Egypt tows an oil tanker stranded in the Suez Canal CONCENTRATED An oil tanker that suffered engine failure in Egypt’s Suez Canal, which briefly disrupted traffic on the vital waterway, has been towed away, the canal authority said on Sunday. Canal Authority chief Osama Rabie said in a statement that traffic in both directions had resumed as normal after tugboats managed to move the stuck tanker. Reuters Updated: 04-06-2023 14:28 IST | Created: 2023-06-04 14:25 IST An oil tanker that suffered engine failure in Egypt’s Suez Canal, which briefly disrupted traffic on the vital waterway, has been towed…
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On September 20, 1936, record-breaking aviator Amelia Earhart posed for a photo in front of her Cord convertible and Lockheed Electra airplane. Finally, all three disappeared. Although Earhart and her Lockheed are still missing, her Cord has since resurfaced.The Cord 810 (later known as the 812) debuted in late 1935. While most cars of this era were coachbuilt and relied on a front-mounted engine to power the rear wheels, the Cord of front engine broke. the mold adopting a unibody construction and a front-wheel drive configuration. This combination gave the 810 a low and captivating appearance. Cord supplemented this with…
A woman was killed in a two-car crash in Irvine Saturday evening, June 3rd. The crash happened at 5:51 p.m. on Irvine Boulevard east of Sand Canyon Avenue, according to Irvine Police Sgt. Karie Davies. “When officers arrived on scene, a white BMW 430i and a gold Lexus RX300 were involved in a side-on collision,” Davies said. “The Lexus was only occupied by the driver and the BMW was occupied by the driver and four passengers.” A 47-year-old woman sitting in the back seat of the BMW was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, said Sgt. His…
28 entries DIRT SUPER LATE MODELS CASE Late Model Feature (50 laps): 1. 3S-Brian Shirley[5]; 2. 40B-Kyle Bronson[1]; 3. 44-Chris Madden[13]; 4. 9-Nick Hoffman[7]; 5. B5-Brandon Sheppard[11]; 6. 25F-Jason Feger[19]; 7. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[10]; 8. 32-Bobby Pierce[3]; 9. 11-Gordy Gundaker[8]; 10. 19R-Ryan Gustin[14]; 11. 96V-Tanner English[2]; 12. 97-Cade Dillard[4]; 13. 1st-Johnny Scott[15]; 14. 25-Shane Clanton[6]; 15. 54-David Breazeale[9]; 16. 36-Logan Martin[16]; 17. 14W-Dustin Walker[24]; 18. 31-Kye Blight[21]; 19. 99-Dylan Thompson[17]; 20. 54D-Dane Dacus[18]; 21. B1-Brent Larson[12]; 22. 18-Matt Cooper[22]; 23. 30-Todd Cooney[23]; 24. 99G-Gossum Hunt[20] Last Chance Showdown (10 laps): 1. 25F-Jason Feger[2]; 2. 99G-Gossum Hunt[1]; 3. 31-Kye Blight[4]; 4.…
The mammoth costs associated with new car development have made the dual cab a decidedly incestuous segment with numerous manufacturers collaborating on the creation of a new model for many years.It makes a lot of sense. While sports cars, executive sedans and luxury SUVs, for example, trade off their subtle nuances and individual distinctions, the more utilitarian a vehicle is, the less it matters to many how different it really is under a facelifted exterior.For years, Ford’s Ranger shared almost everything mechanical with the Mazda BT-50 until nepotism finally drove the Japanese manufacturer out of the partnership, while little fuss…
In 1990, Chevrolet equipped its light half-ton pickup truck with a 454-cubic-inch big-block L19 engine with electronic fuel injection (EFI). The mill initially produced 230 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque, but was upgraded to 255 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque for the 1991-1993 model years. A three-speed Turbo Hyda-Matic automatic transmission sent power to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. The 454 engine is best known as the power source for the 1970-1974 Corvette, but Chevrolet also installed it in the Caprice, Chevelle, and El Camino. Despite the engine’s formidable displacement, the truck’s performance was mediocre at…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. – The controversial car show at the Fayette County estate of rapper Rick Ross ended without major incident Saturday, according to Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb.He estimated that more than 6,000 people attended.Paul Yancey was one of those who came with cars from his auto shop in Fayetteville. He attended the event last year.”It was better. Very organized Of course, he always puts on a great show. He’s a great promoter and we’re really enjoying ourselves,” Yancey said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Thousands of police-escorted buses herded thousands of people through traffic on…
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Encouraging the adoption of electric cars is part of the French government’s new measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – Copyright/Archive Brendan Smialowski The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new federal vehicle emissions standards in April to accelerate the transition to clean transportation. These standards aim to improve air quality, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2055 and reduce health problems caused by pollutants. Meeting these standards will require investments in infrastructure, battery materials and alternative technologies, with the Buy America initiative playing a vital role in promoting domestic production while addressing supply chain challenges, particularly for materials such as…
Residents and businesses near an oil industry tank farm in Louisiana were under evacuation orders after the facility caught fire. A shelter in place has been issued due to a crude oil tank fire at Calcasieu Refining Company. The order is for 3 miles. radius around Calcasieu Refining, according to Calcasieu OEP Residents and businesses near an oil industry tank farm in Louisiana were under evacuation orders and shelter-in-place directives after part of the facility caught fire Saturday, sending a plume toward the Lake Charles region. It was unknown what caused the fire at Calcasieu Refining Co. There were no…