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  • lock Safety camera on Will Carlton Rd is positioned to read license plates of cars
    38

    A Flock Camera Error Ended With An Auto Journalist Detained By Police Over A 'Stolen' Range Rover

    Plymouth police told the couple that if they had been pulled over in Minneapolis, the cops "definitely would've come at you with guns drawn."

    By Andy Kalmowitz 10 hours ago Read More
  • Woman driving with an earphone in
    20

    Why Wearing Headphones While Driving Is Illegal In Some States

    While driving with headphones is still completely legal in most U.S. states, several states have strict laws and guidelines around distracted driving.

    By Chloe Clougher 2 days ago Read More
  • Front view of a Tesla self-driving on a Canadian mountain pass with a driver asleep at the wheel
    112

    Tesla FSD Foiled By Sunglasses On Driver Asleep At The Wheel On Canadian Mountain Pass

    Luckily this is not yet another story about a Tesla with its "Full Self-Driving" system turned on leading to a fatal crash.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • 2026 Cadillac Vistiq
    19

    Cadillac Recalls Every Vistiq After Internal Investigation Spurred By Deadly Hyundai Palisade Power-Folding Seat Incident Reveals Similar Fault

    So far, the automaker hasn't been able to cook up a final remedy, so until they do, dealers will disable the power-folding mechanism.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 4 days ago Read More
  • Riding a motorcycle on a paved road
    12

    Here's What The 70/30 Motorcycle Brake Rule Means

    Unlike cars, motorcycle brakes aren't modulated with a single pedal. They require combining the hand- and foot-lever brakes together, with a specific balance.

    By Brad Brownell 5 days ago Read More
  • The aftermath of a car accident showing two very smashed-up vehicles.
    15

    Are You More Likely To Get Into A Car Accident In The City Or The Country?

    Accidents are part of driving, but not every kind of drive is the same. So are you safer on the city streets, or in a more rural environment?

    By Michael Frank 6 days ago Read More
  • A crashed silver BMW by the side of the road
    18

    That Top-Tier Safety Rating On Your 10-Year-Old Car Might Not Equal Modern Standards

    Older cars might have received impressive safety scores when they were new, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're as safe as something new today.

    By Kiran Menon 7 days ago Read More
  • 1996 Chevrolet Blazer SUV, 2026 Chevrolet Blazer crossover IIHS crash test safety
    92

    '90s Chevy Blazer SUV Folds Like Paper In Crash Test Against Modern Blazer Crossover

    If you were still under the illusion that your '90s car would keep you and your passengers perfectly safe in a crash, it's time to reconsider that notion.

    By Collin Woodard 11 days ago Read More
  • A rolled Hyundai SUV.
    3

    Is Your Car's Rear Middle Seat Still Its Safest?

    It's been widely known that the middle of your car's back seat is its safest place to sit. But sometimes things change over time. So is this "fact" still true?

    By Michael Frank 12 days ago Read More
  • A dark SUV partially submerged in murky floodwater.
    22

    According To This Survey, More Americans Need To Learn How To Escape A Sinking Car

    Most Americans don't know how to escape a sinking car, despite being confident that they do. Protect yourself and your kids by using the SWOC survival method.

    By Brontë Wieland 13 days ago Read More
  • A silver Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV driving down a paved road with the sun shining in the background.
    14

    These Are 12 Of The Safest SUVs You Can Get In 2026, According To The IIHS

    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives lots of cars good ratings these days, but a dozen SUVs stand among the creme de la creme. Here they are.

    By Ivo Gievski 13 days ago Read More
  • A group of kids getting on a school bus
    57

    School Buses Still Mostly Run On Diesel, And That Might Not Be Great For Kids' Health

    Breathing diesel fumes isn't great for anyone's health, but a large number of school buses are still using the fuel despite the risks it poses to children.

    By Charles Krome 14 days ago Read More
  • An airliner taxis to the runway at Boston Logan Airport
    71

    FAA Announces AI Models To Fix Its Safety And Congestion Issues

    The AI models will hopefully identify locations that cause more problems than normal, which the FAA can then turn into new guidance, investments, or upgrades.

    By Nicholas Werner 14 days ago Read More
  • Crashed Ferrari Enzo on the Pacific Coast Highway
    61

    That Guy Who Sliced His Ferrari Enzo In Half In A Malibu Crash Is Out Of Prison And Posting On Facebook About It

    Whatever you make of it, this is certainly a strange situation, but it's nice to see an old friend of the blog turn up all these years later.

    By Brad Brownell 14 days ago Read More
  • Sideview of a car after the driver hit an electric pole
    6

    What To Do When A Downed Power Line Is On Your Car And You're Trapped Inside

    If a downed power line hits your car, your first instinct may be to exit, but that is generally the most dangerous thing you could do. Here's what to know.

    By Kiran Menon 18 days ago Read More
  • Person holds tiny umbrella over toy car
    14

    5 Reasons It Might Be Worth Switching To More Expensive Insurance

    Inflation has probably made you rethink your insurance, and we can't blame you. But investing in better protection might actually be the smart financial move.

    By B. L. Johnson 20 days ago Read More
  • A Beechcraft V-35 Bonanza taxiing on a dirt strip in Australia
    8

    How The Beechcraft Bonanza Plane Earned The Nickname 'Doctor Killer'

    You might have heard of the 'Goblin' or read about the 'Guppy' Boeing, but the 'Doctor Killer' moniker for the Bonanza stands alone. It's a complicated story.

    By Erik Sherman 20 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of three Ram ProMaster vans with low, medium, and high roof heights in a neighborhood under construction
    62

    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 20 days ago Read More
  • A yellow 2017 Ford Focus ST driving on a road through the desert
    19

    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 21 days 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
    66

    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 22 days ago Read More
  • Woman wiping sweat from her face inside a hot car.
    34

    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 22 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 24 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 25 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 25 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago Read More
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