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NDTV
3 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Toyota FJ Cruiser Design Patent Leaked- Will It Come To India?
Toyota teased a shadowy teaser of an SUV two years ago, showing a boxy design. Since then, there have been multiple hints that the Japanese manufacturer is putting in efforts to develop a relatively small off-road capable SUV. However, until now, we have not had a clear view of the vehicle's design. This changes now as the design patent of the new Toyota FJ Cruiser has surfaced. The automaker filed the design patent back in January 2024, but it was only recently discovered. The image shows multiple similarities to the shadowy image showcased by the automaker earlier. Because of the details of the SUV revealed earlier, it was touted to be a mini-Fortuner. Many reports even claimed that this SUV will be the latest addition to the automaker's India lineup. But is this claim based on facts? We will circle back to the question after taking a look at the design of the SUV. With a butch design, the Toyota FJ Cruiser will likely be based on an altered version of the IMV ladder frame chassis. This platform has been employed by the brand on the Hilux Champ pickup, which is on sale in some Asian countries like Thailand and Indonesia. In the Indian market, this platform underpins the Hilux, Fortuner, and Innova Crysta. The image also reveals that the FJ Cruiser will have a design consisting of straight lines. This will be complemented by the presence of prominent front fenders, thick C-pillars, and an upright rear end with a full-size spare wheel mounted on the rear gate. Meanwhile, the lower end of the vehicle, including the bumpers, fenders, and side skirts, are covered in plastic cladding, highlighting its off-road capabilities. The brand also seems to have placed the SUV rather high off the ground. This quality of the vehicle will be even more pronounced if equipped with off-road capable tires when it enters the real world. There is no word on the powertrain of the vehicle. However, the SUV is likely to have a 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine of the brand, which is also found under the hood of the Fortuner. Toyota has not ascertained that the FJ Cruiser will be launched in the Indian market. However, if it finds its way into the subcontinent, it will likely be placed below the Fortuner to compete against the likes of the Mahindra Thar Roxx.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Toyota FJ Cruiser successor revealed in patent filing
The exterior of the long-rumoured Toyota FJ Cruiser successor has been exposed in a patent filing in the Philippines. First discovered by Top Gear Philippines, the SUV bears a striking resemblance to shadowy vehicle teased at the launch of the 250-Series LandCruiser Prado, as well as the 2022 Compact Cruiser EV concept (below). All three vehicles have a stepped side window line, a C-pillar so thick it could block out the sun, and black wheel arch extensions that blend into the bumpers. Overall the design blends elements of the FJ Cruiser and the 70-Series LandCruiser. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The FJ Cruiser successor could be branded as the LandCruiser FJ given Toyota Australia successfully trademarked the name back last year. Rumours indicate the new FJ is based on Toyota's IMV-0 body-on-frame architecture which underpins the back-to-basics HiLux Champ ute. Indeed the front ends of the FJ and the Champ have a lot of similarities. Launched in Thailand towards the tail-end of 2023, the HiLux Champ is priced from 459,000 baht ($21,750). Unlike most utes seen on Aussie roads today, the Champ is available solely with a two-seat single cab layout. In short wheelbase form, the Champ with a factory tray is 4970mm long, 1785mm wide, 1735mm tall, and rides on a 2750mm wheelbase. Long wheelbase variants measure 5300mm long and have a 3085mm wheelbase. Three engines are available in the Champ. The petrol options are a 102kW/183Nm 2.0-litre, and a 122kW/245Nm 2.7-litre, with a 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel available for those who prefer compression ignition. A five-speed manual or six-speed auto are available. An earlier report out of Japan indicated the new FJ will be around 4500mm long and have a 2750mm wheelbase. Judging from patent image, the FJ will be quite a bit wider than the HiLux Champ. The same publication believes the FJ will come with the Champ's 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. That would be quite a step down from the FJ Cruiser's 200kW/380Nm 4.0-litre V6 mill. By contrast, the current 4.9m LandCruiser Prado and 5.0m LandCruiser, as well as their Lexus GX and LX siblings, are based on the TNGA-F platform. This architecture is also used by the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra utes, as well as the 4Runner and Sequoia SUVs. It's likely the FJ will significantly undercut the Prado's starting price of $72,500 before on-road costs. It will be interesting to see how the FJ is priced compared to the Fortuner SUV. The seven-seat Fortuner is based on the HiLux, and starts from $53,775 before on-road costs. