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Los Angeles has a … Peculiar approach to speed limits

Once upon a time, I had quite a passion for law. I loved discovering weird little legal anecdotes, and this one might just be the piece de resistance of weird little legal anecdotes. Within the realm of car safety, speed limits are an oft-debated topic. Unfortunately, the great state of California has just muddled the issue even more. There's going to be a lot of legalese involved in breaking down this one, so buckle up.
Flames pour from the window of a burning building

A Tesla Model S Burned Down Someone’s House

A chain reaction occurred in Yogi and Carolyn Vindum's home while they slept. More specifically, the couple's Tesla Model S caught fire. A fire which spread to their other EV. The subsequent blaze burned down the Vindum's home. Moreover, the fire painfully highlights a growing concern in the number of electric vehicle fires. Clearly, there are some issues that EV producers need to address regarding safety, as well as issues with infrastructure and charging capacity that cities need to examine in homes.
An auction bidder raises their card at a Sotheby's auction

What Happens When Your Auction Winner Won’t Pay?

Let's be honest with ourselves for a minute. Buying a car is exciting. Especially at auction. Selling one? Not so much. Unfortunately, it can be a real headache. A stressful experience to say the least. So what happens in the worst-case scenario? You've listed your car for auction, gotten the money you wanted, and now the buyer won't cough up the cash.
Nowhere is the cost of headlight repairs clearer than here. This blue Volkswagen Eos headlight is a $500 item

The Cost of Headlight Repairs Is on the Rise

Overall, the cost of a new car is insane. So is the cost of a used car. With that, comes the inevitable rise in repair costs. Cars are becoming ever more complex, and that means consumers pay for it at the mechanic. Even little stuff, like headlight repairs, can cost significantly more than it did twenty, or even just ten years ago.
A Hyundai SUV at the yield sign intersection of a roundabout

Roundabouts Are Good, Don’t Hate Them, Embrace Them

Many people have a love/hate relationship with roundabouts. If you aren't familiar with them, they can seem like a dangerous way to approach an intersection. So, let's see why, despite drivers' concerns, roundabouts are statistically safer than stop signs or signals. Here are a few reasons why the U.S. should consider adopting more roundabouts.