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  • A persons finger pointing to a bullseye type crack in a windshield
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    Can You Use Super Glue On A Cracked Or Chipped Windshield?

    You might wonder if it's better to fix a small windshield chip or wait. While a timely repair is the best course of action, be wary of your own skills.

    By Shane Schmid 2 months ago Read More
  • ATVs  and dirt bikes illegally on a Cleveland street, heading for a gas station
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    Riding An ATV To A Gas Station In Ohio Could Get You Fined (And The Store Clerks Too)

    In one Ohio city, it's not only illegal to ride your ATV or dirt bike on the street, but to fill it up at a gas station. The ticket isn't cheap.

    By Shane Schmid 2 months ago Read More
  • A portrait of a GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X pick-up truck cruising amongst competitors
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    Coast Guard Officer Arrested After Dealership Sells Him Truck Then Reports It Stolen

    After a Coast Guard officer purchased a new vehicle at a Florida dealership, a mistake made reporting the sale led to a frightening encounter with police.

    By UmmeAimon Shabbir 2 months ago Read More
  • a volkswagen car with a heavily modified exhaust system
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    Hawaii Is Cracking Down On Loud Cars With Noise Cameras

    Modified exhaust systems can provide a handful of benefits, but they can also be extremely noisy. Here's how Hawaii is using new tech to address that issue.

    By Shane Schmid 2 months ago Read More
  • Illuminated battery warning light on the instrument console
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    When The Battery Light Comes On, How Long Is It Safe To Keep Driving?

    Your car's battery light is something you should never ignore. Here's how long you can safely keep driving (on average) once the battery warning light appears.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • Driver pulled over, red and blue police lights in background
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    These Driving Habits Don't Seem Illegal But Could Get You Pulled Over

    Speeding and driving erratically are clearly ways to get stopped by the police, but there are lots of other ways to get in trouble. Here are nine.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago Read More
  • A man buckling a child into a rear-facing car seat in the back of a minivan
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    3 Common Mistakes That Put Kids At Risk In Car Crashes According To IIHS

    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety knows some simple ways to keep your kids safe in the car if there's a crash. They have some other tips, too.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago Read More
  • Cadillac Escalade IQL
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    Hoping Cars Would Get Lighter Again? Too Freaking Bad, Tariffs Are Killing That Dream

    High tariff costs and the President's deregulation push might have the effect of causing automakers to de-emphasize weight savings in the name of cost savings

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • Police surrounding a crashed truck after a chase
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    Drive To School Turns Into Police Chase And Crash For 12-Year-Old Driver

    The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office received a call about a 12-year-old boy who had taken his parents' truck for a joyride to his old school.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • An EV ejecting its battery out the side
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    This EV Battery Ejection System Looks Perfectly Safe In Case Of Fire

    A burning EV battery launching out of the side of a car sounds like a serious flaw, but these safety researchers want to do it on purpose.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • President Trump walking away from Marine One helicopter
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    Man Faces Five Years In Prison For Pointing Laser At Trump's Helicopter

    It may seem like a joke, but the FAA takes it very seriously.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • In an aerial view, the exterior of the Tesla automotive company manufacturing facility is seen on September 18, 2023 in Fremont, California.
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    Factory Worker Sues Tesla For $51 Million, Claims Assembly-Line Robot Knocked Him Out

    Forget Optimus, it's a Model 3 assembly-line robot which is giving Tesla its latest legal headache.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • manhattan crosswalk
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    Feds Back Off On Pretending To Care About Pedestrian Safety

    While plenty of cities in the U.S. have announced Vision Zero plans, the feds and even local governments have never really cared about pedestrian safety.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • A Cessna 172 crashed into the fence at Lime Rock Park
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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Lime Rock Park

    The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but the track called it a "mechanical failure."

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • A hand holding a quahog (clam) next to a smashed car window
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    Nantucket Seagull Smashes Car Window With A Clam — Talk About Fowl Play

    Police say the bird likely missed the paved parking lot at the Wicked Island Bakery and accidentally hit the window of general manager Heather Woodbury's car.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • Toyota Tundra with the TRD Rally Package parked in a forest.
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    These Are The 5 Safest New Pickup Trucks You Can Get (According To IIHS)

    Pickups bring a lot to the table, from their ability to haul cargo around to their rugged design. However, safety is another factor to keep in mind when buying.

    By Jackson Lambros 3 months ago Read More
  • Hyundai Palisade
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    Hyundai Recalls Nearly Every Palisade It Ever Sold For Seatbelt Issue

    NHTSA says about 1% of these vehicles may be equipped with seat belt buckles in the first and second row outboard seats built from out-of-spec components.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • motorcycle without helmet
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    These U.S. States Still Don't Have Motorcycle Helmet Laws

    Some states like to play it fast and loose with the safety of their motorcycle-riding public.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • A jet plane crashed into a house with a sheriff's car in the foreground
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    Private Jet Goes Off Runway And Crashes Into House, Luckily Without Hurting Anyone

    A Kentucky resident received an unexpected visitor when an airplane crashed into the side of her home.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • A white SUV jumps Seattle's University Bridge to escape police
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    Stolen Car Jumps Seattle Drawbridge To Evade Police

    The stolen Audi Q5 broke through barriers and jumped across the gap in the bridge, risking a plunge of more than 40 feet to the water below.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • The white SUV that crashed into Emma Graves' bedroom while she was playing Grand Theft Auto
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    Woman's Grand Theft Auto Game Interrupted When Real Police Chase Crashes Into Bedroom

    Add one more reason to the ever-growing list of why police chases need to stop.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • A photo of a Tesla Cybertruck undergoing the IIHS' updated moderate overlap crash test the moment it hits the barrier
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    Tesla Cybertruck, Volkswagen ID Buzz, Ford F-150 Lightning, And More New EVs Face IIHS Crash Tests With Mixed Results

    Four of the seven EVs achieved the IIHS' highest rating of good in the updated moderate overlap test.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • A view of stacked studded tires in front of a vehicle
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    Studded Tires Are Illegal In These US States

    Studded tires dig into ice, but also into pavement, so there are costs beyond the price of rubber to aiding driver safety. Some states don't want to pay it.

    By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago Read More
  • Mechanic checking car tire pressure
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    How Reliable Are Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems? Here's What AAA Says

    Your car's tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is supposed to alert you to under-inflated tires, but how accurate is it? AAA put this tool to the test.

    By Nishant Jayaram 3 months ago Read More
  • A photo of a yellow Rivian R1T moments after it hits the IIHS small-overlap crash barrier
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    IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Winners Must Have Anti-Speeding Tech By 2027 — And DUI Detection By 2030

    Time will tell if automakers decide to produce new vehicles with these features in order to receive meet IIHS Top Safety Pick+ requirements.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • A young woman sits in the back of a pickup truck
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    These States Still Allow You To Ride In Truck Beds

    Riding in the back of a breezy, open pickup truck — you've probably tried it out at some point in your life. Is it legal, and if so what states allow it?

    By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago Read More
  • Check your diesel truck tires often, because they wear out quicker
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    Do Diesel Trucks Wear Out Tires Faster Than Gas Models?

    All tires wear down over time, but are gas or diesel engines more likely to accelerate this deterioration? Here's the breakdown on tire wear and tear.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
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