Monthly Archives: July 2014

Cuba sells 50 cars in first six months of year

Cuba sells 50 cars in first six months of year

By Daniel Trotta

Cuban dealers sold 50 cars and four motorcycles nationwide in the first six months of the year under a new law that removed limits on auto purchases for the first time in half a century but came with prices so high few people could afford them.

60 per cent of UK drivers want more police on the roads

Drivers are frustrated by the lack of police on UK roads, with 60 per cent of those polled saying they would like to see more police patrols, according to a report by the RAC.

The report suggests that motorists believe other drivers won’t be caught when breaking rules because of the lack of police presence.

Mitsubishi takes divisional 1st and 2nd in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2014

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Mitsubishi’s iMiEV Evolution III all-electric racecars took first and second place in the the Electric Modified Division of the 2014 edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. With a time of 9 minutes 08 seconds 188, Greg Tracy won the Electric Modified Division honors and 2nd overall—just a few seconds shy of taking the overall win. Meanwhile, Hiroshi Masuoka set a time of 9 minutes 12 seconds 204, finishing 2nd in the division and 3rd overall.

American Truck Driver Busts Cop On His Cellphone, Speeding

Brian Miner, a truck driver showed what can happen when police officers find out they’re being videotaped.

Good Samaritan says 911 operator debated him instead of quickly sending help for carjacking

Willie Hubbard - Good Samaritan says 911 operator debated him instead of quickly sending help for carjacking

By Charlene Sakoda

A motorist in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA witnessed a woman getting carjacked and called 911, but instead of getting help, he says the 911 operator debated him about what to call the crime.