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Rivian January 14, 2021

Hear it: Amazon's electric delivery van is loud

The electric delivery van that Rivian is building for Amazon features a pedestrian warning system that emits a hum as the vehicle drives at low speeds.

Safety January 5, 2021

Video captures Australian supercar thief's dangerous high-speed run through neighborhood

An alleged car thief was caught on camera speeding through Newcastle, Australia, in an Audi R8 supercar as he fled police.

Ferrari December 16, 2020

Bulletproof Ferrari 458 Speciale is a $625G direct hit to your wallet

AddArmor has built a bulletproof Ferrari 458 Speciale using its lightweight ballistic protection tech. The car can take a hit from a .44 Magnum without penetrating the cabin.

Innovation December 14, 2020

Amazon's Zoox reveals self-driving taxi

Amazon-owned Zoox has unveiled the autonomous electric vehicle it plans to launch in a ride-hailing service. The four-passenger car has sliding doors and center-facing seats.

Safety December 11, 2020

Double trouble: Denver man's 2 indentical cars stolen in 1 month

A Denver man had two identical Kia Sportage SUVs stolen within a month. Police say the cars are a hot target for theives.

Lamborghini December 11, 2020

Cops impound $350G Lamborghini after catching driver without insurance

A Lamborghini Aventador driver has had their car impounded after they were caught without insurance. The mishap in the $350G supercar could lead to a suspended license.

GMC December 10, 2020

2022 GMC Sierra pickup to feature hands-free driving system that can tow

The 2022 GMC Sierra Denali will offer GM's hands-off Super Cruise driver aid as an option. The system will be capable of controlling the vehicle on the highway with a trailer attached.

Safety December 10, 2020

These states have the worst drivers, new study says

A new study of fatal accidents has determined that Alaska drivers are the worst in the U.S. The Car Insurance Comparison report ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., on a variety of factors.

Safety December 10, 2020

GM’s autonomous Cruise cars now testing without drivers in San Francisco

General Motors' Cruise division has started testing autonomous cars in San Francisco without anyone in the driver's seat. The electric vehicles will now have a human sitting in the passenger seat to monitor their operation.

Safety December 8, 2020

Georgia cop's 'Quarantine Quartet' goes viral singing about car thefts

LaGrange, Ga., police officer Sgt. Robert Kirby's "Quarantine Quartet" has found a clever way to remind people about how to prevent car theft.