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  • Cadillac Escalade-V
    11

    Dealership Sues Transportation Companies After Cadillac Escalade-V Vanishes Into Thin Air

    There's just something about the Escalade-V that makes it so enticing to steal.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 hour ago Read More
  • WEAR Channel 3 News report on diesel theft screenshot
    24

    Five Florida Men Use Magnets To Steal Diesel, A Money-Saving Tip We Cannot Endorse

    Authorities suspect that five men arrested in connection with a diesel fuel theft in Florida may be part of an even larger scheme across multiple states.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • A parking enforcement officer placing a ticket under the windshield wiper of an illegally parked car
    14

    The Dutch Are Using AI To Ticket Cars, And Wouldn't You Know It, They Issue 500,000 Unjustified Fines Per Year

    When an AI-powered parking enforcement system issues hundreds of thousands of unjustified tickets, it might be time to take a different approach.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle front 3/4
    34

    2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle Just Cucked Your Police Department's Ford Explorers

    Traffic cops may not need heavy duty pickup trucks with Hemis, but there are plenty of reasons you'd want one for fire, rescue, and emergency response.

    By Collin Woodard 3 days ago Read More
  • A stolen McLaren Artura crashed in Manhattan.
    17

    McLaren Artura And Luxury SUVs Smashed In Thwarted NYC Parking Garage Heist

    I feel like this story should be from an old Norm MacDonald "Weekend Update" bit.

    By Nico DeMattia 9 days ago Read More
  • A gray 2020 Nissan Altima driving on a paved road in a wooded area
    6

    These Are The Top 10 Most Stolen Cars Of 2025 (Yes, The Altima Is On There)

    The number of car thefts in the U.S. dropped in 2025, but the crime wasn't eradicated completely. These are the vehicles thieves targeted most frequently.

    By Monday Goma 11 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from a news broadcast showing the exterior of Mercedes-Benz of Collierville
    43

    Mercedes Service Tech Allegedly Uses Customer's Car To Meet A Date At A Sports Bar

    The drama didn't stop there, and neither did the dealership's scumminess.

    By Logan K. Carter 12 days ago Read More
  • A person preparing to use a key fob near their vehicle
    3

    Yes, You Can Wrap Your Keys In Aluminum Foil To Prevent Car Theft, But There Are Better Ways

    Wrapping your key fob in foil does help protect your car, but it's annoying to unwrap and rewrap your fob every time you use it. Let's talk about other methods.

    By Shane Schmid 19 days ago Read More
  • Thurston County Sheriff's deputies arrested a convicted felon with nearly 100 arrests on his record following a high-speed chase through Olympia ending in Lacey Sunday night.
    71

    Man With 'Custom Bong Device' Built Into His Car's Dashboard Arrested For 98th Time

    Arrested for being a creative dude...and for DUI, eluding and possession of narcotics.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 22 days ago Read More
  • A red van with its rear doors open showcasing an aftermarket stereo setup.
    13

    Places Where Playing Your Music Too Loudly In Your Car Can Get You Into A Surprising Amount Of Trouble

    You might be tempted to make use of as much of your car's stereo system as possible. But you'll face penalties if you get too loud with it in certain areas.

    By Marko Mikulic 25 days ago Read More
  • Police car with lights on
    13

    Cop Hood Surfs On Random Driver's Car To Catch Teen On Minibike

    To catch a few teens riding minibikes without headlights, an Oklahoma City cop commandeered the hood of a strangers car and turned it into a pursuit vehicle.

    By Justin Hughes 26 days ago Read More
  • Trevor Milton, as he appears in a documentary about how he's totally innocent
    22

    Convicted Nikola Fraudster Trevor Milton Gets The Team Back Together For One Last Job

    If I were a betting woman, I wouldn't put my money on SyberJet's horse.

    By Amber DaSilva 27 days ago Read More
  • Cars parked in front of a neighborhood home
    10

    Why You Might Run Afoul Of The Law If You Street Park In Front Of Your Neighbor's House

    Sometimes, you might have no choice but to park in front of your neighbor's house. This isn't illegal in and of itself, but you may still get in trouble for it.

