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India’s Supreme Court Pushes to Ban Luxury Gas Cars First in EV Transition Strategy
India’s Supreme Court is floating an unusual strategy to accelerate the country’s shift to electric vehicles: start with the wealthy. Rather than waiting for mass-market EV adoption to build momentum on its own, the court is pressing the government to phase out high-end gasoline vehicles ahead of everyday combustion cars. The Numbers Behind the Push…
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Juvenile Arrested After Stolen Dodge Charger Crashes Into Utility Pole During Pursuit
A police pursuit in Graves County, Kentucky ended Monday night when a stolen Dodge Charger struck a utility pole and rolled, knocking out power to nearby homes and leaving the vehicle heavily damaged. How the Pursuit Started According to authorities, McCracken County police had alerted neighboring agencies that a stolen 2017 Dodge Charger was heading…
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UK’s 2030 Gas and Diesel Ban Could Quietly Drive Up Classic Car Ownership Costs
Classic car owners in the UK may face rising costs as the country’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales draws closer. Existing gas-powered cars won’t be pulled off the road, but industry analysts say the shift toward EV infrastructure could reshape the cost of keeping older vehicles running. How Charging Infrastructure Could…
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Eureka Police Handle Three Separate Stolen Kia Incidents in a Single Morning
A single early-morning patrol shift in Eureka, California turned into a string of stolen-vehicle calls, underscoring how Kia and Hyundai models continue to be frequent targets for theft nationwide. Around 5 a.m., officers responded to an attempted theft involving another Kia, with police believing the suspect used the same ignition vulnerability that gained widespread attention…
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Stellantis Settles Ram Brake Defect Lawsuit, Offering Owners Up to $3,000
Stellantis has agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging brake defects in certain heavy-duty Ram trucks, with eligible owners able to recover up to $3,000 in repair costs. The settlement covers Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 models built between spring 2017 and late 2018. What the Lawsuit Alleged According to the lawsuit, affected trucks were…
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Valet Driver Charged After Clocking 128 MPH in Patient’s Mercedes During Food Run
A 19-year-old valet driver is facing charges after Newburgh Heights, Ohio police say he was clocked driving a patient’s Mercedes-Benz at 128 mph in a 60 mph zone, more than double the posted speed limit, during an unauthorized trip away from his job. How the Stop Unfolded Police identified the driver as Lamar Williams, who…
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FBI Seizes $13 Million Mercedes CLK GTR Linked to Fugitive Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding
Federal authorities have seized one of the rarest Mercedes-Benz supercars ever built — a 2002 CLK GTR Roadster valued at roughly $13 million — as part of an international investigation targeting former Olympic snowboarder and FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive Ryan Wedding. Firefighters Save Driver from Mustang Teetering Over Tennessee Embankment The Case Behind…
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Driver Airlifted After Solo Mustang Crash, DUI Investigation Underway
A single-vehicle crash on westbound State Route 152 near El Toro Ranch left one driver with serious injuries and under investigation for suspected DUI, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred in the Hollister-Gilroy area and prompted a rapid emergency response. What Investigators Believe Happened Early findings indicate the driver lost control of…
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Illegal Street Takeover in Queens Turns Violent, Leaves Homeowner Hospitalized
An illegal street takeover in the Malba neighborhood of Queens escalated into violence early Sunday, leaving one resident hospitalized with serious injuries and a security vehicle destroyed by fire. Roughly 100 people and multiple vehicles reportedly took over streets in the normally quiet, upscale community near Whitestone to perform dangerous driving stunts. How the Confrontation…
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Unlicensed Driver Suspected in Fatal Milan Crash That Destroyed a Rented Mercedes G-Class
Milan authorities are investigating a pre-dawn crash between a rented Mercedes G-Class and an Opel Corsa that killed a 19-year-old passenger and left three others injured. The collision caused severe damage to both vehicles, with the SUV’s body separated from its frame in the impact. Who Was Involved According to investigators, the Mercedes, believed to…
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NHTSA Opens New Probe Into 1.2 Million Ram Trucks Over Brake Rollaway Defect
Safety officials have opened a new investigation into nearly 1.2 million Ram trucks, spanning the 2013 through 2018 model years across the 1500 through 5500 lineup, following reports that a previously addressed brake defect may not have been fully fixed. What the Defect Involves According to NHTSA, the issue centers on a solenoid within the…
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Ford’s Mechanic Shortage Leaves 5,000 High-Paying Jobs Unfilled Despite $120K Pay
Ford is contending with a growing shortage of qualified technicians even as its service centers face heavier workloads than ever. With more than 100 recalls logged this year alone, demand for repair capacity keeps climbing, yet the automaker still has roughly 5,000 technician positions sitting vacant. That’s despite dealership pay that can reach $120,000 annually,…
