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A Stolen Honda in Connecticut Shows How the U.S. Auto Theft Surge Has Spun Out of Control
A stolen 2015 Honda Accord sitting in a tire shop parking lot in Waterbury didn’t just lead to two arrests Tuesday. It exposed a stubborn problem the auto industry and public safety systems still haven’t contained: repeat car theft playing out in plain sight. Texas Hot Rod Shop Owner Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison…
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Teen Killed After Houston Car Meetup Turns Violent
Another unauthorized car meetup ended the same way critics have warned it would for years: with gunfire, panic, and a teenager dead. A Location Police Already Knew Well Houston police say the shooting happened around 1 a.m. Monday at the old Greenspoint Mall parking lot, a location already known to officers as a recurring hotspot…
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DOJ Exposes $16 Million Car Auction Scam the Industry Failed to Stop
The federal government just sent a message the auto industry can’t ignore. A $1 million whistleblower payout has blown open a $16 million bid-rigging scheme that quietly distorted used car prices while an online auction company stood by and did nothing about it. 10 Biggest Automotive Scandals That Shook the Industry The First-Ever Payout Under…
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Machete-Wielding Suspect Goes on Rampage After Stealing a Car in Indiana
A stolen vehicle, a machete, and a string of crashes in Wheatfield, Indiana on Tuesday evening laid bare a growing failure that keeps repeating: dangerous offenders getting behind the wheel and turning public roads into genuine threat zones. Leesburg Man Arrested After Alleged Machete Attack During Morning Road Rage Incident A Traffic Stop That Escalated…
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Armed Teen Crashes Stolen Corvette, Video Shows the Moment It All Goes Wrong
The crash of a stolen Corvette in Miami Gardens early Thursday is more than another crime headline. It’s a blunt reminder that the auto industry, law enforcement, and policymakers are losing ground in a dangerous fight playing out on public streets. An Armed Carjacking in the Middle of the Night Authorities say the incident began…
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Road Rage Explodes After Driver Throws Hatchet at Another Car
A road rage incident in Clinton County escalated into a violent attack when a man allegedly threw a hatchet at another vehicle, a disturbing example of how dangerous driver behavior continues to outpace the auto industry’s safety messaging. Police Confront Violent Street Takeovers Across Massachusetts Over the Weekend A Construction Zone Slowdown Triggers a Confrontation…
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Stolen Altima Chase Ends in Violent Crash, Watch
A stolen 2022 Nissan Altima ended up smashed into a rock wall in Northeast El Paso after a police chase, a violent outcome that underscores the ongoing failure to curb car theft and the danger it creates for everyone sharing the road. Adjustable Speed Limit Signs Roll Out on Texas Highways An Arrest After a…
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Florida Husband and Wife Arrested for Luxury Car Title Scheme
A husband and wife who operated a luxury car dealership in South Florida have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged title fraud scheme involving high-end vehicles valued at more than $500,000, according to authorities. How the Scheme Allegedly Worked Michael Anthony Lucci, 32, and Emily Marie Lucci, 30, owned and operated Luxury…
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Staged Crash Scam in Miami: Watch
Four men were arrested in Miami after police say they staged a traffic crash at a city intersection, a calculated act that exposes how easily the system can be manipulated and how dangerous those schemes have become for everyone nearby. Caught by Surveillance Before It Even Happened Investigators say a Real Time Crime Center detective…
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Police Use of Grappler in High-Speed Chase With Children Inside Sparks Safety Debate
Dashcam video released by the Splendora Police Department is drawing renewed scrutiny over how police handle high-speed pursuits, especially when children are inside a fleeing vehicle. A 90-MPH Chase That Involved Kids The incident unfolded Saturday night after officers attempted to stop a driver traveling about 90 mph in a 65-mph zone. Police say the…
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1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster CSX3355 Set for Mecum Glendale Auction
A highly desirable 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster is scheduled to cross the block at Mecum’s Glendale 2026 auction, giving collectors a shot at one of the most iconic American performance cars ever produced. One of Only 260 Ever Built Identified as CSX3355, the roadster is one of only 260 Street 427 Cobra models built,…
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Dream Giveaway Offers Rare 1970 Cuda Convertible and 2023 Demon 170 as Grand Prize Pair
A new Dream Giveaway promotion is offering participants the chance to win two rare Mopar vehicles spanning more than five decades of performance history, pairing a vintage muscle-era convertible with a modern high-horsepower production model. WIN HERE The grand prize package includes a 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Convertible described as a one-of-one factory combination. The…