    By Shane Schmid 1 month ago Read More
  • Rear view of a Ford Mustang GT with a dealer license plate cover blocking some lettering, which is now illegal
    72

    Lawsuit Seeks To Strike Down Florida License Plate Frame Ban After Man's Arrest For Having One On Rental Car

    When even the police agree the law is poorly written, it's time for a change.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • License plate reader mounted on a lightpost with solar panel, San Francisco, California, February 5, 2026. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
    16

    If You're Going To Smash License Plate Scanners, Maybe Cover Your Own Plate First

    The cops may call this "malicious destruction of police property," a "felony," but I call it something else: a touch of idiocy.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 front 3/4
    86

    Florida Man Sues Porsche Claiming His 'New' $281,940 911 GT3 Was Previously Used As A Technician Trainer

    The GT3 had just 34 miles on it, and the dealer allegedly said it had just been used as a display vehicle.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • Thief attempting to break in to car
    19

    5 Anti-Theft Devices For Your Car That Aren't Annoying To Use

    Most modern cars aren't vulnerable to hotwiring, but that doesn't mean they're completely safe from theft. Protect your vehicle with these five devices.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 month ago Read More
  • Arkansas State Police perform a PIT maneuver on an SUV carrying a family whose son is suffering an allergic reaction
    179

    Cops PIT Family Bringing Child To Hospital For Traveling 10 Miles Over Speed Limit

    Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Hess, including a felony charge of speeding while fleeing. How generous.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • Yeni Auto Sales
    6

    Pennsylvania Car Dealer Hit With 144 Charges For Repeated Fraud And Deceptive Practices

    The dealership owner also faces over 130 violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code related to the improper handling, reassignment and processing of titles.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • Kingston, Ontario resident Laurie Esseltine, who was cited for distracted driving after photographing a police drone
    51

    Driver Who Photographed Police Drone Creeping On Her Car Ticketed For Distracted Driving

    The way she sees it, they conducted a "police sting" that basically amounts to entrapment.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • A truck trailer with a blue damaged awning
    13

    Cargo Freight Thieves Are Embracing AI To Target An Already-Struggling Supply Chain

    The convenience of artificial intelligence has made it easier for criminals to attack cargo, letting them get away with millions of dollars worth of goods.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 2 months ago Read More
  • Fiat Panda police car at the Colosseum
    19

    Italy Might Have The Coolest Cop Cars In The World

    From big, military-style SUVs to tiny electric hatchbacks and boats breaking Venetian speed limits, there are all sorts of different police vehicles in Italy.

    By Brad Brownell 2 months ago Read More
  • A35, near Dorchester, Dorset, England. 1 October 2024.
    14

    13-Year-Old Gets Points On His Future License For Hooning Family Campervan At 70 MPH

    The cop who pulled the kid over even commented that "There was nothing remarkable about the driving."

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • An explosion rips open the side of an armored van while armed robbers duck in front of a car for cover
    14

    Armored Truck Heist Shuts Down Italian Highway With Shootout And Explosion

    What is clear is that a massive explosion blasted the side of the van open, sending debris flying through the air.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • Two Lorain County Sheriff's Office cruisers parked outside at night
    21

    Sheriff Deputies Narrowly Avoid Getting 41 Squad Cars Repo'd By Enterprise Over Unpaid Lease Payments

    A Sheriff's office and county commissioners are at odds over whose responsibility it is to handle the lease payments on over 40 police vehicles.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • Police searching the trunk of a car
    26

    Weed Spilled In Your Car Doesn't Violate Open Container Laws, California Court Rules

    The Supreme Court of California has weighed in on whether "crumbs" of weed are the same as open alcohol, and whether they justify a probable cause search.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • A completely engulfed burning car at night
    32

    This Is Fine: Drunk Florida Man Attempts To Drive Burning Car With Wife Inside

    This is the precise opposite of how you should handle a car fire.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
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