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  • 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 22 hours 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 7 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 7 days ago Read More
  • A person calling roadside assistance for a flat tire.

    Are Tire Plugs A Safe Long-Term Fix?

    You've had a flat, and now you're trying to fix it for the long term. Tire plugs are cheap, and they're not hard to install. But how well do they last?

    By Brittany Crow 8 days ago Read More
  • utah domino's explosion car crash

    Three-Car Crash In Utah Ends With Exploding Domino's Pizza Restaurant

    Thankfully, despite the explosion, everyone involved also managed to make it out without any explosion-related injuries.

    By Collin Woodard 8 days ago Read More
  • A driver panicking as he experiences hydroplaning.

    What Is Hydroplaning, And What Should You Do If It Happens?

    If you're driving in the rain, you may discover first-hand what hydroplaning is. And you won't like it. So what should you do if it happens?

    By Benjamin Gracias 9 days ago Read More
  • Chicago police car

    Chicago Cops Run Stop Sign, Cause Crash, Charge The Person They Hit

    Chicago police continue to blame an Equinox driver for hitting the cruiser, despite clear video evidence that the cruiser T-boned the Equinox at high speed.

    By Justin Hughes 13 days ago Read More
  • Motor vehicle driver drives a car holding a glass of wine. Drinking and driving is both illegal and dangerous.

    New IIHS Study Shows Mental Health Challenges Are The Largest Contributor To The Rise In DUI Deaths Since The Pandemic

    The study found that self-reported depressive episodes and suicide plans were a significant contributor to a rise in impaired driving deaths between 2020-2022.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • florida man garbage truck road rage shooting quinson croson

    Drunk Florida Man Arrested For Chasing, Ramming Into And Shooting At Garbage Truck Driver Following Argument In Wawa Parking Lot

    The last thing you expect to deal with when collecting trash before dawn is ending up on the ground after being rammed by an angry, drunk man with a gun.

    By Collin Woodard 13 days ago Read More
  • Flashing police lights

    12-Year-Old Allegedly Sells Stolen Cars For As Little As $30

    Deputies say the little tyke was carrying a license plate at the time.

    By Justin Hughes 13 days ago Read More
  • A man driving with a beer in one hand gets pulled over by police in a DUI stop

    These 3 Car Brands Show Up The Most In DUI Arrests

    If you like statistics, we've got some corkers for you in the area of bad driving. The top car brand for DUI arrests, in particular, will blow your mind.

    By Paul Stadden 14 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot of the 23-car pileup during the 2025 Quaker State 400.

    The Big One Collects Half The NASCAR Field At Atlanta, A Track Redesigned To Cause Huge Wrecks Like This

    Atlanta Motor Speedway, the newest drafting track, played host to a 23-car crash during Sunday's Quaker State 400.

    By Ryan Erik King 14 days ago Read More
  • cop lights at night

    July 4th Is One Of The Deadliest Days Of The Year, And Drunk Driving Is A Major Reason Why

    Between 2019 and 2023, we saw 2,653 road deaths related to Fourth of July celebrations, with an identical 38% of crashes caused by drunk drivers.

    By Collin Woodard 14 days ago Read More
  • A white passenger car in flames.

    Yes, A Water Bottle Can Start A Fire In Your Car - Here's How It Happens

    When the day is scorching, it's so tempting to keep a water bottle in easy reach in your car. But believe it or not, that can start a fire. Here's how.

    By Richard Sachek 15 days ago Read More
  • A New York City intersection

    Green Brake Lights On The Front Of Your Car Could Help Prevent Crashes

    A recent study by the Technical University in Graz, Austria, suggests that front-facing brake lights could benefit everyone.

    By Justin Hughes 16 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic holding brake pads.

    How To Tell If Your Brake Pads Are Glazed

    Are your brake pads glazed like a hot Krispy Kreme doughnut? There are lots of warning signs. Here's how to tell if your brake pads are glazed.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 17 days ago Read More
  • A group of Miami Beach police vehicles

    Florida Adds Jail Time For Speeders

    HB 351 is a step in the right direction, but it's not walking the right path.

    By Amber DaSilva 18 days ago Read More
  • Driver's seat view of a big blind spot

    Those Pesky Blind Spots Keep Getting Larger, Says IIHS

    A lot may have improved with modern vehicles, but a recent safety study suggests visibility isn't one of those things.

    By Justin Hughes 18 days ago Read More
  • ​​​NTSB investigators examine the door plug from Alaska Airlines flight 1282, a Boeing 737-9 MAX.​​

    Missing Bolts Were Thrown Away In Boeing 737 Max Door Plug Blowout, Says NTSB

    The agency didn't pull punches in laying blame on the aerospace giant.

    By Ryan Erik King 19 days ago Read More
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