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  • 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 months ago Read More
  • Engineering Explained tire test BMW M3 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    Diesel PT Cruiser Vs. BMW M3 Track Battle Shows Just How Important The Right Tires Really Are

    Our friend Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained fame recently took a Chrysler PT Cruiser to a track to race against a BMW M3

    By Collin Woodard 8 months ago Read More
  • The sparkling clean underside of a new car on a lift.
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    What Might Happen If You Never Wash The Underside Of Your Car

    It's easy to forget about but washing the underside of your car or truck is every bit as important as washing the windows and sheet metal.

    By Jason Marker 8 months ago Read More
  • Vehicle check engine light displayed
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    Why The 'Check Fuel Cap' Warning Can Be More Serious Than You Think

    While it might seem like a straightforward warning light to fix, seeing "Check Fuel Cap" on your dashboard could be a sign of something far more serious.

    By Richard Sachek 8 months ago Read More
  • A helicopter on its side
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    Unsecured Penguin Causes Helicopter Crash After Getting Its Adorable Widdle Feet All Over The Controls

    Don't worry, the penguin survived the helicopter crash. All of the people in the helicopter survived as well, but I know you were worried about the penguin.

    By Erin Marquis 9 months ago Read More
  • A blue McMurtry Automotive electric sports car parked in the dark of a tunnel.
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    An Abandoned Victorian Tunnel Is Key To Developing The World's Fastest Accelerating EV

    Like a scene out of Batman, there's something mesmerizing about watching a very weird EV go exceptionally fast down a dark tunnel.

    By Owen Bellwood 9 months ago Read More
  • The damaged front-end of the T.33XB1 development car
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    Watch Gordon Murray Automotive Thrash A T.33 Supercar Over Ramps And Cobbles To Calibrate Its Airbags

    You might cringe at seeing a multi-million dollar supercar mistreated, but you'll be relieved if you ever hit a wild boar in one.

    By Ryan Erik King 9 months ago Read More
  • Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
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    New Virginia Bill Would Force Reckless Drivers To Install Speed Limiters In Their Vehicles

    Speed limiters are controversial, but a new bill seems likely to make them a fact of life for those caught driving dangerously.

    By Collin Woodard 9 months ago Read More
  • A Waymo autonomous taxi picks up passengers in Downtown Los Angeles.
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    Waymo's Crashes Are Largely The Fault Of Us Mere Humans

    Waymo reported its vehicles were in 38 crashes between July 2024 and February 2025, and only four were the fault of the driverless taxi.

    By Ryan Erik King 9 months ago Read More
  • Sindbad Submarine
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    Six Russian Tourists Killed, 39 Rescued In Red Sea Submarine Crash Off The Coast Of Egypt

    An accident in Egypt has once again put submarine tourism safety into the headlines.

    By Brad Brownell 9 months ago Read More
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