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Every Auto Industry ‘Fix’ That Failed — and Why AI Is Next
The auto industry loves a miracle cure. Whenever sales slow, margins shrink, or buyers push back, executives and consultants rush out the next “solution” that’s supposed to fix everything at once. The problem is that most of these fixes don’t actually delay accountability so much as solve anything real underneath the surface. AI is simply…
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State Tightens Classic License Plate Rules
Maryland has enacted a new law that significantly changes how vehicles qualify for historic registration, ending a long-standing rule that allowed cars more than 20 years old to receive classic plates. Under the updated standard, only vehicles from model year 1999 or earlier are now eligible going forward. Closing a Growing Loophole The change closes…
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Baltimore’s $163K SUV Is a Blunt Exhibit of Government Excess
Baltimore officials didn’t stumble into a misunderstanding here. They signed off on it directly. The purchase of a $163,495 armored luxury SUV for the mayor’s use now stands as the most expensive government-issued vehicle in Maryland history, and it was paid for by taxpayers already stretched thin across the city. The vehicle, a Jeep Grand…
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Dealership Test-Drive Scheme Led to $2.4 Million in Stolen Trucks Across Northeast
A yearlong investigation spanning multiple states has led to the arrest of a Pennsylvania woman accused of helping steal more than $2.4 million worth of vehicles by exploiting dealership test drives, according to police in Connecticut. A Pattern That Started in March 2024 The investigation, led by the Old Saybrook Police Department, focused on a…
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AI Took Over NADA, but Dealers Aren’t Buying the Hype
The auto industry spent NADA 2026 telling itself the same comforting story it’s repeated for years now: that the next wave of technology will fix problems it otherwise refuses to confront directly. This time, the buzzword of choice was artificial intelligence. If you listened to the stage presentations, press releases, and demo booths, you’d think…
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NHTSA Investigates Waymo After Autonomous Vehicle Hits Child On The Way To School
Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into a Waymo autonomous vehicle after it struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica during morning drop-off hours earlier this year. What Happened During Drop-Off The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary review of the incident, which occurred on January 23, 2026,…
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Police Search for Stolen Classic Truck Last Seen Entering Maine
Police in Maine are assisting Massachusetts authorities in an ongoing search for a stolen antique truck that may now be somewhere in the state. The vehicle was reported stolen from Ashland, Massachusetts, and investigators believe it was transported north into Maine late last week. A Key Sighting on I-95 According to police, the antique truck…
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Rare Nissan Skyline Sale Signals Shift at the Top of the Collector Market
A recent sale involving one of the rarest Nissan Skyline GT-R variants has delivered a clear signal that top-tier Japanese performance cars are no longer trailing European benchmarks. A Millennium Jade R34 Skyline GT-R M Spec Nur sold for $442,000, surpassing the price of a new 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and reinforcing just how…
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High-Bid Mazda RX-7 Auction Highlights Ongoing JDM Price Surge
A recent online auction involving a late-1990s Mazda RX-7 is offering another clear snapshot of today’s overheated Japanese performance car market. A 1997 Mazda RX-7 Type RS-R 30th Anniversary Edition drew a top bid of $40,500 on Cars and Bids, yet still failed to meet its seller’s reserve, reinforcing just how far expectations have climbed…
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Dodge Signals High-Performance Shift as 5.7 Hemi Ruled Out for New Charger
Dodge is drawing a clear line on the future of V8 power in the redesigned Charger, signaling that sentiment alone won’t bring back the long-running 5.7-liter Hemi engine. Speaking to automotive media at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, brand leadership made clear that if the Charger carries a V8 again, it’ll sit at the extreme…
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Stolen Corvette Chase Ends After Engine Failure in Harris County
A traffic stop attempt in Harris County turned into a lengthy vehicle pursuit Wednesday evening after a driver in a red Chevrolet Corvette refused to pull over, deputies said. The chase stretched roughly 16 miles before mechanical failure finally brought the vehicle to a stop, ending without injuries or property damage. A Failure to Yield…
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Teen Leads Deputies on 115 mph Chase Before Rollover Crash in Georgia Neighborhood
Dashcam footage released by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office shows a dangerous high-speed chase through a Georgia residential area that ended when a stolen SUV rolled over, leading to the arrest of a missing 17-year-old. A Stolen Vehicle Alert Sparks the Chase Deputies said the pursuit began shortly before 2:45 p.m. Wednesday after they were…
