Dodge Challenger lifts off and lands after missing turn
A speeding Dodge Challenger missed a turn and crashed into the air, hitting two homes. A crash in Idaho killed one passenger, injured two others and caused a power outage. Both homes hit by the muscle cars sustained significant damage, but no residents were inside. High-horsepower machines always inspire awe, but occasionally they cause chaos, but in this case, the chaos had tragic consequences. A devastating crash involving a white Dodge Challenger in Nampa, Idaho, killed one person and injured two others as the muscle car flew through the air and slammed into the roof of a house. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); The driver of the Challenger missed a turn early Sunday morning and crashed into a large earth embankment at an alarmingly high speed, according to local authorities. The Dodge then took off and soared through the sky, crashing directly into the brick…
Turn campaign budget constraints into opportunities
Here's how one event organizer (now CEO) used entrepreneurial thinking to make an opening reception have a big impact on a small entertainment budget. Author: Michael Tame Early in his career, Johnnie White found an affordable way to entertain more than 11,000 attendees by working with street performers on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Johnnie White, CAE, CMP, fellow, CEO of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), started out as the association's program manager and events specialist. Later in his career, while working as an events strategist for another association, he encountered the challenge of finding entertainment for an upcoming annual conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco with a shoestring budget. White knew he needed to set the stage for the event with a memorable opening reception for the more than 11,000 attendees. On a field trip to San Francisco, he spent time at Fisherman's Wharf, a lively waterfront area known for its souvenir shops, historic ships, restaurants…
Turn event pain points into long-term wins
If you're an event marketer, you know how to create unforgettable event This is only half the battle. The real challenge is proving the ROI of the event and maintaining momentum after the event is over. The pain points of these two events; Event ROI and Participate after the eventis critical in turning a single campaign into a source of continued growth and connection for your brand. By employing targeted strategies to address these challenges, you can transform every event touchpoint into A valuable step in the customer journey, Convert short-term interactions into long term victory. Here's how to achieve this: 1. Make ROI more than just the number of leads Proving campaign ROI isn’t just about counting leads, it’s about showing up The full impact of your campaign About business. By focusing beyond basic metrics, you will demonstrate the long-term value of an event, Helping you secure future resources and prove your impact. Go beyond prospects: Don’t stop at…
Freight forwarders turn strike focus to hurricane aftermath
While concerns about last week's port strikes are beginning to recede, freight forwarders are increasingly concerned about the impact of a series of storms hitting the southern United States. Also read: Allen mobilizes for Hurricane Milton as supply chain prepares for another major storm While longshoremen agreed to suspend the strike for further negotiations, three days of chaos along the East and Gulf Coast initially raised concerns about severe supply chain delays. However, the impact appears to be minimal due to proactive measures such as early loading of cargo before the strike. "Our average delays are about a week, but in some cases we are seeing faster deliveries," said Jackson Campos, director of Brazil-based AGL Cargo. "We anticipated the strike and Goods were shipped ahead of schedule, but even goods transshipped during the strike arrived on time. ” Campos, however, is more worried about the ongoing hurricane season. After Hurricane Helene hit Florida and Georgia in late September, several ports…
Recall: Ram 1500 turn signals may not automatically cancel
About 130,000 Ram 1500 trucks are being recalled due to problems with the steering column control module. October 5, 2024 — A Ram 1500 turn signal problem has resulted in the recall of nearly 130,000 trucks because the turn signal may not cancel itself once the driver activates it. Not only is the recall of 2023-2024 Ram 1500 trucks a safety concern because leaving the turn signal on after turning is a violation of federal safety standards. According to U.S. federal safety regulations: "The turn signal operating unit must be able to cancel itself by turning the steering wheel and be able to be canceled by manually operating the control device." Ford learned of a possible problem with the Ram 1500's turn signals in February, and engineers knew the turn signal problems could be caused by a problem with the steering column control module. Chrysler expects to send out Ram 1500 recall letters on October 29, 2024, and dealers will…
