In its continuing effort to remain at the forefront of the law enforcement officer vehicle segment both in terms of sales and innovation, Ford has introduced the first-ever pursuit-rated hybrid police car. The Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan is not just part of Ford’s efforts to pull away from competitors in terms of LEO vehicle…
Everyone makes mistakes, and even though all mistakes are not created equally, if you engage in any of the following bad driving habits, your chances of speaking with a police officer are really high. According to a survey involving two independent traffic experts and participants from three police agencies, conducted by Edmunds.com, the following driving behaviors are guaranteed…
A minibus, mini coach, or microbus can hold a lot of people — more than a multi-purpose vehicle or car — but still fewer than a large bus. Within the UK, the word “minibus” is used to explain any full-sized rider carrying van, accommodating between eight and 30 seats. Used minibuses can be utilized for a variety of reasons: Fastened route transit buses Aerodrome buses Versatile demand responsive transport vehicles Share taxis or giant taxicabs Schools, sports clubs, community teams, and…
The Durango is the latest Dodge model to be transformed into a law enforcement vehicle If you’ve ever seen a passing white Dodge Charger while out on the road, you’ve probably done a double take to check if it was a cop car. Chances are high that it was indeed a police cruiser, as the…
According to test results from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and… Ford earlier this year announced the Special Service Vehicle iterations of… In its continuing effort to remain at the forefront of the law…
Though the Dodge Charger’s aggressive styling and powerful performance has over the last several years become emblematic of the protection and service provided by police officers nationwide, the brand’s vehicles had a long road to fashioning one of law enforcement’s go-to rides in the twenty-first century. Though Dodge’s first post-Y2K foray into Law Enforcement Officer…
The Ford Taurus Police Interceptor is the fastest LEO vehicle according to testing by the Michigan State Police. Ford, not shying away from a little friendly competition amongst other LEO vehicle providers, has announced that testing by the Michigan State Police shows that their Ford Taurus Police Interceptor is faster than both the Chevy Caprice…
Dodge’s advanced Officer Protection Package is helping to keep police officers safe while behind the wheel The Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedan is currently the most popular police vehicle in the country. One reason for the model’s popularity is the wide assortment of advanced technologies that it comes equipped with. The best of those technologies…
New F-150 Police Responder sees major improvements in quickness Photo: Ford According to test results from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police, the 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder earns its title of America’s only pursuit-rated pickup truck. Testing from both organizations reveals that the F-150 Police Responder is the fastest vehicle…
Photo: Michigan State Police/Facebook Imagine driving 33 miles per hour over the posted speed limit and seeing flashing red and blue lights in your rear-view. You’d probably start flipping out, right? And for good reason! Driving that fast in Michigan, for example, would net you four points on your license for driving 16 mph or…
High-speed car chases have caused over 11,500 deaths since 1979 For many people, high-speed police chases have become the norm. Whether it’s on the latest episode of Cops or featured on the 5 o’clock news, police chases are quickly becoming a common form of entertainment—but not for everyone. A recent study done by USA Today…
The Michigan State Police recently released the preliminary results of its annual… According to test results from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and… 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid sales are already taking off amongst… Prior to the reveal of the 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Ford… Ford has made innovation a habit when…
Prior to the reveal of the 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid, the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility broke cover and established itself as the new must-have LEO vehicle for police departments around the country. The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility brings with it a standard hybrid all-wheel-drive powertrain that’s estimated, when compared…
Police have a difficult job. They often have to deal with people who are uncooperative, who are in the wrong, and who are, very mildly put, not happy. So, it is to your benefit and to the benefit of any police officer you encounter to not do what Ricky Bailey of Swindon, England, did. Bailey…
Ford announced today that it will be equipping the new 2017 Police Interceptor Utility with a factory-installed front interior visor light bar, eliminating roof-topping dome lights that make police vehicles more recognizable to passersby. Pretty soon, Ford will find a way to have drivers fearing anything resembling a next-gen Explorer. Rumor Report: Is a new Ford…
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SFPD: Keeping the streets of San Francisco and their cars clean Photo: Daily News It seems that criminals have recently picked up a new pastime: pooping in or on police vehicles. These filthy ne’er-do-wells are making certain that crime is a messy business. Take for example the latest incident, where a San Francisco man smeared…
Ford has made innovation a habit when it comes to its law enforcement officer vehicle lineup, and the introduction of the all-new Police Interceptor Utility is just the latest example. The new Police Interceptor Utility is now offered standard with a hybrid powertrain that will allow law enforcement agencies to save as much as $3,200…
When you’re an adult with a driver’s license, you tend to memorize what kind of vehicles the police drive so you can be wary of them. The police force in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture is changing it up a bit, adding a Nissan GT-R car to its fleet. Looking For Something Bigger? Check out the 2018 Nissan truck…
Have you looked in your rearview mirror to see a cop car… The Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedan is currently the most popular police… When you’re an adult with a driver’s license, you tend to memorize… The BMW i3 is a well-crafted electric vehicle that is changing to world… It seems that criminals have recently picked…
