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  • A fire burns in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco.

    Cyclist Sues Waymo After Getting Doored By Its Driverless Taxi Into A Second Waymo

    Jenifer Hanki, the cyclist, suffered a brain injury from the crash as well as spinal and soft tissue damage.

    By Ryan Erik King 21 hours ago Read More
  • Toyota Corolla goes airborne over a huge bump

    Watch As Extreme Heat Buckles A Missouri Road, Sending A Toyota Corolla Flying

    Whether people believe it or not, climate change is a thing, and it's only going to make our roads, among other things, worse.

    By Justin Hughes 22 hours ago Read More
  • Cybertruck crash

    'I Can't Stop': Basketball Phenom Recalls Fiery Tesla Cybertruck Crash That Almost Killed Him

    A harrowing report of just what happened when USC's Alijah Arenas crashed in his Tesla puts Cybertruck safety back into the spotlight.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 24 hours ago Read More
  • Car on National Mall

    Guy Drives On National Mall After Letting Intrusive Thoughts Win

    The driver of a Jeep Patriot decided to take the scenic route through the National Mall in D.C. while it was full of folks enjoying a warm summer evening.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • fuel tanker crash columbus ohio i-270

    Massive Fire In Ohio Caused By Pickup Driver Who Hit A Tanker Truck Then Fled The Scene

    Initial reports suggested the pickup truck driver cut off the tanker, causing it to crash, but police now say it was more than a little bad driving.

    By Collin Woodard 3 days ago Read More
  • a Volvo XC60 with reflectors used by Volvo Cars Traffic Accident Research Team

    Volvo Recalls 14,000 EVs And PHEVs From 2020-2026 Because They May Experience Total Brake Failure

    Braking functionality could potentially be affected after at least a minute and a half of coasting downhill without applying the brake pedal.

    By Logan K. Carter 6 days ago Read More
  • Firefighters responded to the crashed Beechcraft King Air

    Pilot Takes Failing Turboprop Plane For Crash Landing Atop Hangar

    First responders pulled two people out of a plane that crashed on a hangar's roof at a small public airport outside Kansas City on Monday.

    By Ryan Erik King 8 days ago Read More
  • spanish steps in rome, italy

    Elderly Man Somehow Gets Mercedes A-Class Stuck Driving Down Rome's Spanish Steps

    Maybe this 80-year-old man is just a big fan of "Fast X" and "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning."

    By Collin Woodard 9 days ago Read More
  • A United Airlines Boeing 787 at Los Angeles International Airport

    These Airlines Would Be Hardest Hit By A Boeing 787 Grounding

    If the FAA does put safety first and decides to ground the Dreamliner, nearly 1,120 Boeing planes would be taken out of service.

    By Ryan Erik King 9 days ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y

    Regenerative Braking Could Make Your Kid Fail Their Driving Test

    Allegedly, a teen in New Jersey failed his driver's test because he used regenerative braking in his dad's Tesla.

    By Collin Woodard 9 days ago Read More
  • tesla hit by train on tracks in pennsylvania

    Tesla In 'Self-Drive Mode' Hit By Train After Turning Onto Train Tracks

    One family in Pennsylvania found their Tesla had turned onto some railroad tracks and, eventually, got hit by a train

    By Collin Woodard 9 days ago Read More
  • A pair of wheel spacers.

    Are Wheel Spacers Safe To Use? Here's What You Need To Know

    Wheel spacers can keep wider wheels and tires from rubbing against your vehicle's steering and suspension. But the question is: Are they safe to use?

    By Justin Hughes 11 days ago Read More
  • A tesla dealership in Melbourne, Australia

    Thousands In Australia Sue Tesla Over Phantom Braking Problems

    About 10,000 Tesla owners have reportedly joined the class-action lawsuit, with some drivers describing the problem as "terrifying."

