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  • spanish steps in rome, italy
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    Elderly Man Somehow Gets Mercedes A-Class Stuck Driving Down Rome's Spanish Steps

    Maybe this 80-year-old man is just a big fan of "Fast X" and "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning."

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • A United Airlines Boeing 787 at Los Angeles International Airport
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    These Airlines Would Be Hardest Hit By A Boeing 787 Grounding

    If the FAA does put safety first and decides to ground the Dreamliner, nearly 1,120 Boeing planes would be taken out of service.

    By Ryan Erik King 6 months ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y
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    Regenerative Braking Could Make Your Kid Fail Their Driving Test

    Allegedly, a teen in New Jersey failed his driver's test because he used regenerative braking in his dad's Tesla.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • tesla hit by train on tracks in pennsylvania
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    Tesla In 'Self-Drive Mode' Hit By Train After Turning Onto Train Tracks

    One family in Pennsylvania found their Tesla had turned onto some railroad tracks and, eventually, got hit by a train

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • A pair of wheel spacers.
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    Are Wheel Spacers Safe To Use? Here's What You Need To Know

    Wheel spacers can keep wider wheels and tires from rubbing against your vehicle's steering and suspension. But the question is: Are they safe to use?

    By Justin Hughes 6 months ago Read More
  • A tesla dealership in Melbourne, Australia
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    Thousands In Australia Sue Tesla Over Phantom Braking Problems

    About 10,000 Tesla owners have reportedly joined the class-action lawsuit, with some drivers describing the problem as "terrifying."

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • MX-5 drifting
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    Mazda Recalls 12,000 Miatas So You Don't Accidentally Drift Everywhere

    The rear-wheel-drive roadster is being recalled because its traction control light might not come on when it should.

    By Brad Brownell 6 months ago Read More
  • Inside the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel.
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    How Long Is Colorado's Eisenhower Tunnel (And Is It Safe To Drive Through)?

    Over 50 years ago, workers punched a pair of mighty holes through the Rockies to form the Eisenhower Tunnel. How long is the tunnel, and is still safe to use?

    By Nicholas Werner 6 months ago Read More
  • The Tesery emergency door pull for a Tesla Model Y.
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    Tesla Owners Are Adding Emergency Rip Cords To Their Cars For A Terrifying Reason

    If you get in a Tesla and notice a cord near the door handle, it's something the owner added after purchase. And there's a scary reason for it.

    By Justin Hughes 6 months ago Read More
  • Illinois tow truck crash van launched airborn
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    Distracted Driver Hits Tow Truck, Launching Van Into The Air Like An Action Movie

    What should have been a routine winch job quickly turned into a scene that looked like it was straight out of an action movie.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • Volvo's new multi-adaptive seatbelt
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    Volvo's Latest Seatbelts Customize Their Protection Based On Crash Severity And Occupant Size And Weight

    The upcoming EX60's multi-adaptive seatbelts will get better over time thanks to over-the-air updates and crash data that Volvo collects in person.

    By Logan K. Carter 6 months ago Read More
  • The Lodge freeway leading into downtown detroit
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    The Most Ignored Speed Limit In America Is Staying At 55 MPH

    At 70 years young, the M-10 John C. Lodge freeway in Detroit is just not built to handle faster highway speeds, despite everyone usually driving way faster.

    By Erin Marquis 6 months ago Read More
  • A Honolulu police officer
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    Honolulu Police Department Sued For Allegedly Arresting Sober Drivers For DUI

    The ACLU alleges in a new lawsuit against the Honolulu Police Department that it has a nasty habit of arresting sober drivers for driving under the influence.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • car crash
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    These Are The Stories Behind Our Readers' First Car Crashes

    Since we're forced to drive everywhere all the time in the U.S., if you haven't crashed yet, it's probably only a matter of time.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • A dirty car engine throttle body assembly
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    This Is The Biggest Sign Your Throttle Body Needs Cleaning

    You may not think about the throttle body in your engine that often, but if you notice any of these issues then it may be time to get it cleaned.

    By Richard Sachek 6 months ago Read More
  • checking a tire for tread wear
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    Why Skipping Your Wheel Alignment Could Cost You More Than Tires

    A wheel alignment may feel like a low priority fix, but having one done might have a bigger impact on your car's performance than you expect.

    By Brittany Crow 6 months ago Read More
  • Whatcom County, Washington truck crash bees
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    Truck Crash Unleashes 250 Million Bees In Northern Washington County [Update]

    Now, I'm not saying the sheriff's department did its math wrong, but I'm also not going to pretend that isn't an absolutely unfathomable amount of bees.

    By Collin Woodard 6 months ago Read More
  • Box truck explodes in Chicago suburb
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    When The Italian Beef Hits Just Right

    No serious injuries, but a serious bang.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 6 months ago Read More
  • Kyle Larson crash
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    NASCAR Champ And 'Best Driver In The World' Wrecked Himself In Two Different Races On The Same Day

    Kyle Larson's self-imposed double race challenge this weekend did not go according to plan.

    By Brad Brownell 6 months ago Read More
  • A truck driver checking his mirrors.
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    Semi-Truck Blind Spots Are Terrifying. Here's How To Stay Out Of Them

    When you're sharing the road with huge semi-trucks, you'll be a lot safer if you can avoid their even bigger blind spots. Here's how to do it.

    By Brittany Crow 6 months ago Read More
  • Compact cars parked on a steep hill.
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    How To Park On An Incline Without Damaging Your Transmission

    Your transmission can make thousands of gear changes with no trouble, but park wrong on an incline and you're courting disaster. Here's how to do it right.

    By Richard Sachek 6 months ago Read More
  • driverless Dodge Charger hits pole after LA police chase
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    Driverless Car Crashes Into Pole Following LA Police Chase, But It Wasn't A Robotaxi

    A driverless car crashed into a pole in Los Angeles last Thursday night, following a police chase. It wasn't a Cruise or a Waymo though.

    By Collin Woodard 7 months ago Read More
  • The hood of a truck plowing through a quiet New Jersey neighborhood
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    Watch A Dump Truck Smash Into A House From The Dump Truck's Perspective

    Getting smashed into by an out-of-control 73,000-pound dump truck is a bad day for a house, but have you wondered what it's like from the truck's perspective?

    By Erin Marquis 7 months ago Read More
  • Screenshot at the moment of impact
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    Watch The First Ever Multi-Car Pileup Crash Test

    This crash test simulated a multi-car pileup on a freeway, which in the real world poses a significant challenge for accident investigators.

    By Logan K. Carter 7 months ago Read More
  • A zigzag zone on a street in the United Kingdom.
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    These Odd Zigzags On British Roads Might Just Save Your Life

    To an American eye, the jagged lines leading up to British intersections might seem just an odd bit of decoration. But they have a serious purpose.

    By Nicholas Werner 7 months ago Read More
  • Houston SUV tows car backwards
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    Genius Arrested After Attempting To Flat Tow A Saab Backwards

    If you ever need to tow a Saab 9-3 convertible, perhaps don't do what these two bozos in Texas did.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 7 months ago Read More
  • Waymo, a self-driving car, drives down Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA.
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    Waymos Get In Way Fewer Serious Crashes With Cyclists And Pedestrians Than Human Drivers

    While you may be skeptical about self-driving car safety, the data seems to disagree.

    By Ryan Erik King 7 months ago Read More
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