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Content originally sourced from: The exterior of the long-rumoured Toyota FJ Cruiser successor has been exposed in a patent filing in the Philippines. First discovered by Top Gear Philippines, the SUV bears a striking resemblance to shadowy vehicle teased at the launch of the 250-Series LandCruiser Prado, as well as the 2022 Compact Cruiser EV concept (below). All three vehicles have a stepped side window line, a C-pillar so thick it could block out the sun, and black wheel arch extensions that blend into the bumpers. Overall the design blends elements of the FJ Cruiser and the 70-Series LandCruiser. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The FJ Cruiser successor could be branded as the LandCruiser FJ given Toyota Australia successfully trademarked the name back last year. Rumours indicate the new FJ is based on Toyota's IMV-0 body-on-frame architecture which underpins the back-to-basics HiLux Champ ute. Indeed the front ends of the FJ and the Champ have a lot of similarities. Launched in Thailand towards the tail-end of 2023, the HiLux Champ is priced from 459,000 baht ($21,750). Unlike most utes seen on Aussie roads today, the Champ is available solely with a two-seat single cab layout. In short wheelbase form, the Champ with a factory tray is 4970mm long, 1785mm wide, 1735mm tall, and rides on a 2750mm wheelbase. Long wheelbase variants measure 5300mm long and have a 3085mm wheelbase. Three engines are available in the Champ. The petrol options are a 102kW/183Nm 2.0-litre, and a 122kW/245Nm 2.7-litre, with a 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel available for those who prefer compression ignition. A five-speed manual or six-speed auto are available. An earlier report out of Japan indicated the new FJ will be around 4500mm long and have a 2750mm wheelbase. Judging from patent image, the FJ will be quite a bit wider than the HiLux Champ. The same publication believes the FJ will come with the Champ's 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. That would be quite a step down from the FJ Cruiser's 200kW/380Nm 4.0-litre V6 mill. By contrast, the current 4.9m LandCruiser Prado and 5.0m LandCruiser, as well as their Lexus GX and LX siblings, are based on the TNGA-F platform. This architecture is also used by the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra utes, as well as the 4Runner and Sequoia SUVs. It's likely the FJ will significantly undercut the Prado's starting price of $72,500 before on-road costs. It will be interesting to see how the FJ is priced compared to the Fortuner SUV. The seven-seat Fortuner is based on the HiLux, and starts from $53,775 before on-road costs. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Content originally sourced from: The exterior of the long-rumoured Toyota FJ Cruiser successor has been exposed in a patent filing in the Philippines. First discovered by Top Gear Philippines, the SUV bears a striking resemblance to shadowy vehicle teased at the launch of the 250-Series LandCruiser Prado, as well as the 2022 Compact Cruiser EV concept (below). All three vehicles have a stepped side window line, a C-pillar so thick it could block out the sun, and black wheel arch extensions that blend into the bumpers. Overall the design blends elements of the FJ Cruiser and the 70-Series LandCruiser. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The FJ Cruiser successor could be branded as the LandCruiser FJ given Toyota Australia successfully trademarked the name back last year. Rumours indicate the new FJ is based on Toyota's IMV-0 body-on-frame architecture which underpins the back-to-basics HiLux Champ ute. Indeed the front ends of the FJ and the Champ have a lot of similarities. Launched in Thailand towards the tail-end of 2023, the HiLux Champ is priced from 459,000 baht ($21,750). Unlike most utes seen on Aussie roads today, the Champ is available solely with a two-seat single cab layout. In short wheelbase form, the Champ with a factory tray is 4970mm long, 1785mm wide, 1735mm tall, and rides on a 2750mm wheelbase. Long wheelbase variants measure 5300mm long and have a 3085mm wheelbase. Three engines are available in the Champ. The petrol options are a 102kW/183Nm 2.0-litre, and a 122kW/245Nm 2.7-litre, with a 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel available for those who prefer compression ignition. A five-speed manual or six-speed auto are available. An earlier report out of Japan indicated the new FJ will be around 4500mm long and have a 2750mm wheelbase. Judging from patent image, the FJ will be quite a bit wider than the HiLux Champ. The same publication believes the FJ will come with the Champ's 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. That would be quite a step down from the FJ Cruiser's 200kW/380Nm 4.0-litre V6 mill. By contrast, the current 4.9m LandCruiser Prado and 5.0m LandCruiser, as well as their Lexus GX and LX siblings, are based on the TNGA-F platform. This architecture is also used by the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra utes, as well as the 4Runner and Sequoia SUVs. It's likely the FJ will significantly undercut the Prado's starting price of $72,500 before on-road costs. It will be interesting to see how the FJ is priced compared to the Fortuner SUV. The seven-seat Fortuner is based on the HiLux, and starts from $53,775 before on-road costs. