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Cleveland Police Arrest Two Teens After Recovering Stolen Vehicle
Two teenage girls were arrested after Cleveland police recovered a stolen vehicle during a citywide operation targeting car thefts and break-ins. How the Vehicle Was Located According to a police news release, officers in the Second District identified a vehicle reported stolen out of East Cleveland traveling through the Ohio City and Gordon Square neighborhoods.…
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Totaled Mustang GT Convertible Hides $7,000 Supercharger Under Crushed Hood
Even in a salvage yard, some Mustangs hold a few surprises. A heavily damaged fifth-generation Ford Mustang GT convertible recently turned out to be hiding a $7,000 ProCharger P-1SC-1 supercharger system beneath its crumpled hood, a significant performance upgrade that had transformed the car into a serious sleeper. Extensive Crash Damage The vehicle, believed to…
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How the EV Transition Is Reshaping the Car Enthusiast Hobby
Automakers and governments have pushed hard toward an electric future, but for car enthusiasts, that shift is reshaping the hobby in ways that don’t always feel positive. Performance Icons Are Disappearing As automakers redirect research and development spending toward EVs to meet global emissions targets, several enthusiast staples have quietly faded away. Manual transmissions have…
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Last Chance: The Auto Wire Readers Get Bonus Entries to Win a 1966 Chevelle SS396
Clock’s ticking, and this could be your ticket to classic-car glory. The Zero-to-Sixty Dream Giveaway is ending October 14, and one lucky entrant will soon be handed the keys to a restored 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396—a true symbol of Detroit’s muscle-car prime. WIN HERE Even better? TheAutoWire readers get bonus entries, giving you an edge…
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The Complete 2025 Guide to Preventing Car Theft
Whether you drive a daily commuter, a classic collector car, or a work truck full of tools, vehicle theft remains a real and growing risk. Modern thieves have moved well beyond smashed windows and hotwired ignitions, now using signal boosters, vehicle network exploits, and even unauthorized towing to take vehicles without ever touching the door…
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Porsche May Offer Six-Cylinder Hybrid Option for Next Boxster and Cayman
Porsche appears to be revising its plans for the next-generation Boxster and Cayman. After previously stating the upcoming models would be fully electric, recent reports suggest the automaker now intends to offer both electric and hybrid versions. Caffeine and Octane Lanier Raceway in Georgia Has Officially Been Sold A Possible Six-Cylinder Hybrid According to sources,…
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Low-Mileage 2014 Dodge Viper TA Sells for $176,000 at Auction
A well-preserved 2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA sold for $176,000 in an October 2025 online auction, drawing significant attention from collectors due to its extremely low mileage and near-original condition. A Rare Limited Edition The pearl-white Viper, listed on Cars & Bids, is one of only 159 Time Attack models produced that year. With fewer…
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Darlington County Deputies Search for Suspect in Dodge Challenger Theft
Authorities in Darlington County are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole a Dodge Challenger from a Hartsville-area car dealership earlier this week. Stolen Classic Porsche Found in San Francisco After Lengthy Police Investigation Vehicle Taken Before Deputies Arrived According to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Wednesday to a dealership on Bobo Newsom…
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Stolen UK Range Rover Located 5,000 Miles Away in Pakistan
A Range Rover Sport stolen from a driveway in Harrogate, England, in November 2022 has been located roughly 5,000 miles away in Karachi, Pakistan, highlighting the scale of international luxury vehicle theft networks. Portland Man Sentenced to Two Years for Stealing $29,000 Mustang From Oregon Auto Dealer Tracker Signal Leads to Discovery British authorities received…
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Medical Helicopter Crash on California Highway Critically Injures Crew of Three
Dashcam footage captured the moment a REACH Air Medical helicopter crashed onto eastbound Highway 50 near Stockton Boulevard in California Monday night, injuring all three crew members aboard and prompting an extended rescue and road closure. A Lengthy Freeway Closure According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 7 p.m., forcing a…
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Ford Could Lose $1 Billion After Aluminum Supplier Fire Disrupts F-150 Production
Ford Motor Company is bracing for a significant financial hit after a fire severely damaged one of its most critical suppliers. The September 16 fire at Novelis’ aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, disrupted nearly 40% of the U.S. auto industry’s aluminum sheet supply, dealing a serious blow to Ford’s truck production. Insurance Claim of…
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Aftermarket Mustangs Like the 870-HP RTR Spec 5 Rival Ford’s $327K GTD for Less
Ford’s $327,960 Mustang GTD was designed as the ultimate expression of the pony car’s performance potential, delivering 815 horsepower and race-derived technology tied to Ford’s GT3 program. But in the aftermarket tuning space, several builders are proving that comparable or greater performance doesn’t have to come with the GTD’s price tag. A Gap the Aftermarket…
