ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) — Virginia state police say an officer in the town of Rocky Mount shot a man who rammed multiple police cars while trying to get away. The shooting occurred Saturday night. Police said in a statement that officers tried to stop a vehicle, but the driver refused to stop and tried … Continue reading
The Ford Escape gets better for 2016 with a new, easy-to-operate version of its Sync onboard communications and control system that’s quicker to respond and more user-friendly. The second best-selling sport utility vehicle in the United States is one of the first Fords to get a better Sync system, which has an improved arrangement of … Continue reading
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities on Thursday ordered a recall of all Volkswagen cars fitted with emissions test-cheating software, a decision that will affect 8.5 million VW diesel vehicles across the 28-nation European Union. The Federal Motor Transport Authority announced that the recall would affect 2.4 million vehicles in Germany. Under EU rules, cars that … Continue reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Delinquent taxpayers in Newport News could have their vehicles impounded if new cameras snap a photo of their license plates around town. In an attempt to claim the nearly $4 million in delinquent personal property taxes owed, the city will soon begin using license plate scanners to find vehicles … Continue reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Newport News police say one person was injured after a driver fell asleep and triggered a three-vehicle wreck involving a Hampton Roads Transit bus. Police tell media outlets that the bus was stopped at a bus stop when the accident occurred Sunday morning. A car driven by a 71-year-old man was hit … Continue reading
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