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FBI Seizes $13 Million Mercedes CLK GTR Linked to Fugitive Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding
Federal authorities have seized one of the rarest Mercedes-Benz supercars ever built — a 2002 CLK GTR Roadster valued at roughly $13 million — as part of an international investigation targeting former Olympic snowboarder and FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive Ryan Wedding. Firefighters Save Driver from Mustang Teetering Over Tennessee Embankment The Case Behind…
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Driver Airlifted After Solo Mustang Crash, DUI Investigation Underway
A single-vehicle crash on westbound State Route 152 near El Toro Ranch left one driver with serious injuries and under investigation for suspected DUI, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred in the Hollister-Gilroy area and prompted a rapid emergency response. What Investigators Believe Happened Early findings indicate the driver lost control of…
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Illegal Street Takeover in Queens Turns Violent, Leaves Homeowner Hospitalized
An illegal street takeover in the Malba neighborhood of Queens escalated into violence early Sunday, leaving one resident hospitalized with serious injuries and a security vehicle destroyed by fire. Roughly 100 people and multiple vehicles reportedly took over streets in the normally quiet, upscale community near Whitestone to perform dangerous driving stunts. How the Confrontation…
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Unlicensed Driver Suspected in Fatal Milan Crash That Destroyed a Rented Mercedes G-Class
Milan authorities are investigating a pre-dawn crash between a rented Mercedes G-Class and an Opel Corsa that killed a 19-year-old passenger and left three others injured. The collision caused severe damage to both vehicles, with the SUV’s body separated from its frame in the impact. Who Was Involved According to investigators, the Mercedes, believed to…
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NHTSA Opens New Probe Into 1.2 Million Ram Trucks Over Brake Rollaway Defect
Safety officials have opened a new investigation into nearly 1.2 million Ram trucks, spanning the 2013 through 2018 model years across the 1500 through 5500 lineup, following reports that a previously addressed brake defect may not have been fully fixed. What the Defect Involves According to NHTSA, the issue centers on a solenoid within the…
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Ford’s Mechanic Shortage Leaves 5,000 High-Paying Jobs Unfilled Despite $120K Pay
Ford is contending with a growing shortage of qualified technicians even as its service centers face heavier workloads than ever. With more than 100 recalls logged this year alone, demand for repair capacity keeps climbing, yet the automaker still has roughly 5,000 technician positions sitting vacant. That’s despite dealership pay that can reach $120,000 annually,…
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El Paso Dealership Owner, Two Employees Arrested in Alleged Title Fraud Scheme
El Paso County officials have arrested the owner of a longtime local used-car dealership along with two employees following an investigation into allegedly fraudulent vehicle title transfers. The arrests came after the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office flagged irregularities in vehicle sales and title paperwork connected to Car Capitol, a dealership that has operated…
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11-Year-Old Killed in Henderson Road-Rage Shooting on Way to School
An 11-year-old boy was killed Friday morning in what Henderson, Nevada police describe as a road-rage shooting that occurred while his stepfather was driving him to school. The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. on a Henderson freeway after two vehicles became involved in a dispute when one driver reportedly attempted to pass on the shoulder.…
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Ferrari F80 Build Slot Listed for €6.3 Million, Nearly Double the Car’s Sticker Price
A Ferrari F80 build slot has surfaced for sale in Germany before a single customer car has left the factory, with the listing asking nearly double the hypercar’s original price just for priority access to a build allocation. The Successor to the LaFerrari Ferrari unveiled the F80 in late 2024 following years of secretive development,…
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Miami Dealer Alleges Porsche Retaliation in $300 Million Lawsuit Over Standalone Showroom
A long-running dispute between Miami luxury dealer The Collection and Porsche has escalated into a lawsuit seeking as much as $300 million in damages. The Collection, which represents nine luxury manufacturers, alleges the automaker retaliated after the dealership declined to build a Porsche-exclusive facility, a conflict the lawsuit says has played out over more than…
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Mustang Driver Arrested After 120 MPH Chase With CHP in Livingston
A routine traffic stop in Livingston, California turned into a high-speed pursuit after a Mustang driver fled from California Highway Patrol officers, reaching speeds approaching 120 mph before eventually being taken into custody. How the Chase Started CHP officers initiated a traffic stop on Mercedes Avenue, but rather than pulling over, the driver accelerated away.…
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Stolen BMW X3 Evades South Jersey Police After High-Speed Chase
A stolen BMW X3 led South Jersey police on a high-speed chase early Friday, weaving through multiple towns before officers called off the pursuit for safety reasons and the driver got away. The SUV had been reported stolen days earlier from West Deptford and resurfaced when a license plate reader detected it entering Washington Township.…
