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Arizona Busts $750,000 High-End Car Theft Ring, Five Arrested
Arizona Department of Public Safety investigators have arrested five people following a lengthy investigation into an organized vehicle theft operation accused of stealing and dismantling high-end cars worth more than $750,000 in the Phoenix area. A Months-Long Investigation Into a Chop Shop Authorities say the investigation spanned several months and involved extensive surveillance, tracking stolen…
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Two Ohio Teens Lead Police on 100 MPH Chase in Stolen Group Home Car
Authorities in Ohio say two teenage girls allegedly took a staff member’s car from a group home in Dayton and led police on a high-speed chase spanning multiple jurisdictions, reaching speeds near 100 mph. A Chase That Crossed County Lines The incident began around 1:15 a.m. last Monday, when police say the teens, ages 13…
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Indiana Jail Officer Charged After High-Speed Crash During Alleged Street Race
A Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office jail officer is facing multiple criminal charges after police say he fled at high speed and crashed his vehicle during a chase in Evansville. Authorities confirmed the officer is no longer employed by the Sheriff’s Office as the investigation continues. A High-Speed Run on U.S. 41 According to an affidavit,…
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Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis Says EVs Are Coming, But Not on This Timeline
Ram is bringing back its loudest, most powerful trucks, even as its chief executive openly acknowledges that the auto industry’s future is electric. The return of the Hemi V8 and the resurrection of the Hellcat-powered Ram TRX mark a renewed embrace of internal combustion at the brand, but leadership says those engines are living on…
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Texas Man Arrested Within Two Hours After Leaving ID at Dealership He Robbed
A routine test drive at a Texas car dealership turned into a violent encounter and a swift arrest after a suspect allegedly stole a Ford Mustang and left behind a crucial piece of evidence: his own ID. A Test Drive Turns Into an Armed Robbery The incident happened June 20 at about 2 p.m. at…
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Rising Car Costs Push Some Drivers to Take Second Jobs — For a Better Car
As the cost of owning a vehicle keeps climbing, more Americans are finding that a single paycheck no longer covers the cost of keeping a car on the road. Purchase prices have risen, insurance rates are up, maintenance costs keep climbing, and fuel prices have generally trended higher over the past decade — and the…
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Steel-Toed Boot Stops Bullet in Mississippi Chick-fil-A Road Rage Shooting
A steel-toed boot is being credited by police with preventing serious injury during a road rage shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Flowood, Mississippi. DoorDash driver charged after alleged road rage assault leaves Wixom man hospitalized Shot in the Foot, Saved by a Boot The Flowood Police Department says the shooting happened Saturday night at the…
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Utah Law Will Let Judges Restrict Alcohol Sales to Extreme DUI Offenders
A new Utah law set to take effect at the start of 2026 will give judges the authority to restrict alcohol purchases for people convicted of what the state defines as an extreme DUI, marking a significant shift in how alcohol sales are regulated. What Counts as “Extreme” and What “Interdicted” Means Under the law,…
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Ford Recalls Nearly 7,000 Mavericks Over Dashboard Panel Injury Risk
The Ford Maverick is starting 2026 with a new safety recall after testing revealed a dashboard component that could detach during a crash, posing a potential injury risk to occupants. What’s Actually Wrong Ford is recalling approximately 6,879 Maverick trucks from the 2025 model year over concerns tied to the panel located above the driver’s…
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Dog Thrown From Windshield Survives Washington Police Chase Crash
A dog survived a violent police pursuit in Pierce County, Washington, after being thrown through a car’s windshield during a high-speed chase — and then getting up and running away from the crash scene, according to police. A Crash Severe Enough to Eject a Passenger The incident unfolded during a police pursuit involving a driver…
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Dashcam Video Shows SUV Flip Into Rollover During New Year’s Eve Chase
Dramatic dashcam footage released from Nacogdoches, Texas, shows a chaotic New Year’s Eve police pursuit that ended with a violent SUV crash and a suspect fleeing on foot after breaking through his own windshield. A Pursuit Caught on Camera The chase began as officers pursued a suspect driving an SUV through the city on New…
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Australian Police Bust $9 Million Toyota Theft Ring, Seven Arrested
Australian police say they’ve dismantled an international vehicle theft ring responsible for stealing 60 high-value Toyota SUVs in a matter of days, following a multi-agency investigation spanning several states and ports. 60 SUVs in 11 Days According to police, the group targeted late-model Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series and Prado vehicles across the Brisbane region…
