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Apr 22

Unionville Tragedy: Elderly Woman Seriously Injured After SUV Crashes into Home

Disturbing Late-Night Incident in Unionville

In a distressing event late Sunday night in Unionville, Missouri, an elderly woman sustained serious injuries when an SUV collided with her home. The accident occurred just before 11:30 p.m. along U.S. Highway 136, east of North 29th Street. The sudden impact of the crash has shocked the local community, bringing to light concerns about road safety in residential areas.

Details of the Crash

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s report indicates that Jimmy A. Pacheco Dzib, a 32-year-old from Princeton, MO, was driving westbound when he lost control of his vehicle. The SUV veered off the road and disastrously crashed into a nearby residence. Inside the home at the time was 79-year-old Karen Torrey, who was grievously injured as a result of the incident.

Aftermath and Emergency Response

Torrey was urgently airlifted to University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia to receive necessary medical treatment for her injuries. Despite wearing a seatbelt, the driver of the SUV, Pacheco Dzib, escaped the incident without any reported injuries. This accident has raised questions about driver vigilance and the enforcement of traffic laws near residential areas, prompting discussions on how such unfortunate incidents can be prevented in the future.

Apr 22

Train Collision with Abandoned SUV Near University of Houston Downtown Disrupts Traffic

Late-Night Incident Causes Commotion

In a late-night incident that has disrupted the daily commute, an abandoned vehicle was struck by a train near the University of Houston – Downtown. This event occurred on the tracks at the Buffalo Bayou Trail under Main St. shortly after 3:15 a.m., bringing emergency services to the scene. The Houston Police Department, along with Houston Fire and UHD Police Department, quickly responded to manage the situation.

Details of the Train Collision

Upon arrival, responders discovered an SUV abandoned on the Union Pacific Lines. Fortunately, there were no occupants in the vehicle, leading to no reported injuries from the incident. The train, extending several blocks across major thoroughfares including San Jacinto and areas near St. Arnold’s Brewery, posed significant logistical challenges. The full extent of the train’s length and the impacted crossings remained unclear initially, complicating efforts to assess and mitigate the situation.

Traffic Disruptions and Ongoing Investigations

The aftermath of the crash has significantly impacted traffic flow, particularly affecting downtown areas and access to county court buildings from I-10. Authorities are working diligently to remove the vehicle and restore normal train operations. As the investigation continues, updates will be provided to keep the public informed of developments and traffic advisories. This incident highlights the critical need for safety and vigilance near train tracks, particularly in urban areas.

Apr 22

What happened to Harrisburg woman’s SUV before fatal crash? ‘I really don’t understand’

Jacqueline Jones was talking on the phone with her friend Kelly Little in the early hours of April 11 while Little was driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike back to Harrisburg from Philadelphia.

“Her car was moving and I kept hearing a loud clicking sound,” said Jones. “When she told me that she was only going 20 mph, I asked ‘Why are you going so slow?’”

Apr 21

‘Everything came flying’: SUV crashes into woman’s Lauderhill home, bursts into flames

A woman described the scary moments a car crashed into her Lauderhill home and burst into flames.

The silver SUV plowed through Mary Jackson’s home on NW 16th Street Sunday night.

“We ran outside to see what was going on, and it was a car in front of the house on fire,” Jackson said. “Then we look, and there’s a big hole in the wall in our house.”

She said she called 911. When crews got there, they pulled the driver out.

“The lady was inside and seemed like her head went through the windshield because she was bleeding very bad,” Jackson said. “I think she was semi-conscious, but there was so much blood, it’s hard to say.”

Jackson said the SUV crashed into the closet inside her bedroom.

“Everything came flying, all the cement,” she said.

Jackson said in the 50 years she’s been living there, nothing like this has ever happened.

