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Autoworkers learn sign language hoping connection with deaf colleagues improves work and lives
Read full article: Autoworkers learn sign language hoping connection with deaf colleagues improves work and livesOne doesn’t need to know sign language to understand what Michael Connolly feels about his colleagues’ efforts to break down the barriers posed by his deafness.
2 cars visited area where 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s body was found, detectives claim
Read full article: 2 cars visited area where 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s body was found, detectives claimDays after 13-year-old Madeline Soto failed to show up at school and was reported missing, detectives used surveillance camera footage and license plate readers to re-trace the movements of two different vehicles, including one allegedly driven by the boyfriend of Soto’s mother.
FHP car collides with stolen vehicle during Brevard County pursuit, troopers say
Read full article: FHP car collides with stolen vehicle during Brevard County pursuit, troopers sayLaw enforcement officials are looking for four people after a Florida Highway Patrol patrol car pursuing a suspected stolen car collided with the vehicle.
Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflators
Read full article: Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflatorsNissan is urging the owners of about 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at high risk of exploding in a crash and hurling metal fragments.
Haines City officer shoots boy, 17, who reached for gun after pursuit in stolen vehicle, officials say
Read full article: Haines City officer shoots boy, 17, who reached for gun after pursuit in stolen vehicle, officials sayA 17-year-old boy who allegedly reached for a gun in a stolen vehicle Friday night is in critical condition after being shot by a Haines City police officer, according to the city’s police chief and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Flagler deputies search for man missing out of Palm Coast
Read full article: Flagler deputies search for man missing out of Palm CoastA Florida Purple Alert has been issued for a man missing out of Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Florida 10-year-old gets into crash on interstate while driving family’s car
Read full article: Florida 10-year-old gets into crash on interstate while driving family’s carTroopers said that the crash happened along Interstate 275 after the child — from St. Petersburg — took the car without permission.
Japan's automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other electric rivals
Read full article: Japan's automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other electric rivalsToyota, Honda, Nissan and other Japanese automakers are serious about rolling out battery electric vehicles to catch up with the world's frontrunners like Tesla and BYD.
Business tycoon Carlos Ghosn's rise, fall and dramatic escape is subject of new Apple TV+ series
Read full article: Business tycoon Carlos Ghosn's rise, fall and dramatic escape is subject of new Apple TV+ seriesCarlos Ghosn, the former rock star businessman who fell from grace and fled authorities smuggled in a music instrument box, is getting what his dramatic story deserves — a multi-part Apple TV+ documentary series.
Nissan plans $663 million investment in Renault's EV unit Ampere and says profit leapt in April-June
Read full article: Nissan plans $663 million investment in Renault's EV unit Ampere and says profit leapt in April-JuneNissan and Renault have redefined their French-Japanese auto alliance to establish more equal cross-shareholdings.
Nissan mechanics sue Central Florida dealerships, claim wage violations
Read full article: Nissan mechanics sue Central Florida dealerships, claim wage violationsMechanics for Nissan dealerships in Central Florida have come together to file a collective action lawsuit against their employers for failing to pay minimum wage or overtime hours.
Volusia man killed, woman critically injured in head-on crash near DeLand
Read full article: Volusia man killed, woman critically injured in head-on crash near DeLandA 60-year-old Barberville man was killed and a 42-year-old DeLand woman was critically injured in a wrong-way crash in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol says.
US board clears path for mini-union vote at big Nissan plant
Read full article: US board clears path for mini-union vote at big Nissan plantThe federal labor board has decided that fewer than 100 employees out of thousands at Nissan’s auto assembly plant in Tennessee can hold a vote on whether to form a small union.
29-year-old motorcyclist dies in Orange County crash, troopers say
Read full article: 29-year-old motorcyclist dies in Orange County crash, troopers sayTroopers said the man was traveling westbound on Wetherbee Road approaching Balcombe Road when the driver of a Nissan Altima tried to make a left turn after traveling eastbound on Wetherbee.
Flagler Beach pedestrian killed in Volusia County hit-and-run, troopers say
Read full article: Flagler Beach pedestrian killed in Volusia County hit-and-run, troopers sayA 23-year-old Flagler Beach man was killed during a crash along U.S. Highway 92 in Volusia County Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando woman killed in crash that closed University Boulevard at SR-417 in Orange County
Read full article: Orlando woman killed in crash that closed University Boulevard at SR-417 in Orange CountyA 44-year-old Orlando woman was killed and three others were hurt Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash that forced the closure of westbound lanes of University Boulevard at State Road 417 in Orange County, officials said.
17-year-old driver under influence of alcohol or drugs killed 6 in Florida crash, deputies say
Read full article: 17-year-old driver under influence of alcohol or drugs killed 6 in Florida crash, deputies sayOfficials say a teenager who was driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol crashed into another vehicle at “a high rate of speed,” killing six people in Palm Beach County.
When can masks be ditched? UK leader to revamp virus rules
Read full article: When can masks be ditched? UK leader to revamp virus rulesPrime Minister Boris Johnson will provide an update Monday on plans for easing COVID-19 restrictions in England, amid speculation he will scrap rules that require people to wear masks in many public settings.
