My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 93)

The Auto Wire
Toyota Customer Gives Us An Update On The Dealership Tracking Device
If you didn’t catch it before, we covered a Toyota customer and YouTuber who found a tracking device hidden away in his Corolla GR recently. That tracker, which he had no idea was there and isn’t a factory option, was piggybacked on his OBD II port. Now he’s providing an update after talking to the dealership about what many consider an invasion of privacy. Here’s the original story about this hidden GPS tracker. In his update video, YouTuber Anthony Do right up front announces he’s consulted wi
GOBankingRates
I’m a Mechanic: These 4 Cars Have Engines That Could Die on You
Whether you're buying a new or used car, it's no small decision. Cars are expensive. In fact, according to a AAA 2023 study, the average annual cost to own a car is $12,182. That includes, car loan...
KTLA articles
Wrong-way Tesla driver flips into oncoming traffic in Orange County
At least three people were hospitalized after a Tesla driver who was reportedly speeding crashed, causing it to flip into oncoming traffic in Orange County Tuesday. Crews with the Orange County Fire Authority received reports of the multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue at around 4 p.m. in Buena […]
CNN
World’s longest road and rail tunnel is being built under the Baltic Sea
The first section of a record-breaking tunnel that will link Denmark and Germany by descending up to 40 meters beneath the Baltic Sea, has been completed.
Associated Press
Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear
Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going. Ford's F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. Ford says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators that the downshifting can cause drivers to lose control of the trucks, increasing the risk of a crash.
Yahoo Finance
We finally know how many Cybertrucks Tesla has sold so far
Tesla announced another recall for its Cybertruck, its fourth since its release in late last year, but within the recall notice is an interesting nugget on how many Cybertrucks are actually out in the wild.
KOIN
Experienced pilot lost power, lands plane in Columbia River
Authorities are on scene of a plane emergency that took place in Troutdale early Monday afternoon, officials say.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Can you speed to pass a vehicle on the road in Texas? Here’s what the law says
Pushing the accelerator down to pass by other drivers may seem like commonplace, but is it legal in the Lone Star State?
Robb Report
Ferrari’s Next Supercar Is Coming Sooner Than We Think, According to Execs
There's speculation that the successor to the LaFerrari will be related to the Le Mans-winning 499p.
Motorious
1971 Hemi ‘Cuda vs. 1969 Camaro ZL1
It's the golden era of muscle cars. In the world of classic American muscle cars, the 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 stand as titans. Their reputations were built during the horsepower wars of the late 60s and early 70s, and now, they face
Robb Report
Bentley’s New Continental GT Speed Is Here, and Its Design Has Already Wrankled Enthusiasts
While the bolstered performance of the 771 hp two-door is without question, impressions on the fourth-generation model's styling will be more subjective.
The Auto Wire
Third Gen Camaro Gets Into Fatal Crash With Modern Cadillac
They say they don’t make cars like they used to, and that certainly is true when it comes to the third gen Camaros. A recent fatal accident in Omaha, Nebraska between one third gen and a more modern Cadillac CTS shows a huge difference in crash damage between the two cars. Here’s an update on the Toyota dealership GPS tracker controversy. The accident happened back on the morning of June 20 near the downtown area of Omaha, as reported by WOWT. Sadly, the passenger in the Camaro was killed. The d
Backfire News
Distracted Semi Driver Causes Huge Crash
Miller County, Arkansas on westbound Interstate 30 a huge accident unfolded on June 11 as a traffic camera caught the whole thing. It’s the perfect example of how all drivers, both those behind wheel of a commercial truck as well as everyone else, needs to always be paying attention to the road ahead. Drug dealer in a BMW can’t handle running from the cops. In the traffic cam footage, we see a truck pull over to the side of the intestate in the middle of a bridge. After a second, the reason why
Hilton Head Island Packet
Hilton Head road rage brawl: Two women battle to the ground in the middle of U.S. 278
The brawl “started off as road rage” between three different cars, a Hilton Head woman told police as she was loaded into an ambulance.
WDVM
103 mph in 55 mph zone | Fairfax County police officer tells driver ‘Sir, you’re gonna kill yourself driving that fast’
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A police officer was frank with a driver who is accused of going nearly 50 miles per hour above the posted speed limit. “Sir, you’re gonna kill yourself driving that fast,” the officer stated during the course of a traffic stop, video of which the Fairfax County Police […]
Robb Report
BMW Is Bringing Back the 6 Series and Phasing Out One of Its Largest SUVs: Report
A new version of the two-door could launch as soon as 2026.
Business Insider
No need to polish your Cybertruck — you can now buy one that comes with a mirror-like sheen for $150,000
Experts previously told Business Insider that while it's probably not illegal to polish a Cybertruck to a mirror finish, it's also not a great idea.
Motorious
1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV
Classic Muscle Showdown.
Backfire News
Toyota Tundra Bullies South Carolina Highway Patrol
Modern pickup trucks can be great tools for getting all sorts of jobs done, but some people instead use them to bully others on the road. We’re thinking this guy who did a hit-and-run on another driver, then assaulted South Carolina Highway Patrol as a trooper pursued just might be of that ilk. Watch a repo man defuse a tense situation quickly. After all, that’s the kind of man who hits a woman in a small car with their full-size truck, then takes off. That kind of man would also try escaping co
KOIN
Drivers beware: 4-mile stretch of I-5 to close for bridge work this weekend
ODOT will close a four-mile stretch of I-5 near Southwest 26th Avenue for bridge work, with possible nighttime closures to follow.

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