Apr 21

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Targets The Sports SUV Sweet Spot With Twin-Turbo V8 Engine

The most significant change to the 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS is the updated 4.0 liter, twin-turbo engine, which has received significant upgrades compared to its predecessors. On the 2025 Cayenne GTS, this engine makes 493 horsepower (40 more than its predecessor) and 487 lb.-ft of torque (30 lb.-ft more than its predecessor). The car also gets Porsche’s Tiptronic S automatic transmission, which now claims quicker gear shift times, enabling faster acceleration. The Porsche GTS now claims a 0-60 mph time of just 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 171 mph.

Porsche has made extensive modifications to the suspension setup of the Cayenne GTS. The car now features an air suspension exclusively fine-tuned for the GTS model. This suspension setup features an adaptive damper system and offers the company’s proprietary Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus System, which lets customers reduce the ride height by up to 10mm.

The Porsche Cayenne GTS has several distinctive design elements to make it stand out among other Cayennes. These include distinctive rocker panels, window surrounds, and wheel arch extensions. The car also gets the GTS model designation on the door and at the rear. Porsche has also changed the color of the tip of the exhaust system, which now comes in a dark bronze tone, as opposed to the black color that the older GTS versions came with. All 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS models get 21-inch RS Spyder wheels.

Another distinctive design element is the adaptive rear spoiler, offered on the Cayenne GTS Coupe models. These models also get an optional Sport Exhaust System as well.

Apr 21

Here’s How You Can Buy a Used Military Humvee

Dreaming of off-roading like Rambo? There’s a way to make it happen.

I’ll never forget the day we were meeting at an off-roading trail and my buddy showed up in an honest-to-goodness military Humvee. Like any 4×4 fan would be, I was intrigued how he’d gotten his hands on it. He revealed that he’d bought it at auction, and paid less than you’d spend on a side-by-side.

Here’s the deal, the government has a duty to the taxpayers to make back money wherever it can. So it is legally bound to auction off surplus property to the highest bidder. My colleague Erik Sherman has written at length how to buy surplus military vehicles. But the long and short of it is you just need to find a website with military auctions. GovPlanet.com is one option. GovLiquidation.com is another one. The government actually keeps on official database of auctions. But first, a couple of things to consider.

The government orders Humvees in many different configurations. First and foremost, some are for road use and others are off-road only. Before you buy any surplus military vehicle, make certain it has been registered for on-road use, because it may be a nightmare to get it registered for the first time.

Parking lot full of surplus military vehicles.
Surplus Humvees | 6381380 via iStockPhoto

Second of all, the configurations. Some Humvees don’t even have doors. Others have high ambulance bodies. So decide what you want to use your juggernaut of an SUV for and then shop accordingly.

Finally, many military vehicles have had a very hard life. If trucks have a plow frame attached or maybe a fifth wheel for towing they could have been pressed in to hard duty. So read the descriptions before making a decision.

Obviously, look for vehicles on bases where you can easily pick up your new Humvee. Otherwise you’ll be responsible for shipping. Happy Humvee hunting.

Apr 21

Motorcyclist injured after hit by SUV in Dickson County, THP says

Charges are pending against an SUV driver accused of rear-ending a motorcycle in Dickson County Saturday.

According to Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2000 Toyota 4Runner and a 2003 Kawasaki motorcycle were traveling north along Highway 46 South on Saturday, April 20.

In the 2600 block of the highway, the Toyota reportedly rear-ended the Kawasaki, which came to final rest in the southbound travel lane after impact.

Officials said the 31-year-old Tennessean riding the motorcycle was injured, but there is no word on the nature of his injuries.

Meanwhile, the driver of the SUV — described by THP as a 25-year-old Tennessee man — was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured in the incident. However, charges are pending the outcome of the investigation, according to authorities.

No additional details have been released about the crash.

Apr 21

Pedestrian Seriously Injured by SUV on Tudor Road Near Seward Highway

Incident Overview

In the early hours of Saturday, a pedestrian was hit by an SUV while standing off the crosswalk on Tudor Road close to Seward Highway. The collision happened around 12:15 a.m. when a westbound grey GMC Yukon struck the individual, causing significant injuries.

