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NHTSA Probes Tesla’s ‘Mad Max’ Driving Mode Over Aggressive Behavior Concerns
Federal regulators are taking a hard look at another piece of Tesla’s driver-assistance software, this time targeting “Mad Max” mode, an aggressive driving setting buried inside the company’s Full Self-Driving system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asked Tesla to explain how the feature works after reports that it can push vehicles to exceed…
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Former Avis Employee Accused of Stealing 47 Rental Cars From Syracuse Airport
Police in New York are searching for a former rental car employee accused of taking nearly 50 vehicles worth more than $1 million from Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Investigators say 31-year-old Milton Thompson III, a former Avis Budget employee, orchestrated the scheme over roughly two months earlier this year. An Inside Job at the Airport…
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Georgia Corvette Driver Faces 20 Charges After Fiery Crash Ends High-Speed Chase
A high-speed chase through Muscogee County, Georgia, ended in flames over the weekend after a Chevrolet Corvette crashed and caught fire. The driver, identified by deputies as Clifford George Castillo, now faces 20 charges stemming from the pursuit. A Pursuit That Reached Triple-Digit Speeds Deputies say they clocked Castillo traveling well over 100 mph through…
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New GM Sketch and Trademark Filing Fuel Speculation of a 2026 Camaro Revival
The Chevrolet Camaro may not be gone for good. Months after production of the current generation ended, a new sketch from GM Design and a late-2025 trademark filing have fueled speculation that a seventh-generation Camaro could arrive for 2026. A More Aggressive Design Direction The sketch shows a noticeably different take on the Camaro’s familiar…
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Dashcam Captures Runaway Construction Equipment Striking Car in Northern Ireland
A routine drive through a roadworks area in Northern Ireland turned dangerous on March 12, 2024, when a large piece of construction equipment broke loose and struck a passing car on Shore Road in Newtownabbey, just outside Belfast. Dashcam footage of the moment quickly circulated online. Caught on Camera The footage shows a car moving…
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GM Closing Georgia IT Innovation Center, Cutting 325 Jobs in Tech Overhaul
General Motors is closing its IT Innovation Center in Roswell, Georgia, eliminating 325 jobs as part of a broader restructuring of the company’s technology operations. The facility is expected to shut down by late 2025. From Flagship Hub to Casualty of Restructuring The Roswell center opened in 2013 as part of GM’s push to bring…
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Stellantis Sued Over Claims Its Anti-Theft Systems Can Be Easily Bypassed
Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in the United States alleging that millions of vehicles sold between 2012 and 2024 shipped with anti-theft technology that can be bypassed relatively easily. What the Lawsuit Alleges The suit, filed against Stellantis’ American division Fiat Chrysler, centers on push-to-start…
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Chevrolet Confirms 2025 Corvette Production Numbers, ZR1 Remains Ultra-Rare
Chevrolet has released official production figures for the 2025 Corvette model year, covering builds from last September through July. In total, 25,835 units were produced across the full lineup, from the Stingray to the range-topping ZR1. Stingray Still Leads Production Volume The Stingray remained the volume leader, accounting for 13,640 units, more than half of…
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Win America’s Le Mans Legend: The 2005 Ford GT Giveaway
What happens when you combine American determination, racing heritage, and a burning desire to defeat Ferrari? You get the car that changed history — the Ford GT40 Mark II, winner of Le Mans in 1966. Nearly four decades later, Ford revived that legend for its centennial celebration, creating the 2005 Ford GT — a stunning,…
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Corvette ZR1 Breaks Speed Record at Texas Open Road Race, Melts Rear Bumper
A 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 set a new record at the Big Bend Open Road Race in Texas, averaging 173.004 mph across a 118-mile stretch of public highway. The run came at a cost, however, as the car’s rear bumper reportedly melted from the heat generated during the high-speed pass. An Extreme Test on Public…
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Indianapolis Man Sentenced to Nine Years After 140-MPH Chase Killed Three
An Indianapolis man who tore through city streets at speeds reaching 140 mph while fleeing police has been sentenced to nine years, a term that has drawn sharp criticism from victims’ families and local law enforcement. The September 2023 Crash Luis Leyba-Gonzalez, now 21, was driving a Dodge Challenger in September 2023 when officers attempted…
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Subprime Auto Loan Delinquencies Hit 30-Year High as Costs Squeeze Borrowers
Subprime car buyers are falling behind on auto loan payments at the fastest pace in roughly 30 years, a trend economists say signals broader strain on lower-income households. Eighth Victim Confirmed in Fiery I-85 Crash That Killed Entire Georgia Family; Truck Driver Charged Delinquencies Reach Multi-Decade Highs According to Fitch Ratings, 6.43% of borrowers with…
