48 hours to avoid crisis: Industry leaders warn prime minister
A coalition of more than 20 trade associations representing 100,000 British businesses sent an urgent plea to the Chancellor of the Exchequer warning the hotel, incident and cultural sectors about to fall into an imminent economic collapse.Crisis looms: demand in key sectorsAn unprecedented joint letter outlines the key challenges facing the night economy, with industry leaders demanding immediate government action to prevent widespread shutdowns. Their key requests include:Reduce VAT to 15% for access to hospitality, activities and cultural areasReversal of recent increase in national insurance contributions (NICs)Stark Industry WarningRecent industry research paints a grim picture:92% of nightlife businesses have cut down on employee or operating hours40% warn them that they can close within six months without emergency supportBusinesses face potential additional expenses from £30,000 to £100,000The industry voice speaks"The UK's night economy is at a breakthrough point," said NTIA Chairman Sacha Lord. "Since 2019, more than 23,000 businesses have collapsed, depriving more than £95 billion of the economy. Without intervention,…
Authorities warn consumers to create fake cars
Idea dealers engage in dark tactics? OK, imagine the victim of online forgery Scammers are cloning car dealer websites to deceive unsuspecting customers. Wisconsin has sent consumers a new warning about the growing scam. The state also provides useful tips to prevent victims who fall into this fraud. Legal car dealers sometimes adopt dark and deceptive strategies. So, what happens when the scammers decide to impersonate them? Rather than excluding thousands, you may end up losing the entire purchase price, no car at all. Wisconsin just issued a warning to all consumers. According to the State Department of Automobile (DMV), cloned dealer websites are on the rise. If you're wondering what this means, it sounds like this: a website that looks real, sounds convincing, and may even have a legitimate domain name. But in reality, this is all the smoke and mirrors designed to deceive unsuspecting buyers to pay for cars that don’t exist. More: Millionaire cheated on paying $5.4…
Tesla’s first-quarter sales could be the worst in years as analysts warn
JP Morgan even lowers its price target for Tesla stock to just $120 at the end of the first quarter go through Brad Anderson 15 hours ago JP Morgan analysts say Tesla can end the first quarter with just 355,000 delivery worldwide. Starting from the first quarter of 2024, this will represent an over-decline of 8%. The same analyst also suspected that Tesla's share price could fall to just $120. Tesla's rough patches don't show any signs of relaxation any time soon, analysts aren't optimistic, and it will turn around quickly. The latest blow? JP Morgan suggests that Elon Musk's ongoing ties with the Trump administration may continue to delay Tesla, potentially hammering its share price and sales data in the first quarter. Last week, JP Morgan sent its Tesla first-quarter forecast from a modest 444,000 to just 355,000. Not only is this lower than JP Morgan's previous estimate, it is far from reaching the consensus expectation of 430,000 units.…
Police warn RAM owners about surge in infotainment system theft
A few screws and a few clips might be all about separating the thief from a wonderful payday Detroit police have issued warnings to RAM owners about the theft. Details are still very little, but the infotainment system can be easily removed. Once stolen, the system can be easily resold online for hundreds of dollars. The Detroit Police Department reportedly warned that the Detroit Police Department should keep an eye on their pickup trucks as thieves have been targeting them. However, they are more focused on stealing infotainment systems than the truck itself. Although the department did not issue a warning on social media, and people would actually see it, WDIV reports that authorities want to warn residents against the "thief's crew" to proactively target the new Ram Trucks. This may not be surprising, as a quick search on eBay can get hundreds of dollars. It is also worth mentioning that flipping the infotainment system is easier and safer than…
Police warn against adding Christmas lights to your car
Police in several states and jurisdictions are warning drivers not to install Christmas lights on their vehicles. In addition to distraction, blue and red lights are generally prohibited by law from being used for non-police purposes. Several drivers have already been pulled over this year, and given the popularity of this trend, more are likely to be pulled over. Mercedes isn't the only company to put fancy lights on its cars, as more and more people are adding Christmas lights to their cars. Police aren't keen, and the Wyoming Highway Patrol recently reminded drivers it's illegal. 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"); They pointed out in a social media post that a regulation states that "no person shall drive or move any vehicle with any light or device capable of displaying red or blue light." While this would appear to only ban colorful Christmas lights, authorities…
Global leaders warn of proposed economic impact
