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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Corpus Christi police investigating shooting involving car clubs on Shoreline Boulevard
Two men went to the hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting involving members of car clubs early in the morning of May 18, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department. At about 4:40 a.m. that day, police responded to a call at a local hospital in reference to the two individuals, an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, according to a news release published that morning. Police said the men are in stable condition after the shooting. According to the preliminary investigation, a group of individuals belonging to different car clubs gathered in the 100 block of Shoreline Boulevard when, for unknown reasons, individuals began shooting at each other. Senior officer Jennifer Collier said that police do not know if the victims were specifically involved in a car club, but that they were at the location when the shooting happened. The investigation is still in the early stages, police said. Police said they are working on the scene and encourage anyone with information to call detectives at 361-886-2840. People can submit tips anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or by submitting the information online at More: Judge drops plea deal for suspect in 2023 Corpus Christi nightclub shooting More: Two arrested on murder charges in fatal shooting near Ayers, Corpus Christi police say This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Two wounded in shooting involving Corpus Christi car clubs, police say
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Corpus Christi police arrest man in connection with shooting involving car clubs
Corpus Christi police arrested a man who they say shot a gun at a group of people in an incident involving a gathering of car clubs on May 18. Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division obtained a warrant for aggravated assault as part of a mass shooting for 21-year-old Sean Taylor, according to a news release published by Corpus Christi Police Department senior officer Jennifer Collier on May 21. According to the detectives' preliminary investigation, a group of people belonging to different car clubs gathered on May 18 in the 100 block of Shoreline Boulevard when, for unknown reasons, some of them began shooting at each other. Police responded at about 4:40 a.m. that day to a call at a local hospital in reference to two people who went into a hospital with gunshot wounds after the shooting. One of those men was an 18-year-old whom police have not identified. The other was Taylor. Police said earlier that the men were in stable condition after the shooting. Detectives obtained the warrant for Taylor's arrest because they found that he had shot a gun toward a group of four or more people in an attempt to cause serious bodily injury or death, police said. A local hospital cleared Taylor, and police arrested him for the outstanding warrant on May 20. He was transported and booked into the City Detention Center. A judge set his bond at $750,000. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Police encourage anyone with information to call detectives at 361-886-2840. People can submit tips anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or by submitting the information online at More: Corpus Christi Crónica founder faces charges connected to illegal gambling raid More: Opponents of City Manager Peter Zanoni want him fired. Here's why, and here's his response. This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: CCPD: Man arrested for role in shooting involving car clubs
Auto Express
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs
Car sharing clubs are raising the alarm over worsening EV affordability, and for the first time have reduced the proportion of electric vehicles on their fleets. Car clubs are membership organisations typically offering pay-as-you-go access to shared vehicles, reducing the need for users to buy their own cars. There are around 5,500 car club vehicles operating in the UK currently and 350,000 active users, with the majority in London. As environmental and net zero challenges continue to bite in cities across the UK, some think car clubs have the potential for a much bigger future. Advertisement - Article continues below Yet new data from a charity working in the shared transport sector, CoMoUK, reveals that in 2024 the proportion of EVs in car club fleets dropped to 30 per cent from 35 per cent in 2023. The charity calls this 'a marked decline, and the first time on record that the share of EVs within car clubs has fallen'. Rising costs facing operators are being blamed for reducing the appetite for EVs in the sector. These include higher charging fees at public charging stations, as well as hard-hitting changes to policies around vehicle excise duty that removed EV exemptions from April this year. As a result of all the factors affecting affordability, CoMoUK calculates that running an EV costs car share clubs an average of £6,276 more per year than a petrol equivalent. 'The fall in the proportion of electric vehicles within UK car club fleets is unprecedented and concerning, and illustrates the intense cost pressures being faced by operators,' says CoMoUK's chief executive Richard Dilks. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below 'Car clubs have led the way in the shift to electric, and when you consider that only 4 per cent of privately-owned vehicles are EVs, they are still way ahead in this regard. 'However, there is a risk that this good progress will be lost unless action is taken at both a local and national level to ensure that operators aren't being unfairly penalised,' he adds. CoMoUK is calling for a range of measures to improve affordability, but suggests there's also an education gap. Its research shows some car club users have concerns about charging, range and lack a general understanding of how EVs work. Advertisement - Article continues below Car club operators are queuing up to add their voices to CoMoUK's demands for more investment in car sharing infrastructure such as dedicated parking bays, as well as measures to reduce operating costs. Zipcar boss James Taylor says that since 2018 his firm has provided access to EVs for 170,000 drivers, but that 'progress will be stalled' without action to reduce costs. Richard Falconer of Co Wheels agrees, saying: 'We want to use more EVs due to the environmental benefits, but they cost more to run than petrol vehicles, as the government adds VAT at 20 per cent for commercial electricity instead of the 5 per cent VAT on domestic electric. If the government wants to encourage the switch to electric vehicles, they need to change the rules to make pricing the same as EV owners who charge at home.' Chief technology officer at Hiyacar Marc Roberts said: 'EVs are a critical tool in the fight against climate change, however, the transition is being slowed by a persistent affordability gap. Until EVs become more cost-competitive, we risk delaying the full environmental benefits they can deliver.' Tell us what you love (and hate) about your car. Take the Driver Power survey now and you could win a £1,000 John Lewis voucher ... Find a car with the experts Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't! Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't! Bringing back the Ford Fiesta is a genius move, or a potential catastrophe Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition is a mean-looking, posh SUV for under £450 a month Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition is a mean-looking, posh SUV for under £450 a month The XC60 is Volvo's best-selling car, and loved by Brits. It's our Deal of the Day for 6 May Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month Our Deal of the Day for 4 May is the reigning Auto Express Performance Car of the Year