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Content originally sourced from: The exterior of the long-rumoured Toyota FJ Cruiser successor has been exposed in a patent filing in the Philippines. First discovered by Top Gear Philippines, the SUV bears a striking resemblance to shadowy vehicle teased at the launch of the 250-Series LandCruiser Prado, as well as the 2022 Compact Cruiser EV concept (below). All three vehicles have a stepped side window line, a C-pillar so thick it could block out the sun, and black wheel arch extensions that blend into the bumpers. Overall the design blends elements of the FJ Cruiser and the 70-Series LandCruiser. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The FJ Cruiser successor could be branded as the LandCruiser FJ given Toyota Australia successfully trademarked the name back last year. Rumours indicate the new FJ is based on Toyota's IMV-0 body-on-frame architecture which underpins the back-to-basics HiLux Champ ute. Indeed the front ends of the FJ and the Champ have a lot of similarities. Launched in Thailand towards the tail-end of 2023, the HiLux Champ is priced from 459,000 baht ($21,750). Unlike most utes seen on Aussie roads today, the Champ is available solely with a two-seat single cab layout. In short wheelbase form, the Champ with a factory tray is 4970mm long, 1785mm wide, 1735mm tall, and rides on a 2750mm wheelbase. Long wheelbase variants measure 5300mm long and have a 3085mm wheelbase. Three engines are available in the Champ. The petrol options are a 102kW/183Nm 2.0-litre, and a 122kW/245Nm 2.7-litre, with a 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel available for those who prefer compression ignition. A five-speed manual or six-speed auto are available. An earlier report out of Japan indicated the new FJ will be around 4500mm long and have a 2750mm wheelbase. Judging from patent image, the FJ will be quite a bit wider than the HiLux Champ. The same publication believes the FJ will come with the Champ's 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. That would be quite a step down from the FJ Cruiser's 200kW/380Nm 4.0-litre V6 mill. By contrast, the current 4.9m LandCruiser Prado and 5.0m LandCruiser, as well as their Lexus GX and LX siblings, are based on the TNGA-F platform. This architecture is also used by the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra utes, as well as the 4Runner and Sequoia SUVs. It's likely the FJ will significantly undercut the Prado's starting price of $72,500 before on-road costs. It will be interesting to see how the FJ is priced compared to the Fortuner SUV. The seven-seat Fortuner is based on the HiLux, and starts from $53,775 before on-road costs. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Content originally sourced from:
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
6 Most Outrageous Wastes of Money — And Why You Should Avoid Them
Whether you are a billionaire or just getting by, you've probably wasted money on something you didn't need — or overpaid for something you wanted. Consider This: Read Next: While many regular people can confess to wasting money on take-out or delivery meals or subscriptions they don't use, it takes copious amounts of cash (or extra-high credit limits) to waste money in outrageous ways. GOBankingRates scoured the internet to find some of the craziest ways people of all income levels spend money, in the hopes of steering readers toward better financial choices — and a few laughs along the way. Whether it's buying a new car when a used vehicle will work just as well, taking out a 10-year car loan or financing more than you can afford, people often make poor financial choices when it comes to buying a car. But there's over spending, and then there's outright wastefulness. Consider this guy who already owned a Mustang and purchased a 10-year-old Audi for $400 per month, according to a Reddit post by Effendoor. Here's the kicker — Not only did he not try to negotiate the price (a must-do when buying a car), but the car was a stick shift, and three years later, he still didn't know how to drive it, according to the post. There was another couple, as reported by Redditor LivinDying3-4Time, who went to Home Depot to buy bricks for their patio — and left with a Toyota FJ Cruiser. They showed up in their Jaguar and realized the car wasn't appropriate