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Leesburg Man Charged After Machete Attack on Driver’s Window in Road Rage
A road rage incident in Leesburg escalated into a violent confrontation Monday morning after police say one driver got out of his vehicle armed with a machete and smashed another driver’s window before fleeing the scene. A Machete and a Shattered Window Officers with the Leesburg Police Department responded around 7:40 a.m. to the area…
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GM, NHTSA Probe Airbag Rupture Injury in Recalled 2010 GMC Sierra
U.S. auto safety regulators and General Motors are investigating a crash involving a recalled 2010 GMC Sierra pickup in which a passenger was injured after an airbag ruptured during deployment, renewing concerns about defective airbags still in use on American roads. An Open Recall, an Unresolved Question The investigation centers on a Sierra that had…
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Dashcam Shows Fatigued Driver’s Christmas Day Crash Into 18-Wheeler
Authorities in Texas have released dashcam footage showing a Christmas Day crash in which a passenger vehicle struck an 18-wheeler while a deputy was responding to reports of reckless driving. Officials say no serious injuries were reported, despite how severe the collision looks in the video. A Deputy Trailing a Reckless-Driving Report According to the…
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San Jose Corvette Thieves Threaten to Shoot Homeowners During Theft
A San Jose couple narrowly avoided physical harm after thieves threatened them with gun violence while stealing their Chevrolet Corvette from their driveway early Tuesday morning, highlighting growing concerns over increasingly brazen car thefts. A Camera Catches Three Men at 1 A.M. Doug and Linda Smith were inside their Cambrian-area home when their garage-mounted security…
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‘Sell to Bobby’ Owner’s Stolen Porsche Recovered at Miami Gardens Home
More than a month after a South Florida real estate entrepreneur reported a burglary at his home, authorities have recovered his stolen Porsche along with several other vehicles at a residence in Miami Gardens. A Break-In While the Family Slept Bobby Suarez, known for running the real estate business Sell to Bobby, said his Porsche…
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Lawsuit Alleges Tesla Autosteer Caused Crash That Killed Family, Dog
A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Idaho resident Nathan Blaine alleges that a Tesla Model X using one of the automaker’s driver-assistance features steered into oncoming traffic, causing a crash that killed nearly his entire family and their dog. What the Lawsuit Alleges Happened According to the complaint, the vehicle was operating with Tesla’s Autosteer…
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This Dodge Viper V10 Engine Was Turned Into a Coffee Table
Someone took a Dodge Viper’s beating heart and turned it into furniture. Forget roaring down highways — this 8.3-liter V10 monster now lives a quieter life, reborn as a legitimate coffee table listed on Bring a Trailer. No reserve, no mercy, just raw Viper DNA frozen in automotive amber. Pulled From a Real Gen 3…
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Helicopter Helps Nab Suspects After Armed Carjacking During BMW Test Drive
Two men from Kissimmee were arrested following an alleged armed carjacking that happened during a vehicle test drive in Osceola County earlier this month, authorities say. A Marketplace Sale Goes Wrong According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place Dec. 16 after a 21-year-old man arranged to sell his BMW through a…
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Ram Teaser Hints at TRX Revival With Nearly 800 Horsepower
A brief teaser released by Ram has reignited speculation that the 1500 TRX, once the brand’s top performance pickup, could be poised for a comeback after its production ended earlier this year. A Cryptic 15-Second Teaser The teaser offers few concrete details — no vehicle name is shown, just a tagline reading “Power Will Be…
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Georgia Teen, 15, Charged in Fatal Carjacking of Uber Driver on New Year’s Day
An Uber driver killed during a suspected carjacking in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, on New Year’s Day is being remembered by his family as a hardworking man focused on providing for those he loved. A Routine Shift That Never Ended The victim, Cesar Tejada, was 58. According to his wife, Tejada began his day the way…
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Ford Recalls 273,000 EVs and Hybrids Over Park Function Rollaway Risk
Ford Motor is recalling nearly 273,000 vehicles after identifying a software-related issue that could prevent affected models from properly engaging the park function, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and potential crashes. Which Vehicles Are Affected According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall covers certain electric and hybrid vehicles across multiple…
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Tow Truck Crash Sends Car Flying Onto BART Tracks, Halting Service
A traffic collision involving a tow truck sent an unoccupied vehicle flying onto Bay Area Rapid Transit tracks along Interstate 580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon, prompting lane closures, transit interruptions, and hours of cleanup during the evening commute, according to authorities. A Car Comes Loose Mid-Crash The California Highway Patrol says the incident…
