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  • 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 2 hours 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 3 hours 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 5 hours 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 21 hours 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 days ago Read More
  • A fire burns in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco.

    Cyclist Sues Waymo After Getting Doored By Its Driverless Taxi Into A Second Waymo

    Jenifer Hanki, the cyclist, suffered a brain injury from the crash as well as spinal and soft tissue damage.

    By Ryan Erik King 7 days ago Read More
  • Toyota Corolla goes airborne over a huge bump

    Watch As Extreme Heat Buckles A Missouri Road, Sending A Toyota Corolla Flying

    Whether people believe it or not, climate change is a thing, and it's only going to make our roads, among other things, worse.

    By Justin Hughes 7 days ago Read More
  • Cybertruck crash

    'I Can't Stop': Basketball Phenom Recalls Fiery Tesla Cybertruck Crash That Almost Killed Him

    A harrowing report of just what happened when USC's Alijah Arenas crashed in his Tesla puts Cybertruck safety back into the spotlight.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 7 days ago Read More
  • Car on National Mall

    Guy Drives On National Mall After Letting Intrusive Thoughts Win

    The driver of a Jeep Patriot decided to take the scenic route through the National Mall in D.C. while it was full of folks enjoying a warm summer evening.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 8 days ago Read More
  • fuel tanker crash columbus ohio i-270

    Massive Fire In Ohio Caused By Pickup Driver Who Hit A Tanker Truck Then Fled The Scene

    Initial reports suggested the pickup truck driver cut off the tanker, causing it to crash, but police now say it was more than a little bad driving.

    By Collin Woodard 9 days ago Read More
  • a Volvo XC60 with reflectors used by Volvo Cars Traffic Accident Research Team

    Volvo Recalls 14,000 EVs And PHEVs From 2020-2026 Because They May Experience Total Brake Failure

    Braking functionality could potentially be affected after at least a minute and a half of coasting downhill without applying the brake pedal.

    By Logan K. Carter 12 days ago Read More
  • Firefighters responded to the crashed Beechcraft King Air

    Pilot Takes Failing Turboprop Plane For Crash Landing Atop Hangar

    First responders pulled two people out of a plane that crashed on a hangar's roof at a small public airport outside Kansas City on Monday.

    By Ryan Erik King 14 days ago Read More
  • spanish steps in rome, italy

    Elderly Man Somehow Gets Mercedes A-Class Stuck Driving Down Rome's Spanish Steps

    Maybe this 80-year-old man is just a big fan of "Fast X" and "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning."

    By Collin Woodard 15 days ago Read More
  • A United Airlines Boeing 787 at Los Angeles International Airport

    These Airlines Would Be Hardest Hit By A Boeing 787 Grounding

    If the FAA does put safety first and decides to ground the Dreamliner, nearly 1,120 Boeing planes would be taken out of service.

    By Ryan Erik King 15 days ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y

    Regenerative Braking Could Make Your Kid Fail Their Driving Test

    Allegedly, a teen in New Jersey failed his driver's test because he used regenerative braking in his dad's Tesla.

    By Collin Woodard 15 days ago Read More
  • tesla hit by train on tracks in pennsylvania

    Tesla In 'Self-Drive Mode' Hit By Train After Turning Onto Train Tracks

    One family in Pennsylvania found their Tesla had turned onto some railroad tracks and, eventually, got hit by a train

    By Collin Woodard 15 days ago Read More
  • A pair of wheel spacers.

    Are Wheel Spacers Safe To Use? Here's What You Need To Know

    Wheel spacers can keep wider wheels and tires from rubbing against your vehicle's steering and suspension. But the question is: Are they safe to use?

    By Justin Hughes 17 days ago Read More
  • A tesla dealership in Melbourne, Australia

    Thousands In Australia Sue Tesla Over Phantom Braking Problems

    About 10,000 Tesla owners have reportedly joined the class-action lawsuit, with some drivers describing the problem as "terrifying."

    By Collin Woodard 18 days ago Read More
  • MX-5 drifting

    Mazda Recalls 12,000 Miatas So You Don't Accidentally Drift Everywhere

    The rear-wheel-drive roadster is being recalled because its traction control light might not come on when it should.

    By Brad Brownell 22 days ago Read More
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