Virus, genitalia, prostitute: Car names with unfortunate meanings
Story highlights Indian automaker Tata Motors says it will rename its new “Zica” hatchback amid fears over the Zika virus Here are some more cars whose names manufacturers also might…
How Pakistan rescued cable car passengers stranded hundreds of feet above ground
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Battling anxiety and nausea, they huddled together in the ruptured cable car, gripped by fear as they dangled precariously hundreds of feet in the air. With…
Ukraine’s anti-corruption searches reveal luxury watches, cars and thousands of dollars in cash
CNN — Ukrainian authorities have conducted a series of anti-corruption raids across the country, uncovering stashes of cash as well as luxury watches and cars. Among those caught up in…
Japan: Drinkers falling asleep in the road are dying in traffic accidents, Tokyo police warn
Tokyo CNN — Police in Japan’s capital are urging people to moderate their alcohol consumption this holiday season following an increase in deaths of drinkers hit by vehicles after falling…
Ford recalling 520.000 Escape and Bronco Sport SUVs
CNN — Ford has announced another SUV recall, this time impacting about 520,000 Ford Escape and Bronco Sport compacts in the United States. Potential cracks in the vehicles’ fuel line…
Why BMW really decided to make batteries in the US
CNN — BMW recently announced a $1.7 billion investment to help prepare its huge Spartanburg, South Carolina, factory to produce electric cars and SUVs. That sum included $700 million for…