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Vittori Unveils $2.5 Million Turbio Hypercar With V12 Hybrid Power
American startup Vittori has unveiled its debut hypercar, the Vittori Turbio, priced at $2.5 million and combining AI-assisted engineering with design input from Italian design house Pininfarina. A Blend of Modern Tech and Classic Character According to a company representative, the goal behind the Turbio was to combine cutting-edge technology with the character of classic…
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FurKids Rescue Cats Scattered After Fatal Georgia I-85 Crash Kills Seven
A crash on Interstate 85 in Jackson County, Georgia, left seven people dead and two rescue cats missing after a transport van operated by FurKids Animal Rescue was caught in the resulting wreckage. The Atlanta-based nonprofit was en route to Vermont on Monday, transporting 37 cats to a partner shelter when the crash occurred roughly…
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Bot Auto Completes First Fully Driverless Cross-State Truck Haul in Texas
Autonomous freight trucking took a significant step forward after Bot Auto, a self-driving trucking startup, announced it completed its first fully autonomous cross-state haul in Texas without a human safety driver or remote operator involved. No Human Backup Required “The truck operated seamlessly within its defined operational domain with no one in the cab or…
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Camden Man Charged in $100,000 Hellcat Theft Using Key Fob Cloning Device
A 21-year-old Camden man faces charges in connection with the theft of a 2023 Dodge Charger Hellcat worth more than $100,000, according to Washington Township police. The vehicle was reported stolen from a residential neighborhood on May 9. A Brazen Daytime Theft Authorities say the vehicle disappeared from Surrey Lake during daylight hours. Surveillance footage…
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Massachusetts Street Takeovers Turn Violent, Police Cruiser Set on Fire
A series of illegal street takeovers across Massachusetts escalated into violence over the weekend, resulting in damaged police vehicles and multiple arrests. Authorities reported at least four major incidents across Boston, Middleborough, and Randolph, where large crowds gathered to block roads for illegal drag racing and driving stunts. Boston Cruiser Set on Fire One of…
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Rental Car Database Error Leads to Dangerous Traffic Stop for Innocent Driver
A New York woman is among a growing number of rental car customers who have been subjected to high-risk traffic stops after their vehicles were mistakenly flagged as stolen in law enforcement databases. A Frightening Traffic Stop The woman had rented a vehicle from an Avis location on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in June and…
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Cleveland Police Arrest Two Teens After Recovering Stolen Vehicle
Two teenage girls were arrested after Cleveland police recovered a stolen vehicle during a citywide operation targeting car thefts and break-ins. How the Vehicle Was Located According to a police news release, officers in the Second District identified a vehicle reported stolen out of East Cleveland traveling through the Ohio City and Gordon Square neighborhoods.…
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Totaled Mustang GT Convertible Hides $7,000 Supercharger Under Crushed Hood
Even in a salvage yard, some Mustangs hold a few surprises. A heavily damaged fifth-generation Ford Mustang GT convertible recently turned out to be hiding a $7,000 ProCharger P-1SC-1 supercharger system beneath its crumpled hood, a significant performance upgrade that had transformed the car into a serious sleeper. Extensive Crash Damage The vehicle, believed to…
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How the EV Transition Is Reshaping the Car Enthusiast Hobby
Automakers and governments have pushed hard toward an electric future, but for car enthusiasts, that shift is reshaping the hobby in ways that don’t always feel positive. Performance Icons Are Disappearing As automakers redirect research and development spending toward EVs to meet global emissions targets, several enthusiast staples have quietly faded away. Manual transmissions have…
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Last Chance: The Auto Wire Readers Get Bonus Entries to Win a 1966 Chevelle SS396
Clock’s ticking, and this could be your ticket to classic-car glory. The Zero-to-Sixty Dream Giveaway is ending October 14, and one lucky entrant will soon be handed the keys to a restored 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396—a true symbol of Detroit’s muscle-car prime. WIN HERE Even better? TheAutoWire readers get bonus entries, giving you an edge…
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The Complete 2025 Guide to Preventing Car Theft
Whether you drive a daily commuter, a classic collector car, or a work truck full of tools, vehicle theft remains a real and growing risk. Modern thieves have moved well beyond smashed windows and hotwired ignitions, now using signal boosters, vehicle network exploits, and even unauthorized towing to take vehicles without ever touching the door…
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Porsche May Offer Six-Cylinder Hybrid Option for Next Boxster and Cayman
Porsche appears to be revising its plans for the next-generation Boxster and Cayman. After previously stating the upcoming models would be fully electric, recent reports suggest the automaker now intends to offer both electric and hybrid versions. Caffeine and Octane Lanier Raceway in Georgia Has Officially Been Sold A Possible Six-Cylinder Hybrid According to sources,…
