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Hamilton Spectator
20 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Police yet to rule out speed, impairment in Upper Centennial crash that killed two
Hamilton police haven't yet ruled out speed or impairment as factors in an overnight weekend crash that left two people dead. A 2014 Ford F-150 and a Chevrolet Silverado were travelling in the same direction on Upper Centennial Parkway, between Mud Street East and Green Mountain Road, when the F-150 collided with the Silverado just after midnight Sunday. Police said the Ford pickup then hit a northbound 2015 Kia Sorento head-on. The driver and passenger in the Sorento were pronounced dead at the scene, according to police, while the driver of the F-150 was taken to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Silverado driver wasn't injured. Police on Monday offered little details about the crash, but said the victims have been identified. Police closed the roadway for at least seven hours Sunday morning between between Mud Street Still unclear is what led the F-150 to collide with the Silverado. Both trucks were travelling southbound. 'Investigators have not ruled out impairment or speed as factors in the collision,' said police spokesperson Jackie Penman. 'It is still early in the investigation and investigators are still trying to determine cause.' Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the crash is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or reconunit@ . To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Two people dead in Upper Centennial Parkway crash
Two people are dead after an overnight three-vehicle collision on Upper Centennial Parkway between Mud Street East and Green Mountain Road. The crash happened just after midnight Sunday, according to Hamilton Police. A 2014 F-150 pick-up truck and a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up were southbound on Upper Centennial when the F-150 collided with the Silverado then hit a northbound 2015 Kia Sorento head-on. The driver and passenger in the Sorento were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the F-150 was taken to hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. The Silverado driver was not injured. The scene was closed for 10 hours as the Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated, according to police. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward. Motorists are asked to check their dash cameras for video of the crash and residences or businesses in the area are requested to check surveillance cameras for video of the incident. Anyone with information can contact the Collision Reconstruction office at 905-56-4753 or reconunit@ . Or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or to remain anonymous. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
USA Today
5 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
General Motors commits $888 million to build next-gen V-8 engine in New York
General Motors commits $888 million to build next-gen V-8 engine in New York Show Caption Hide Caption General Motors: History, innovation, and legacy Learn about the rich history and notable innovations of General Motors, from its founding in 1908 to its leadership in electric and autonomous vehicle technology. Retooling for the next generation engine will take two years, the company said, meaning the fifth generation engine will continue to be produced in New York until 2027. The company needs to continue producing the older V-8 engine to address manufacturing issues currently under federal investigation. General Motors is investing $888 million in its New York propulsion assembly plant to produce the next generation V-8 engine, the company said May 27. GM said it is the automaker's largest ever investment in an engine plant and the latest adjustment to electric vehicle production. GM previously announced a $300 million investment to retool Tonawanda Propulsion near Buffalo, New York, to produce electric vehicle drive units. Outside New York, GM produces small block V-8 engines for its full-size trucks and SUVs at two other locations ― Flint, Michigan, and Toluca, Mexico, according to its website. Retooling for the next generation engine, its sixth, will take two years, the company said, meaning the fifth generation engine will continue to be produced in New York until 2027. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a news release celebrating the investment that the project will support 870 jobs at Tonawanda Propulsion, including 177 jobs deemed at risk. The state plans to provide up to $16.96 million in tax credits in return for investment commitments. The announcement is the latest production change GM has made, often citing 'marketplace changes.' GM said April 23 that it planned to expand transmission production at its Toledo (Ohio) Propulsions Systems plant where it builds transmissions used in the Silverado and Sierra pickup trucks, while reducing electric drive unit production. More from GM: General Motors revamps credit card, changes GM Rewards program to add discounts The company also laid off 200 employees at its Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, in April to ensure production will 'align with market dynamics.' Neither move was tariff-related, the company confirmed. Adds on investment in Michigan The investment announced May 27 builds on a $579 million commitment to construct the same engine in Flint. A company spokesman said in 2023 following that announcement that the transition requires significant changes to the assembly line. 'With all of the renovation work that needs to be done to prepare Flint Engine to build the company's sixth generation V-8 engine, GM will continue to produce Gen 5 V-8 engines for several years,' the spokesperson said. It is not unusual to have multiple plants produce the same engines given the advantages associated with streamlining production, according to Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions. GM builds its heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups at Flint Assembly. A spokesperson said engines produced in Buffalo feed vehicle production at Fort Wayne Assembly, Indiana; Arlington Assembly, Texas; Wentzville, Missouri; Oshawa, in Canada; Bowling Green, Kentucky, and overflow to Flint Assembly. The next generation Silverado is not expected to arrive before 2027, likely in line with the newest V-8 generation, Fiorani told the Detroit Free Press. 