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Hurricane Ida: What to know about driving during floods

Safety August 30, 2021

Hurricane Ida: What to know about driving during floods

Experts recommend not driving at all during flooding, but here are a few tips if you find yourself caught in a storm.

Hurricane Ida ‘unsurvivable’ outside levee protection system, Louisiana official warns

Hurricanes - Typhoons August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida ‘unsurvivable’ outside levee protection system, Louisiana official warns

The president of one of Louisiana’s Gulf Coast parishes spoke bluntly Saturday afternoon as she warned residents about the potential dangers of Hurricane Ida.

Study: 2 in 5 18-year-olds don't have licenses as interest in driving wanes

Safety August 26, 2021

Study: 2 in 5 18-year-olds don't have licenses as interest in driving wanes

A study found that only 61% of 18-year-olds had a driver's license in 2018, down from 83% in 1983.

See it: Cars jump and wreck during NASCAR and Indycar Indianapolis races

Nascar August 16, 2021

See it: Cars jump and wreck during NASCAR and Indycar Indianapolis races

Issues with curbing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway led to several crashes and sent cars flying through the air during the NASCAR and Indycar races.

The $29 Apple AirTag can make a good, cheap stolen vehicle locator

Accessories August 11, 2021

The $29 Apple AirTag can make a good, cheap stolen vehicle locator

The Apple AirTag was designed to help people keep track of things like keys and wallets, but it really doesn't matter how big those things are.

American drivers won't stop speeding even as roads fill up again

Safety August 9, 2021

American drivers won't stop speeding even as roads fill up again

Speeding remains a problem on U.S. roads even as they start to fill up as the country begins to reopen. The issue began last year when many took advantage of empty highways to drive at high speeds.

Pickup truck sinks in lake on live TV during boat launch mishap

Safety August 3, 2021

Pickup truck sinks in lake on live TV during boat launch mishap

A pickup truck launching a boat into Illinois' Lake Springfield sank on live TV as it slipped down the ramp into the water. Experts speculate that there was too much algae on the ramp.

Armored $600K Mercedes-Benz S-Class Guard can withstand assault weapon fire

Safety August 3, 2021

Armored $600K Mercedes-Benz S-Class Guard can withstand assault weapon fire

The Mercedes-Benz S680 4Matic Guard is an armored version of the luxury sedan that can withstand small arms fire and gas attacks.

The odd Tesla Model S 'yoke' steering wheel is here to stay, Elon Musk says

Tesla July 26, 2021

The odd Tesla Model S 'yoke' steering wheel is here to stay, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk has confirmed that the yoke steering wheel in the Tesla Model S will be the only one available. The unusual design will be featured in future models, as well.

Arizona driver nearly impaled after metal pole crashes through her windshield: report

Arizona July 25, 2021

Arizona driver nearly impaled after metal pole crashes through her windshield: report

Mandy Poff of Arizona says she hasn’t been able to sleep since a metal pole came crashing through the windshield of her SUV on Thursday morning, narrowly missing her as it pierced the back seat of her vehicle.