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Honda files a patent for a radical mid-engine sports car

Auto Tech February 17, 2017

Honda files a patent for a radical mid-engine sports car

A little over a year ago, Honda showed off its totally cool Project 2&4 concept.

Heroic Tesla driver will receive free repair costs after lifesaving maneuver

Safety February 17, 2017

Heroic Tesla driver will receive free repair costs after lifesaving maneuver

Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised to cover the damage for a driver who sacrificed his expensive Tesla model S to save a stranger’s life.

2016 traffic deaths jump to highest level in nearly a decade

Safety February 16, 2017

2016 traffic deaths jump to highest level in nearly a decade

A jump in traffic fatalities last year pushed deaths on U.S. roads to their highest level in nearly a decade, erasing improvements made during the Great Recession and economic recovery, a leading safety organization said Wednesday.

Fire risk sparks Lamborghini Aventador recall

Safety February 15, 2017

Fire risk sparks Lamborghini Aventador recall

The Lamborghini Aventador, which looks like it could be from Mars, is the subject of a total recall.

GoPro video shows rider getting hit in head at the Arlington Supercross

Motorcycles February 14, 2017

GoPro video shows rider getting hit in head at the Arlington Supercross

Justin Brayton was hit in the head on the opening lap of the Arlington Supercross.

7 people treated, 8 cars burn in Disneyland parking fire

Safety February 14, 2017

7 people treated, 8 cars burn in Disneyland parking fire

A fire broke out in Disneyland's main parking structure that burned eight cars and caused seven people to be treated for smoke inhalation, authorities said.

Fire destroys hundreds of motorcycles at dealership

Motorcycles February 13, 2017

Fire destroys hundreds of motorcycles at dealership

An Escondido motorcycle dealership was destroyed by fire Saturday night, according to fire officials, Fox 5 San Diego reports.

Dodge police cars getting ambush-protection tech

Auto Tech February 10, 2017

Dodge police cars getting ambush-protection tech

Dodge is improving the safety of its police cars…when they’re parked.

Police: Driver in double fatal Tesla crash was intoxicated

Safety February 8, 2017

Police: Driver in double fatal Tesla crash was intoxicated

The driver of a speeding Tesla electric car that crashed and burned in Indianapolis, killing her and a passenger, was too drunk to drive, according to a police report released Wednesday.

Look before you leap? Motorcycle lands on Jeep after jumping sand dune

Motorcycles February 7, 2017

Look before you leap? Motorcycle lands on Jeep after jumping sand dune

Is this guy lucky or unlucky?