Greyhound's 1940s Helicopter Bus Concept Was Basically An Early VTOL For Post-War's Common Man: What's Streaming
Since humans first took to the skies, we've fantasized about personal, convenient air travel.
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Which Concept Cars Spawned The Most Disappointing Production Vehicles?
From jaw-dropping to stomach-turning.
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Surprise, Surprise: Flock Cameras Are Collecting More Than Just Your Plate And Car Information
With the FreeForm search tool, law enforcement can use Flock cameras to find vehicles and people by identifying various visual characteristics.
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Why You'll See Two Different Speed Limit Signs On The Same Road
You may have seen two different speed limit signs posted on the same pole or on each side of the road. While they look confusing, they serve an important role.
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Finally, Alaskans Can Daily 25-Year-Old Japanese Kei Trucks
Maybe not the first choice for a cross-state road trip, but probably more comfortable in cold Alaskan months than a motorcycle.
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Trump's 'Much Better Deal' For Gordie Howe Bridge Isn't Much Better, But At Least It Has An Opening Date
Will you take one marshmallow today, or two tomorrow?
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Vandalism Clause In Flock Camera Contract Causes Major Headache For Local Governments That Only Want To Track Everyone Everywhere At All Times
Guess who ends up paying the bill for sabotaged Flock cameras?
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These Are The Underrated Car Movies We Should Be Watching
We asked for your hidden gems, and you didn't disappoint.
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House Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Could Be Good For Your Sleep And Potentially Preventing Fatal Crashes
IIHS research in 2025 found fatal crashes had increased by as much as 12% in the five weeks following the spring forward change, where individuals lose an hour.
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NHTSA Is Sick Of Self-Driving Cars Getting In The Way Of Emergency Responders
Can we really rely on autonomous vehicle developers to do the right thing, in situations where every second counts?
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The U.S. Government Still Has No Idea Who's Making Deadly Aftermarket Airbags
These particular inflators, possibly manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology Co., Ltd., or DTN, throw shrapnel when deployed on impact.
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What Underrated Car Movies Should We Be Watching?
For the purpose of this week's question I recommend the "McLaren" documentary.
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Dive, Breach And Do Barrel Rolls Like A Majestic Ocean Beast In This Ridiculous 'Boat'
For those of us who want the chaotic freedom of an airborne 8,000-pound aquatic mammal, a California company has just the thing to make that dream a reality.
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Watching Grown Men Throwing Cars Down A Hill For Studebaker's Arduous 1932 Vehicle Testing Is A Special Kind Of Delight
This safety video shared by the Studebaker National Museum is natural catnip to fervent watchers of such carnal metal demise.
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Trump's Ambassador To Canada Is Right (And Very Wrong) About The Gordie Howe Bridge
A recent economic survey said that if the bridge didn't open up on time back on June 12, that it would cost Americans about a million dollars a day.
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Cop Uses License Plate Reader Data To Stalk 'Shiny Thing' Also Known As A Human Being
Roman's transgressions began with what most women have learned instinctively to shrug off — a bunch of cat calling and whistling.
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These Are The Cars You Are Sick Of Seeing On The Road
Every time you get behind the wheel is the start of a new adventure, you just know it can be ruined by accidentally casting your gaze on a vile-looking vehicle.
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This Adorable Minibot Could Be The Future Of Cleaning Oil Spills More Effectively
The"Electronic Dolphin," is a the minibot created by engineers at RMIT University to help clean up oil spills in a more effective and eco-conscious way.
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Bust-Out Fraud Can Get Anyone With Great Credit A New Car Collection In Less Than Thirty Days, For Now
Point Predictive revealed the rate of these schemes occurring have gone up 83 percent in the last five years.
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This Bold Pink 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster Signed By Sydney Sweeney Can Be Yours If You're Short Enough
This is quite possibly the pinkest BMW roadster; a color you will certainly not find anywhere else.
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What Cars Are You Sick Of Seeing On The Road?
You might say some uncouth things about said monstrosity when encountered on the road
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Porsche Dauer 962: How A Race Car, Turned Street Car, Turned Winning Le Mans Car Earned An Impossible Shot At Glory
Porsche's 962 prototype is likely one of the most recognized Porsche racing machines, outside of course, the 911.
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Vespa Spent Its First Decade Trying Its Hand At Racing Which Resulted In Some Weird-Ass Models And Record-Making Runs
You don't think of a Vespa competing on a race track like its Italian counterparts, Ducati and Ferrari, but the scooter did have a stint of tearing up rubber.
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Cargo Thefts Are Rising And Tesla Factory Docks Appear To Be A Real Easy Target
One heist captured $475,000 worth of Powerwall 3s in one go.
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That's Amore: Thousands Rally In Rome On Two Wheels For Vespa's 80th Anniversary
The Vespisti invaded Rome this week.
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Our Readers Came Up With These Honest Auto Company Slogans
The best slogans not only burrow themselves into the depths of your brain for the remainder of your existence, but convince consumers to buy a product.
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'Hellbent For Safety' From 1963 Uses Stuntman To Demonstrate Stupid Drivers Doing Stupid Things, And Nothing's Changed In 60 Years
Joie Chitwood, stuntman or "thrill driving star" of the 1960s, calls it carelessness. Sixty years later in the heat of the moment, we call them "idiots."
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