Officials in Mexico, Canada and China have expressed strong concerns about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from these major trading partners. Officials have warned that such measures could harm all economies involved, fuel inflation, disrupt the job market and destabilize global trade. Also read: “US importers to face tariffs regardless of election outcome” The tariffs announced Monday include a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% on Chinese goods. Trump said the need to combat the flow of illegal drugs and strengthen border controls were key drivers behind the move. Leaders of affected countries have urged dialogue to prevent economic damage. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her concerns at a press conference, saying: "One tariff will lead to another, putting our mutual business at risk." Sheinbaum intends to The issue was discussed directly with Trump in a letter and planned phone call. Likewise, Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Rees…
Cybersecurity experts warn about Mazda’s connectivity system
Researchers from Trend Micro's Zero-Day Project discovered multiple security issues in devices installed on thousands of Mazda vehicles go through Chris Chilton November 12, 2024 09:54 Technology experts have discovered multiple security issues with the Mazda Connect infotainment setup. Researchers from Trend Micro's Zero-Day Program discovered that attackers could compromise a vehicle's security system. Drivers are advised to avoid connecting unknown USB devices and restrict third-party access to their cars. The U.S. government wants an outright ban on Chinese cars because of concerns they could be remotely controlled by bad actors and pose a security threat. But a new team of researchers warns that thousands of Mazda vehicles already on the road in the United States, Europe and elsewhere are vulnerable. Technology experts from Trend Micro's Zero-Day Program (a zero-day refers to how long it takes a company to fix a flaw) studied Mazda Connect infotainment systems installed in cars including the 2014-21 Mazda3 and found that attackers could exploit…
Don’t be fooled: Authorities warn about selling stolen cars
More than half of stolen vehicles recovered by New York authorities this year were sold online The New York DMV urges online car buyers to verify a vehicle's history to avoid falling victim to scams. Many stolen cars end up on Facebook Marketplace, and the DMV recommends buyers verify the VIN. The department is currently providing guidance to help potential buyers prevent potential fraud. Vehicle theft is a big problem around the world. Typically, they tend to affect two main victims, the person whose car has been stolen and the unsuspecting person who may purchase the stolen car. Now, the New York DMV is offering some guidance on how to avoid becoming the latter. The state has recovered 228 stolen cars this year, and more than half of them (149) were available for sale online, according to authorities. In fact, they were discovered after the victim purchased the car and attempted to register it. "There are a lot of scammers…
Stolen U.S. cars are being used to fund terrorism, authorities warn
U.S. Customs and Border Protection faces a difficult task in stopping stolen cars from being shipped overseas. High-end cars are stolen and sold to fund terrorist organizations. Last year, 72 stolen vehicles were reportedly recovered at the Port of Savannah. You don’t hear much about the war on terror these days, but the war is still going on. However, the war has taken an unexpected turn as stolen cars are reportedly funding terrorist organizations. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Atlanta First News cited U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials as saying that "millions of dollars worth of stolen cars" are being shipped out of the Port of Savannah to fund terrorists. Some of these models were reportedly stolen from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. MORE: You thought sanctions kept luxury cars out of Russia? Think again…
Hyundai Palisade seat belt unfastened, investigation launched
More than 332,000 Hyundai Palisades vehicles are under investigation for seat belts that unclip without warning. August 10, 2024 — In 2020 to 2023 Hyundai Palisade SUVs, the Hyundai Palisade seat belts can unfasten (unlock) without warning. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received at least 37 complaints about the Palisade's seat belts accidentally unbuckling. Unfastened seatbelts are completely useless in a crash, and many Hyundai Palisade owners say they are extremely concerned about their children's safety. "The second row seat belts would engage/click securely into place and then intermittently release, causing the belts to disconnect while the vehicle was in motion. I have three children and if the seat belts failed in an accident they could be ejected or seriously injured." - 2021 Hyundai Palisade Owners The two 2021 Palisade owners described the seat belts as a "significant safety" issue. "My child's second row seat belts unfastened while driving. It also happened to the driver's seat. This is…
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