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Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Delhi man forced to sell Range Rover at 'throwaway prices' due to 10-year diesel ban
A Delhi man says he is being forced to sell his 'meticulously maintained' Range Rover at throwaway prices due to the city's ban on diesel vehicles older than 10 years. Ritesh Gandotra joined hundreds of other Delhiites in calling for a policy rethink, saying Delhi NCR's ban on old vehicles – purportedly to tackle air pollution – does little more than inconvenience honest tax-paying citizens. A Delhi man says he's been forced to sell his Range Rover at a low price (X/@Ritesh_Gandotra) In his post shared on the social media platform X, Gandotra shared a photograph of his Land Rover Range Rover – an SUV currently in its eighth year. His post was shared on July 1, the day that Delhi's ban on providing fuel to end of life vehicles (EoL) came into force. Under this ban, vehicles that have exceeded the life span of 10 years for diesel vehicles and 15 years for petrol vehicles will not be provided fuel at petrol pumps. Delhi man rues 10-year diesel ban In his X post, Gandotra said his Range Rover has only clocked 74,000 km on the odometer. Although it is currently in its 8th year, the car spent two years in the parking lot during the pandemic. The Delhi man described it as a 'meticulously maintained' vehicle that 'easily has over 2 lakh km of life left.' Despite this, Gandotra is being forced to sell the Range Rover at a very low price to buyers outside Delhi NCR. 'But thanks to the 10-year diesel ban in NCR, I'm now forced to sell it — and that too to buyers outside NCR, offering throwaway prices,' he wrote on X. Delhi man slams policy on old cars The Delhi-based executive slammed the policy that forces car owners to sell or scrap vehicles in perfect condition. 'This isn't green policy. It's a penalty on responsible ownership and common sense,' he wrote, adding the hastag #policyflaw. He also noted how buying a new car has become exorbitant, thanks to 45% GST plus cess charges. Gandotra's post echoes the sentiments of thousands of other people who have criticised the ban. One X post, for example, reads: 'Delhi's absurd ELV policy is a brutal scam. Forcing 90% of Indians,scraping by on under ₹ 25K/month, to ditch their cars every 10-15 years is pure extortion.' 'In a country where 90% people are earning less than 25K rs per month, forcing them to sell their cars every 10-15 years is nothing but criminal,' reads another post.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
3 SUVs That Will Break Down More Than the Average Vehicle
Not all SUVs are built with long-term reliability in mind, and some models are more likely to leave you dealing with unexpected repair bills. 'While some are known for their exceptional reliability, others are prone to frequent breakdowns and costly repairs,' explained Ruth Calkins, general manager and car expert at Findbyplate. 'This is just one of the reasons buyers shouldn't be easily swayed by the physical appearance or feature of an SUV when deciding to buy.' Trending Now: Find Out: If you're shopping for a dependable ride, these are three SUVs experts say tend to break down more often than the average vehicle. The Land Rover Range Rover isn't cheap. Kelley Blue Book shows a starting MSRP of over $109,000 brand new, but 'it costs a lot of money to buy new, but it loses value quickly because of how problematic ownership can become,' Melanie Musson, auto industry expert with wrote in an email. One of the most frustrating issues is with the infotainment system, which often malfunctions, as well as electrical issues and air suspension failures. 'Engine problems can result in repairs that take weeks to restore the vehicle's operational status,' Musson added. Consider This: The Volkswagen Taos is notorious for its engine issues, which are expensive to repair. According to Edmunds reviewers, maintenance issues are frequent, and the vehicle has unreliable electronics and some have faced costly repairs early on in ownership. 'Fuel system problems can cause drivers to run out of gas because the gauges malfunction, preventing them from accurately indicating the fuel level,' Musson wrote. 'The brakes often wear out quickly,' she added. This leads to frequent brake service, which can be costly. While it's known for off-roading, it doesn't mean the Jeep Grand Cherokee is reliable overall. 'Jeep, as a whole, has a reputation for breaking down,' Musson said. 'With the Grand Cherokee, different model years tend to have varying breakdown issues; however, there are consistently recurring issues that affect reliability and are frustrating for owners to have to repair.' This doesn't apply only to the newest model. 'There is also a serious concern with the fact that the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been recalled 11 times by NHTSA, over various safety concerns including issues with airbags, electrical systems, suspension and steering,' Calkins wrote. 'This recall points to potential gaps in the design or manufacturing of this vehicle, that may compromise its reliability as well as safety.' More From GOBankingRates 7 Luxury SUVs That Will Become Affordable in 2025 This article originally appeared on 3 SUVs That Will Break Down More Than the Average Vehicle
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Yahoo
Third Tacoma teen charged in fatal shooting that occurred during suspected vehicle prowl
