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Man loses license for driving under the influence ... of candy

Safety November 24, 2020

Man loses license for driving under the influence ... of candy

A Perth, Australia, driver has been convicted of drink driving after being pulled over while eating rum balls. The 44-year-old pleaded guilty to the charge.

The Tesla Model X can be stolen with this hack, researcher says

Tesla November 23, 2020

The Tesla Model X can be stolen with this hack, researcher says

A "white hat" hacker has discovered a relatively easy way to break into a Tesla Model X and start it. Lennert Wouters said the company is working on a fix after he alerted it.

Car impounded 30 seconds after it was purchased

Safety November 21, 2020

Car impounded 30 seconds after it was purchased

Police in Northhampton, U.K., impounded a car that almost hit them and turned out to be uninsured.

Ford F-150 mystery: What are those invisible flashing lights in the cabin? Fox News Autos investigates

Ford November 20, 2020

Ford F-150 mystery: What are those invisible flashing lights in the cabin? Fox News Autos investigates

Some new 2021 Ford F-150s are equipped with a safety feature that will be activated next year.

Oregon Tesla crash sends battery cells flying into homes

Tesla November 20, 2020

Oregon Tesla crash sends battery cells flying into homes

An allegedly stoned driver wrecked his Tesla at 100 mph in Corvallis, Ore., this week and sent hundreds of battery cells flying around the area.

Woman claims she was fined $350 for eating ice cream while driving

Safety November 19, 2020

Woman claims she was fined $350 for eating ice cream while driving

An Australian woman claims she was fined $350 for eating an ice cream bar while driving. Police cited her for using a mobile phone behind the wheel.

NHTSA expands investigation into this Tesla safety feature failure

Safety November 16, 2020

NHTSA expands investigation into this Tesla safety feature failure

NHTSA is investigating reports that the backup camera display in the Tesla Model S and Model X could fail due to a defect in the vehicles' touchscreen system.

Driver has 6 collisions in under 1 minute during apparent medical episode

Safety November 13, 2020

Driver has 6 collisions in under 1 minute during apparent medical episode

A security camera captured the moment an elderly driver in Birmingham, U.K., had six collisions in a minute during an apparent medical episode. The man's foot had to be pulled off the accelerator by a bystander.

Look out: Semi-automated Hondas hitting the road here in 2021

Innovation November 12, 2020

Look out: Semi-automated Hondas hitting the road here in 2021

Honda has been granted permission to put Level 3 autonomous cars on the road in Japan. Its Traffic Jam Pilot feature will be available by March of next year.

'Burnout girl' sought to drive car in ad for $11,000

Performance November 10, 2020

'Burnout girl' sought to drive car in ad for $11,000

An Australian casting company is looking for a very specific actress that can do a perfect burnout in a car and deliver one line. The job pays $15,000 Australian dollars.