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  • a person siting in car at night with their hands on their face
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    Refusing A Breathalyzer Test In Florida Could Send You To Jail Under New Law

    Drunk driving is bad in any state. However, Florida's new law takes DUI penalties to the next level, including adding consequences for refusing a breath test.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • Million Dollar Highway Ford F-150 crash
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    Ford F-150 Driver Somehow Not Dead After Truck Falls Off 300-Foot Cliff

    The driver went off the side of U.S. Highway 550 between mile markers 88 and 89, known as the Million Dollar Highway, falling into the Uncompahgre River Gorge.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • Car tire tread close up shot.
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    How Does Tire Tread Affect Braking Distance?

    Tires are critical for numerous reasons, but worn-out tires can cause safety issues. Here's how tire tread can affect stopping distance.

    By Abhik Das 2 months ago Read More
  • 2024 Ford Mustang GT driving past stacked containers
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    Unintended Acceleration Is The Last Thing A Supercharged Ford Mustang Needs

    Luckily this recall is for a software bug that will be fixed by a free patch, and no unintended acceleration is likely to happen.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • Dodge Dart
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    The Dart Can't Help But Be An Issue For Dodge With Massive New Recall

    What's the one thing worse than owning a Dodge Dart? How about owning one with a huge recall warning hanging over it?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • Red and black mid-1970s Ford truck with two gas tank doors on left side
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    Was Extra Range The Only Point Of Pickup Trucks Having Two Gas Tanks?

    Some older pickup trucks came with two gas tanks, and automakers took their own approaches to this tactic for boosting a truck's range with varied success.

    By Richard Sachek 2 months ago Read More
  • Police pulling over slow left lane driver
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    Cruising In The The Left Lane Could Get You A Ticket: Here's Why

    The left lane isn't there for leisurely Sunday drives, and hanging out in the left lane could even land you in legal trouble. Here's what to know.

    By Shane Schmid 2 months ago Read More
  • Rear view of a Volvo XC60 parked in a driveway
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    Woman Sues Volvo, Claims Hands-Free Tailgate Caused Brain Injury

    Volvo and an employee of the automaker are both named in the lawsuit, after a dog reportedly activated the car's hands-free power tailgate.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • Yellow 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe parked in the desert
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    Some Jeep Hybrids Bricked After Disastrous Weekend OTA Software Update

    A weekend over-the-air update left many Jeep owners frustrated - and some stranded.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • Artist's rendering of an ESA Cluster satellite reentering atmosphere
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    Crashes From Space Are Getting More Common, And No One's Sure What To Do About It

    Hopefully, this new space age we're in will incentivize governments to preemptively work out some new treaties or agreements.

    By Nicholas Werner 2 months ago Read More
  • Helicopter crash at Huntington Beach Cars 'N Copters
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    5 Injured In Helicopter Crash Before Cars 'N Copters Event In Huntington Beach

    Among those injured were two people who were inside the helicopter, as well as three pedestrians.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • Light blue Bentley Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur parked in a lot in front of the ocean
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    Bentley Recalls Four Flying Spurs, Six Continental GTCs, Seven Continental GTs For Potential Fire Risk

    Luckily Bentley is not aware of any crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with the defect.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago Read More
  • an elephant raises its trunk in a wildlife park in zimbabwe
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    Elephant Attacks Truck After Getting Rear-Ended, Killing Zimbabwe Lawmaker Desire Moyo

    Five Zimbabwean members of parliament found out the hard way that hitting an elephant is seriously bad news.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • A drawing of an RCUT intersection
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    This Simple Road Design Fix Is Proven To Cut Your Commute Times (And Save Lives)

    State after state has proved that there's an easy way to speed up traffic while actually making things safer. No, we don't mean roundabouts.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago Read More
  • A recent photo of Gene Simmons
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    Gene Simmons Crashed His Lincoln Navigator On PCH, And His Wife Blames His Aversion To Drinking Water

    Dehydration is no joke, friends.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • Bright blue Xiaomi SU7 similar to the one that drove off by itself
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    This Xiaomi SU7 Owner Did Not Say, 'Hey Siri, Park My Car'

    While it seems clear that the car didn't wander off by itself, the question remains of how a false self-park command could have been sent in the first place.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • Las Vegas road with Botts' dots with New York, New York in the background
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    Why Las Vegas Uses Dots Instead Of Lines To Mark Their Lanes

    Some cities and counties use raised bumps in place of traditional painted lines to identify road lanes. Here's why Sin City chooses to use dots.

    By Shane Schmid 3 months ago Read More
  • A blue 2023 Kia Sorento driving on a mountain road
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    Kia Recalls Nearly 40,000 Sorentos That May Catch Fire When The Climate Control Fan Speed Is Set To Three

    The connection between the blower motor resistor and connector can overheat when using the HVAC system on fan speed three while the ignition is on.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • A persons finger pointing to a bullseye type crack in a windshield
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    Can You Use Super Glue On A Cracked Or Chipped Windshield?

    You might wonder if it's better to fix a small windshield chip or wait. While a timely repair is the best course of action, be wary of your own skills.

    By Shane Schmid 3 months ago Read More
  • ATVs  and dirt bikes illegally on a Cleveland street, heading for a gas station
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    Riding An ATV To A Gas Station In Ohio Could Get You Fined (And The Store Clerks Too)

    In one Ohio city, it's not only illegal to ride your ATV or dirt bike on the street, but to fill it up at a gas station. The ticket isn't cheap.

    By Shane Schmid 3 months ago Read More
  • A portrait of a GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X pick-up truck cruising amongst competitors
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    Coast Guard Officer Arrested After Dealership Sells Him Truck Then Reports It Stolen

    After a Coast Guard officer purchased a new vehicle at a Florida dealership, a mistake made reporting the sale led to a frightening encounter with police.

    By UmmeAimon Shabbir 3 months ago Read More
  • a volkswagen car with a heavily modified exhaust system
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    Hawaii Is Cracking Down On Loud Cars With Noise Cameras

    Modified exhaust systems can provide a handful of benefits, but they can also be extremely noisy. Here's how Hawaii is using new tech to address that issue.

    By Shane Schmid 3 months ago Read More
  • Illuminated battery warning light on the instrument console
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    When The Battery Light Comes On, How Long Is It Safe To Keep Driving?

    Your car's battery light is something you should never ignore. Here's how long you can safely keep driving (on average) once the battery warning light appears.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • Driver pulled over, red and blue police lights in background
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    These Driving Habits Don't Seem Illegal But Could Get You Pulled Over

    Speeding and driving erratically are clearly ways to get stopped by the police, but there are lots of other ways to get in trouble. Here are nine.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago Read More
  • A man buckling a child into a rear-facing car seat in the back of a minivan
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    3 Common Mistakes That Put Kids At Risk In Car Crashes According To IIHS

    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety knows some simple ways to keep your kids safe in the car if there's a crash. They have some other tips, too.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • Cadillac Escalade IQL
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    Hoping Cars Would Get Lighter Again? Too Freaking Bad, Tariffs Are Killing That Dream

    High tariff costs and the President's deregulation push might have the effect of causing automakers to de-emphasize weight savings in the name of cost savings

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Police surrounding a crashed truck after a chase
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    Drive To School Turns Into Police Chase And Crash For 12-Year-Old Driver

    The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office received a call about a 12-year-old boy who had taken his parents' truck for a joyride to his old school.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
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