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  • Front 3/4 view of three Ram ProMaster vans with low, medium, and high roof heights in a neighborhood under construction
    1

    Lawsuit Claims Ram ProMaster Only Uses 7 Gears When Customers Paid For 9

    The lawsuit alleges that these vans are so slow, they never get around to engaging eighth or ninth gear, making them effectively 7-speeds instead.

    By Justin Hughes 1 hour ago Read More
  • A yellow 2017 Ford Focus ST driving on a road through the desert
    15

    Ford Can't Even Get Recalls Right, Has To Re-Recall Over 387,000 Vehicles For A Second Time

    Ford quality had a miserable 2025, and 2026 isn't looking great. Ford is re-recalling hundreds of thousands of cars after fixing them wrong the first time.

    By Justin Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • A damaged red Kia Soul that exploded from the inside. It has dents in the side, no window glass, and a popped-out roof
    59

    Kia Soul Explodes Thanks To Compressed Air And A Lit Cigarette

    You might think a can of compressed air, commonly used to clean computer keyboards, is completely safe. But explosions are just one of the possible dangers.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • Woman wiping sweat from her face inside a hot car.
    26

    7 Common Objects That You Might Leave In A Hot Car That You Really Shouldn't

    In case you needed a reminder, scorching summer heat can quickly turn your car into an oven. Here's a list of items you should never leave behind in your car.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 days ago Read More
  • B-52 Bomber during a flyover
    39

    8 Killed In B-52 Bomber Crash At Edwards Air Force Base

    The US Air Force plans to keep the B-52 in service through 2050.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • A head-on shot of an Aston Valkyrie coupe parked next to a Spyder both with their vertically opening doors up in front of a dark garage door
    7

    Aston Martin Recalls 7 Valkyries For Rear Brakes That Can Cause A Fire

    The hyper-powerful Aston hypercar is being recalled for an issue that could cause a fire in the brake cooling ducts during high-speed driving.

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • Los Altos Hills, CA US - June 14, 2025: a red and white sign for Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system by Flock Safety operating in Los Altos Hills, CA, to help deter and solve crimes
    70

    Flock's 80,000 AI-Powered Surveillance Cameras Can Find Your Car Even If You Don't Have A License Plate

    Who needs privacy, when the alternative is nebulous and periodically misused surveillance?

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • A man smokes a joint in a car
    30

    A Little Medicinal THC While Driving Is Probably Fine, Australia Decides

    If you've got a prescription and you're below Australia's legal limits, driving with a little bit of THC in your system won't necessarily be a deal-breaker.

    By Collin Woodard 11 days ago Read More
  • A Honda Civic and a Honda Accord sit in front of a service center.
    22

    These Used Hondas Aren't Worth Your Money At Any Price

    Hondas have a well-deserved reputation for reliability. But some of them also have a history of recall notices, lawsuit settlements, and other issues.

    By Josh West 12 days ago Read More
  • Fresno infamous double speed bumps
    33

    Never Change, Infamous Car-Launching Speed Bumps In Fresno, Never Change

    It's been four years since Speed Bump Olympics posted its first video showing negligent drivers catching air, but drivers still haven't learned their lesson.

    By Collin Woodard 13 days ago Read More
  • A front shot of a black and red 2012 Mini Countryman JCW driving around a corner on a rural road surrounded by grass and trees
    12

    5 Used Cars Under $6,000 Recommended For Teen Drivers

    Needing a used car that's cheap doesn't mean it has to be unsafe, too. These cars all average under $6,000 and have performed well in IIHS safety tests.

    By Logan K. Carter 14 days ago Read More
  • A Brightline train in Florida
    70

    Bankruptcy Looms For America's Deadliest Trains

    With its self-imposed deadline to find a buyer now passed, Bloomberg reports Brightline has reached a point where restructuring feels inevitable.

    By Collin Woodard 17 days ago Read More
  • A Tesla Model S P85D cornering hard during one of Consumer Reports' emergency handling tests
    3

    Consumer Reports' Emergency Handling Tests Look Super Fun

    The way Consumer Reports tests new vehicles looks like a ton of fun. Here are some of the tests the organization uses and why they're so important.

    By Erik Sherman 18 days ago Read More
  • Burning wildfire at night
    14

    Cars Are Among The Leading Causes Of Wildfires

    Wildfires are becoming more common, and vehicles are one of the ways in which they can start, but how do you prevent your car from adding to the stats?