Response and Ongoing Inquiry

Emergency responders from the Anchorage Fire Department quickly transported the injured person to a local hospital for immediate treatment. The SUV driver remained on-site and cooperated with the authorities; currently, no charges have been filed. The Anchorage Police Department is actively investigating to uncover more details about the circumstances of the accident.

Apr 21

SUV was VW’s most popular vehicle globally last time around, and this one takes some important steps forward

SUV was VW’s most popular vehicle globally last time around, and this one takes some important steps forward

The Golf turns 50 this year, and remains the best-known VW nameplate still in use. But the best-selling VW in recent years across the globe has been the Tiguan. It’s racked up 7.5 million sales since 2007 and we’ve just driven the third-generation car that intends to keep that momentum going.

Tiguan III is bigger, roomier, tech-ier, safer and more refined than the the old one, as you’d expect any new car to be. But perhaps the most important thing to know is that the Tiguan name will soon be affixed to two entirely different SUVs. Both will be offered in Europe, but only one will be available in North America.

Review: Europe’s New VW Tiguan Thinks It’s Wolfsburg’s BMW X1

QUICK FACTS

What’s New?

The model you see here is Europe’s direct replacement for the second-generation, five-seat Tiguan, but it won’t be stretched out to create a seven-seat successor to the old Tiguan Allspace. That role will be filled by a three-row SUV already sold in China as the Tayron, which will also become America’s new Tiguan. But both the Euro and U.S. versions of the Tayron will wear Tiguan badges for continuity’s sake.

Entry-level versions of this two-row Tiguan head into battle with mainstream small SUVs like the recently facelifted Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage, while more expensive variants will do their best to snatch sales away from the new BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA.

Straight lines make way for curves for 2024, and while the result isn’t unattractive, it’s arguably a little bland. Fortunately, the changes are more than skin deep. VW has upgraded the SUV to its latest MBQ Evo platform that gives it access to VW’s latest safety and infotainment tech.

Huge choice of engines – but no EV

Unless you’re dead-set on pure electric power, in which case your VW dealer will steer you towards an ID.4, the Tiguan has almost every base covered here. We drove the Tiguan in the UK where the at-launch lineup consists of two 1.5-liter mild hybrids (badged eTSi) and a 2.0-liter diesel, all three driving just the front wheels through a dual-clutch transmission. A pair of 1.5 PHEVs (again, FWD-only) land later this spring, followed by two 2.0-liter turbo petrols with AWD in the second half of the year.

What’s it like to drive?

The plug-ins’ incredible 70+ mile (113 km) WLTP electric range (recently upped from a predicted 62 miles / 100 km) means PHEVs will be flying out of showrooms, but that big 19 kWh battery pushes the price up, so the much more affordable eTSi we grabbed seat time in is going to be equally popular.

More: New 2024 VW Tiguan Splits From U.S. Model, PHEV Offers Huge Electric Range

Base versions make do with a miserable-sounding 128 hp (130 PS) and need 10.6 seconds to reach 62 mph (100 km/h), but our second-tier test car delivered a more respectable 148 hp (150 PS) and chopped the acceleration run to 9.1 seconds (think high eights to 60).

Okay even that’s not exactly rapid (the hottest PHEV does the job in 7.2 seconds), and it’s going to feel even more strained when you load up the back seats and cargo area and expect the modest 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque to get you anywhere in a hurry. Coming off the line it can sometimes feel a little sluggish – blame the otherwise slick seven-speed DSG ’box – but on the move it’s a lively engine that asks to be revved, and sounds reasonably smooth when you do.

Comfort versus cornering

If you want a smooth ride to go with your smooth engine, our advice is to stick with the lower trim levels and small wheels. We tried the R-Line, which delivers a heap more visual presence thanks to its 20-inch rims and equally sporty interior, but even with its optional (£1,000 as part of the Dynamic Driving Package) adaptive dampers set to soft it was less comfortable and produced more road noise than the Tiguan Elegance on 19s (seen in these pictures). And we imagine the lower rung cars on their 17s and 18s are even cushier.

