers, a pair of scissors, multiple false registration plates, and a foil-lined bag. Three police officers were injured in the incident. One required hospital treatment, while the other two sustained less serious injuries. A search of the vehicle uncovered two sets of pliers, a pair of scissors, multiple false registration plates, and a foil-lined bag Hussain went on to admit dangerous driving, going equipped for theft, and a string of other motoring offences. He was jailed for 22 weeks at Birmingham Crown Court last Thursday and hit with an additional five-year driving ban. Chief Inspector Colin Gallier, from West Midlands Police, said: 'This was absolutely appalling driving from a man who appeared to want to stop at nothing to get away. 'Shaheeb has an extensive history of vehicle crime, and the fake number plates and pliers in his car at the time suggest he was out committing crime at the time our officers became suspicious of him. 'It's pure luck that no one was more seriously injured in this and I commend the bravery of the officers who contained him and stopped him from getting away and causing more harm to the community.'
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Photos of the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60
Read the full review Replacing the Scirocco, the Corrado was Volkswagen's entry in the hot sporty-coupe market of the 1990s. The Corrado chassis utilized mostly VW Golf components. The Corrado's 97.3-inch wheelbase matched that of the Golf. Despite its chunky styling, the Corrado was fairly aerodynamic. The lack of airbags necessitated passive seatbelts. The supercharged 1.8-liter engine made 158 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. A rear lip spoiler raised 2 inches at 45 mph. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen won't revive old names unless cars are "true to genes"
Volkswagen will bring back discontinued names, such as the Scirocco, only if the intended vehicle is 'true to the genes' of the original model. Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer said: 'The Scirocco is a very special model. I can name a few others, but if it doesn't reflect the DNA of the original car in a really strong sense, then [we would] rather give it a new name and do something else.' This approach goes against the market trend of other car makers launching new cars that use names from the past, including the Ford Capri, Ford Explorer and Vauxhall Frontera. In some cases, the public reception to nameplate revivals has not been positive, such as with the Capri. That name, previously used on the famous sports coupé, returned on a C-segment compact crossover last year. Speaking about that car directly, Schäfer said: "See, by the feedback of the consumer, it's a mistake. If you call something what it is not, be very careful. Say, if it's a GTI, it better be a GTI. It's our model. It's got to be true to the genes." As a result, Schäfer insisted that the Scirroco name, for instance, would never be used on an SUV. That nameplate has remained dormant since the third generation of the sports hatch was withdrawn from sale in 2017. However, it could be destined to return. Last year, Autocar reported work was under way to evaluate a potential return for the Scirocco as an electric sports car with a retro, 1970s design inspired by the original car. If it makes production, the Scirocco could be underpinned by a specially adapted version of the PPE platform used by the incoming electric Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman. A dual-motor flagship R model with all-wheel drive could also be on the cards. However, such a model would be some way from production. Schäfer said niche and low-volume cars are unlikely be introduced in the foreseeable future, with the car maker instead keeping its line-up "truly core" as it battles financial difficulties. ]]>