BMW Q3 2024 Sales – Slow Turn, But Still On Track
BMW India YTD sales 2024 – January to September, end of Q3. BMW sales slow in Q3 2024: Not every lap is a victory lap The company reported continued growth in car and motorcycle deliveries through 2024. From January to September, BMW sales reached 10,056 vehicles. The MINI brand contributed 500 units, for a total of 10,556 units. This is an increase of 10.19% over the same period in 2023, reflecting stable performance in India's highly competitive luxury car market. Motorcycle deliveries reached 5,638 units, demonstrating a diversified product portfolio in both the two-wheel and four-wheel segments. BMW Group India's results for the third quarter of 2024 reflected an overall decline in vehicle sales of 6.87%, with a total of 3,458 units delivered. BMW sales fell 5.68% to 3,322 units. MINI delivered 136 units this quarter, a year-on-year decrease of 28.80%. BMW motorcycle sales fell by 4.12%. This was down from 2,111 units. BMW sales in the third quarter of…
Indianapolis street robberies turn violent, police officers attacked
According to police, the suspects attacked police vehicles with bats, sticks and even a fire extinguisher Police in Indianapolis say street racers have attacked them at multiple events over the past few days. Authorities arrested some people, but dozens escaped without punishment. Police hope locals can assist with the investigation and bring others to justice. Police officers deal with a variety of situations every day. But one thing they might not expect is to be attacked by thugs. That's apparently what happened when police dealt with street racing and street robberies several nights in a row. Now, authorities are hoping the public can help them catch several criminals. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said they stumbled upon the incident during a traffic stop just after 2 a.m. on September 15. During the check, they noticed "100-200 vehicles driving recklessly" in the intersection. Before backup arrived, several protesters piled into a police car and began throwing road signs and cones at…
Porsche Taycan recalled due to headlight software issue
Nearly 1,000 2024 Porsche Taycans require a software update. September 11, 2024 — Porsche is recalling the 2024 Taycan because the parking lights may not work as expected when the turn signal is on. Porsche says nearly 1,000 Taycan SUVs may be equipped with faulty headlight control module software. One Taycan is being recalled in Canada. Once the recall letters are mailed on November 1, 2024, Porsche dealers will update the headlight control module software. Porsche Taycan owners can call Porsche at 800-767-7243 and reference recall number ARB4.
Stellantis boss visits Detroit to turn things around in North
The company's North American business has been hurt by repeated price increases, analysts said. go through Brad Anderson August 22, 2024 11:30 In the first half of this year, Stellantis' operating income plummeted 40%. Tavares is spending his summer fixing issues with the company's North American business. Stellantis recently announced it would lay off more than 2,400 employees at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant. Carlos Tavares, the big boss of Stellantis, is in the United States, where he is developing a strategy that could turn around the company’s North American business. The automaker's adjusted operating income fell 40% to 8.46 billion euros ($9.28 billion) in the first half of the year, and its shares have fallen nearly 50% in the past five months. Tavares described the brand's first-half performance as "disappointing," noting that its North American business was hurt by high vehicle inventories and manufacturing issues. Read: Stellantis CEO warns its profits will plummet in 2024, some brands may be…
Cadillac XT5 and XT6 Instrument Panel Recall Notice
General Motors is recalling Cadillac vehicles after receiving 195 complaints about dashboards. June 27, 2024 — Cadillac XT5 and XT6 instrument panel failures have led to the recall of more than 6,700 SUVs, but the instrument panel failure must meet certain conditions. The instrument panel on the recalled 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 may not illuminate when the hazard lights, high beams or turn signals are activated. "Drivers may not realise that turn signals, hazard warning flashers or high beams are inadvertently switched on or remain on, which can confuse or distract pedestrians and other road users and increase the risk of a crash." General Motors A GM engineer first discovered the problem in April on a 2024 Cadillac XT5, prompting GM to launch an investigation into why the driver information center display failed. The automaker found that it had received 195 complaints about Cadillac dashboards between March 3, 2024 and June 5, 2024. Although there have been…