Obviously the R-Line’s trick dampers are better able to tighten up body movements when you need them to, and the fat rubber equates to higher cornering speeds, but how much hot hatch-chasing ability is the average Tiguan driver going to need?

The non-R versions ride well, steer accurately, have fine body control and are much quieter than the outgoing models. They’re the best Tiguans, though admittedly not the best-looking Tiguans.

More screen, real steering wheel buttons

The latest version of the SUV looks very different on the outside, but those exterior styling changes are nothing compared with what greets you on the other side of the door. The first thing you notice is the console screen. It’s huge. Even the lowly Tiguan, Life and Match grades get 12.9-inch displays to go with their standard 10.25-inch digital instrument packs, while higher-spec Elegance and R-Line trims enjoy an upgrade to 15 inches (shown here).

Both run VW’s latest infotainment system that places digital shortcut bars above and below the main content so you spend less time in a virtual maze looking for functions. It works well, looks great, and though we’d like to have seen some regular rotary heater controls, the temperature sliders are at least illuminated, and there are proper hard buttons on the steering wheel, not the nasty touch-sensitive junk that VW foisted on the Mk8 Golf.

AI assistant, big quality boost

Later this spring VW will add a Chat GPT-powered voice assistant, which we’ve yet to try, and what it calls the ‘experience’ dial, that we did. Looking like a BMW iDrive controller, but more stylish and less useful, it’s basically just a glitzy volume control for the media system that can also be used to alter the driving mode and interior lighting if you tap the mini screen in its center to switch tasks.

More impressive are the two clever wireless phone chargers that are hidden under a flip-up lid and chilled to save your phone from frying itself, and the big upgrade in interior quality over the old Tiguan. That second-gen Tiguan disappointed with too many hard plastics but while you’ll still find those if you try hard enough and bury your head in the footwell, from the driver’s seat the latest model looks and feels like a premium product, especially in upscale versions that feature patterned lighting on the dash and doors.

Small footprint, big space

Some cars use fancy screens and nice materials to distract you from glaring practical weaknesses. But the Tiguan does the useful stuff, too, and feels noticeably roomier than before despite riding on an identical 2,680 mm (105.5 inches) wheelbase. The interior is big by class standards with plenty of room for tall adults, and the flat bench means three can sit across in reasonable comfort. Those seats also slide, meaning you can cram even more luggage into an already generous 652-liter (23 cu-ft) cargo bay.

Prices and rivals

The new Tiguan is much bigger and better than the SUV it replaces, but quality comes at a cost. The entry-level 148 hp Tiguan costs £34,075 ($42,179) and does a least come with a standard DSG transmission, but you’ll need to spend £35,920 ($44,463) on a Life version, or £36,095 ($44,679) on a Match, to unlock standard adaptive cruise, phone charging and tri-zone climate, plus access to any engine option bar the 128 hp mild hybrid.

But £35k gets you into a 168 hp (170 PS) BMW X1 or a 212 hp (215 PS) Kia Sportage Hybrid (the Sportage starts at £29,330 ($36,302), but makes you row your own gears). The posh Elegance and sporty R-Line Tiguans cost £39,290 ($48,630) and £39,695 ($49,184), and that still only nets you the 148 hp mild-hybrid powertrain. If you want one of the eHybrid PHEVs you’ll need to shell out £45,500-48,220 ($56,377-59,726).

Verdict

It’s not the most dynamic-looking SUV in its class, and it’s not the sharpest to drive or the most affordable. But the Tiguan hits the right notes where it matters. It’s roomy, refined, comfortable and has a great interior in MHEV trim, and the PHEV (that we hope to try soon) builds on that with its huge electric driving range. We can’t see it being anything other than another massive hit for VW in Europe, though obviously not in America, which is still waiting to get a look at its next Tayron-based Tiguan.