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Ford Recalls 59,000 Vehicles Over Engine Block Heater Fire Risk
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall covering nearly 59,000 vehicles across ten models after identifying a defect in the engine block heater that could lead to under-hood fires. Someone is Throwing Rocks at Car Windows In North Carolina What’s Causing the Fire Risk According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,…
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Texas Man Ordered to Pay $32,000 Restitution in Boerne Corvette Theft Case
A San Antonio man has been sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay more than $32,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing two Corvettes from dealerships in Boerne, Texas. Teen’s BMW Slides Under Amazon Truck in Dramatic I-75 Crash Near Tampa The Plea Agreement Jose Israel Barrera Jr., 36, accepted a…
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Rock-Throwing Incidents Targeting Cars Alarm Wake County, North Carolina Drivers
Drivers across Wake County, North Carolina, are on alert following a series of rock-throwing incidents that have damaged multiple vehicles and left several motorists shaken. Local law enforcement agencies are investigating multiple cases involving objects thrown at moving vehicles. The First Reported Incident Mary Gillett was among the first to speak publicly after her car…
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Tesla Settles Another Autopilot Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Tesla has settled another lawsuit tied to its Autopilot system, avoiding a public trial in a wrongful death case involving 15-year-old Jovani Maldonado Garcia, who was killed in a 2019 crash when a Tesla Model 3 collided with the vehicle he was riding in. What the Lawsuit Alleged The family’s lawsuit alleged that Tesla’s driver-assistance…
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New Car Prices Cross $50,000 Average for the First Time, Kelley Blue Book Finds
Buying a new car in the U.S. has become significantly more expensive, with average transaction prices now crossing $50,000 for the first time. A New Record High According to data from Kelley Blue Book, new vehicle prices reached an average of $50,080 in September, marking the first time that figure has surpassed the $50,000 threshold.…
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Teen’s BMW Slides Under Amazon Semi-Truck in I-75 Crash, No Injuries Reported
A crash between a teenager’s BMW and an Amazon delivery semi-truck shut down part of Interstate 75 near Tampa earlier this week, though everyone involved escaped without injury. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the crash occurred near the Bruce B. Downs exit in Pasco County. How the Crash Happened According to witnesses, the 18-year-old driver…
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Dodge Hellcat ‘Last Call’ Values Decline Faster Than Collectors Expected
Dodge’s “Last Call” Challenger Hellcats, once viewed as guaranteed future collectibles, are seeing values decline more quickly than many owners anticipated. Recent Auction Results Tell the Story A 2023 Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak with just 646 miles recently sold for $73,000 on Bring a Trailer, down significantly from its original MSRP of around $91,000 earlier this…
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Tesla Rolls Out FSD V14.1 With New Parking Memory and ‘Sloth’ Mode
Tesla has released its long-awaited Full Self-Driving software update, FSD V14.1, to a limited group of early users after months of delays. The update began rolling out overnight on October 6 to select vehicles running the 2025.32.8.5 firmware. Seven Dead, Two Cats Missing After Deadly Georgia Interstate Crash Involving Animal Rescue Group FurKids A Delayed…
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Ford Mustang GT3 Claims First Outright Nürburgring Victory
Ford’s Mustang GT3 secured its first outright win at the Nürburgring, marking a significant milestone in its racing program. A Come-From-Behind Victory Haupt Racing Team claimed the win during a four-hour NLS endurance race, climbing from 10th position to first with drivers Vincent Kolb and Frank Stippler behind the wheel. The team nearly missed the…
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Florida Wildlife Officials Investigate Truck Driver Accused of Killing Nearly 50 Birds
Florida wildlife officials are investigating an incident in Brevard County in which a truck driver allegedly drove through a flock of birds at the Port Canaveral Cargo Dock, killing nearly 50 of them. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed the incident occurred earlier this week and remains under active investigation. Eighth Victim Confirmed…
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Porsche 996 GT2 ‘Widowmaker’ Destroyed in Sweden Crash, Driver Survives
A Porsche 996 GT2, a model nicknamed the “Widowmaker” for its demanding handling characteristics, was destroyed in a recent crash in Sweden, though the driver survived the impact. A Rare and Raw Variant The vehicle has been identified as a 996 GT2 Clubsport, a rare, stripped-down version of Porsche’s early-2000s supercar built without traction control…
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Newsom Signs CARS Act, Adding New Consumer Protections for California Car Buyers
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act this week, a sweeping new law aimed at strengthening consumer protections for car buyers across the state. Thieves Target Push-to-Start Cars in Miami Township as Auto Thefts Rise New Advertising and Sales Requirements The law introduces stricter requirements for how dealers advertise…
