IF words could tell the story of this Marondera woman, the label ‘heroic’ will aptly describe the exploits of Primrose Fundai.She doesn’t look like superwoman; nor is he wearing a superhero skin suit.It is his love for the safety of sex workers that earns him hero status.NewsDay Weekender followed her as a majestic gray Toyota Hilux from yesteryear rolled out of the popular Dombotombo Flats laden with boxes.The area is home to hundreds of sex workers from different parts of the country, who use the dilapidated building as spare rooms and the boxes are full of condoms and other paraphernalia.It…
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Dear Car Talk: Hello. I am Tahsin from Bangladesh! I have a question about my car. It’s my first car, and I don’t know much about cars.My car is a 1992 Toyota Starlet, right hand drive. On the driver’s side floor near the door are two levers, one small and one larger in front.The smallest I know of is the fuel door release lever. But what is the biggest one for? – TahsinDear TAHSIN: This is the ejector seat. Try it.In fact, this is the release of the hood. Or as you may call it in Bangladesh with your right-hand…
WITH all the good weather we’ve been seeing this early summer, many of us will be looking forward to hitting the road, whether it’s for a cozy caravanning adventure or a short, sweet stay somewhere in our beautiful country. With many leisure trips planned for the coming months, there are essential vehicle checks we should be doing before our trips to help ensure the safety of family, friends and other road users. First, check tire pressure and tread wear, which can and will affect safety and fuel economy; if there is a problem, fix it. With weather forecasters predicting temperatures…
More production cuts are still on the table when OPEC+ ministers meet in Vienna this Sunday, Rystad Energy Senior Vice President Jorge Leon said in a statement sent to Rigzone. “Macroeconomic headwinds are putting significant downward pressure on oil markets in recent weeks, despite voluntary cuts implemented by seven OPEC+ countries starting in May, and the producer group could cut output to support prices in the short term,” Leon said in the statement. . “The lack of response from US shale should be seen as a positive for the group, as OPEC+ could cut production and support prices without the…
BEAUMONT, Texas Most drivers in Texas will no longer be required to pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers removed the rule from the Texas code.Texas is one of 13 states that require annual inspections for cars. That will change in about 18 months now that the Texas Legislature has given House Bill 3297 final approval. Drivers will still pay the $7.50 a year when they register their vehicles. The money will go to the Texas Mobility Fund, the General Revenue Fund and the Clean Air Account.For drivers with new cars, either current model or previous model year that…
Volkswagen of America introduced the three-row ID. Buzz in Huntington Beach, California. Tribute to the iconic Volkswagen Microbus, the three-row ID. Buzz has been designed specifically for North America. It offers a longer wheelbase than the European two-row vehicle that debuted in 2022 (previous post), plus a bigger battery and more horsepower. The identifier of three rows. Buzz is planned for sale in the US market starting in 2024. As with the original Bus, the three-row identifier. Buzz has a rear-mounted engine as standard. The rear engine produces 282 horsepower, compared to the European-spec two-row model, which debuted with 201…
CONCORD, Calif. (KRON) – An East Bay family is homeless after a car crashed into their home, and it’s not the first time something like this has happened. The family says it happened around 1 a.m. Friday. The home is off busy Clayton Road in Concord. The family says a couple of speeding cars were behind this crash. Amazingly, everyone survived, including the grandmother who was sitting in the living room when one of those cars drove into it. How did sideshows get started and how did they get so out of control? Tonight, as they pick up the pieces,…
IF words could tell the story of this Marondera woman, the label ‘heroic’ will aptly describe the exploits of Primrose Fundai. She doesn’t look like superwoman; nor is he wearing a superhero skin suit. It is his love for the safety of sex workers that earns him hero status. NewsDay Weekender followed her as a majestic gray Toyota Hilux from yesteryear rolled out of the popular Dombotombo Flats laden with boxes. The area is home to hundreds of sex workers from different parts of the country, who use the dilapidated building as spare rooms and the boxes are full of…
In line with its commitments to support Australia’s energy transition, Woodside Energy Group Ltd. has awarded all major contracts for the decommissioning of its subsea infrastructure at the Enfield, Griffin, Stybarrow and Echo Yodel oil and gas fields off the coast of Western Australia, the company said in a news release. The campaign will include the Nganhurra Riser Turret Mooring at the Enfield field, the Griffin RTM and the Stybarrow Disconnectable Turret Mooring, Woodside said. The campaign will begin in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals. The project will follow decommissioning activities that have taken place at…
WASHINGTON — As multiple subsidies appear insufficient to entice crowds to buy electric vehicles, President Biden is turning to a labyrinthine industrial policy to supply what people don’t demand. An EV buyer is eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 if:If the final assembly of the vehicle took place in North America. And if a minimum of 40% (80% by 2027) of the minerals in the battery, and 50% (100% by 2029) percent of the vehicle’s components come from the United States or a country with which it has a ” free trade”. agreement”.There are no such agreements with…