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13 Hospitalized After Houston METRO Bus Veers Off Overpass in Crash
Thirteen passengers were taken to area hospitals after a Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority bus veered off an overpass Saturday afternoon following a collision with another vehicle, according to transit and police officials. A Collision Above Highway 288 The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. as a Route 54 bus operated by Houston METRO was traveling across…
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Stolen Military-Style Truck Sparks Hourlong SWAT Standoff in Houston
A man is in custody in Harris County after deputies say he rammed multiple vehicles and led law enforcement on a prolonged pursuit that ended in a SWAT standoff along the Eastex Freeway. A 75-Minute Chase Across Northeast Harris County According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began just before 10 p.m. Sunday…
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Texas Hot Rod Shop Owner Gets 60 Years for $498,000 Classic Car Fraud
A former Texas hot rod shop owner has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after authorities closed the book on a years-long fraud scheme that affected dozens of classic car owners across the state, in what prosecutors call one of the largest classic car theft investigations the region has ever handled. Deposits Taken, Work…
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Georgia Man in Tablecloth Steals Mercedes After Wandering Neighborhoods
A Georgia man’s chaotic day ended in multiple charges after police say he wandered through neighborhoods wearing only a tablecloth, tried to get into parked cars, and eventually stole a Mercedes-Benz right out of someone’s home. Possible Chemical Exposure Kicks Off the Search Police indicated the man, identified as Kahl, may have been exposed to…
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Corvette Slams Into Florida Yard Minutes After Kids Were Playing There
Children had been playing with chalk in a Palmetto Bay, Florida front yard only moments before a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray tore through the family’s fence and slammed into their parked boat — a near-miss that’s since pushed city officials to consider new safety measures for the intersection. No one was hurt, but the holiday-evening crash…
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Stolen BMW Frozen Solid by Lake Erie Storm in New York Parking Lot
An abandoned BMW became an unexpected winter attraction this week after severe weather off Lake Erie encased the vehicle in ice at a Hamburg, New York, restaurant parking lot. Left Behind With the Windows Down The sedan was discovered Monday outside Hoak’s Lakeshore Restaurant, which sits along the shoreline overlooking the lake. Police later confirmed…
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Florida Cracks Down on Disabled Parking Permit Misuse With Jail Time
Florida is stepping up enforcement against misuse of disabled parking permits, making clear that abusing these privileges carries serious legal consequences rather than just a slap on the wrist. Criminal Charges, Not Just a Citation Under current statutes, drivers caught using a disabled parking permit that doesn’t belong to them can face up to six…
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Stellantis Posts Second Straight Quarterly U.S. Sales Gain, But Year Still Down
Stellantis NV reported stronger U.S. vehicle sales in the fourth quarter, offering signs of progress as the automaker works to stabilize its North American business. Despite the quarterly improvement, the company’s full-year sales declined again, continuing a multi-year downward trend. A Second Straight Quarter of Growth Sales figures released Monday showed Stellantis sold 332,321 vehicles…
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Trooper Stops Moving Car After Finding Driver Asleep, Lane Assist Active
An Oklahoma traffic stop unfolded in an unusual and potentially dangerous way after a state trooper encountered a moving vehicle whose driver was unconscious behind the wheel on the Will Rogers Turnpike. A Car Moving on Its Own, With No One Awake Inside According to police, Lieutenant Brian McSlarrow was patrolling the highway when he…
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2027 Corvette Grand Sport Rumored to Get 6.7-Liter LS6 V8
Chevrolet appears poised to expand the Corvette lineup further with a new Grand Sport model expected for the 2027 model year, and fresh details suggest it’ll pack an even larger V8 than previously believed. A Bigger Engine Than Expected According to recent reporting, the upcoming Grand Sport will use a sixth-generation LS6 engine displacing 6.7…
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Baytown Chop Shop Bust Recovers Six Stolen Vehicles Before Christmas
Authorities in Baytown recovered six stolen vehicles and additional stolen parts during a coordinated investigation into a suspected chop shop just days before Christmas, according to law enforcement officials. A Tip Amid the Holiday Rush While many residents were focused on holiday travel and last-minute preparations, investigators from the Houston Auto Crimes Task Force and…
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A V8 Charger Hellcat May Finally Be Coming for 2027
The modern revival of the Dodge Charger has been marked by bold experimentation, but for many longtime muscle-car loyalists, something essential has been missing. That absence appears poised to end with the expected arrival of a V8-powered Charger Hellcat, potentially as early as the 2027 model year. Dodge’s Staggered Powertrain Rollout Since the Charger’s reintroduction,…
