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Road Rage Explodes After Driver Throws Hatchet at Another Car
A road rage incident in Clinton County escalated into a violent attack when a man allegedly threw a hatchet at another vehicle, a disturbing example of how dangerous driver behavior continues to outpace the auto industry’s safety messaging. Police Confront Violent Street Takeovers Across Massachusetts Over the Weekend A Construction Zone Slowdown Triggers a Confrontation…
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Stolen Altima Chase Ends in Violent Crash, Watch
A stolen 2022 Nissan Altima ended up smashed into a rock wall in Northeast El Paso after a police chase, a violent outcome that underscores the ongoing failure to curb car theft and the danger it creates for everyone sharing the road. Adjustable Speed Limit Signs Roll Out on Texas Highways An Arrest After a…
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Florida Husband and Wife Arrested for Luxury Car Title Scheme
A husband and wife who operated a luxury car dealership in South Florida have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged title fraud scheme involving high-end vehicles valued at more than $500,000, according to authorities. How the Scheme Allegedly Worked Michael Anthony Lucci, 32, and Emily Marie Lucci, 30, owned and operated Luxury…
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Staged Crash Scam in Miami: Watch
Four men were arrested in Miami after police say they staged a traffic crash at a city intersection, a calculated act that exposes how easily the system can be manipulated and how dangerous those schemes have become for everyone nearby. Caught by Surveillance Before It Even Happened Investigators say a Real Time Crime Center detective…
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Police Use of Grappler in High-Speed Chase With Children Inside Sparks Safety Debate
Dashcam video released by the Splendora Police Department is drawing renewed scrutiny over how police handle high-speed pursuits, especially when children are inside a fleeing vehicle. A 90-MPH Chase That Involved Kids The incident unfolded Saturday night after officers attempted to stop a driver traveling about 90 mph in a 65-mph zone. Police say the…
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1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster CSX3355 Set for Mecum Glendale Auction
A highly desirable 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster is scheduled to cross the block at Mecum’s Glendale 2026 auction, giving collectors a shot at one of the most iconic American performance cars ever produced. One of Only 260 Ever Built Identified as CSX3355, the roadster is one of only 260 Street 427 Cobra models built,…
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Dream Giveaway Offers Rare 1970 Cuda Convertible and 2023 Demon 170 as Grand Prize Pair
A new Dream Giveaway promotion is offering participants the chance to win two rare Mopar vehicles spanning more than five decades of performance history, pairing a vintage muscle-era convertible with a modern high-horsepower production model. WIN HERE The grand prize package includes a 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Convertible described as a one-of-one factory combination. The…
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14 Children Hospitalized After School Bus Crashes Into Trees
Fourteen elementary school students were hospitalized Thursday after a school bus carrying 48 children veered off the road and crashed into the woods in Gastonia, North Carolina. That shouldn’t happen on a routine afternoon route, not with nearly 50 young children on board. Off the Road and Into the Trees The bus, transporting students from…
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Burglary Crash Exposes Industry’s Ongoing Failure to Address Parts Theft and Public Risk
A suspected AutoZone burglary ended in a fatal crash along Houston’s Katy Freeway early Tuesday, leaving one person dead and two injured in a chain of events that highlights a growing safety problem tied to auto-related theft and reckless flight. A Wall, a Feeder Road, and a Fatal Impact Police say three people in a…
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China Pulls the Emergency Brake on Hidden Door Handles After EV Design Failed the Safety Test
China just delivered a blunt verdict on one of the electric vehicle industry’s favorite design tricks: hidden door handles are unsafe, and the experiment is officially over. A Mechanical Backup, Mandated by Law Starting Jan. 1, 2027, regulators will ban concealed and electronic-only door handles, forcing automakers to return to basic mechanical releases on both…
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Facebook Marketplace Truck Sale Leads to Fatal Attack
A Facebook Marketplace transaction involving a used pickup truck ended in a deadly attack, highlighting the real-world risks that can accompany online sales arranged between strangers with little vetting on either side. A Rushed Sale With Loose Ends Authorities say the case began when Eliza Morales’ husband listed a 1994 Ford Ranger for sale on…
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$250K Hellcat Heist Raises Alarms Over Dealership Security and Repeat Offenders
A predawn burglary at a Janesville car dealership that ended with the theft of a $250,000 collector muscle car is now raising broader concerns about dealership security and the persistence of organized vehicle theft, after the man accused of orchestrating it was finally taken into custody months later. How the Theft Happened Police say a…
