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These Are The Car Designs You Think Aged The Worst

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 10:00am

It’s amazing the way tastes change. One minute, convertibles are the coolest cars around and the next they’re rarer than a Rembrandt. It’s for this very reason that a car can look chic and modern on its launch, but older than a noughties TV intro a few months later.

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Police Chase Escaped Horses For Miles Down The Longest Highway In The U.S.

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 9:45am

The Cleveland, Ohio, police force employs a stable of eight four-legged officers, typically deployed for managing foot traffic during big ball games or parades. The Northeast Ohio city saw two of its own break out of the stables on a gloomy Saturday afternoon and lead police of the two-legged variety on a short chase…

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The 2024 Volkswagen ID 4 Is Better To Drive And To Live With, But There's A Catch

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 9:30am

When the Volkswagen ID 4 was first introduced, it withstood serious criticism for a variety of reasons, but the one feature that everyone seemed to have a hatred for was its infotainment system, with a special deluxe level of disdain for the car’s unilluminated touch-sensitive climate control and volume sliders.

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Formula 1 Is Boring Because The Teams Got Too Good At Building Cars

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 9:20am

This weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix was unequivocally a snooze fest. Max Verstappen took his RB20 from pole, led every lap, and finished 25 seconds clear of the non-Red Bull runners. But that alone is not what made it boring—though it was an important factor—because for the first time in F1 history, every single car…

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F1 Driver's Stolen Ferrari F512 M Finally Recovered 28 Years Later

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 9:15am

Gerhard Berger, the Austrian Formula 1 driver who competed for 14 seasons and at one point owned half of Scuderia Toro Rosso, probably thought his Ferrari F512 M had disappeared for good. After all, it was stolen in Imola, Italy all the way back in 1995 when Berger was there for the San Marino Grand Prix. If it hadn’t…

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These Are Some Of The Most Complex Cars Ever Made

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 9:01am

Over the years, there have been more than a few cars that seem to have been the result of auto executives letting their designers and engineersrun wild. We’re not talking about individual parts or features here, we’re talking about the whole damn cars being overly complex. Sometimes these models last years, but…

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Miami Beach Is Charging Spring Breakers $100 To Park Because They Wreck The City

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 8:55am

Miami Beach is known as one of the spring break capitols of the country, with thousands of college-age youths swarming the warm beaches for a weekend of underage drinking, partying, and causing havoc. After decades of putting up with the tradition, the town is pulling out all the stops to crack down on the mess that…

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Which Automaker Do You Think Is The Next One To Go Bankrupt?

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 8:34am

It wasn’t too long ago that some people seriously believed that legacy automakers’ time was limited and that it was only a matter of time before Tesla and its electric cars would drive them out of business. It was a laughable idea on its face, but that didn’t stop people from repeating it. And yet, somehow, against…

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Cars Without Real Buttons Are Too Distracting To Receive 5-Star Safety Rating In Europe

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 8:20am

We’re all familiar with the slow takeover of the touchscreen in our cars. First they came for controls like media and air conditioning. Then, with Tesla’s revamp of the interior, touchscreens gradually took on more and more control of our cars. Now, however, buttons may be on the edge of a comeback after new safety…

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At $6,000, Is This 1941 Willys MB A Basic Bargain?

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 8:00am

It’s been said that, next to their rifle, a WWII GI’s best friend was the Jeep. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Willys MB is an OG Jeep. Let’s see how friendly we all are to its asking price.

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Passengers Want $1 Billion After 'Frightful, Death-Threatening Failure' Of Boeing Door Plugs

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 3:00pm

Boeing and Alaska Airlines are being sued for $1 billion in damages by three passengers who were onboard a 737 Max 9 flight that suffered a now-infamous door panel blowout midflight. The suit accuses both parties of negligence.

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Cop Slashes Tires At A 'Free Palestine' Protest On Cars Complying With Orders

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 2:35pm

An incident involving a police officer slashing the tires of vehicles at a Free Palestine protest on February 9 is under investigation in Seattle, Washington. The actions of the Seattle Police Department, which targeted a minivan and other vehicles despite compliance from their drivers, are now under review by the Offi…

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You Should Buy Your First Ferrari From The Junkyard

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 2:15pm

There is a saying among Ferrari owners that your first Ferrari has to be red. You can pick a more esoteric exterior paint in your subsequent machines from Maranello, but your first foray into the brand should be the typical and iconic Rosso Corsa, or some derivation thereof. This twelve-year-old 458 Spider has all the…

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Norfolk Southern Is Derailing Trains Into Other Trains Now

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 1:45pm

A Norfolk Southerntrain somehow crashed head-on into another Norfolk Southern train on the same track in Eastern Pennsylvania on Saturday. Fortunately, there was a third NS train on an adjacent track to break its fall. Two locomotives ended up on a river embankment after the crash, with container cars scattered…

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A Tesla Cybertruck Crashed Into The Beverly Hills Hotel Sign

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 1:10pm

If you follow social media, you’ll know that there have been more than a few crashes and fender benders involving the Tesla Cybertruck. Yet another such crash happened in Beverly Hills last night, reportedly involving the actual owner of the truck.

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Fisker Lost Nearly Half A Billion Dollars Last Year And Now Desperately Needs A Bailout

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:45pm

On paper, the Fisker Ocean is a pretty compelling electric crossover. The front-wheel-drive version starts just under $39,000 and offers 231 miles of range, but if you upgrade to the mid-tier $53,000 version, you get 350 miles of range, all-wheel drive and a sub-four-second zero-to-60 mph time. Still, Fisker and the…

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‘Born In The Air’ Pilot Helps Deliver Baby During Flight To Thailand

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:20pm

A VietJet pilot flying a plane full of passengers from Taipei, Taiwan to Bangkok, Thailand had to do a bit of extra work when a woman onboard his flight went into labor in the plane’s bathroom.

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Beef Between Teammates Is The Only Reason To Watch F1 In 2024

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:00pm

Formula 1 has returned with the dull roar of Max Verstappen driving off into the distance at the Bahrain Grand Prix. While Red Bull’s world champion casually strolled to the checkered flag, multiple teammate feuds were ignited through the field. It’s Monday, March 4, 2024 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last…

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Man Who Shot Woman For Pulling Into The Wrong Driveway Sentenced To 25 Years To Life

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:05am

Everyone makes mistakes. That’s just the reality of life. And whether it’s forgetting a new coworker’s name or pulling into the wrong driveway, rarely does anyone deserve to die for making a simple mistake. Thankfully, a New York judge agreed, sentencing Kevin Monahan to 25 years to life for the 2023 shooting death of…

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