The Hidden Economics of Auto Theft: Who Actually Pays? An Auto Wire Exclusive Report
Auto theft gets treated as a simple property crime, a headache measured in broken glass,...
Safety
Family Fined $6,000 After Thief Caught Without Seatbelt in Stolen Car
In a decision that defies common sense, a family has been hit with a $6,000...
What Happens to Your Insurance After a Total Loss?
Once an adjuster marks your car as a total loss, things tend to move fast,...
DUI Pursuit in Los Angeles Ends in Chaos
A DUI pursuit through Los Angeles on Wednesday night didn’t just end in an arrest....
Mustang Dives Off Bridge On Sunny Day, Driver Error Was a Factor
A crash on Wellington Road wasn’t caused by rain, snow, or ice. It happened on...
Road Rage Explodes After Driver Throws Hatchet at Another Car
A road rage incident in Clinton County escalated into a violent attack when a man...
Police Use of Grappler in High-Speed Chase With Children Inside Sparks Safety Debate
Dashcam video released by the Splendora Police Department is drawing renewed scrutiny over how police...
China Pulls the Emergency Brake on Hidden Door Handles After EV Design Failed the Safety Test
China just delivered a blunt verdict on one of the electric vehicle industry’s favorite design...
Nearly Half-Million Ram and Jeep Vehicles Recalled Over Dangerous Towing Risk
Owners of Ram trucks and Jeep SUVs are being warned to think twice before towing,...
NHTSA Investigates Waymo After Autonomous Vehicle Hits Child On The Way To School
Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into a Waymo autonomous vehicle after it struck...
Fog-Related Crash Sends Dodge Challenger Into Fresno County School Bus
Dense fog and a foggy split-second decision collided in Fresno County on Monday morning when...
Austin Schools Say Waymo Robotaxis Keep Illegally Passing Stopped School Buses
Questions about the real-world safety of autonomous vehicles are flaring up again in Austin, Texas,...
NHTSA Reexamines GM 6.2L V8 After Engines Fail Post-Recall Repair
Federal safety regulators are once again scrutinizing General Motors’ 6.2-liter V8 engine after receiving complaints...
License Plate Cameras Lead to Rapid Arrest in Colorado Road Rage Shooting
Authorities in Douglas County, Colorado, say automated license plate cameras played a key role in...
House Vote Leaves Door Open for Automotive Kill Switch Technology
Automotive kill switches may have taken a quiet step closer to becoming part of everyday...