'Investments this large means those plants will be around for a while. You can't spend half a billion ― or nearly a billion ― on a plant and have it go away in a couple years,' he said. 'This guarantees production will continue for years, as it takes that much time for a return on that size of investment. We're likely to see V-8s well into the 2030s.' Already facing manufacturing issues In addition to adequate retooling time, there's another reason why GM will continue producing the fifth-generation V-8 for a while, Fiorani added: The company needs to continue producing the older V-8 engine to address manufacturing issues currently under investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. GM opted to voluntarily recall about 721,000 vehicles worldwide for defective internal engine parts ― the crankshaft and connecting rods ― damaged during the manufacturing process. Any vehicle engines that don't pass inspections at the dealership level will need to be replaced. Models impacted include Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevy Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL produced for 2021–24 model years. Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
General Motors commits $888 million to build next-gen V-8 engine in New York
General Motors is investing $888 million in its New York propulsion assembly plant to produce the next generation V-8 engine, the company said May 27. GM said it is the automaker's largest ever investment in an engine plant and the latest adjustment to electric vehicle production. GM previously announced a $300 million investment to retool Tonawanda Propulsion near Buffalo, New York, to produce electric vehicle drive units. Outside New York, GM produces small block V-8 engines for its full-size trucks and SUVs at two other locations ― Flint, Michigan, and Toluca, Mexico, according to its website. Retooling for the next generation engine, its sixth, will take two years, the company said, meaning the fifth generation engine will continue to be produced in New York until 2027. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a news release celebrating the investment that the project will support 870 jobs at Tonawanda Propulsion, including 177 jobs deemed at risk. The state plans to provide up to $16.96 million in tax credits in return for investment commitments. The announcement is the latest production change GM has made, often citing 'marketplace changes.' GM said April 23 that it planned to expand transmission production at its Toledo (Ohio) Propulsions Systems plant where it builds transmissions used in the Silverado and Sierra pickup trucks, while reducing electric drive unit production. The company also laid off 200 employees at its Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, in April to ensure production will 'align with market dynamics.' Neither move was tariff-related, the company confirmed. More: GM adding V-8 engine to Flint plant worries sites that already make it The investment announced May 27 builds on a $579 million commitment to construct the same engine in Flint. A company spokesman said in 2023 following that announcement that the transition requires significant changes to the assembly line. 'With all of the renovation work that needs to be done to prepare Flint Engine to build the company's sixth generation V-8 engine, GM will continue to produce Gen 5 V-8 engines for several years,' the spokesperson said. It is not unusual to have multiple plants produce the same engines given the advantages associated with streamlining production, according to Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions. GM builds its heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups at Flint Assembly. A spokesperson said engines produced in Buffalo feed vehicle production at Fort Wayne Assembly, Indiana; Arlington Assembly, Texas; Wentzville, Missouri; Oshawa, in Canada; Bowling Green, Kentucky, and overflow to Flint Assembly. The next generation Silverado is not expected to arrive before 2027, likely in line with the newest V-8 generation, Fiorani told the Detroit Free Press. 'Investments this large means those plants will be around for a while. You can't spend half a billion ― or nearly a billion ― on a plant and have it go away in a couple years,' he said. 'This guarantees production will continue for years, as it takes that much time for a return on that size of investment. We're likely to see V-8s well into the 2030s.' In addition to adequate retooling time, there's another reason why GM will continue producing the fifth-generation V-8 for a while, Fiorani added: The company needs to continue producing the older V-8 engine to address manufacturing issues currently under investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. GM opted to voluntarily recall about 721,000 vehicles worldwide for defective internal engine parts ― the crankshaft and connecting rods ― damaged during the manufacturing process. Any vehicle engines that don't pass inspections at the dealership level will need to be replaced. Models impacted include Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevy Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL produced for 2021–24 model years. Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: General Motors commits $888M to build next-gen V-8 engine in New York Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Accident: Driver injured in two-vehicle accident
May 27—A Creston man was taken by ambulance to Greater Regional Health Thursday after being involved in a two-vehicle accident in Creston. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 3:46 p.m. a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Kevin D. White, 66, of Bedford, was northbound on Sumner Avenue at the New York Avenue intersection when the light turned yellow. The Silverado stopped at the light and was hit from behind by a 2001 Harley Davidson Road King, driven by Aaron J. Johnson, 27, of Creston. Johnson had grabbed his front brake which caused him to lay the motorcycle down. After being laid down, the Harley hit the Silverado. Johnson was transported to the hospital for possible injuries. Damage to the Chevrolet was estimated at $5 and damage to the Harley was estimated at $700. After being discharged from the hospital, Johnson was cited and released for driving while his license was revoked and for failing to stop in an assured clear distance.
