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Iowa police catch speeder going 144 mph

Safety May 30, 2017

Iowa police catch speeder going 144 mph

The Iowa State Patrol caught a speeder going 144 mph on I-80 in the dark of night in early May.

Here is why your car key can unlock somebody else's vehicle

Safety May 26, 2017

Here is why your car key can unlock somebody else's vehicle

Did you know that it is possible to use your car keys to unlock somebody else’s vehicle?

2 men charged in connection with Uber driver's disappearance

Safety May 25, 2017

2 men charged in connection with Uber driver's disappearance

Two men are facing charges in the disappearance of a Charlotte Uber driver after the man's car was found in another state, police said.

San Francisco sinkhole swallows truck

Safety May 22, 2017

San Francisco sinkhole swallows truck

Sewer main may have been the cause.

Nissan develops mobile phone 'prison' to stop texting and driving

Auto Tech May 22, 2017

Nissan develops mobile phone 'prison' to stop texting and driving

In the last two years, mobile phone use among British drivers has increased from eight to 31 per cent, according to the RAC.

American MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden hit by car while riding bicycle

Motorcycles May 22, 2017

American MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden hit by car while riding bicycle

American Superbike star Nicky Hayden has been hit by a car while training on his bicycle.

Cops: Man drives drunk in state police academy's parking lot

Safety May 19, 2017

Cops: Man drives drunk in state police academy's parking lot

Authorities say a man has been charged with driving drunk in the parking lot of the New York State Police Academy.

First car ever caught speeding to be displayed in the UK

Classics May 18, 2017

First car ever caught speeding to be displayed in the UK

This 1896 Arnold Benz Motor Carriage is largely held to be the very first car to receive a speeding ticket, and it's headed for the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Palace Court in the United Kingdom.

Cyber 'clampware' could strand cars and force owners to pay to move them

Auto Tech May 16, 2017

Cyber 'clampware' could strand cars and force owners to pay to move them

Driers could be stopped in their tracks and forced to pay to move by hackers using ‘clampware’ attacks, experts have warned.

Nevada gives 80 mph speed limit the green light

Safety May 15, 2017

Nevada gives 80 mph speed limit the green light