‘You can’t throw a baby:’ Florida man accused of tossing infant at deputies after chase
Read full article: ‘You can’t throw a baby:’ Florida man accused of tossing infant at deputies after chaseA pursuit came to an end when a Florida man bailed out of the car he was driving and tossed a 2-month-old baby at deputies, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
Volusia man dies after losing control of car in apparent street race on I-4, troopers say
Read full article: Volusia man dies after losing control of car in apparent street race on I-4, troopers sayA Volusia man died after losing control of his vehicle in an apparent street race on an Interstate 4 ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Nissan commits to UK car plant after post-Brexit trade deal
Read full article: Nissan commits to UK car plant after post-Brexit trade dealFILE - In this Thursday, March 14, 2019 file photo, workers walk toward the car builders Nissan plant in Sunderland, England. Japanese carmaker Nissan confirmed Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, that it will maintain its operations in Britain in the wake of the post-Brexit trade deal between the country and the European Union. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)LONDON – Japanese carmaker Nissan confirmed Friday that it will maintain its operations in Britain in the wake of the post-Brexit trade deal between the country and the European Union. However, after months of tortuous negotiations, the U.K. and EU struck a post-Brexit trade deal at the end of 2020 that means there won't be any tariffs or quotas. Though committing to the Sunderland plant, Nissan said one of its two lines there will pause production on Friday as shipping routes and ports come under pressure because of the coronavirus crisis.
Semiconductor shortage forces automobile production cuts
Read full article: Semiconductor shortage forces automobile production cutsA widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns. Ford had scheduled down time next week at its Louisville, Kentucky, assembly plant, but moved it ahead to this week. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)DETROIT – A widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns. Ford had scheduled down time next week at its Louisville, Kentucky, assembly plant, but moved it ahead to this week. "This will minimize the impact of the current semiconductor shortage while ensuring we maintain production at our other North American plants,” Fiat Chrysler said in a statement.
Nissan pulls out of Trump emissions fight with California
Read full article: Nissan pulls out of Trump emissions fight with CaliforniaDETROIT – Nissan said Friday that it will no longer support the Trump administration in its legal fight to end California's ability to set its own auto-pollution and gas-mileage standards. General Motors ended its support for the Trump administration's battle with California on emissions standards last week. President Donald Trump rolled back Obama-era fuel efficiency and emissions standards, and it’s likely that the Biden administration will end the rollbacks. Trump also ended California’s unique ability to set its own pollution and efficiency standards, which is being challenged in court. Many automakers, including Nissan and GM, still are supporting Trump in defending the rollback of national fuel efficiency standards.
‘They ripped him off and shot him:’ Man killed in drug-related homicide, Polk County deputies say
Read full article: ‘They ripped him off and shot him:’ Man killed in drug-related homicide, Polk County deputies sayPOLK COUNTY, Fla. – A marijuana deal gone wrong ended with a shootout that killed a suspected dealer Monday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the victim, a man in a white Nissan, went to a 7-Eleven on Marigold Avenue around 3 p.m. to meet with two males to sell them marijuana. One went inside the white Nissan while the other stayed outside, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is at the scene of a drug-related homicide near the intersection of Marigold Avenue and Walnut Street in Poinciana. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200.
Rights experts: Japan's handling of Carlos Ghosn was wrong
Read full article: Rights experts: Japan's handling of Carlos Ghosn was wrongGENEVA – A panel of human rights experts working with the United Nations said Monday that former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn was wrongly detained in Japan and has urged “compensation” for him from the Japanese government. The opinions of the working group are not binding on countries but aim to hold them up to their own human rights commitments. Among its past rulings involved the case of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who was likewise deemed to have had his human rights violated. Japan’s system has been repeatedly criticized by human rights advocates. Its members declined to speak to reporters about the opinion, the U.N. human rights office said.
Man arrested in robbery of Flagler County jewelry store
Read full article: Man arrested in robbery of Flagler County jewelry storeA 30-year-old man was arrested on allegations of robbing a jewelry store in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Tyrone Hunter was arrested in Putnam County and will be transferred to the Flagler County Jail, sheriff’s officials said. FCSO deputies worked with law enforcement agencies in Putnam County to track down an address where Hunter was possibly staying, and Hunter was arrested. “This is a great example of how technology-led policing and good old-fashioned police work solve crimes,” Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly said. “This guy thought he could come into Flagler County and commit a robbery and get away with it.
Man chases down suspect after nearly being carjacked, police say
Read full article: Man chases down suspect after nearly being carjacked, police sayMASCOTTE, Fla. – A man who was nearly carjacked in front of his son chased after the suspect in the case even after the man shot at him, according to the Mascotte Police Department. Records show Victor Alejandro Ortega and another man approached the victim’s vehicle and Ortega repeatedly tried to open the door to the victim’s sedan but was unsuccessful. The chase stopped when someone in the Nissan fired shots toward the victim’s sedan, according to the affidavit. As the victim was speaking with officers, police said Ortega approached the scene and began yelling at the victim. Ortega said the victim approached him at the baseball field and began arguing with him for an unknown reason, according to the report.
Bank of England reminds banks of 'no deal' Brexit risk
Read full article: Bank of England reminds banks of 'no deal' Brexit riskDiscussions over a trade deal have made little headway, with both sides arguing that the other is creating unnecessary obstacles. And that's raised concerns that the British economy faces the prospect of a no deal scenario at a time of acute stress related to the coronavirus pandemic. Japanese carmaker Nissan joined other businesses in expressing concerns, warning it will not be able to sustain operations at its plant in Sunderland, northeast England, if the negotiations fail to lead to a trade deal. Another round of Brexit talks is taking place via video conferencing and is expected to conclude Friday. ___Follow APs full coverage of Brexit and British politics at https://www.apnews.com/Brexit
3 family members die in Florida hit-and-run; driver sought
Read full article: 3 family members die in Florida hit-and-run; driver soughtPALM HARBOR, Fla. – Florida law enforcement searched Sunday for the hit-and-run driver who ran a red light and plowed into a car, killing a married couple and their teenage son. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened late Saturday in Palm Harbor, north of St. Petersburg. That caused the Nissan to spin, ejecting the Johnsons, who were not wearing seat belts. They died at the scene. The Buick’s driver and passenger ran from crash, leaving the car behind.