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  • Rear 3/4 view of a Waymo robotaxi driving through the Mission Hill area of San Francisco
    23

    Burglary Suspect Makes A Clean Getaway In A Waymo

    The thief used a driverless Waymo, complete with 29 cameras, for transportation to and from the scene of a crime, but police still haven't made any arrests.

    By Justin Hughes 11 hours ago Read More
  • A man smokes a joint in a car
    26

    A Little Medicinal THC While Driving Is Probably Fine, Australia Decides

    If you've got a prescription and you're below Australia's legal limits, driving with a little bit of THC in your system won't necessarily be a deal-breaker.

    By Collin Woodard 11 hours ago Read More
  • The alleged green parakeet stares down his own reflection in the window of one of the cars he terrorizes.
    16

    Rogue Parakeet Carries Out Potentially Unstoppable Campaign Of Car Damage

    Scotland's nature agency, was unsure why the parrot would be eating or dismantling the rubber parts of car, but offered a few theories as to why.

    By Lalita Chemello 24 hours ago Read More
  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: A boxed AirTag on display at the Apple Store George Street on April 30, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Apple's latest accessory, the AirTag is a small device that helps people keep track of belongings, using Apple's Find My network to locate lost items like keys, wallet, or a bag. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images)
    12

    Choosing Between Apple AirTags And GPS Trackers For Your Vehicle

    There are several factors to consider when picking a system that helps you secure your vehicle, but cost and effectiveness are probably the two most important.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • Stolen Camaro ZL1 after its first recovery
    24

    Graduate's Stolen Camaro ZL1 Recovered, Immediately Stolen Again

    After having the same Camaro ZL1 stolen twice, the owners say they'll likely move on to a different vehicle, even if theirs is recovered.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • Crossing guard Jamele Ransom takes a bite of an ice cream cone during his interview with reporters about a crash into a local Philadelphia playground on May 5.
    13

    Crossing Guard Earns Ice Cream Treat After Saving Citizen From Crash

    After pulling someone out from under playground equipment, the crossing guard made sure to get himself well-deserved a soft serve cone.

    By Lalita Chemello 8 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a Nissan Frontier stuck in wet concrete after ignoring
    89

    Pickup Truck Driver Moves 'Road Closed' Sign, Immediately Gets Stuck In Wet Concrete

    The pickup truck driver who tried to drive through the construction area eventually had to be pulled out of the axle-deep concrete by a tow truck.

    By Justin Hughes 8 days ago Read More
  • Toy cars and a pen placed on a car insurance document on a table
    7

    Insurance Can Cover You If Your Whole Car's Stolen, But What About Parts Or Belongings?

    A stolen car is usually covered by whatever vehicle-specific insurance policy you have, but things get complicated with specific parts or personal belongings.

    By Monday Goma 8 days ago Read More
  • A Florida Highway Patrol car parked with the door open
    38

    Florida Man Sentenced After Hitting 150 MPH On His Motorcycle During A High Speed Chase

    The rider, who already had eight license suspensions, caught the attention of officers with a tucked license plate and some illegal lane splitting.

    By Chris Tsui 8 days ago Read More
  • A sample of a New Jersey temporary license plate
    36

    U.S. Attorney's Office Charges 11 People In Massive Multi-Million-Dollar Fake Temporary License Plate Scheme

    The alleged criminal plot used to avoid tolls and fines spans several states, with over 100,000 fake temporary license plates being printed in the last decade.

    By Justin Hughes 11 days ago Read More
  • 007 First Light video game promotional image
    19

    Forget Becoming An Auto Journalist, The CIA's Job Benefits Sound Way Better

    If this is the first time you're learning that automakers don't hand out gold bars on press trips, I'm sorry. At this point, we don't even get thumb drives.

    By Collin Woodard 12 days ago Read More
  • A woman shows a police officer she doesn't have a right hand as she's being ticketed for driving with a phone in her right hand
    86

    Cop Tickets Woman For Holding Cell Phone In A Right Hand That Doesn't Exist [Update]

    At first, she has a good sense of humor about it. After all, she doesn't have a right hand, the officer must have made a mistake. Now she's going to trial.

    By Justin Hughes 13 days ago Read More
  • Chevy Corvette driving on a banked racetrack
    18

    Police Seize Stolen Corvette After Pursuit, Driver Claims It's His And Steals It Back From Impound Lot

    On top of the charges from the initial police pursuit, the driver is now facing charges for breaking into the impound lot and stealing the car a second time.

    By Justin Hughes 19 days ago Read More
  • A Flock camera and solar panel mounted on top of a pole
    31

    Flock License Plate Readers Drive Small Town Into A State Of Emergency

    Troy has 26 cameras across the city, but neither the citizens of Troy nor the city council were consulted about the money required to fund the cameras.

