Wheel News

• Driver Nathan Towers left girlfriend Jess Waterman to die in wreckage of Essex car crash
  
  Nathan Towers, 33, got behind the wheel of his Mini to pick up Jess Waterman in February last year. After crashing the car in Epping, Essex, he left his gravely injured girlfriend behind and fled.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 2 Jun 2023.
• Mattel's (MAT) Barbie Announces New Product Collection
  
  Mattel (MAT) announces barbie-inspired new toy collection across brand portfolio, including UNO, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, MEGA.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 1 Jun 2023.
• 18-wheel driverless trucks on freeways? California lawmakers don't trust DMV to ensure big rig safety
  
  State legislators are pushing a bill that would delay the advent of driverless trucks and wrest away regulatory control from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 1 Jun 2023.
• Drink-driving mental health worker caught behind the wheel of her Mini following white wine binge
  
  Aisling Slater, 29, tested more than three times the alcohol limit after being found slumped over the wheel of her green Mini Cooper which had stopped in the middle of the road.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 30 May 2023.
• Penske assures look into flying Indy 500 wheel
  
  IndyCar owner Roger Penske said he is certain series officials will investigate what led to a wheel coming loose during a crash in the Indianapolis 500 and sailing over the catch fence and grandstands before hitting a parked automobile.
  ESPN.  Monday, 29 May 2023.
• Watch: Cheese rollers run down near-vertical hill
  
  See dozens run down Coopers Hill in pursuit of a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese.
  BBC News.  Monday, 29 May 2023.
• Paul Whelan says he thinks "the wheels are turning" toward his release
  
  "I have been told that I won't be left behind," Whelan told CNN in a phone interview from prison.
  CBS News.  Monday, 22 May 2023.
• Wife said California doctor "purposely drove off" cliff with family, court documents show
  
  Dharmesh Patel, a radiologist, was behind the wheel of the vehicle when it went over the side of a coastal road at a spot known as the Devil's Slide in January.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 18 May 2023.
• VistaJet Shares Similarities To Struggling Wheels Up In Private Air Charter
  
  Wheels Up is not the only private aircraft charter company that has had consecutive losses over the years, as revelations of VistaJet Global finances emerge.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 17 May 2023.
• Oscar Mayer Is Changing the Name of Its Iconic Wienermobile
  
  The company is slamming the brakes on its wiener on wheels and rolling out a new meaty ride.
  Entrepreneur.  Wednesday, 17 May 2023.
• Wheels Off At Wheels Up, Possibly Affecting Others In Private Aviation Industry
  
  Wheels Up CEO steps down amid poor financial performance. Ripples could be felt by others in the private aviation industry.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 11 May 2023.
• Vanna White takes a break from letter turning for something brand new!
  
  It's the ole' switcheroo on 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' with Vanna White like you've never seen her before.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 10 May 2023.
• Wheels Up founder abruptly steps down as losses mount, potential bankruptcy looms
  
  Similar to many private jet startups, Wheels Up was dogged by high costs and operating issues.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 9 May 2023.
• Vanna White competes on 'Wheel of Fortune' for the first time as Maggie Sajak fills in
  
  Pat Sajak's daughter is filling in for Vanna White as the 'Wheel of Fortune' co-host competes Wednesday against 'Jeopardy!' stars Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik.
  Los Angeles Times.  Tuesday, 9 May 2023.
• Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
  
  Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 6.90% and 3.24%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
  Zacks.  Tuesday, 9 May 2023.

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