9 Aug 2026, Sun

News

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    Georgia Just Drew a Line on Gas Prices — And Stations That Don’t Lower Them Could Pay for It

    Georgia isn’t playing games with gas prices right now. After hitting pause on the state gas tax, officials are making one thing very clear: if drivers don’t see that savings at the pump, someone’s going to have to answer for it. And that “someone” could be gas stations. The Tax Break Was Supposed to Help…

  • Mustang Sidewalk Crash Turns Into Attempted Murder Case — And That Changes Everything

    What started as a sidewalk crash in the Bronx didn’t stay that simple. At the time, it looked like another ugly incident — a car off the road, pedestrians hit, a lot of questions and not many answers. Stuff you see in headlines, unfortunately, more often than you’d like. But this one didn’t fade out.…

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    Ford Mustang Mach-E Earns Top Safety Pick — But This Is About More Than Just a Badge

    The Ford Mustang Mach-E just picked up one of the auto industry’s most closely watched safety awards—but this isn’t just another headline Ford can frame and forget. The all-electric crossover has officially been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick, a designation that doesn’t come easy. And while that alone sounds like a win, the bigger…

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    Ford Lost Billions — But CEO Jim Farley Just Got Paid More Than Ever

    Ford is trying to navigate one of the toughest transitions in its history, and the numbers don’t exactly inspire confidence. The company posted an $8.2 billion net loss while continuing to wrestle with its electric vehicle strategy and ongoing quality concerns. At the same time, CEO Jim Farley just received his largest compensation package yet.…

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    Ford Fusion Slides Under Stopped Semi on I-85 After Driver Allegedly Watched a Podcast Instead of the Road

    There are crashes caused by weather, blind corners, or bad luck. Then there are crashes that look like a brutal reminder of what happens when a driver simply stops doing the one thing driving requires: paying attention. Early Monday morning on Interstate 85 in South Fulton County, a Ford Fusion slammed into the rear of…

  • Florida Man Takes Hailstorm Head-On to Save His Car—Why This Viral Moment Hits Every Driver’s Wallet

    A Florida man’s split-second decision during a violent hailstorm has turned into one of the most relatable viral car moments in recent memory—and it says a lot about how expensive it’s become to own and protect a vehicle. Instead of running for cover, Palm Bay resident Manny Rosado climbed onto his car and took the…

  • Auto Theft Suspect Drives Stolen Car to Court, Arrested Again, What Happened Next Raises Bigger Questions

    Most people facing auto theft charges try to keep a low profile before stepping into a courtroom. In Salinas, California, one suspect did the exact opposite—and it backfired instantly. A 41-year-old man already scheduled to answer for a stolen vehicle case was arrested again after allegedly driving another stolen car straight into the courthouse parking…

  • Stolen Corvette Turned Into Parking Lot Spectacle, Now Police Hunt Crowd Behind $20K Destruction

    For car enthusiasts, this isn’t just another theft—it’s a gut punch. A stolen Chevrolet Corvette didn’t simply disappear overnight; it was turned into a public sideshow, abused in a reckless stunt session, and left with tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Now, authorities are working to identify the people who treated someone else’s prized…

  • He Showed Up to Court for Auto Theft — Driving Another Stolen Car

    There ‌are ‌bad ‌choices, then there’s whatever this was. A man in California had to show up in court for auto theft. Not a great starting point. But what made the whole thing absurd is how he arrived, because deputies say the car he pulled up in wasn’t his, either. It was listed as stolen.…

  • Drunk Driver Smashes Mustang Through Airport Gate, Sparks Chaos on Active Runway at Daytona

    A quiet afternoon at Daytona Beach International Airport turned into a full-blown security nightmare when a 58-year-old man allegedly drove his Ford Mustang straight through a secured gate and onto an active taxiway. What followed wasn’t just reckless — it was dangerously close to catastrophe. According to authorities, the driver didn’t stop at breaching the…

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    Auto Shop Owner Admits $40K Customer Scam — What This Means for Trust in Local Repair Shops

    A Georgia auto shop owner has admitted to scamming his own customers out of tens of thousands of dollars, exposing a side of the automotive world enthusiasts rarely want to think about. Logan Simmons, who operated a shop in Warner Robins, pleaded guilty to 18 felony counts tied to taking money for repairs that were…

  • Police Crushed a $100K Hellcat SUV Instead of Selling It—The Real Story Behind the Move That Has Drivers Furious

    It’s not every day you see a 710-horsepower performance SUV flattened into scrap metal on purpose. But that’s exactly what happened in Louisville, where police publicly crushed a Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat—an SUV worth around $100,000—to send a message about street racing. The problem is, that message didn’t land the way officials probably expected. Instead…