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Burt Reynolds’ 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Fails To Sell At Auction
For obvious reasons, the late Burt Reynolds really enjoyed Pontiac Trans Ams, having owned a number of them after filming Smokey and the Bandit. Still, when one of his former rides hits the market it always creates a stir, so it’s a little shocking this 1978 Trans Am which recently crossed the auction block didn’t meet reserve. Clint Eastwood’s car collection is appropriately cool. The actor owned this particular TR from the late 70s all the way until 2010 when he gifted this ride to his grounds
Backfire News
Police Say Woman “Did Not Want To Deal” With Being Pulled Over, Ran Instead
A woman driving a Lexus RX350 through Kaysville, Utah refused to pull over for police because she apparently “did not want to deal” with officers at the time. This was after she allegedly almost caused an accident, giving police a good reason to perform a traffic stop. Instead, what followed was quite the police chase through several cities. Truck driver intentionally runs over Utah cop. Dashcam footage from Kaysville Police Department, obtained by local news station KSL, shows everything unfold
WJBK fox local articles
Driver dies after rear-ending MSP officer during traffic stop on I-75
A Michigan State Police officer is recovering in the hospital after he was rear-ended during a traffic stop. The driver of the car that hit him did not survive.
CNN
‘Go around. Go around. Go around’: Pilots who came within 150 feet of a crash share how they deftly averted disaster
Two FedEx pilots narrowly missed colliding with a Southwest Airlines plane in 2023 thanks to training and experience. The two sat down with CNN’s Pete Muntean.
Charlotte Observer
Crash kills 2 on major Charlotte highway Saturday. Lanes closed. Expect delays.
The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. and could take a couple of hours to clear, state highway officials said.
The Auto Wire
Extreme Road Rage Ramming Is Shocking
People do interesting things in road rage fights, like destroying their own vehicle. That’s what went down with an incident in Sacramento as shocked onlookers couldn’t believe their eyes. Fortunately, one of them had the presence of mind to record the fight with their phone and share it with a local news station. Porsche club members tragically die in a road rage incident. The footage starts partway into the road rage exchange, so we don’t get to see what supposedly started it all. A lot of time
Jalopnik
Stock Toyota Prius Sets World Fuel Economy Record Of 93.2 MPG Over 3,200-Mile Road Trip From LA To NYC
Since its inception the Toyota Prius has always been one of the best fuel sippers around. From the first generation’s 41-mpg combined rating to the current generation’s 57-mpg combined rating, you’ll definitely save on your monthly gas bill. But the Prius can far exceed its advertised gas mileage if you really try, as one owner just set a new fuel economy world record in a cross country road trip.
Jalopnik
Depreciating Corvettes, Slow-Selling Stellantis Cars And A 440,000-Mile Honda In This Week's Car Buying Roundup
There seems to be 10 models on the market right now that not very many people are interested in. First spotted by Mopar Insiders, Caredge.com has data showing the 10 slowest selling vehicles on the market. In a blow to Stellantis, half of the models on the list are from brands under the automakers corporate umbrella. Here are those models in order from the slowest selling with the highest inventory supply to least. - Lawrence Hodge Read More
KTVX
Multiple crashes cause heavy I-15 congestion on both ends of Salt Lake valley
On both ends of the Salt Lake Valley, traffic toward downtown has stalled due to a number of crashes.
GOBankingRates
6 Hybrid Vehicles To Stay Away From Buying
Not all hybrid cars are created equal. While some models offer excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, others fall short. With so many options, it can be tough to separate the good...
KLAS articles
Las Vegas police warn of dangerous trend on roads
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Law enforcement is urging the community to stay vigilant amid a startling rise in deaths on Las Vegas-area roads. “Speed kills,” Leo Carr told 8 News Now. Carr is one of many drivers sharing what he sees every day across Las Vegas. “People not paying attention,” Carr explained. “Texting, not looking […]
Fortune
Elon Musk faces moment of truth in Europe as buyers turn their backs on Tesla
September is a crucial month that could determine if Tesla can claw back recent losses in Europe or whether rivals like BMW can hold onto their gains.
KRQE Albuquerque
Traffic laws you might not realize you broke in New Mexico: Changing lanes
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – During driving school people learn the laws and rules of driving on a road safely. But, after getting that driver’s license and spending time on the road, you may find yourself overlooking some of the rules you learned. Something that may seem trivial, but can result in a possible fine and is […]
Road & Track
Tesla Semi Blaze Required 50000 Gallons of Water, Fire-Fighting Aircraft
A Tesla Semi truck that crashed in August 2024 in California caught fire and required 50000 gallons of water and an aircraft dropping flame retardant to extinguish.
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Public gets first look at new Fox River bridge, key details on South Bridge route project
Details include the speed limit, number of lanes, sidewalks and what the new Fox River bridge will look like
WAVY
Small plane overturns near Williamsburg Jamestown Airport
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A small plane overturned just off the runway to the Williamsburg Jamestown Airport after having difficulty landing Friday afternoon, with the pilot suffering minor injuries, James City County Police said. The call for the incident came in at 4:25 p.m. for a report of a small plane that had […]
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5 Car Brands With the Most Reliable Engines
You can argue that tires are a car's four most important safety and performance features, but all the basic components are equally critical. If one fails, the vehicle becomes unusable and costs you...
The Auto Wire
Georgia Trooper Almost PITs A Suspect Into Oncoming Traffic
Police PIT maneuvers are inherently dangerous with so many things which can go wrong. One of them is pushing a suspect vehicle into oncoming traffic, something we have seen before and that can end quite badly. A Georgia State Patrol trooper almost did that to a kid fleeing in a Nissan Murano and the pucker factor in the dashcam footage is enough to make anyone squirm. Watch an Arkansas trooper take down a fleeing Dodge Scat Pack. The trooper says he originally zeroed in on the Nissan when he saw
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10 Best and Most Reliable Used Cars That Fit Your Budget in 2025
One way to ensure the most bang for your buck when car shopping is to buy a used vehicle rather than a new one. For one thing, used cars are cheaper than new cars in an apples-to-apples comparison....
Motorious
1969 Camaro RestoMod to Be Auctioned at Specialty Auto Auction
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