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Ford Shatters Industry Recall Record With 152 Recalls in 2025
Ford is set to close out 2025 by establishing a new and unwelcome benchmark in the automotive industry, issuing more recalls in a single year than any manufacturer on record. The automaker released 152 recalls during the year, more than doubling the previous annual record set by General Motors in 2014. A Record More Than…
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Connecticut Man Charged After Dodge Charger Crashes Into Trees at Speed
A Norwich man was arrested early Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Orange that police say happened moments after the driver sped past a patrol cruiser. Seconds Between a Speeding Car and a Crash The incident happened around 1 a.m. while an Orange police officer was on routine patrol along Route 34. Police say…
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Waymo Robotaxi Drives Into Active Hollywood Fire Scene
A Waymo autonomous vehicle drove into an active fire scene in Hollywood overnight, raising new questions about how self-driving systems interpret emergency closures and evolving road conditions. Driving Past Flares Into a Closed Street The incident happened on Melrose Avenue near Van Ness, where Los Angeles Fire Department crews had blocked the street while responding…
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Dashcam Captures Semi Vaulting Over Indiana Interstate Median in Near Miss
A dramatic dashcam video captured during wintry weather shows a semi truck launching over the median of Interstate 469 in northeast Indiana, narrowly missing a southbound driver during a chaotic crash Monday afternoon. A Truck Goes Airborne The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. near the Maplecrest area of I-469 as traffic moved through winter conditions.…
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Ohio Children, Ages 8 to 12, Allegedly Steal Car After Watching YouTube
Police in Ohio say three children allegedly stole a car and crashed it into a residential building after learning how to take vehicles by watching online videos. A Chase Ends at a Recovery Home The incident happened Saturday when officers were pursuing a reported stolen vehicle. The chase ended when the car struck a men’s…
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New Cadillac Optiq Delivered With Wrong Torque Badge
A new owner of a 2026 Cadillac Optiq in British Columbia discovered an unexpected detail shortly after taking delivery of the electric luxury crossover: the badge on the rear liftgate didn’t match the vehicle’s actual specifications. The mix-up caused no mechanical problems, but it drew attention online as an example of how increasingly complex vehicle…
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Over 500,000 California Vehicles Have Rolled-Back Odometers, Report Finds
More than half a million vehicles currently on California roads are estimated to have rolled-back odometers, according to new data from Carfax, highlighting a growing issue that can leave car buyers facing unexpected costs and financial risk. A 14% Jump Nationwide Carfax reports that the number of vehicles nationwide with altered mileage has increased 14…
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Mercedes-Benz Confirms March 2026 Launch Date for Electric VLE Luxury Van
A Firm Date for Mercedes’ Electric People-Hauler Mercedes-Benz has locked in March 10, 2026, as the official reveal date for its new eight-seat electric luxury van, the VLE. After a long stretch of spy shots and teaser images, the automaker has now released its first clear look at the production design, giving buyers and van…
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San Francisco Power Outage Leaves Waymo Robotaxis Frozen Mid-Intersection
Blackout Knocks Out Signals Across San Francisco A widespread power outage in San Francisco disabled traffic signals across large sections of the city, and the fallout exposed a weak point in autonomous vehicle technology: dozens of driverless Waymo cars became stranded because they couldn’t safely navigate intersections without working lights. Robotaxis Stopped Mid-Turn, Blocking Traffic…
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Ram Confirms Dakota Name Is Returning for New Midsize Truck
Ram Confirms the Dakota Nameplate Is Back Ram has officially confirmed during a recent media Q&A that the Dakota name is returning, ending months of speculation about what the brand would call its upcoming midsize pickup. Ram had already teased a new midsize truck last fall without confirming a name, fueling ongoing rumors among truck…
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The Ford Engineer Who Solved a Universal Gas-Station Headache Dies at 80
Remembering the Man Behind the Fuel Gauge Arrow Longtime Ford engineer Jim Moylan has died at age 80. Moylan passed away on Dec. 11, 2025, in Naples, Florida, following a career spanning more than three decades at Ford. He wasn’t a household name, but nearly every driver on the road today has relied on his…
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Florida Driver Kicks and Punches SUV in Caught-on-Camera Road Rage Attack
A Routine Merge Turns Into a Confrontation A road rage incident in Florida escalated from a simple traffic maneuver into a physical attack, according to footage of the encounter. The confrontation began when a white passenger car pulled out in front of a silver SUV, forcing both vehicles into sudden evasive swerves before the white…