for hauling bricks. So, Livin wrote, 'They walked across the street [to] a Toyota dealer and bought an FJ Cruiser so they could bring their bricks home. They had no intention or need to buy a car.' As another Redditor pointed out, they could have rented a truck from Home Depot for $20. (Actually, it costs $19 for 75 minutes, but who's counting?) Then there's the guy who spent $75 for a piece of scented cardboard to hang in his car. Redditor BigJo101 wrote, 'I work at a car dealership as an apprentice mechanic. I've seen many examples of people wasting their money, being it car parts, dumb accessories, whatever the list goes on. But there was this one guy that would spend literally $75 on a car freshener, and bragged about it constantly.' It does leave one wondering what car dealership sells $75 air fresheners. Apparently, there was a market for them. Read Next: People lose sunglasses all the time, and it can be frustrating. One wealthy mom may have been having a bad day at a five-star beach resort. She purchased — and lost — three pairs of $500 Prada sunglasses before 3 p.m., Redditor not_your_dads_OP posted. Another Reddit poster commented that she found a pair of Prada sunglasses washed up on the beach, and they made a fine replacement for her $5 Walmart sunnies. It seems to be too much of a coincidence. Expensive sneakers are a hot trend right now, as evidenced by the growth of Snipes sneaker stores and other collectible sneaker shops sprouting up in malls across the U.S. But limited edition styles like Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s by Nike, retailing for $2,750 to $3,450, are a luxury for those with disposable income. Spending anything more than $100 for sneakers if you aren't self-sufficient could be considered wasteful. Redditor azrblz229 shares a story of his friend in his late 20s, living with his parents and working only part-time. '[He] said he was saving money for something big. We all assumed he meant like moving out or a trip out of the country,' azrblz229 wrote. 'No. [He] bought a $750 pair of SNEAKERS and then put them in a display case.' It's no secret that weddings are expensive for the bride and groom or whoever is footing the bill. But did you know they are also costly — and wasteful — for the catering halls where they are held? Redditor SolidSizzle, who works as a freelance musician and often works weddings 'where clearly the families have crazy money,' reported about the waste. 'One thing I always see at the fancier event without fail is a TONNE of amazing, fully prepared food and expensive drink being tipped/thrown away at the end of the night.' It turns out the venue must cook enough of every menu option so that if everyone has the same thing, they have enough dishes made. They end up tossing what no one orders, so they throw away enough food to feed all the guests two times over. That could be part of the reason why weddings cost so much. Many people share the opinion of Redditor xxblueflame-reaperxx2266: 'Its [sic] not worth going like 30k into debt to have a party with some family members and friends,' they wrote. 'Don't go putting yourself in massive debt like that.' They suggested using the money for things like clothes, a car, or a house. 'Stuff that holds value,' they said. Another anonymous person spoke out against pricey weddings to the blog Wealthy Nickel. 'Everything doubles in cost if you say it's for a wedding (dress, suit, cake, venue). Just do the quick registry office paperwork, have a surprise party, and run away for a long honeymoon with the money you saved,' he said. Many Redditors and finance experts spotlighted cases of people wasting money gambling. 'In Las Vegas in 2000 at the Bellagio I watched a guy walk up to a high roller blackjack table. He was being followed by a security guard and some guy in a suit carrying what we guesstimated at about $300k in chips. He sat and played blackjack by himself. We watched for about 45 minutes, and he had already lost over $150k… never once showed any emotion,' wrote Redditor iyaayas. But you don't have to be wealthy to gamble. Redditor TLee21 shared, 'Woman came into the 7-11 I work at, bought $1,700 worth of $20 scratch cards, scratched them all off, won about $100 back, complained how 'these things are rigged,' and left.' Sometimes, ordinary people waste large sums of money without even realizing what they're doing. It must have taken DrTribs a lot to confess to this error on Reddit. 'I bought a $300 bottle of scotch when I meant to buy the $60 version from the same distillery… When the cashier told me the price, I realized my mistake, but she and everyone behind me in line seemed really impressed that I was buying something so expensive.' Then there is Redditor DoofusTinyRick whose friend bought a pound of cheese at an upscale cheese store. 'He tried a tiny bit and thought 'what the hell, I'm on vacation, I'll spurge!' …Stuff cost him $200! He was too embarrassed to say he made a mistake.' Redditor row_guy wisely pointed out, 'Rich people ask about prices.' Bottom line: Think before you buy. Don't be afraid to ask for prices. And never gamble more than you can afford to lose. Following those tips may not help you avoid all wasteful spending, but it's a start. More From GOBankingRates 5 Luxury Cars That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Spring 2025 8 Items To Stock Up on Now in Case of Tariff-Induced Product Shortages How Much Money Is Needed To Be Considered Middle Class in Every State? 4 Housing Markets That Have Plummeted in Value Over the Past 5 Years This article originally appeared on 6 Most Outrageous Wastes of Money — And Why You Should Avoid Them
