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One Of America’s Biggest Police Forces Just Declined To Renew Its Flock Camera Deal

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LAPD allowed its three-year agreement with Flock Safety to expire rather than renewing it. Officials cited unresolved concerns over privacy, civil liberties, data sharing, and security. The technology has also faced criticism over misuse, false alerts, and operational challenges. Automatic license plate reading (ALPR) cameras are in the news across the nation. Now, one of the largest police departments in the country has just allowed its contract with Flock Safety, a leader in the ALPR space, to lapse. While the two sides will likely still come together over a new deal, the LAPD just openly admitted that it’s concerned about privacy and data related to Flock’s network. And the police aren’t alone. More: Why More Cities Are Suddenly Pulling The Plug On Flock Safety Cameras Flock Safety’s network of cameras captures images of passing vehicles and their license plates, allowing authorized users to search for vehicles c...
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Jeep Wrangler Laredo Returns With 35s And A Desert Vibe

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Jeep has introduced the 2027 Wrangler Laredo. It features brown accents and a leather interior. SUV sports a 1-inch lift and 35-inch all-terrain tires. Jeep’s Twelve 4 Twelve campaign continues as the brand has introduced the Wrangler Laredo. It revives an iconic trim from the 80’s and draws inspiration from the Texas border town as well as the American Southwest. Previewed by the Wrangler Laredo concept , the production model is based on the Wrangler Willys with the Xtreme 35 Package. This means it’s a rough and tumble off-roader with a 1-inch lift as well as bronze 17-inch, beadlock-capable wheels wrapped in 35-inch BFGoodrich KO2 tires. More: Jeep Honors A Military Icon With New Sarge Editions Buyers will also find a Gobi grille, Laredo hood decals, and brown bodyside graphics. They’re joined by bronze tow hooks and a lasso-style “4WD” logo on the rear end. Continuing the...
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BMW’s New iX4 Trades The iX3’s Boxy Roof For A Coupe Cut

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The iX4 will be equipped with the same batteries and motors as the iX3. A recent leak indicated 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive will be among the first available., BMW’s Debrecen plant in Hungary will handle production of the iX4. With the second-generation iX3, BMW has proven it can build an EV that rivals new competitors from China. Sales have been strong, so it comes as no surprise to see the German brand wasting no time in launching a slightly more streamlined iX4 version. Tipped to hit most markets next year, the iX4 was first snapped during winter testing earlier this year. Now, our photographers have scooped it on the move at the Nurburgring, looking a lot more aerodynamic than the iX3. Thanks to the skin-tight camouflage, we’re provided with an almost unimpeded view of the vehicle’s overall shape. Read: New BMW iX4 Gets The Coupe Cut, But You’ll Feel The Trim Up front, expect a close copy of the iX3 , with the ...
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Toyota Gave The Corolla A Mustard Coat Because It Couldn’t Give It A New Face

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Toyota introduced the Corolla Sport Active Elegance edition in Japan. The special model celebrates the 60th anniversary of the nameplate. It adds an optional Mustard paint job and a premium suede interior. Toyota is pushing further into the 60th anniversary of the Corolla with another special edition. The Active Sport sedan and wagon came first , then the rugged Corolla Cross Z Adventure, and now the birthday treatment reaches the five-door Corolla Sport hatchback in Japan. The Toyota Corolla Sport G Z Active Elegance builds on the flagship trim and adds a handful of exterior and interior extras. More: Toyota’s New Rugged Corolla Cross Special Swipes The Land Cruiser’s Grille Badging The highlight is the availability of an exclusive Black and Mustard two-tone color option. This helps it stand out, but the exterior design of the current twelfth-generation Corolla has been largely unchanged since its debut in 2018. The specia...
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Ford Put Its Kill Switch Behind A $7.99 A Month Paywall

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Ford’s Start Inhibit remotely blocks the engine from starting. Drivers must enter an app-generated code on the infotainment screen. The service costs $7.99 monthly in the US or CA$9.99 in Canada. Ford just made its newest vehicles harder to steal. Thefts remain high across the United States and in plenty of other countries, and Ford  acknowledges it’s locked in a race against criminals who keep finding ways around the security built into modern cars. The company calls its new feature as ‘Start Inhibit.’ It works much like the two-factor authentication process you may be used to access sensitive services, like your email or online banking, and is being added into the FordPass app and new Ford models. Anyone who has fumbled through a login code will recognize how it works. Read: Your Ford Can Be Shut Down From Afar, But Only If You Agree To This Vehicles with the FordPass app synced to them receive an alert ev...
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