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  • a woman takes a picture of a protest image in Brussels against Elon Musk and other right wing American and European figures. They wear orange space suits that look vaguely like prison uniforms.

    Musk's Mess In Europe Allows VW To Clean Up In EV Sales

    From Dieselgate shame to EV sales success, who would've predicted Volkswagen could overtake Tesla?

    By Erin Marquis 21 hours ago Read More
  • A wheel spacer is being installed on the vehicle

    Why Some Tire Shops Refuse To Work On Cars With Wheel Spacers

    If you are considering putting wheel spacers on your car, you should know that some tire shops might hesitate to work on your car. Here's why.

    By Chino Ortiz 5 days ago Read More
  • A dirty white Mustang Mach E driving psat trees on a dirt and gravel road

    Prayer Didn't Help This Mustang Mach-E Driver Avoid One Of The Weirdest Crashes Ever

    The driver did not appear to be unconscious or incapacitated in any other way that could cause the incident.

    By Logan K. Carter 6 days ago Read More
  • Mercury Montego rolls across a parking lot to its doom

    Failed Towing Attempt Causes Unoccupied Car To Crash Into Restaurant Twice

    It takes a lot of skill, or lack thereof, to crash a car you're not even driving.

    By Justin Hughes 7 days ago Read More
  • Speed Enforced by Aircraft sign in desert

    What Those 'Speed Enforced By Aircraft' Signs Are Really For

    If you've ever seen those "Speed Enforced by Aircraft" signs along the highway, you might be wondering how legit they are. The answer varies.

    By B. L. Johnson 13 days ago Read More
  • klm jet plane

    Plane Cabin Fills With Toxic Smoke As Power Bank Catches Fire Over The Ocean, Hours Away From Landing

    Luckily a flight attendant put out the portable phone charger fire pretty quickly with an extinguisher, and the flight continued on to its destination.

    By Collin Woodard 14 days ago Read More
  • Doodle crashing her Janus motorcycle

    Motorcyclist's Recording Of Her First Crash Highlights The Importance Of Wearing The Right Gear

    They say there are two types of motorcyclists: those who have crashed and those who haven't yet. YouTuber Doodle on a Motorcycle joined the former group.

    By Justin Hughes 15 days ago Read More
  • Car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro

    'Safety Today Is A Luxury,' Giorgetto Giugiaro Says After His Crash

    Anyone who's survived a major crash may have a new perspective on life, and Giugiaro is no exception.

    By Justin Hughes 18 days ago Read More
  • A Matson container ship sits in a berth at the Port of Oakland on November 18, 2019 in Oakland, California. The World Trade Organization (WTO) says that global flows of goods across borders is on track to fall to the lowest level in ten years as tariffs and trade tensions continue to impact imports and exports.

    Hawaiian Shipping Giant Bans EVs And Plug-In Hybrids Over Fire Risk

    Unlike the dedicated car carriers that have caught fire, Matson uses container ships to transport cars along routes across the Pacific Ocean.

    By Ryan Erik King 18 days ago Read More
  • a photo of someone reaching for the OnStar emergency button on the headliner of a car in the rain

    General Motors' OnStar 'Crisis Mode' Facilitated The Rescue Of Multiple Stranded Drivers During Texas Floods

    GM's OnStar services directly supported a dozen successful rescue operations in the recent floods, and it answered over 4,000 crisis calls in total.

    By Logan K. Carter 19 days ago Read More
  • Thief trying to steal a car

    How To Get Your Car Out Of Anti-Theft Mode Using Your Key

    If a faulty anti-theft system is keeping you from using your car with waking up the whole neighborhood, there might be a few tricks you can try with your key.

    By Benjamin Gracias 20 days ago Read More
  • Helsinki, Finland

    Helsinki Hasn't Had A Single Road Death In An Entire Year

    With more than 1.5 million people living in the metro area, the city also cut down significantly on the number of injury-causing crashes that occur.

