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EV Theft Is Virtually Non-Existent Compared To Gas And Diesel-Powered Vehicles

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Data shows that EVs are far less likely to be stolen than traditional gas or diesel vehicles. While there is no hard data as to why, there are several theories.

EU Wants To Slow Down Fast Drivers Using Satellites In Orbit

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Around the world, there's a continued push for speed-limiting devices in vehicles, and the EU could implement GPS-controlled limits as early as 2030.

A Flock Camera Error Ended With An Auto Journalist Detained By Police Over A 'Stolen' Range Rover

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Plymouth police told the couple that if they had been pulled over in Minneapolis, the cops "definitely would've come at you with guns drawn."

A Bomb Exploded Inside LaGuardia Airport In 1975, Killing 11 People, And America Mostly Just Forgot About It

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Over 50 years after it occurred, the bombing that rocked one of New York's largest airports remains an unsolved case.

President Trump Pardons 9 More Diesel Tuners Convicted Of Violating The Clean Air Act

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Most of these investigations and convictions took place, at least in part, during Trump's first or second term, not exclusively under Biden as Trump claims.

Ford Fired Diabetic Electrician Over Stolen $1.95 Cookie Allegations

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0000

After over a decade at Ford's Louisville plant, the worker was fired for stealing a single cookie, but his bank transactions prove he paid for it.

NYPD Bans City's Second-Most Ticketed Driver From Driving Squad Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:22:23 +0000

James Giovansanti's pickup became a common sight on Staten Island as it sped in school zones and blew through red lights, racking up 547 infractions since 2022.

85-Year-Old Takes 'Favorite Car' On Alleged 110 MPH Ride, Gets Arrested For Street Racing A Corvette

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Both parties denied street racing allegations from officers, but the drivers of a 350 Z and a C5 Corvette were both booked for speeding in excess of 100 mph.

Man Convicted Of Defrauding Engine Swap Customers Nearly $500,000 Appeals His 60-Year Sentence

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

With 28 of the fraudsters 72 victims testifying against him, there was a hefty sentence for a Texas man who would offer engine swaps and never deliver.

DeFlock Is An Open Source Project That's Mapping Flock Cameras

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0000

With hundreds of thousands of surveillance cameras popping up all over the U.S., there's pushback on the efforts to track everyday American's movements.

Hero Alligator Attacks Fleeing DWI Suspect, Slowing Him Down For The Arrest

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

After running a Toyota Supra into a concrete barrier, the suspect jumped off the highway, into the swamp, and was promptly attacked by an alligator.

FTC Is Cracking Down On Dealerships With Nonexistent 'Ghost Car' Listings

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Advertisements for cars that don't exist and ads with misleading prices are frustrating car shoppers, but the FTC is putting dealers on notice.

Why Does Florida Man Always Find Himself Behind The Wheel Of Pure Chaos?

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

We've all read those 'Florida Man' stories, but is the Sunshine State really such a hotbed for chaotic driving, or is there something else at play here?

Man Finds Out Slapping A Flight Attendant's Ass To Get Her Attention Will Land You Federal Charges And Maybe 20 Years In Prison

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Add this to the "things we didn't think we needed to tell you not to do while on a plane" list.

New Surveillance Tech Just Dropped That'll Help Cops Track More Than Just Your License Plate

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Private companies using smartphone data, RFID chips, and vehicle information to create an "electronic signature" is the next step in tracking your movements.

Burglary Suspect Makes A Clean Getaway In A Waymo

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0000

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.

Rogue Parakeet Carries Out Potentially Unstoppable Campaign Of Car Damage

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

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.

Choosing Between Apple AirTags And GPS Trackers For Your Vehicle

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

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.

Graduate's Stolen Camaro ZL1 Recovered, Immediately Stolen Again

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

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.