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
6 Most Outrageous Wastes of Money — And Why You Should Avoid Them
Whether you are a billionaire or just getting by, you've probably wasted money on something you didn't need — or overpaid for something you wanted. Consider This: Read Next: While many regular people can confess to wasting money on take-out or delivery meals or subscriptions they don't use, it takes copious amounts of cash (or extra-high credit limits) to waste money in outrageous ways. GOBankingRates scoured the internet to find some of the craziest ways people of all income levels spend money, in the hopes of steering readers toward better financial choices — and a few laughs along the way. Whether it's buying a new car when a used vehicle will work just as well, taking out a 10-year car loan or financing more than you can afford, people often make poor financial choices when it comes to buying a car. But there's over spending, and then there's outright wastefulness. Consider this guy who already owned a Mustang and purchased a 10-year-old Audi for $400 per month, according to a Reddit post by Effendoor. Here's the kicker — Not only did he not try to negotiate the price (a must-do when buying a car), but the car was a stick shift, and three years later, he still didn't know how to drive it, according to the post. There was another couple, as reported by Redditor LivinDying3-4Time, who went to Home Depot to buy bricks for their patio — and left with a Toyota FJ Cruiser. They showed up in their Jaguar and realized the car wasn't appropriate for hauling bricks. So, Livin wrote, 'They walked across the street [to] a Toyota dealer and bought an FJ Cruiser so they could bring their bricks home. They had no intention or need to buy a car.' As another Redditor pointed out, they could have rented a truck from Home Depot for $20. (Actually, it costs $19 for 75 minutes, but who's counting?) Then there's the guy who spent $75 for a piece of scented cardboard to hang in his car. Redditor BigJo101 wrote, 'I work at a car dealership as an apprentice mechanic. I've seen many examples of people wasting their money, being it car parts, dumb accessories, whatever the list goes on. But there was this one guy that would spend literally $75 on a car freshener, and bragged about it constantly.' It does leave one wondering what car dealership sells $75 air fresheners. Apparently, there was a market for them. Read Next: People lose sunglasses all the time, and it can be frustrating. One wealthy mom may have been having a bad day at a five-star beach resort. She purchased — and lost — three pairs of $500 Prada sunglasses before 3 p.m., Redditor not_your_dads_OP posted. Another Reddit poster commented that she found a pair of Prada sunglasses washed up on the beach, and they made a fine replacement for her $5 Walmart sunnies. It seems to be too much of a coincidence. Expensive sneakers are a hot trend right now, as evidenced by the growth of Snipes sneaker stores and other collectible sneaker shops sprouting up in malls across the U.S. But limited edition styles like Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s by Nike, retailing for $2,750 to $3,450, are a luxury for those with disposable income. Spending anything more than $100 for sneakers if you aren't self-sufficient could be considered wasteful. Redditor azrblz229 shares a story of his friend in his late 20s, living with his parents and working only part-time. '[He] said he was saving money for something big. We all assumed he meant like moving out or a trip out of the country,' azrblz229 wrote. 'No. [He] bought a $750 pair of SNEAKERS and then put them in a display case.' It's no secret that weddings are expensive for the bride and groom or whoever is footing the bill. But did you know they are also costly — and wasteful — for the catering halls where they are held? Redditor SolidSizzle, who works as a freelance musician and often works weddings 'where clearly the families have crazy money,' reported about the waste. 