    By Collin Woodard 22 days ago Read More
  • A Lamborghini Revuelto preparing for the revolution with its scissor doors

    Lamborghini Revuelto Recalled For Scissor Doors That Act Like Actual Scissors, Closing Without Warning

    Only 27 Revueltos are affected with the gas spring problem, and no injuries have been reported.

    By Nicholas Werner 22 days ago Read More
  • screenshot from a video showing the accident site on the Italian A4 with a mangled Peugeot 207 and lots of emergency vehicles

    Two Barbie Doll Designers Killed In Car Crash By An 82-Year-Old Driving The Wrong Way On Italian Motorway

    The couple were the creative minds behind Magia2000, effectively a specialist fashion house for merging haute couture with the doll world.

    By Logan K. Carter 23 days ago Read More
  • vince mcmahon

    WWE Cofounder Vince McMahon Destroys Bentley In Connecticut Car Crash

    McMahon drove his Bentley into the back of a BMW 430i and also crashed into a guardrail on the median while traveling north on State Route 15 in Westport.

    By Collin Woodard 23 days ago Read More
  • An extra light hangs near traffic signal

    What Are The Blue Lights On Some Florida Traffic Signals Used For?

    Strange blue traffic signals have begun popping up in Florida and other states, but most drivers don't know what to make of them. We've done some investigating.

    By B. L. Johnson 26 days ago Read More
  • A motorcyclist is lane splitting or riding between two lanes of vehicles

    Is Lane Splitting Legal In Colorado In 2025?

    The laws for motorcyclists in Colorado have changed, but does that mean that lane splitting is legal now? The answer gets a little technical.

    By B. L. Johnson 26 days ago Read More
  • A General Altimax RT45 in front of a black background

    Continental Tire Recalls 542 General Altimax RT45 Tires For Sudden Tread Loss

    Continental Tire notified the NHTSA that it is recalling 542 General Tire Altimax RT45 tires because they may suddenly lose air or lose their tread.

    By Logan K. Carter 27 days ago Read More
  • Tesla vehicle on lift being repaired

    Tesla Owners Say This Is The Worst Part Of The Warranty

    What's the worst part about a warranty from Tesla? It might be the things that are barely mentioned at all. Here are the issues owners have reported.

    By B. L. Johnson 27 days ago Read More
  • burned cars following arlington car explosion

    Massive Car Explosion In Virginia Parking Lot Blamed On Faulty Fuel Tank

    The good news is, according to the Arlington County Fire Department, no one died in the explosion. In fact, there weren't even any injuries.

    By Collin Woodard 28 days ago Read More
  • Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the Ozzy Osbourne Album Special on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard Channel at at SiriusXM Studios on July 29, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

    Ozzy Osbourne Crashed A Ferrari After Getting His Driver's License On His 19th Attempt

    The Prince of Darkness had a lifelong love for cars despite his tumultuous relationship with driving.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
  • Delta Embraer E175

    Delta Pilot Abruptly Avoids B-52 During Approach, Apologizes To Passengers For 'Aggressive Maneuver'

    While there are lessons to be learned from this incident that shouldn't have happened, it had the best possible outcome, with everyone walking away unharmed.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • Fire truck crashed into a car and classic pickup truck

    Stolen Fire Truck Smashes More Than 14 Cars In 'Grand Theft Auto' Style Rampage

    The identity of the fire truck thief is still unknown.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • A propeller airplane running, ready to take off at an airport runway

    Fun Fact: The EPA Controls Airplane Emissions Too

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is tasked with keeping the environment and humans safe from harmful chemicals and toxic practices.

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
  • a baby in a car seat

    If You're Gonna Steal A Car With A Baby Inside, At Least Don't Crash

    Thankfully, in this case the stolen baby not only survived the crash but also made it out unharmed.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • Hertz sign

    Hertz AI Charges Family $195 Even After Employee Found No Damage To Returned Car

    That's a lot of money for "damage" an employee had already said they didn't see.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • Rivian crashing through guardrail

    Guardrails Can't Stop EVs In A Crash And That's A Huge Problem

    Weight is one thing, but where that weight is located on the car plays a significant role as well.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
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