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Florida Cracks Down on Disabled Parking Permit Misuse With Jail Time
Florida is stepping up enforcement against misuse of disabled parking permits, making clear that abusing these privileges carries serious legal consequences rather than just a slap on the wrist. Criminal Charges, Not Just a Citation Under current statutes, drivers caught using a disabled parking permit that doesn’t belong to them can face up to six…
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Stellantis Posts Second Straight Quarterly U.S. Sales Gain, But Year Still Down
Stellantis NV reported stronger U.S. vehicle sales in the fourth quarter, offering signs of progress as the automaker works to stabilize its North American business. Despite the quarterly improvement, the company’s full-year sales declined again, continuing a multi-year downward trend. A Second Straight Quarter of Growth Sales figures released Monday showed Stellantis sold 332,321 vehicles…
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Trooper Stops Moving Car After Finding Driver Asleep, Lane Assist Active
An Oklahoma traffic stop unfolded in an unusual and potentially dangerous way after a state trooper encountered a moving vehicle whose driver was unconscious behind the wheel on the Will Rogers Turnpike. A Car Moving on Its Own, With No One Awake Inside According to police, Lieutenant Brian McSlarrow was patrolling the highway when he…
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2027 Corvette Grand Sport Rumored to Get 6.7-Liter LS6 V8
Chevrolet appears poised to expand the Corvette lineup further with a new Grand Sport model expected for the 2027 model year, and fresh details suggest it’ll pack an even larger V8 than previously believed. A Bigger Engine Than Expected According to recent reporting, the upcoming Grand Sport will use a sixth-generation LS6 engine displacing 6.7…
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Baytown Chop Shop Bust Recovers Six Stolen Vehicles Before Christmas
Authorities in Baytown recovered six stolen vehicles and additional stolen parts during a coordinated investigation into a suspected chop shop just days before Christmas, according to law enforcement officials. A Tip Amid the Holiday Rush While many residents were focused on holiday travel and last-minute preparations, investigators from the Houston Auto Crimes Task Force and…
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A V8 Charger Hellcat May Finally Be Coming for 2027
The modern revival of the Dodge Charger has been marked by bold experimentation, but for many longtime muscle-car loyalists, something essential has been missing. That absence appears poised to end with the expected arrival of a V8-powered Charger Hellcat, potentially as early as the 2027 model year. Dodge’s Staggered Powertrain Rollout Since the Charger’s reintroduction,…
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Tesla Loses Global EV Sales Crown to BYD After Second Straight Decline
Tesla has lost its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer after annual sales declined for a second consecutive year, reflecting growing competitive and political pressures on the company. BYD Takes the Global Lead The automaker reported deliveries of 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, a 9% drop from the previous year. That decline allowed…
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Ohio Man Charged After Stolen Acura RDX Rolls Down Embankment Into Lake Erie
A Lorain man was arrested Wednesday after police say he stole an SUV from a residential garage and later let the vehicle roll, driverless, down an embankment near the shore of Lake Erie. A Confrontation in the Garage According to police, 46-year-old William Griffin of Lorain is charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle,…
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Indiana Now Requires Drivers to Report Vehicle Color Changes
Indiana drivers are now required to report changes to their vehicle’s exterior color under a new state law that took effect at the start of the year. What the New Law Requires Senate Enrolled Act 331, signed by Gov. Mike Braun, officially took effect Jan. 1, 2026, updating Indiana Code 9-18.1-3. The law requires vehicle…
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DoorDash Driver Charged After Road Rage Punch Hospitalizes Wixom Man, 75
A Wixom man working as a DoorDash driver has been charged following a road rage incident that left a 75-year-old resident hospitalized in critical condition, according to local police. The Charge Ryan Daniel Turner, 40, of Wixom, was arraigned on one count of aggravated assault stemming from an encounter that unfolded the evening of Dec.…
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Judge Orders Aimee Bock to Forfeit Porsche in Minnesota Welfare Fraud Case
A federal judge has ordered the founder of a Minnesota nonprofit at the center of a massive welfare fraud scheme to forfeit luxury property, cash, and high-end goods following her conviction earlier this year. From Small Nonprofit to $250 Million Scheme Aimee Bock, 44, founded Feeding Our Future in 2016. Prosecutors say the organization initially…
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Stock Corvette ZR1 Dynos 1,050 Wheel HP, Suggesting Underrated Power
New dyno data is raising fresh questions about whether the latest Corvette ZR1 delivers more power than its official factory rating suggests, potentially placing Chevrolet’s most extreme production car in an even higher performance bracket than advertised. Why 1,050 Wheel Horsepower Is a Big Deal Automakers traditionally publish crankshaft horsepower figures, measured before drivetrain losses…
