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Proud American November 25, 2020

Thanksgiving traffic: Here's how to avoid it in 2020

About 95 percent of Thanksgiving travel will take place by car, according to AAA, and the association has pinpointed the times and places where traffic is expected to be the worst.

Proud American November 25, 2020

Tank Green, Flame Red Ram 1500 pickups honor US Marines

The latest Ram 1500 Built to Serve honors the U.S. Marines with a choice of Tank Green or Flame Red paint. The limited-edition package includes special badges, blacked out trim and off-road gear.

California November 24, 2020

California can't ban offensive license plates, judge rules

California can't enforce a ban on vanity license plates it considers “offensive to good taste and decency” because that violates freedom of speech, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

Ferrari November 24, 2020

Eddie Van Halen's Ferrari being auctioned

A Ferrari once owned by Eddie Van Halen is coming up for auction. The black 2000 550 Maranello was customized to drive on the track.

Wagon November 24, 2020

The perfect car is a hybrid station wagon, according to 'Top Gear'

The ultimate car is a plug-in hybrid station wagon with the looks and performance of an Audi and Aston Martin, according to a survey conducted by "Top Gear."

Jeep November 24, 2020

This baby hybrid Jeep pickup concept was inspired by the WW2 Willys

Fiat Chrysler design bosses Ralph Gilles and Mark Trostle recently held an online sketch battle for aspiring car designers and one of the three finalists was a cool new take on the original Jeep.

Nascar November 24, 2020

NASCAR legend Morgan Shepherd diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

NASCAR driver owner Morgan Shepherd has been diagnosed with early stage Parkinson's disease. The 79-year-old plans to return to the series as a car owner next year.

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.

IndyCar November 24, 2020

IndyCar great Tony Kanaan, Jimmie Johnson to share car for 2021 season

Tony Kanaan has signed with Chip Ganassi Racing to compete in oval track races in the No. 48 car that Jimmie Johnson will drive on road and street courses in 2021.

Proud American November 23, 2020

Startup U.S. automaker Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus beats Ford in Baja 1000

Connecticut-based Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus made it two in a row at the Baja 1000 by beating the Ford Bronco R in the production class with its SCG Boot truck.

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.