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Alleged Squatter Steals Homeowner’s Truck, Crashes During Mobile, Alabama Police Chase
A property check in Mobile, Alabama escalated into a police chase this week after a confrontation between a homeowner and a suspected squatter ended with the homeowner’s own truck being stolen and crashed. The Dream of Owning a New Car is Slipping Away for Most as Prices Now Average $50K How the Confrontation Began According…
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Deputies Release Dash Cam Video of PIT Maneuver Ending Stolen Box Truck Chase
A stolen box truck led Pierce County deputies on an hour-long pursuit through Bonney Lake before ending in a crash, with newly released dash cam footage showing how deputies used PIT maneuvers to bring the vehicle to a stop. Crash Stacks Kia on Top of Ford Mustang How the Pursuit Began According to the sheriff’s…
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Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Recall Over 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Glitch
Toyota is recalling more than one million Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru vehicles after identifying a software issue that can cause the rearview camera display to freeze or go blank while the vehicle is in reverse. Crash At Mecum Takes Out Corvettes and Pontiac Trans Am What’s Causing the Issue Federal safety regulators identified the defect…
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Washington Family Files Tort Claim After Fatal Police Chase Kills Truck Driver
The family of a Washington truck driver killed during a police pursuit has filed a tort claim against the city of Lakewood, alleging that officers violated department pursuit policies in the moments leading up to the fatal crash. Pasco County Firefighter Arrested After Armed Road Rage Incident in Polk County What Happened on June 29…
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Record Number of Buyers Turn to 84-Month Auto Loans as Costs Rise
More car buyers are turning to 84-month auto loans as a way to manage monthly expenses amid rising everyday costs. According to auto refinancing company Caribou, demand for seven-year loan terms has reached record levels this year, driven largely by inflation and other financial pressures on household budgets. Nevada DMV’s New Reporting Tool Lets Residents…
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Ohio Bill Would Let Police Arrest Drivers Who Refuse to Show ID
A new proposal in Ohio would give police officers expanded authority during traffic stops by allowing arrests when drivers refuse to provide identifying information. Passenger Killed After Mustang Crashes Into Parked Truck in Melbourne What the Bill Would Change House Bill 492, introduced in early October by state Representatives Sharon Ray and Cindy Abrams, would…
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Three Charged in Theft of 1972 Chevelle, Vehicle Still Missing
Vidalia, Louisiana police have arrested three people in connection with the theft of a stolen 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle, though the vehicle itself has not yet been recovered. How the Investigation Began According to police, the theft occurred on July 7, and the car’s owner, Nazarita Franklin, reported it missing on July 10 after discovering that…
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Michigan Suspends LaFontaine Dealership License Over Alleged New-Car Mislabeling
A Michigan GM dealership had its license suspended after state regulators alleged the store was registering used loaner vehicles and reselling them as new. The Michigan Department of State suspended LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC’s license, citing what officials described as a risk to consumers. Ford Driver’s Car Wash Meltdown Caught On Camera What Investigators Found…
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Pasco County Firefighter Arrested Again After Armed Road-Rage Incident in Polk County
A Pasco County firefighter is facing charges again after a road-rage incident in Polk County that authorities say escalated to include a firearm. Crash At Mecum Takes Out Corvettes and Pontiac Trans Am How the Incident Unfolded According to police, 33-year-old Dy’Sean Broome was driving an orange Dodge Charger northbound on Highway 98 near Bartow…
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Cloned License Plates Are Sticking Drivers With Toll Bills for Trips They Never Took
Drivers across the country are receiving toll bills for routes they never drove, according to authorities investigating a growing pattern of cloned license plates being used to avoid toll charges. Crash At Mecum Takes Out Corvettes and Pontiac Trans Am How the Scheme Works According to sheriff’s deputies in Weld County, Colorado, individuals are duplicating…
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Nevada DMV’s New ‘Registration Spotter’ Tool Draws Over 7,600 Tips in Two Weeks
Nevada’s DMV has rolled out a new online tool that allows residents to report vehicles with expired or fraudulent registration tags, and the system has already generated significant public participation. How the Tool Works The platform, called Registration Spotter, is designed to identify drivers who continue using out-of-state license plates specifically to avoid Nevada’s registration…
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BMW Recalls Over 5,300 X5 SUVs Over Takata Airbag Explosion Risk
BMW is recalling more than 5,000 X5 SUVs from the 2000 through 2021 model years due to a risk that some vehicles may be equipped with defective Takata airbag inflators. Ford Driver’s Car Wash Meltdown Caught On Camera Scope of the Recall The recall covers 5,361 X5 crossovers, some of which may contain Takata PSDI-4…
