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Bristol diner closed until further notice after getting hit by car
A Bristol diner is closed until further notice after getting struck by a car for a second time this year. Palma’s Diner posted a picture of what appears to be a white SUV that crashed into their restaurant on Friday. Back in January, a stolen police vehicle crashed into the diner and caused extensive damage.…
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Trafficker admits to smuggling cocaine in car battery
McALLEN, Texas – A 28-year old man has pleaded guilty to importing cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. On July 18, Victor Torres approached the Hidalgo port of entry checkpoint and told law enforcement he did not have any contraband. Authorities referred him to secondary inspection where a K-9 alerted to the battery area…
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Andretti to test 2023-spec F1 car in wind tunnel ahead of 2025 entry goal
Despite uncertainty over whether Andretti Cadillac will be allowed to join the championship as an 11th team or not, the American powerhouse team has pressed ahead with its plans and has built up a car to this year’s specifications. Andretti says the car will be in Toyota’s Cologne wind tunnel next week as he continues…
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The Legendary ‘MacGruber’ Mazda Miata Is Up For Auction, So It’s Time To Find Out What Provenance Does To A Car’s Value
Do you have a penchant for comedy films? Are you a fan of feeling the wind through your hair? Did you just do an upper-decker in the master bathroom? If you’ve answered yes, hold onto your genitalia, because Will Forte is auctioning off the one and only MacGruber Mazda Miata. Welcome back to Gavel Gazing, our…
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PCSO arrests 6 people for 38 car burglaries in ‘Gangs & Guns’ operation
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PSCO) arrested six people after an investigation involving 38 car burglaries. According to PSCO, the six suspects had committed the car burglaries south of Lakeland to steal guns. Authorities said the burglaries and thefts of seven guns occurred over three nights in four neighborhoods. March 11,…
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Chicago shooting: 3 teens shot while sitting in car on North Side
CBS News Live CBS News Chicago Live CHICAGO (CBS) – Three teenagers were hospitalized after being shot on Chicago’s North Side late Friday morning. The victims, two 18-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy were in a parked car in the 4400 block of North Sheridan Road around 10:30 a.m. when another vehicle with unknown offenders…
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Andretti still eyeing ’25 debut: ‘Our car will be in the wind tunnel
FIA approved their application to join the F1 grid following a rigorous process earlier this month. Their application is now in the hands of F1 and the teams, who so far at least, have been against an 11th team joining the grid. Speaking at the United States Grand Prix, Andretti Autosport owner Michael Andretti revealed…
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Haas’ F1 car upgrades lay Red Bull-inspired groundwork for 2024
AUSTIN, TX — This weekend’s United States Grand Prix is an important race for Haas, the only American team on the Formula One grid. The team marked the second of its three home races this year by adding a stars and stripes design to its F1 livery. Drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg will race…
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How A Wind Tunnel Actually Gives You A Car’s Drag Coefficient
It’s not obvious how a wind tunnel helps engineers obtain a car’s drag coefficient. It blows high-velocity wind up against a car, but then what? What exactly is being measured and how do you get a drag coefficient from it? How do you make sure the wind speed is exactly what you need it to…
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DIGITAL DESK: 19th annual Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show kicks off in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) – The 19th annual Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show hosted by Mississippi Classic Cars is underway on Main Street in downtown Madison. Over 500 cars will be showcased by car enthusiasts, plus local restaurants and food trucks will line a section of the street. Net proceeds will benefit MadCAPP and Hope Hollow…