A third person has been charged in a fatal shooting that occurred after a suspected vehicle prowl was interrupted in Tacoma. Prosecutors charged Dominick Blair Byrd, 18, with two counts of second-degree murder on Friday, according to court documents. Byrd is accused of fatally shooting James Marsh, 53, outside the victim's home. A plea of not guilty was entered on Byrd's behalf during his arraignment. Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner Barbara McInvaille set his bail at $1 million, records show. Elijah Alexander Andrews, 18, was charged in Pierce County Superior Court Jan. 15 with two counts of second-degree murder, The News Tribune reported. A plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf. The judge in the case ordered that the name of the third defendant, 17-year-old boy, not be publicly released while the investigation is ongoing. Detectives identified Byrd as the third suspect in Marsh's death through a witness statement, phone logs and a jail phone call between the teen and Andrews. Police were dispatched at 2:21 a.m. to the 4800 block of North 18th Street for reports of shots fired. Marsh was lying in the street in front of his home when officers arrived. He was injured from several gunshot wounds and was later declared dead at 2:37 a.m., according to a probable cause document. Officers spoke to 911 callers who reported seeing an older silver vehicle drive away on North 18th Street. There was also a vehicle across the street parked in front of another home with its driver's side door open, documents show. Marsh's girlfriend told detectives she was asleep before police arrived, prosecutors wrote. When she woke up to the police pounding on her door, she realized Marsh was no longer inside the home. Through their investigation, detectives learned from surveillance footage that three people were in the middle of a vehicle prowl in the neighborhood. Two people were looking into Marsh's Land Rover Range Rover and a vehicle across the street, prosecutors wrote. Footage showed Marsh coming out towards the street where two people were, and lights flashed between the cars. The people ran back to their vehicle and drove off. Footage allegedly showed there was also a third person involved. Following the unnamed teen's arrest on Jan. 10, detectives reviewed a jail call between him and Andrews where they discuss someone named 'Dom' turning himself in, prosecutors wrote. The teen and Andrews alleged during the call that three of them were there during the shooting. Through a police database, detectives learned Andrews was listed in a police report with Byrd, prosecutors wrote. A witness who was close to Andrews told detectives that 'Dom Byrd' was the third person involved in the homicide and was the person to 'fire the gun.' Byrd's phone records also allegedly showed that his phone was in the area of where Marsh lived right before police were dispatched to the scene. His phone was also in the area where another vehicle prowl occurred prior to the shooting, prosecutors wrote. Officers arrested Byrd on Wednesday after he left his apartment, prosecutors wrote. Byrd has not been previously convicted with a crime, records show.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
A man was shot after approaching alleged vehicle prowlers. Police have third teen in custody
Tacoma Police arrested a third suspect Wednesday in a case officers are investigating as a homicide, after a man was fatally shot Jan. 9 on a residential street in Tacoma's North End. Officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of North 18th Street at about 2:30 a.m. Jan. 9 after a report of gunfire and a man lying in the street, whom they found suffering several gunshot wounds, The News Tribune reported. Police and Tacoma Fire personnel attempted life-saving measures but the man was declared dead at the scene. Crime scene technicians and detectives responded to the scene and opened an investigation. The victim was later identified as James Marsh, 53, of Tacoma, according to a release from the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Police booked the third suspect, an 18-year-old man, into the Pierce County Jail Wednesday, according to the department's post on X. He joins another 18-year-old man whom officers booked into the jail Jan. 14, and a 17-year-old boy whom officers booked into Remann Hall Jan. 10. All three are suspected of murder in the second degree, the post said. Elijah Alexander Andrews, whom officers arrested Jan. 14, was charged in Pierce County Superior Court Jan. 15 with two counts of second-degree murder, The News Tribune reported. A plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf. The judge in the case ordered that the 17-year-old's name not be publicly released while the investigation is ongoing. The News Tribune is not naming the third suspect because he hasn't yet been charged with a crime. The News Tribune also reported based on court records that surveillance footage showed a person thought to be Marsh walking toward two people who were looking into and touching vehicles near his home, including his Land Rover Range Rover, on Jan. 9. It appeared that a third suspect was allegedly involved, prosecutors wrote in the probable cause affidavit. Detectives also learned that several vehicle prowls were reported in the area just before the homicide, according to court documents. The investigation is ongoing, according to the post. It requests anyone with information to contact Tacoma Police or Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Range Rover flips into Pasco apartment AC units: FHP
LONG SPUR, Fla. (WFLA) — A crash Wednesday overturned a Range Rover before colliding with air conditioning units at an apartment, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. A Land Rover Range Rover driven by a 78-year-old Odessa woman was traveling westbound on a private drive approaching Gunn Highway when the vehicle did not stop and continued across Gunn Highway. The Range Rover crashed into a Ford Van, driven by a 21-year-old Tampa woman who was traveling southbound on Gunn Highway, according to FHP. 84-year-old pickup driver runs over beachgoer's head in Daytona Beach After the crash, the van stopped on the roadway, but the Range Rover struck a rock wall and tree, causing the car to rotate and overturn. The Range Rover then collided with apartment air conditioning units at 1470 Long Spur, troopers said. Both drivers suffered minor injuries from the crash and were transported to a nearby hospital. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
