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  • 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 6 hours 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 3 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 5 days 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 5 days 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 5 days 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 7 days 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 9 days 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 9 days 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 10 days ago Read More
  • Telo MT1 minitruck vs Ford Maverick in a pedestrian crash simulation

    Telo Claims Its Tiny Truck Was Designed To Get You 'Flipped Off Or Yelled At Instead Of Sued'

    Without a long hood in front of you, you're less likely to hit something or someone in the Telo if you have to stop quickly compared to, say, a Ford Maverick.

    By Collin Woodard 11 days ago Read More
  • The new, state-of-the-art Brightline train is headed to Fort Lauderdale.

    America's Deadliest Train Is Deadlier Than We Thought

    A year-long investigation by the Miami Herald and WLRN found that Brightline trains have killed 182 people since testing began in 2017.

    By Ryan Erik King 11 days ago Read More
  • A family of crash test dummies

    Crash Test Dummies Shaped Like Women Would Improve Vehicle Safety, Senators Say

    Half of all drivers are women, and cars should be designed so that anyone of any gender will be safer.

    By Justin Hughes 12 days ago Read More
  • Firefighters surround a Chevy Equinox EV

    Road Debris Causes Chevrolet Equinox EV Battery Fire, Boston Traffic Mayhem Ensues

    Many firefighters aren't prepared to deal with EV fires, but the Boston Fire Department had the situation under control far more quickly than expected.

    By Justin Hughes 12 days ago Read More
  • Flashing lights on patrol cars at night

    Florida Man Breaks New Speeding Law Two Minutes After Enforcement Starts

    Florida has just enacted new penalties for so-called "super speeders," and a man broke the new law just two minutes after it went into effect at midnight.

    By Nicholas Werner 13 days ago Read More
  • A silver Porsche 911 gets loaded onto a flat-bed tow truck

    Is It Legal To Tow A Car That's Blocking Your Driveway?

    It's frustrating to find an unknown vehicle bocking your driveway, so what can you do to get it out of your way? Here's what you need to know before you tow.

    By Paul Stadden 14 days ago Read More
  • A traffic jam in Boston

    These US States Had The Most Car Crashes Last Year

    Is there something in the water? One region of the U.S. had the four states with the most car crashes per total drivers in 2024. And one state led them all.

    By Charles Krome 15 days ago Read More
  • Smog, 15 December 1950. Julius Tannen (picket);Griffin Wheel company;Dar Howell--Manning Inc.). (Sleeve reads: 9593 was 8888)..

    LA's First Encounter With Smog Happened 82 Years Ago And Was So Bad People Thought It Was Chemical Warfare

    As Los Angeles grew exponentially in the mid-1900s and the car became the apple of capitalism's eye, the smog arose and rapidly overtook the beachside paradise.

    By Logan K. Carter 16 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of a YouTube video showing a motorcyclist being dragged by a car

    California Motorcyclist Rammed And Dragged Down Road For Legally Lane Splitting

    This certainly doesn't help the reputation of Nissan Altima drivers.

    By Justin Hughes 16 days ago Read More
  • conner smith

    Country Singer Conner Smith Kills 77-Year-Old Woman With His Truck, Only Receives A Misdemeanor Citation

    The incident in Nashville saw a 77-year-old pedestrian killed while walking her dog last month.

    By Collin Woodard 16 days ago Read More
  • Row of pickup hoods at a Ford dealership

    Ford Just Broke The Annual Safety Recall Record And It's Only July

    Ford sets unwelcome records, Polestar struggles with camera fixes, and Tesla's robotaxi rollout may not be as smooth as Elon Musk promised.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 17 days ago Read More
  • Smiling motorcyclist pointing at a very close bear

    Motorcyclist Stops To Feed Bears, Ends Up On The Menu

    A 48-year-old motorcyclist was actively talking selfies with a bear on the side of the Transfagarasan Highway when it attacked and killed him.

    By Justin Hughes 17 days ago Read More
  • A crashed red Tesla Model Y

    Tesla Driver Charged With Murdering Motorcyclist In High-Speed Crash

    The Model Y accelerated up to 126 mph before slamming into the motorcyclist, throwing him 500 feet down the road, and the Tesla then collided with a Ram 1500.

    By Justin Hughes 18 days ago Read More
  • miami cybertruck crash 8 parked cars

    Florida Tesla Cybertruck Driver, Allegedly Racing Lamborghini Urus, Hits 8 Parked Cars Because Of Course

    There also was some kind of "altercation," although we don't know what exactly happened. Perhaps they were mad at the Cybertruck driver for ruining their cars.

    By Collin Woodard 19 days ago Read More
  • a gold Range Rover driving on a rural road

    Wimbledon Pressured To Drop Range Rover As A Sponsor As Children Are 82% More Likely To Die When Hit By SUVs

    The dangers posed by tall heavy SUVs have been studied for decades, and yet the statistics are still grim.

    By Logan K. Carter 19 days ago Read More
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