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Recycling Yard

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automotive1 year ago

"Toyota to Remove Record-Setting Prius from Museum for Land Speed Record Attempt"

Toyota reportedly plans to crush a historic 2003 Prius and a 1978 Cressida from its museum collection, with the Prius having set a land speed record at the 2004 Bonneville Speed Week. The cars were spotted in a recycling yard near Dallas, Texas, and it's unclear if they will be sold or parted out. This fate is common for unsellable cars, and while the Prius may pose a potential liability due to its modified high-voltage electronics, the decision to crush the Cressida, which appears to have been previously registered, is puzzling.

fire-incident2 years ago

"Blaze Forces Closure of Grand Avenue Sections in Glendale"

Parts of Grand Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, are closed as firefighters battle a large fire at a recycling yard. The fire started with a semi-truck and trailer on fire, with exposure to a nearby building. Plumes of smoke were visible from the surrounding area. Multiple power lines were impacted and down, leading to a hazmat call. No residents were injured, but one firefighter was hospitalized for a heat-related illness. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes due to road closures.