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Three Men Sentenced After Filming Themselves Stealing $2.7 Million in Cars
Three men have been sentenced to prison after authorities in Birmingham, England, linked them to the theft of nearly £2 million, roughly $2.7 million, worth of vehicles during an eight-month crime spree. Callum James, 24, Jack Bardini, 18, and Deche Luton-Howe, 25, were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on February 12 for their roles in…
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Dog Chases Cop Car Following Owner’s Arrest
A dog was seen chasing a San Antonio Police Department patrol vehicle after its owner was taken into custody, an incident now prompting an internal review by the department. It happened along Southcross Boulevard, where officers arrested a homeless man whose identity has not been released. A Dog Left Behind as the Cruiser Drove Off…
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Toddler Inside Carjacked Vehicle Before Fiery Jacksonville Crash, Man Arrested
A 34-year-old man was arrested after allegedly forcing a woman out of her vehicle in Jacksonville, Florida, stealing it with her 1-year-old child still inside, and crashing into another vehicle in a collision that sparked a fire, authorities said. A Carjacking With a Child Still in the Back Seat Deputies with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office…
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Stellantis Reintroduces Diesel Models Across Europe Amid EV Slowdown
Stellantis has begun reintroducing diesel versions of at least seven car and passenger van models across Europe, a strategic reversal from its previously aggressive electric vehicle plans. The move, which started in late 2025, affects models including the Peugeot 308, DS No. 4 hatchback, Opel Astra, Opel Combo van, Peugeot Rifter, and Citroën Berlingo passenger…
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The 5 Worst Car Auction Crashes in Recent History
Car auctions thrive on horsepower, spectacle, and the thrill of watching a rare machine cross the block, but every so often that same combination of speed and adrenaline turns into something far more serious. From mechanical failures to plain driver error, a handful of auction events over the past decade have gone chaotic in a…
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Volkswagen Ordered to Stand Criminal Trial in France Over Dieselgate
Volkswagen has been ordered by a Paris court to stand criminal trial in France over its role in the diesel-emissions scandal widely known as Dieselgate. Proceedings aren’t expected to begin before 2027, with scheduling discussions set for December of this year, according to reports. What Volkswagen Is Accused Of The German automaker faces allegations of…
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Ford CEO Discussed Potential U.S.-China Auto Joint Ventures With Trump Officials
Ford CEO Jim Farley met with senior Trump administration officials last month to discuss a potential framework that would let Chinese automakers build vehicles in the United States through joint ventures with American companies, according to people familiar with the matter. The discussions reportedly centered on a structure where U.S. automakers would hold controlling stakes…
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The Hidden Economics of Auto Theft: Who Actually Pays? An Auto Wire Exclusive Report
Auto theft gets treated as a simple property crime, a headache measured in broken glass, an insurance claim, and a missing vehicle report filed at the local precinct. But the actual cost of a stolen car doesn’t stop the moment that report gets filed. It spreads outward in ways most drivers never think about. Behind…
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This is the most insane and violent car wreck I’ve ever seen someone walk away from…to only be arrested later for unrelated charges
It’s hard to overstate how violent this crash actually was. An out-of-control Jaguar slammed directly into the back of a stopped school bus on a Florida roadway, wedging itself underneath the bus with enough force that the sedan nearly disappeared beneath the larger vehicle. The impact looked unsurvivable. Somehow, the driver walked away. No Sign…
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Family Fined $6,000 After Thief Caught Without Seatbelt in Stolen Car
In a decision that defies common sense, a family has been hit with a $6,000 fine after a thief stole their vehicle and was later caught driving it without a seatbelt. Read that again if you need to, because it doesn’t get less absurd on a second pass. Punishing the Victim, Not the Criminal The…
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Ford CEO Jim Farley ‘Lovin’ It’? Executive Joins McDonald’s Board
Jim Farley now has another job. As if running one of America’s largest automakers wasn’t enough on its own, Farley has officially joined the board of McDonald’s, effective February 4. The Golden Arches gain a high-profile auto executive. Ford, meanwhile, gets a CEO stretching his attention across yet another boardroom. Not Just a Symbolic Seat…
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Airborne Truck Flies 100 Feet Into Oregon Home as Driver Is Arrested, Watch
A pickup truck became an airborne projectile in the early morning hours in Tigard, Oregon, crashing directly into a residential home and narrowly missing a family of five inside. Police say the driver was arrested at the scene after the violent crash left the house heavily damaged and sent first responders racing to the neighborhood.…
