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Mustang Passenger Killed in Overnight Crash Into Parked Truck Near Melbourne
A high-speed crash in Melbourne’s western suburbs turned deadly early Wednesday when a Ford Mustang GT struck an unoccupied parked truck on Dunmore Drive in Truganina. Police say the crash occurred around 1 a.m. Crash At Mecum Takes Out Corvettes and Pontiac Trans Am What Happened Two people were in the Mustang at the time…
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Readers Get Bonus Entries to Win Pair of Classic Chevy Muscle Cars
If your idea of the perfect garage starts with a pair of era-defining Chevrolets, this giveaway should have your full attention. Readers are being offered bonus entries to win not one, but two of the most coveted muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. WIN HERE 1970 Chevelle SS454 LS6 Often considered the…
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Shakira Reportedly Spent $15.2 Million Shipping Her Car Collection to Miami
Shakira’s move to Miami following her split from Gerard Piqué reportedly came with an unusually expensive detail: transporting her personal car collection from Spain to Florida. According to reports, the cost of relocating her vehicles came to approximately $15.2 million. What’s in the Collection The reported lineup includes three Mercedes-Benz models, an SL550, SLK250, and…
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Recovered 2024 Durango Hellcat Struggles to Sell Despite 710 HP, Due to Theft History
A 2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat that was stolen and later recovered is having trouble finding a buyer despite its 710-horsepower engine, after resurfacing for sale at a Van Nuys dealership with a history that’s giving prospective buyers pause. A Two-Month Disappearance Finished in Diamond Black with a Black and Demonic Red Laguna leather interior,…
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Kyle and Samantha Busch Allege Life Insurance Policy Cost Them $8.6 Million
NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha have filed allegations against Pacific Life and a former insurance agent, claiming they were sold a misleading life insurance investment plan that resulted in losses exceeding $8.6 million. Texas Socialite Sentenced After Fatal Porsche Crash Blamed on Designer Heels What the Couple Alleges According to court documents,…
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The Dallas Classic Auction Set to Feature a Jeep Scrambler, Willys Jeepster, and Bronco
Collector car enthusiasts have a two-day opportunity to bid on a varied lineup of classic vehicles at The Dallas Classic, taking place at Dallas Market Hall on November 21 at noon and November 22 at 10 a.m. Central time. The sale features vehicles spanning several decades and styles, each starting with a $5 opening bid.…
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Win a 1969 Pontiac Firebird + $5,000 Cash – Extra Entries for Auto Wire Readers
A fresh classic car sweepstakes has launched, and this one delivers pure late-’60s muscle. One lucky entrant will take home a 1969 Pontiac Firebird in Champagne Gold Metallic, plus $5,000 in cash—and our readers get 50% more entries just for being here. WIN HERE After the buzz of the previous giveaway, where a 1965 Mustang…
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Toyota Unveils Twin-Turbo Hybrid V8 Aimed at Future GR Performance Models
Toyota has revealed a new twin-turbocharged hybrid V8 engine at the Japan Mobility Show, positioning it as the foundation for the next generation of performance vehicles across both Toyota and Lexus. Crash At Mecum Takes Out Corvettes and Pontiac Trans Am How the Engine Works The new V8 combines a twin-turbo 4.0-liter gasoline engine with…
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Tremec Unveils Aftermarket Manual Transmission Option for the C8 Corvette
The eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette marked a major shift for the model, moving away from its traditional front-engine layout to a mid-engine platform paired exclusively with a dual-clutch automatic transmission, leaving no manual option for the first time in the car’s history. Tremec, the supplier behind the C8’s factory dual-clutch transmission, has now introduced an aftermarket…
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Chrysler Recalls Over 24,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Models Over Stalling Software Bug
Chrysler is recalling more than 24,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids after identifying a software defect that can cause the engine to unexpectedly shut off while driving. Ford Driver’s Car Wash Meltdown Caught On Camera What Caused the Issue The recall affects 2023 through 2025 model year Wrangler 4xe vehicles and stems from a previous…
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Armored Truck Driver Attacked, $500,000 Stolen Outside Maryland Credit Union
Maryland investigators are searching for suspects following a daylight robbery outside a Navy Federal Credit Union branch that left an armored truck driver injured and approximately $500,000 stolen. The Notorious Guy Fieri Lamborghini Heist: Remembering Max Wade’s $200K Theft of Guy Fieri’s Supercar How the Robbery Unfolded Police say the incident occurred Monday morning on…
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns Chinese Automakers Pose Existential Threat to Legacy Brands
Ford CEO Jim Farley has issued a stark warning about the competitive threat posed by Chinese automakers, saying companies like BYD and Xiaomi have reached a combination of manufacturing scale and cost efficiency that could significantly disrupt established automakers if left unaddressed. A Comparison to Japan’s Rise, With a Sharper Edge Speaking to CBS, Farley…