    By Justin Hughes 20 days ago Read More
  • A gauge display in the EZ Lynk app showing several parameters
    13

    App That Might Allow Users To Bypass Emissions Controls Used As Justification For Federal Privacy Overreach

    The DOJ has subpoenaed tech giants Apple and Google in an attempt to get user information on a device that could be used to defeat emissions controls.

    By Justin Hughes 21 days ago Read More
  • A steering wheel with a missing airbag
    7

    Airbag Thefts Are On The Rise, Because Apparently They're Really Easy To Steal

    Massive recalls started a domino effect that led to a huge demand for airbags, and not enough supply. So now, theft of the hot commodity is on the rise.

    By Justin Hughes 23 days ago Read More
  • A capless fuel filler on a silver vehicle
    13

    How Ford Designed Its Capless Fuel Filler To Reduce Gasoline Theft

    Capless fuel fillers are becoming increasingly common, thanks partly to the efforts of Ford. But what has the Blue Oval done to keep thieves away from your gas?

    By Kiran Menon 24 days ago Read More
  • Bullet holes through the windshield of an SUV that was the victim of a road rage incident
    23

    Florida Man Had 'No Remorse' After Shooting At Car That Brake Checked Him

    Several shots were fired, putting holes in the windshield of the victim's car, as well as through the back seat where a child booster seat was located.

    By Justin Hughes 24 days ago Read More
  • A large blue sign for a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation licensing center
    5

    PennDOT Screwed Up Thousands Of Road Tests And Is Making Drivers Retake It

    PennDOT says the affected motorists will have to swap their licenses for learner's permits should they be unable to retest, which is a big setback.

    By Erik Sherman 24 days ago Read More
  • Nine bags of meth recovered from a car door at a salvage yard
    34

    Salvage Yard Finds Nine Pounds Of Meth Stashed Inside A Junk Car's Door

    The car had been on the lot for a year when a customer removed a door panel to discover the first bag of meth, followed by several more inside the other door.

    By Justin Hughes 25 days ago Read More
  • A side view of the white C8 Corvette coupe with its new livery parked in the median of a road
    34

    The Best Way To Prevent Drunk Driving Is To Use Confiscated Corvettes To Promote Awareness Says Long Island Police

    The C8 in question has just around 3,000 miles on its odometer, so the repeat DWI offender must have only taken it out on special occasions.

    By Logan K. Carter 27 days ago Read More
  • Man tracking someone else's location with his smartphone
    10

    Here's How To Find A Hidden Tracking Device On Your Car

    Do you suspect a hidden tracker is on your car? Here's how to spot signs, where to look, and what specific steps to take if you discover you're being followed.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 month ago Read More
  • A thief in a black mask breaking into a car
    6

    Are Immobilizers Effective At Preventing Car Thefts?

    Even as vehicles gain new security systems, thieves are always figuring out new ways to break into them. So is it even worthwhile to put immobilizers in cars?

    By Charles Krome 1 month ago Read More
  • Alleged thieves removing wheels from a black SUV and moving them toward a waiting car
    12

    Busted Bronx Auto Part Theft Ring Operated 'Like A Race Car Pit Crew In The Dead Of Night'

    Police say the ring sold $1.2 million of parts, while the cost of stolen property and vehicle damage was closer to $2 million.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • A criminal in a balaclava and dark clothes trying to break into a car through an open window.
    5

    The Fate Of A Stolen Car Could Turn An Auto-Enthusiast's Stomach

    Being the victim of a car theft isn't just hard on your wallet. For enthusiasts, it's also devastating to learn what happens to vehicles after the crime occurs.

    By Marko Mikulic 1 month ago Read More
  • LIZABETH, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Law enforcement officials tow a car near the site of an investigation of a residence in connection to Saturday night's bombing in Manhattan, September 19, 2016 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. On Monday morning, law enforcement released a photograph of 28-year-old Ahmad Khan Rahami, who they are seeking in connection to the attack.
    47

    Tow Company Ignores New Laws Specifically Designed To Help Low Income Folks

    Small violations, like not displaying a proper parking permit, could get you towed, but that's just the start of the problems with these towing practices.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • A car thief hangs on the crossbeams underneath the Bay Bridge.
    15

    Suspected Car Thief Spider-Mans Through Underside Of Bridge Trying To Escape Police

    After chasing the stolen Civic, police had to shut down the bridge, bring fireboats units into the bay, and bring hostage negotiators to the scene.

    By Nico DeMattia 1 month ago Read More
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