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Aerial Unit Helps Hillsborough Deputies Track Down Stolen Vehicle Suspect
Hillsborough County deputies had a little help from the air last week in apprehending a suspect accused of stealing a vehicle in the Lithia area. Aerial Support Spots Suspect Fleeing The incident began on October 10, around midday, when deputies received reports of a stolen vehicle near Lithia Pinecrest Road and Bloomingdale Boulevard. As ground…
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Road Rage Incidents Increasingly Involve Firearms, New Data Shows
Road rage in America is trending in a more dangerous direction, with new data suggesting confrontations between drivers are increasingly ending in violence rather than shouting matches. Aggressive Driving Behaviors on the Rise According to a recent AAA study, incidents of prolonged or aggressive honking have risen 50% since 2016, while deliberate cutoffs between drivers…
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Deputy Killed in Rancho Cucamonga Shooting, Suspect Struck by Deputy After 150-MPH Chase
A Southern California manhunt turned into a high-speed chase Monday after San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez, 28, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call in Rancho Cucamonga. The suspected gunman fled on a motorcycle, reaching speeds over 150 mph before an off-duty deputy intentionally struck him during a dramatic…
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Lithium-Ion Batteries Blamed for Surge in Garbage Truck Fires
Waste handlers in Australia are sounding the alarm after three garbage trucks caught fire within a six-week span, with lithium-ion batteries improperly discarded in household trash identified as the cause. New South Wales has seen the worst of the recent incidents, but the issue is part of a broader global trend as battery-powered devices become…
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Hyundai Elantra Named America’s Most Stolen Car as Theft Tactics Shift
Car thieves in the U.S. have largely moved away from targeting flashy muscle cars, and the numbers show it: the Hyundai Elantra topped America’s stolen vehicle list in the first half of 2025, with 11,329 reported thefts. Ford Recalls Over 1,000 Supercharged Mustangs for Risk of Unintended Acceleration Why the Elantra Became a Target The…
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Wisconsin Reckless Driving Impound Bill Heads to Governor Evers for Signature
A bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening penalties for reckless driving in Wisconsin has cleared the state legislature and now awaits Governor Tony Evers’ signature. Ford Recalls Nearly 625,000 Vehicles Over Seatbelt and Camera Malfunctions Expanding an Existing Impound Law The bill, co-authored by Republican Rep. Bob Donovan of Greenfield and Sen. Van Wanggaard of Racine,…
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Ford Recalls Over 1,000 Supercharged Mustangs Over Acceleration Software Flaw
Ford has issued a recall covering 1,048 Mustangs equipped with dealer-installed Whipple 3.0-liter supercharger kits, citing a software issue that could lead to unintended acceleration. What’s Under the Hood The affected vehicles use Whipple’s twin-screw supercharger kit paired with an intercooler setup, boosting Ford’s Coyote V8 to roughly 810 horsepower. The kit itself, priced at…
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2026 Corvette Gains Major Interior Tech Overhaul, Price Rises Up to $21,000
Chevrolet’s Corvette is getting a substantial interior tech upgrade for 2026, according to GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) in Australia, but the update comes with a price increase of up to $21,000. A Fully Redesigned Cockpit The revised interior replaces the previous cockpit layout with three digital displays: a 14-inch driver display, a 12.7-inch angled infotainment…
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Decade-Old Security Gap Still Fuels Hyundai and Kia Theft Numbers in 2025
Hyundai’s Elantra has been named America’s most stolen vehicle for the first half of 2025, according to newly released National Insurance Crime Bureau data. The Elantra recorded 11,329 thefts, with corporate sibling the Hyundai Sonata close behind at 9,154. Ford Recalls Nearly 625,000 Vehicles Over Seatbelt and Camera Malfunctions A Decade-Long Security Gap The root…
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Tempe Police Use Grappler Device to Stop Corvette Driver After 140-MPH Bridge Run
Tempe police arrested a driver accused of recording himself driving a Chevrolet Corvette at 140 mph across the Mill Avenue bridge, using a vehicle-stopping “grappler” device to end the pursuit safely. Ford Recalls Nearly 625,000 Vehicles Over Seatbelt and Camera Malfunctions Repeated Complaints From Residents Police say they received numerous complaints from residents about the…
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Organized Crime Groups Recruiting Minors to Steal Cars for Street Takeovers
Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are contending with a surge in street takeovers, in which groups of drivers block off intersections to perform stunts, often in stolen vehicles. Investigators say organized crime groups are increasingly behind the events, including cases where minors have been recruited to steal vehicles for the gatherings. From Spontaneous Meetups…
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Colorado Driver Survives 300-Foot Fall Off Million Dollar Highway
A Colorado man survived a 300-foot fall down a ravine along U.S. 550’s Million Dollar Highway after his Ford F-150 went off the roadway, escaping with only minor injuries despite severe damage to the truck. A Dangerous Stretch of Highway The crash occurred October 9 near Ouray, on a section of highway known for steep…
