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New York DMV Revokes PB4WEGO Vanity Plate From Long Island Driver
A Long Island man is pushing back against the New York DMV after the agency revoked his “PB4WEGO” vanity plate, a phrase he had proudly displayed on his car for more than five years. Seth Bykofsky, 69, of West Hempstead, says he received a letter in January informing him the custom plate was no longer…
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Three Linked to 19 Vehicle Thefts in Baton Rouge Area, Dodge Chargers Targeted
Law enforcement agencies in East Baton Rouge Parish have arrested two men and are still searching for a third suspect in what investigators describe as a large-scale vehicle theft operation tied to at least 19 stolen vehicles, many of them Dodge Chargers. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says the arrests grew out of…
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Ford Makes Frunk a $495 Option on 2026 Mustang Mach-E
Ford has quietly moved the front trunk on the 2026 Mustang Mach-E from standard equipment to a $495 option across all four trims. The frunk, a small but useful storage compartment under the hood, had been included at no extra cost on every prior model year. Why Ford Made the Change The shift was first…
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LAPD Arrests Five in Corona, Seizes Supercars and 84 Container Chassis in $5M Cargo Theft Case
Five people were arrested Wednesday in Corona, California, in connection with what Los Angeles police describe as a multi-million dollar cargo theft operation involving stolen container equipment, vehicles, and firearms. The arrests capped a long-running investigation led by the LAPD’s Commercial Crimes Division Cargo Theft Task Force. A Multi-Agency Takedown Investigators say the case centered…
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Towing Duo Sentenced in Car Theft Ring Involving Dozens of Vehicles
A Capital Region towing contractor is headed to state prison after prosecutors say he turned routine parking lot tows into a multi-year vehicle theft operation that stripped dozens of owners of their cars. The Sentences John Rivers, 44, of East Greenbush, was sentenced to two to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to…
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Audi Appoints Lamborghini CTO Rouven Mohr to Lead Technical Development
Audi has named Rouven Mohr, the current chief technical officer of Automobili Lamborghini, as its new head of Technical Development, the company announced. Mohr steps into the role on March 1, 2026, taking over from Geoffrey Bouquot, who has held the position for the past two years. A Transition Timed With Audi’s EV Push The…
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GM Sued Over Alleged Brake Defects in Buick Envision, Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain
General Motors is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging brake defects across several Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs, with plaintiffs alleging the automaker left these models out of a prior recall that addressed a nearly identical issue. Who Filed and What Vehicles Are Named The lawsuit, filed last week in Michigan, names three vehicle…
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Ford Recalls Over 410,000 Vehicles After Suspension Defect Raises Steering Concerns
Ford is recalling more than 410,000 SUVs in the United States after federal safety regulators flagged a rear suspension defect that can increase crash risk. The recall affects 412,774 model year 2017–2019 Ford Explorer vehicles, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. At the center of the issue is the rear…
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Abandoned Mustang Hit by Amtrak Train
An Amtrak train collided with a Ford Mustang that had been abandoned on railroad tracks in Milwaukie on Friday evening, leaving both the vehicle and the train with damage, authorities say. Police Tried to Stop the Train, But Ran Out of Time The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Southeast Harrison…
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Flat Tire Ends High-Speed Corvette Chase as Car Flips Into Houston Lodge
A white Chevrolet Corvette flipped and slammed into a building early Thursday morning after a brief police pursuit in northwest Houston, leaving two people injured, authorities said. A Chase That Lasted Just Five Minutes The crash happened around 2:09 a.m. along West Little York Road, just west of Antoine Drive. According to Houston police, patrol…
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This Week’s Full Automotive News Digest: : February 20–26, 2026
Another busy week in automotive news is in the books, and this one was dominated by a major electrification strategy reversal, a pair of significant safety recalls, and broader signals about where consumer demand is actually heading. Lamborghini rethinking its electric future is the headline story, but it’s far from the only development worth catching…
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Volkswagen Scout EV Relaunch Could Slip Another Year as Development Hits ‘Technical Issues’
Volkswagen’s comeback effort with the iconic Scout brand, long pitched as a rugged, American-built electric and extended-range off-roader, appears to be running into deeper development trouble than the company has publicly acknowledged. Multiple industry reports now suggest the launch could slip by roughly a year. Where the Delay Rumor Comes From According to reporting by…
