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Tesla Loses Global EV Sales Crown to BYD After Second Straight Decline
Tesla has lost its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer after annual sales declined for a second consecutive year, reflecting growing competitive and political pressures on the company. BYD Takes the Global Lead The automaker reported deliveries of 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, a 9% drop from the previous year. That decline allowed…
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Ohio Man Charged After Stolen Acura RDX Rolls Down Embankment Into Lake Erie
A Lorain man was arrested Wednesday after police say he stole an SUV from a residential garage and later let the vehicle roll, driverless, down an embankment near the shore of Lake Erie. A Confrontation in the Garage According to police, 46-year-old William Griffin of Lorain is charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle,…
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Indiana Now Requires Drivers to Report Vehicle Color Changes
Indiana drivers are now required to report changes to their vehicle’s exterior color under a new state law that took effect at the start of the year. What the New Law Requires Senate Enrolled Act 331, signed by Gov. Mike Braun, officially took effect Jan. 1, 2026, updating Indiana Code 9-18.1-3. The law requires vehicle…
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DoorDash Driver Charged After Road Rage Punch Hospitalizes Wixom Man, 75
A Wixom man working as a DoorDash driver has been charged following a road rage incident that left a 75-year-old resident hospitalized in critical condition, according to local police. The Charge Ryan Daniel Turner, 40, of Wixom, was arraigned on one count of aggravated assault stemming from an encounter that unfolded the evening of Dec.…
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Judge Orders Aimee Bock to Forfeit Porsche in Minnesota Welfare Fraud Case
A federal judge has ordered the founder of a Minnesota nonprofit at the center of a massive welfare fraud scheme to forfeit luxury property, cash, and high-end goods following her conviction earlier this year. From Small Nonprofit to $250 Million Scheme Aimee Bock, 44, founded Feeding Our Future in 2016. Prosecutors say the organization initially…
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Stock Corvette ZR1 Dynos 1,050 Wheel HP, Suggesting Underrated Power
New dyno data is raising fresh questions about whether the latest Corvette ZR1 delivers more power than its official factory rating suggests, potentially placing Chevrolet’s most extreme production car in an even higher performance bracket than advertised. Why 1,050 Wheel Horsepower Is a Big Deal Automakers traditionally publish crankshaft horsepower figures, measured before drivetrain losses…
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Leesburg Man Charged After Machete Attack on Driver’s Window in Road Rage
A road rage incident in Leesburg escalated into a violent confrontation Monday morning after police say one driver got out of his vehicle armed with a machete and smashed another driver’s window before fleeing the scene. A Machete and a Shattered Window Officers with the Leesburg Police Department responded around 7:40 a.m. to the area…
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GM, NHTSA Probe Airbag Rupture Injury in Recalled 2010 GMC Sierra
U.S. auto safety regulators and General Motors are investigating a crash involving a recalled 2010 GMC Sierra pickup in which a passenger was injured after an airbag ruptured during deployment, renewing concerns about defective airbags still in use on American roads. An Open Recall, an Unresolved Question The investigation centers on a Sierra that had…
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Dashcam Shows Fatigued Driver’s Christmas Day Crash Into 18-Wheeler
Authorities in Texas have released dashcam footage showing a Christmas Day crash in which a passenger vehicle struck an 18-wheeler while a deputy was responding to reports of reckless driving. Officials say no serious injuries were reported, despite how severe the collision looks in the video. A Deputy Trailing a Reckless-Driving Report According to the…
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San Jose Corvette Thieves Threaten to Shoot Homeowners During Theft
A San Jose couple narrowly avoided physical harm after thieves threatened them with gun violence while stealing their Chevrolet Corvette from their driveway early Tuesday morning, highlighting growing concerns over increasingly brazen car thefts. A Camera Catches Three Men at 1 A.M. Doug and Linda Smith were inside their Cambrian-area home when their garage-mounted security…
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‘Sell to Bobby’ Owner’s Stolen Porsche Recovered at Miami Gardens Home
More than a month after a South Florida real estate entrepreneur reported a burglary at his home, authorities have recovered his stolen Porsche along with several other vehicles at a residence in Miami Gardens. A Break-In While the Family Slept Bobby Suarez, known for running the real estate business Sell to Bobby, said his Porsche…
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Lawsuit Alleges Tesla Autosteer Caused Crash That Killed Family, Dog
A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Idaho resident Nathan Blaine alleges that a Tesla Model X using one of the automaker’s driver-assistance features steered into oncoming traffic, causing a crash that killed nearly his entire family and their dog. What the Lawsuit Alleges Happened According to the complaint, the vehicle was operating with Tesla’s Autosteer…