    By Collin Woodard 12 days ago Read More
  • MX-5 drifting

    Mazda Recalls 12,000 Miatas So You Don't Accidentally Drift Everywhere

    The rear-wheel-drive roadster is being recalled because its traction control light might not come on when it should.

    By Brad Brownell 16 days ago Read More
  • Inside the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel.

    How Long Is Colorado's Eisenhower Tunnel (And Is It Safe To Drive Through)?

    Over 50 years ago, workers punched a pair of mighty holes through the Rockies to form the Eisenhower Tunnel. How long is the tunnel, and is still safe to use?

    By Nicholas Werner 18 days ago Read More
  • The Tesery emergency door pull for a Tesla Model Y.

    Tesla Owners Are Adding Emergency Rip Cords To Their Cars For A Terrifying Reason

    If you get in a Tesla and notice a cord near the door handle, it's something the owner added after purchase. And there's a scary reason for it.

    By Justin Hughes 18 days ago Read More
  • Illinois tow truck crash van launched airborn

    Distracted Driver Hits Tow Truck, Launching Van Into The Air Like An Action Movie

    What should have been a routine winch job quickly turned into a scene that looked like it was straight out of an action movie.

    By Collin Woodard 21 days ago Read More
  • Volvo's new multi-adaptive seatbelt

    Volvo's Latest Seatbelts Customize Their Protection Based On Crash Severity And Occupant Size And Weight

    The upcoming EX60's multi-adaptive seatbelts will get better over time thanks to over-the-air updates and crash data that Volvo collects in person.

    By Logan K. Carter 21 days ago Read More
  • The Lodge freeway leading into downtown detroit

    The Most Ignored Speed Limit In America Is Staying At 55 MPH

    At 70 years young, the M-10 John C. Lodge freeway in Detroit is just not built to handle faster highway speeds, despite everyone usually driving way faster.

    By Erin Marquis 22 days ago Read More
  • A Honolulu police officer

    Honolulu Police Department Sued For Allegedly Arresting Sober Drivers For DUI

    The ACLU alleges in a new lawsuit against the Honolulu Police Department that it has a nasty habit of arresting sober drivers for driving under the influence.

    By Collin Woodard 23 days ago Read More
  • car crash

    These Are The Stories Behind Our Readers' First Car Crashes

    Since we're forced to drive everywhere all the time in the U.S., if you haven't crashed yet, it's probably only a matter of time.

    By Collin Woodard 23 days ago Read More
  • A dirty car engine throttle body assembly

    This Is The Biggest Sign Your Throttle Body Needs Cleaning

    You may not think about the throttle body in your engine that often, but if you notice any of these issues then it may be time to get it cleaned.

    By Richard Sachek 26 days ago Read More
  • checking a tire for tread wear

    Why Skipping Your Wheel Alignment Could Cost You More Than Tires

    A wheel alignment may feel like a low priority fix, but having one done might have a bigger impact on your car's performance than you expect.

    By Brittany Crow 26 days ago Read More
  • Whatcom County, Washington truck crash bees

    Truck Crash Unleashes 250 Million Bees In Northern Washington County [Update]

    Now, I'm not saying the sheriff's department did its math wrong, but I'm also not going to pretend that isn't an absolutely unfathomable amount of bees.

    By Collin Woodard 27 days ago Read More
  • Box truck explodes in Chicago suburb

    When The Italian Beef Hits Just Right

    No serious injuries, but a serious bang.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 30 days ago Read More
  • Kyle Larson crash

    NASCAR Champ And 'Best Driver In The World' Wrecked Himself In Two Different Races On The Same Day

    Kyle Larson's self-imposed double race challenge this weekend did not go according to plan.

    By Brad Brownell 30 days ago Read More
  • A truck driver checking his mirrors.

    Semi-Truck Blind Spots Are Terrifying. Here's How To Stay Out Of Them

    When you're sharing the road with huge semi-trucks, you'll be a lot safer if you can avoid their even bigger blind spots. Here's how to do it.

    By Brittany Crow 1 month ago Read More
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