'One thing I always see at the fancier event without fail is a TONNE of amazing, fully prepared food and expensive drink being tipped/thrown away at the end of the night.' It turns out the venue must cook enough of every menu option so that if everyone has the same thing, they have enough dishes made. They end up tossing what no one orders, so they throw away enough food to feed all the guests two times over. That could be part of the reason why weddings cost so much. Many people share the opinion of Redditor xxblueflame-reaperxx2266: 'Its [sic] not worth going like 30k into debt to have a party with some family members and friends,' they wrote. 'Don't go putting yourself in massive debt like that.' They suggested using the money for things like clothes, a car, or a house. 'Stuff that holds value,' they said. Another anonymous person spoke out against pricey weddings to the blog Wealthy Nickel. 'Everything doubles in cost if you say it's for a wedding (dress, suit, cake, venue). Just do the quick registry office paperwork, have a surprise party, and run away for a long honeymoon with the money you saved,' he said. Many Redditors and finance experts spotlighted cases of people wasting money gambling. 'In Las Vegas in 2000 at the Bellagio I watched a guy walk up to a high roller blackjack table. He was being followed by a security guard and some guy in a suit carrying what we guesstimated at about $300k in chips. He sat and played blackjack by himself. We watched for about 45 minutes, and he had already lost over $150k… never once showed any emotion,' wrote Redditor iyaayas. But you don't have to be wealthy to gamble. Redditor TLee21 shared, 'Woman came into the 7-11 I work at, bought $1,700 worth of $20 scratch cards, scratched them all off, won about $100 back, complained how 'these things are rigged,' and left.' Sometimes, ordinary people waste large sums of money without even realizing what they're doing. It must have taken DrTribs a lot to confess to this error on Reddit. 'I bought a $300 bottle of scotch when I meant to buy the $60 version from the same distillery… When the cashier told me the price, I realized my mistake, but she and everyone behind me in line seemed really impressed that I was buying something so expensive.' Then there is Redditor DoofusTinyRick whose friend bought a pound of cheese at an upscale cheese store. 'He tried a tiny bit and thought 'what the hell, I'm on vacation, I'll spurge!' …Stuff cost him $200! He was too embarrassed to say he made a mistake.' Redditor row_guy wisely pointed out, 'Rich people ask about prices.' Bottom line: Think before you buy. Don't be afraid to ask for prices. And never gamble more than you can afford to lose. Following those tips may not help you avoid all wasteful spending, but it's a start. More From GOBankingRates 5 Luxury Cars That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Spring 2025 8 Items To Stock Up on Now in Case of Tariff-Induced Product Shortages How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region 8 Common Mistakes Retirees Make With Their Social Security Checks This article originally appeared on 6 Most Outrageous Wastes of Money — And Why You Should Avoid Them Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in assault case given suspended jail sentences
May 4—A Whitefish man accused of leveling a rifle at a worker at a Blanchard Lake Drive job site in 2023 received a pair of suspended jail sentences last fall. Charles James How, 37, initially pleaded not guilty to a felony count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court following the Dec. 4, 2023, confrontation. In October 2024, though, he struck a deal with prosecutors that saw him plead guilty to misdemeanor counts of assault and obstructing a peace officer. As part of the deal, prosecutors agreed to recommend How serve two suspended six-month jail sentences. Judge Heidi Ulbricht, who oversaw the case, handed down the pair of suspended sentences on Oct. 2, 2024. The two sentences were to run consecutively. Ulbricht also gave him credit for three days of time served for each sentence and ordered him to pay a combined $360 in court fines and fees. How allegedly exited a home neighboring the job site in December 2023 and began yelling at a worker while stripping off his clothes, court documents said. After making an obscene gesture at the worker and hopping into a Toyota FJ Cruiser, How allegedly stuck a rifle out of the driver's side window. He drove off shortly thereafter, according to court documents. Responding Flathead County Sheriff's Office deputies were developing a plan of action down the street from where the incident occurred when they spotted a matching vehicle come to a stop nearby. A shirtless man allegedly popped out of the vehicle and fled on foot, court documents said. Investigators found a large knife and a rifle in the front passenger area of the freshly abandoned vehicle, according to court documents. How later allegedly told investigators that he began stripping down when he spotted a man looking at him. Though he admitted to hefting the rifle, he said he never aimed it at another person, according to court documents. He acknowledged that the rifle was loaded, court documents said. News Editor Derrick Perkins can be reached at 758-4430 or dperkins@