    By Charles Krome 18 days ago Read More
  • Early crumple zone crash testing by Mercedes-Benz.
    3

    Mercedes Set A New Safety Benchmark In 1959, And Now It's Everywhere

    Over half a century ago, Mercedes-Benz revolutionized the world of auto safety by introducing this technology that's now standard on virtually all vehicles.

    By Nico DeMattia 19 days ago Read More
  • Crossing guard Jamele Ransom takes a bite of an ice cream cone during his interview with reporters about a crash into a local Philadelphia playground on May 5.
    13

    Crossing Guard Earns Ice Cream Treat After Saving Citizen From Crash

    After pulling someone out from under playground equipment, the crossing guard made sure to get himself well-deserved a soft serve cone.

    By Lalita Chemello 19 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a Nissan Frontier stuck in wet concrete after ignoring
    89

    Pickup Truck Driver Moves 'Road Closed' Sign, Immediately Gets Stuck In Wet Concrete

    The pickup truck driver who tried to drive through the construction area eventually had to be pulled out of the axle-deep concrete by a tow truck.

    By Justin Hughes 19 days ago Read More
  • A Florida Highway Patrol car parked with the door open
    38

    Florida Man Sentenced After Hitting 150 MPH On His Motorcycle During A High Speed Chase

    The rider, who already had eight license suspensions, caught the attention of officers with a tucked license plate and some illegal lane splitting.

    By Chris Tsui 19 days ago Read More
  • An H.E.B Plus parking lot on a sunny day
    31

    Why So Many Accidents Happen In Parking Lots

    Parking lots are among America's accident hotspots, according to official data, but why do so many accidents happen in such a low-speed environment?

    By Kiran Menon 19 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a red Mazda3 hatchback driving on a mountain road past trees and shrubs
    18

    These Are The Five Cheapest Cars The IIHS And Consumer Reports Recommend For Teen Drivers

    Prices are high for everything these days -- new and used cars included -- but these five choices are some of the cheapest safe cars that are available today.

    By Logan K. Carter 20 days ago Read More
  • airline pilot with epilets smoking a vape
    23

    Medical Marijuana Is Off Limits To Truckers And Pilots Despite Trump Administration's Reclassification

    Weed is not an FDA-approved drug, thus it is not permitted to show up on drug tests for employees in safety sensitive transportation roles.

    By Logan K. Carter 20 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the 17.3 mph speed limit sign with a truck passing by
    74

    Why Wisconsin Has Speed Limit Signs With Decimal Points

    The facility that posted the unorthodox speed limit sign says that it's meant to draw drivers' attention, but will it actually reduce speeds?

    By Logan K. Carter 24 days ago Read More
  • A car accident between a Chevrolet Venture and a Jeep Grand Cherokee in Colorado Springs.
    3

    Why You're Probably Required To Have Liability Auto Insurance But Not Full Coverage

    You're most likely required to have a minimum liability insurance policy for your car. However, choosing to invest in more coverage is up to you. Here's why.

    By Aakash Badree 27 days ago Read More
  • A severely damaged car sits on the side of the road.
    22

    Will Car Insurance Cover The Cost Of Frame Damage Repairs?

    If your car's frame was damaged in a bad accident, your insurance might cover the repairs, but only if the math adds up. Here's what you need to know.

    By Aakash Badree 28 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the underside of the flipped fire truck propped up against an H&R Block with firefighters in the picture
    34

    LAFD Finds Out Why You Don't See Any Fire Engines In Formula Drift

    When responding to a structure fire, the driver swerved to avoid colliding with a vehicle, causing the fire engine to spin and eventually roll onto its side.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • A Cybertruck sits immobilized on the shoreline of a Texas lake after attempting to test the truck's
    34

    Cybertruck Driver Tried Using Wade Mode In A Lake, Ended Up In Jail

    The Cybertruck, took on water, bricked itself, and had to be abandoned. Amongst others, the driver now faces charges for not having valid boat registration.

    By Lalita Chemello 1 month ago Read More
  • Congested highway intersection with multiple flyovers near Houston, Texas
    119

    Why Texas Leads The US In Interstate Fatalities (And It's Not Just Bad Drivers)

    Texans aren't exactly known for being responsible drivers, but that doesn't fully explain why their roads are so dangerous. Here's the story behind the numbers.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 month ago Read More
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