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GM Expands Airbag Recall by 2,000+ Vehicles After New Rupture Risk Testing
General Motors is expanding an existing airbag safety recall to include more than 2,000 additional vehicles after new testing revealed some roof-mounted airbag inflators could rupture under certain conditions. The expansion adds 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze models equipped with roof-rail airbags supplied by Autoliv. What the Defect Involves According to federal safety officials,…
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GM Directs Suppliers to Cut China-Sourced Parts by 2027 Amid Trade Pressures
General Motors is accelerating a major supply chain shift, directing suppliers to move away from Chinese-sourced components as trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty make continued reliance on China increasingly risky. The push began gaining momentum in late 2024 and has intensified through 2025. A Firm Deadline for Suppliers Some vendors have reportedly been told to…
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New Vehicle Prices Cross $50,000 Average as Luxury and EV Demand Climbs
The average price of a brand-new vehicle in the U.S. has climbed past the $50,000 mark for the first time. According to Kelley Blue Book data, the average transaction price in September reached $50,080, while the average manufacturer sticker price came in even higher at $52,183. The Dream of Owning a New Car Is Slipping…
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Georgia Judge Strikes Down Savannah’s Unlocked Vehicle Gun Ordinance
A Georgia judge has ruled that a Savannah city ordinance prohibiting unsecured firearms in unlocked vehicles is unenforceable, siding with a resident who challenged a citation issued under the law. The ruling sets up a broader legal conflict between city officials and Georgia’s state firearms statutes. Georgia Corvette Crash Ends in Flames After High-Speed Pursuit…
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Seattle Corvette Owner Fires on Armed Carjacking Suspects, Two Teens Hospitalized
A carjacking attempt in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood turned into an exchange of gunfire early Sunday morning after the owner of a Corvette fired on armed suspects who approached his vehicle. Police say the incident happened just after 3 a.m. along First Avenue. How the Confrontation Unfolded According to investigators, a white sedan carrying four masked…
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SF Train Operator Pulled From Duty After Falling Asleep at Controls, Injuring No One
San Francisco’s N-Judah light rail line experienced a chaotic morning in September after a train operator reportedly fell asleep at the controls, causing the train to accelerate well beyond the safe speed limit through a tight curve. The incident occurred just after sunrise on the 24th, catching passengers off guard as the train lurched through…
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Pittsburgh Tow Company Owner Sentenced Over $9,805 Charge for a One-Third-Mile Tow
The owner of a Pittsburgh-area towing company has been sentenced after an investigation found a pattern of extreme overcharging, including one case in which a driver was billed more than $10,000 for a tow of less than half a mile. The Charges and Guilty Plea According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, 57-year-old Vincent G.…
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Ammonia Leak From Oklahoma Tanker Truck Forces Evacuations, Injures Dozens
Authorities in Weatherford, Oklahoma ordered evacuations after a tanker truck began leaking ammonia gas overnight, sending toxic vapor through a nearby neighborhood and hotel parking lot and injuring dozens of residents and first responders. Potential-Squatter Confrontation Leads to Truck Theft and High-Speed Police Chase in Alabama How the Leak Started Police discovered the leak in…
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Camaro Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV During Botched Donut at Street Takeover
A video circulating online is renewing scrutiny of illegal street takeovers after a Chevrolet Camaro driver lost control while attempting a donut, crashing into a parked SUV in front of a crowd of onlookers. The footage, shot at an intersection commandeered for the impromptu gathering, shows the driver attempting the maneuver as a crowd watched…
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Wisconsin Weighs Mandatory Speed Limiters for Repeat Reckless Drivers
Wisconsin politicians are considering a controversial proposal that would require repeat reckless drivers to install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles, as the state grapples with a rising number of traffic fatalities. Texas Socialite Sentenced After Fatal Porsche Crash Blamed on Designer Heels How the Proposal Would Work Under the plan, drivers cited twice for reckless…
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Fleeing Suspect Falls 30 Feet Into Construction Shaft After Abandoning Stolen Car
A police pursuit in Los Angeles’ Lincoln Heights neighborhood took an unusual turn last week when a suspect fleeing on foot fell approximately 30 feet into a narrow construction shaft while trying to evade officers through an industrial area. How the Chase Unfolded According to police, officers began following a 27-year-old man connected to a…
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Driver Arrested on DUI Charge After Allegedly Hitting 133 MPH Near Georgia Elementary School
A Clayton County, Georgia driver was arrested last month after authorities say a speed reading clocked the vehicle traveling 133 mph on Highway 138 near Swint Elementary School, an area with a posted 45 mph limit. How the Stop Unfolded According to police, the incident occurred on October 25 when a deputy recorded the extreme…
