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Spin? Tesla website hid normal steering wheel option to bizarre yoke

Tesla February 1, 2021

Spin? Tesla website hid normal steering wheel option to bizarre yoke

Tesla's yoke-style steering wheel may not be the only one available on the new Model S and X. Images of a conventional wheel were discovered on the automaker's website.

Federal safety agency talking to Tesla about strange steering 'wheel'

Tesla January 29, 2021

Federal safety agency talking to Tesla about strange steering 'wheel'

NHTSA said it is reaching out to Tesla to determine if the automaker's new rectangular steering wheel meets federal safety standards.

See it: Truck towing flaming trailer speeds through town

Safety January 18, 2021

See it: Truck towing flaming trailer speeds through town

A driver in Thailand was spotted speeding through a busy city towing a flaming trailer with his pickup truck. The man said he was trying to get to safety.

NHTSA says U.S. highway traffic deaths rose in 2020 due to risky driving

Safety January 15, 2021

NHTSA says U.S. highway traffic deaths rose in 2020 due to risky driving

Highway deaths spiked 4.6% in early 2020 due to an increase in risky driving during coronavirus lockdowns, according to NHTSA.

Hear it: Amazon's electric delivery van is loud

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Amazon's Zoox reveals self-driving taxi

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.

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

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.

Cops impound $350G Lamborghini after catching driver without insurance

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.