Oregon man escapes federal raid by stealing Homeland Security SUV
The man was left in the front of the SUV alone, without wearing handcuffs. Did they want him to take off??
Cars
7 cars that everyone thinks are rare but aren’t
Sometimes, the rarest thing about these cars isn’t their existence. It’s the fact that someone took good care of one.
Chicago police officers fire multiple shots as deputy gets hit by SUV
A criminal drove directly at police officers, targeting them with his SUV under a hail of bullets.
12 cars that changed names (but nothing else)
Some cars wear new badges without swapping a single system part.
Stellantis shelves Level 3 advanced driver assist, says it’s ready but drivers don’t want it
High costs, technical hurdles, and consumer hesitation made a full launch unlikely.
Maryland police officer struck by truck while stopping thief
The truck thief refused to stop after hitting a mail truck and multiple cars on the interstate.
Do you live in a city where everyone spends more than 50% of their take-home pay on car loans? [Study]
A city in Texas has a shocking 95% car loan debt-to-income ratio.
Ohio used car dealer confirms he altered odometer readings on over half the vehicles he sold
The dealer had been rolling back odometers on most of his cars and faking sales records for years.
Hyundai announces $26 billion investment on U.S. soil
It’s not every day an automaker drops a figure large enough to make Wall Street sit up straight, but Hyundai just did.
GM files patent to use its cars to alert cities of bad roads
Automakers dream up hundreds of patents a year, but only a handful ever make it to your driveway.
Study says Americans can’t fully adopt EVs until they stop putting everything but cars in their garages
34 million homes would need electrical work, too, and for a price many aren’t willing to clear the space for yet.
Avoid kicking the bucket driving the Tail of the Dragon by following a pro’s #1 safety tip
“Keep it between the mustard and the mayo.”
5 truths behind E10 fuel and when to run 100% ethanol-free gas
Is it smart to fill up your rental car with ethanol-free fuel?
‘Hold firm, don’t be desperate’ 3 things to never say or do at the car dealership
Avoid saying how much you like a car as it allows dealerships to hold firm on its value instead of negotiating.
7 signs that an automaker hates it when you skimp on trim level
Some call it “Design by Shame,” but OEMs can’t always cater to entry model buyers.
Inventor hopes to help first responders more easily identify hybrids and EVs during a crisis
Rescue crews need to quickly understand what they and any victims are exposed to at a crash or car fire scene.
Fisherman using a Garmin Livescope on the Mississippi finds a sunk Buick from a 1960s cold case
The Buick and its driver went missing in 1967.
24 used cars with expensive timing chain problems
Finally getting the keys to a car you’ve wanted for years can lose its shine fast if a hidden timing chain problem is waiting under the hood.
You might be overlooking the cheapest, easiest way to make your engine last
Believe me, this habit pays off.
