How Passenger Minibuses can be Used for Police, Schools, Tourists, and Much More
A minibus, mini coach, or microbus can hold a lot of people — more than a multi-purpose vehicle or car — but still fewer than a large bus. Within the UK, the word “minibus” is used to explain any full-sized rider carrying van, accommodating between eight and 30 seats. Used minibuses can be utilized for a variety of reasons: Fastened route transit buses Aerodrome buses Versatile demand responsive transport vehicles Share taxis or giant taxicabs Schools, sports clubs, community teams, […]
Victoria Police Receive 290 Colorado-Based Holden Vans; Deployment Underway in February
Holden announced this month that it will be supplying 290 two- and four-door divisional vans, based on the Holden Colorado, to the Victoria Police. These vans will be put into service by Victoria Police over the next two years as part of a fleet upgrade. The bulk of the vans—250 units—will be two-door vans based […]
New Technology on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV to Protect the Police
“Out with the old and in with the new” definitely holds true for the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV). Chevrolet has just revealed the active safety technology that it will equip PPVs with for the new year. While many new models of passenger sedans and SUVs already incorporate driver assist technologies, pursuit vehicles […]
Driving Habits Guaranteed to Get You on a Police Officer’s Radar
Everyone makes mistakes, and even though all mistakes are not created equally, if you engage in any of the following bad driving habits, your chances of speaking with a police officer are really high. According to a survey involving two independent traffic experts and participants from three police agencies, conducted by Edmunds.com, the following driving behaviors are guaranteed […]
Ford Introduces Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan, World’s First Plug-In Hybrid Police Vehicle
Ford Motor Company continues its trend as the leading innovator in the field of law enforcement officer vehicles, announcing on Monday that the Ford Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan is reporting for duty beginning next summer. The announcement of the world’s first plug-in hybrid police vehicle follows Ford’s introduction earlier this year of the world’s […]
[Photos] You Do Not Want to See the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder in Your Rear View
Ford earlier this year announced the Special Service Vehicle iterations of both its 2018 Ford Explorer and F-150. Now, Ford has revealed that it will also be offering the new and improved F-150 in the form of the first pursuit-rated pickup truck ever built: the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder. In the immortal words […]
Honda Donates Two Africa Twin Adventure Bikes to Police
Yesterday Honda donated two Africa Twin adventure motorcycles to the Redondo Beach Police Department, as part of a ceremony at the automaker’s offices in Torrance, California. The gift was made in support of the new City of Redondo Beach Police Foundation, which funds new technologies to help advance the vision of the police department. American […]
Ford Reveals Pursuit-Rated Police Responder Hybrid Sedan
In its continuing effort to remain at the forefront of the law enforcement officer vehicle segment both in terms of sales and innovation, Ford has introduced the first-ever pursuit-rated hybrid police car. The Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan is not just part of Ford’s efforts to pull away from competitors in terms of LEO vehicle […]
UPDATE: California Highway Patrol Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Sedans Begin to Arrive
122 of the 588 Dodge Charger Pursuit sedans that have been ordered by the California Highway Patrol are already out on the road
Last July, The News Wheel ran a story about the California Highway Patrol exchanging its older patrol vehicles with Dodge Charger Pursuit sedans. As 2017 progresses, it would seem that some of those Dodge Chargers are beginning to arrive at Highway Patrol stations across the Golden State. As the transition takes full swing, the California […]
50 Special Edition Black and Gold Dodge Chargers Join the Michigan State Police Patrol Fleet
Patrol cars in Michigan are easily recognizable due to their bright blue coloration. However, Michigan residents may need to take a second look at the Michigan State Police patrol fleet beginning this year. According to a Michigan State Police news release, 50 special edition black and gold Dodge Chargers will join the Michigan State Police […]
Volvo V90 Makes Debut as Swedish Police Vehicle
If you’ve ever wondered how certain models are chosen to become police cars, then sit back and get ready to learn about how Sweden does it. Over in the Scandinavian country, there are high expectations for police vehicles. From the durability of the vehicle to how stylish and comfortable it is, the chosen one must pass […]
Canadian Police Devise Torture For Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving is a serious crime. Not only could the driver hurt themselves in a crash, but they could also injure or kill other people on their path to self-destruction. For decades, law enforcement officials have been trying to devise ways to discourage drunk driving, from offering free cabs on major holiday weekends, to high […]
Ford Police Interceptor Dominates Michigan State, LA County Sheriff’s Tests Once Again
Ford has been proving its supremacy as a provider of law enforcement officer vehicles, be it from the perspective of sales or constant innovation geared toward stealth and safety. The automaker has now reaffirmed once more its domination from a performance perspective, topping tests conducted by the Michigan State and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Ford Adds Rear Spoiler Traffic Warning Lights for 2017 Police Interceptor Utility
Ford announced this past April that it would be making available a “no profile” Front Interior Visor Light Bar for its 2017 Police Interceptor Utility, ostensibly making its plus-sized LEO vehicles more difficult for traffic violators to spot on crowded roadways. This week, the automaker announced that it is adding Rear Spoiler Traffic Warning Lights […]
Police Officer Lonzo Anderson Named the Official Chevy Truck Legend of Texas
Last year at the State Fair of Dallas, police officer Lonzo Anderson introduced himself to Chevy representatives and told them he’s put more than 375,000 miles on his 2000 Chevy Silverado. So one year later, Chevy decided to honor Anderson by naming him the Official Chevy Truck Legend of Texas. By becoming a member of […]
Motorcycle-Riding Reincarnated King Arthur Sues Police, English Heritage Over £15 Parking Fee at Stonehenge
Fantasy novel plot: Arthur Pendragon, aka King Arthur, described famously in Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur as well as many older texts, is pulled to modern times, and longing for something to connect to his own age, goes to Stonehenge, where he can’t pay for parking and is turned away. Real world news: Arthur Pendragon, […]
Nissan Donates $25,000 to Civil Rights Training for Nashville Police
The relationship between minorities and the police has been a hot button topic in the United States for quite a while now, and the discussion has only turned more intense in the wake of our current election season. Rather than shy away from the controversy, though, Nissan is attempting to do something about it. Today […]