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Toyota Recalls 126,000+ Tundras and Lexus SUVs Over Engine Bearing Failure Risk
Toyota has issued a recall covering more than 126,000 vehicles, including several Lexus models, due to a manufacturing defect that could lead to sudden engine stalling or complete power loss while driving. The issue stems from manufacturing debris left inside the engine that was not properly cleaned during production. Which Vehicles Are Affected The recall…
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Runaway Truck Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash on India Highway, Killing Eight
A brake failure on a trailer truck triggered a multi-vehicle crash on a busy highway in India Thursday evening, killing eight people and injuring at least 20 others. The crash occurred on the Pune-Bengaluru route between the Bhumkar and Navale bridges, a stretch known for heavy traffic and steep grades. How the Crash Unfolded According…
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CHP Warns of Pursuit Dangers After Mustang Driver’s Late-Night Flight Through Merced County
A California Highway Patrol pursuit through Merced County ended with officers taking a Mustang driver into custody near Winton after the driver refused to stop for a traffic stop and reached speeds close to 120 mph. The incident began on Mercedes Avenue near Santa Fe, when the driver accelerated away instead of pulling over, prompting…
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Trump Grants Full Pardon to Wyoming Diesel Mechanic Convicted Over Emissions ‘Deletes’
President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to Troy Lake, a 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic who was convicted of violating federal emissions laws after modifying pollution-control equipment on diesel engines. Lake had served seven months in federal prison before being transferred to home confinement earlier this year. The Case Against Lake Lake operated Elite…
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EV Sales Plunge in October as Buyers Lose Access to $7,500 Federal Tax Credit
Electric vehicle sales fell sharply in October, a stark reversal from September’s surge in buying activity as shoppers rushed to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit before its expiration. With that incentive gone, early sales figures from automakers show significant month-over-month declines across much of the EV market. Korean Automakers See the Steepest Declines Hyundai,…
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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.…
