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Police Seek Camaro Driver in I-81 Hit-and-Run in Franklin County
Police in Franklin County are searching for the driver of an orange-red Chevrolet Camaro connected to a hit-and-run crash on I-81 this week. The vehicle reportedly struck a median sign near Wayne Road before fleeing the scene. The Dream of Owning a New Car is Slipping Away for Most as Prices Now Average $50K Vehicle…
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Two Memphis Police Officers Arrested Over Alleged Corvette Street Race
Two Memphis Police Department officers were arrested over the weekend after Tennessee state troopers accused them of racing their personal Corvettes on a public road. Tempe Police Use Grappler Device to Stop Corvette After 142-MPH Chase Spotted by a State Trooper A Tennessee Highway Patrol officer reported seeing two silver Corvettes traveling side by side…
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Ford Files NHTSA Recall for Supercharged Mustang Acceleration Risk
Ford has filed a recall with regulators covering 1,048 supercharger kits installed on 2024-2025 Mustangs, warning that a software issue tied to the performance upgrade could allow unintended acceleration under certain conditions. Corvette Driver and Teen Passenger Injured After Car Slides Under Tractor-Trailer in North Carolina What the Regulatory Filing Says The recall applies to…
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Corvette Driver and Teen Passenger Seriously Injured in North Carolina Crash
A 62-year-old man and a 15-year-old passenger were seriously injured after their Chevrolet Corvette Z06 collided with a tractor-trailer in Moore County, North Carolina, according to police. How the Crash Happened Authorities say the crash occurred on Highway 211 after the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing the Corvette to slide underneath the rear…
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Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing and Torching Grandmother’s Car
A 25-year-old Florida man was arrested after allegedly stealing his grandmother’s car, crashing it, and then attempting to set the vehicle on fire before fleeing on foot. Responding to the Scene Miami Township police responded around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday after a resident reported a crashed sedan near Route 450 and U.S. 50 and saw a…
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California Driver Caught With Hand-Drawn License Plate During Traffic Stop
A routine traffic stop in Merced, California, turned into an unusual find after officers spotted a driver using a hand-drawn license plate, complete with hand-lettered numbers and a rough recreation of the state’s red “California” banner. Truck Driver Charged After Georgia Crash Kills Eight, Including Five Children CHP Shares the Discovery The California Highway Patrol…
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Ford Faces Possible F-150 Production Disruption After Aluminum Supplier Fire
Ford’s F-150 production could face disruption after a fire severely damaged a major aluminum supplier’s facility in New York. Fire Destroys Key Supplier Plant A fire tore through Novelis’ Oswego plant last week, burning for nearly a full day before being brought under control. No injuries were reported, but the facility, a major source of…
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Merced Police Investigate Theft of Hello Kitty Bounce House
Police in Merced, California, are investigating an unusual theft after a large Hello Kitty bounce house was taken from a front yard in broad daylight. Caught on Camera Surveillance video shows two individuals pulling down the large inflatable and loading it into the bed of a Ford pickup truck, while a third person waited behind…
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Stolen Challenger Ends Up in Golf Course Pond After Alabama Police Chase
A police pursuit in Decatur, Alabama, ended with a stolen Dodge Challenger crashing into a pond at a local golf course after the driver lost control while fleeing officers. The Chase Begins The incident started October 6 after police received a report of a stolen Challenger from a nearby business. Officers located the vehicle near…
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Massive Alberta Lot Houses Over 2,000 Classic Camaros and Firebirds
Just outside Edmonton, Alberta, sits one of the largest known collections of Chevrolet Camaros and Pontiac Firebirds in the world. David T’s Camaro and Firebird Auto Center spans roughly 8.5 acres and has become a destination for GM enthusiasts searching for rare parts or restoration projects. A Massive Inventory According to reports on the facility,…
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Illinois Man Says Used Tesla Purchase Came With Hidden Supercharger Ban
An Illinois man says he was blindsided after discovering the used Tesla Model 3 he purchased last month had been banned from Tesla’s Supercharger network due to an undisclosed prior repair. A Seemingly Clean Purchase Daniel Boycott bought the pre-owned 2022 Model 3 from an Illinois dealership, believing the car had a clean history based…
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Rare Dodge Viper SRT-10 Crate Engine Sells for $18,000 in Wisconsin
A rare Dodge Viper SRT-10 crate engine, stored for years at a Wisconsin dealership, has sold for $18,000, drawing strong interest from collectors seeking one of the last remaining examples of the powerplant. A Long-Stored Engine Finally Sells The 8.4-liter V10, originally built for the Gen 4 Viper, had been sitting in inventory at Gandrud…