Police are advising families to remove stick figure decals, as well as other signs of family life. In what seems like a no-brainer move that should have been made years ago, police are advising drivers nationwide to remove stick figure decals from their car windows. Why? Because criminals, that’s why. Related: Sexy Mario Commercial is…
Lexus RC F GT Concept There are articles all over the internet telling drivers how to identify police cruisers based on the headlights coming up behind them on the road. Australian drivers in New South Wales now have a luxury police car to add to the list, a Lexus RC F. The price of the car…
The Crown Victoria, a common police car to buy after it’s decommissioned Photo:Highway Patrol Images Have you looked in your rearview mirror to see a cop car following you, only to glance a second time and realize it wasn’t an actual police cruiser — it was a decommissioned cop car? People don’t like mistaking an…
2018 Chevy Tahoe PPV Photo: General Motors Fleet “Out with the old and in with the new” definitely holds true for the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV). Chevrolet has just revealed the active safety technology that it will equip PPVs with for the new year. While many new models of passenger sedans and…
Just when we think we’ve achieved critical mass with parodies of Matthew McConaughey’s overly contemplative Lincoln ads, another one comes along. The latest, brought to us by the Cedar Hill (Texas) Police Department, is actually quite good, which is more than we can say for Hot Wheels’ effort. Following that tried-and-true “Live in Your Moment”…
One of the special edition black and gold Dodge Charger patrol vehicles Photo:Michigan State Police Patrol cars in Michigan are easily recognizable due to their bright blue coloration. However, Michigan residents may need to take a second look at the Michigan State Police patrol fleet beginning this year. According to a Michigan State Police news…
The BMW X5 was the vehicle that British car thieves wanted above all others Tracker, a United Kingdom-based vehicle tracking and recovery organization, recovered more than £11.5 million worth of vehicles last year. Therefore, the team at tracker obviously has some insight into which cars are stolen the most in the UK. According to Tracker’s findings,…
When buying a used car, it’s crucial that you check its vehicle history report before sealing the deal. That account can tell you a lot of secrets about the vehicle that simply looking at the car itself wouldn’t reveal, such as accident history, flood damage, or title issues. Where do companies like CARFAX and AutoCheck get their…
A while back, I spotlighted the videos of YouTube celebrity Flula and took the opportunity to discuss my inability to understand the appeal of famed internet moron PewDiePie. Despite a number of folks coming to his aid and suggesting, among other things, that screaming into a webcam is one of the hardest jobs a person…
Even in our let’s say precarious existence, there are just some things… Ford is looking to go back-to-back in Green Car Journal’s Green Truck… Ford just keeps on making its 2021 F-150 better and better. After… Back in April, Ford renamed its new hands-free driving technology BlueCruise. Fast… With the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor…
Photo: 59,065,215 views While hazard lights are a helpful safety feature to use in certain situations, excessively using this feature can cause confusion for other drivers on the road. Here’s a brief overview of which situations legitimize turning on your vehicle’s flashers — and which ones don’t. (Make sure to familiarize yourself with your own…
It’s been a scant five years since Ford revealed the Ranger Raptor… Ford this week revealed the all-new Ranger Raptor for the European market,… Here we sit on the cusp of the most gluttonous of holidays,… Ford is oh-so-close to revealing the next-generation Ranger pickup. So close you… Ford has absolutely zero time and zero…
Picture, if you will, a woman visiting her mailbox on a cold mid-afternoon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As she opens it up, she reaches in to receive her mail and gleefully starts sorting through it like a card dealer at a casino. However, what she finds is far from the mundane of energy bills, credit card…
Bonnie & Clyde Broadway : americangal5 Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and…
There are many entertaining shows on Netflix for adults who love seeing cars in action and learning about how to customize them, but many of these shows are either uninteresting or inappropriate for young viewers. Luckily, the digital streaming service has many titles in its kid-friendly library that will please children who love cartoons and…
The 2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit Patrol Vehicle According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 135 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty last year, the highest number of officer fatalities in the past five years. Of those 135 law enforcement officers, 21 were killed as a result of ambush-style attacks, the…
Look away, luxury car fans. Hundreds of brand-new, Maserati vehicles have gone… In Europe, the leader of the electric-car revolution has long definitively been… As the years go on, more and more automakers are introducing electric… It has become quite commonplace to witness automakers cut compact economy cars… Trouble’s brewing yet again in the European…
Doug Menkhaus’ “PWR O LUV” 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 parked outside of Dayton, Ohio’s Proto BuildBar As a recent BBC article pointed out, long before anyone in California had ever uttered the term “Silicon Valley,” the nucleus of technological breakthroughs in America was situated in the comparatively quaint city of Dayton, Ohio. In the early part…
Photo: Pixabay When I’m winding down the weekend and getting ready for yet another Monday, I tune into “Bob’s Burgers” on Fox. It’s a show famous for a family that does a lot of things wrong, but one of its latest episodes was actually full of good tips about what to do (or not do)…
2022 Hyundai Veloster N at the track, where is where you should be doing your speeding. Photo: Hyundai Most people have heard that certain car colors, such as red, can raise insurance premiums because they are more eye-catching and associated with speed. But how does the car model you drive affect the likelihood of getting…
Photo: The News Wheel The vast majority of automotive-themed board games fall under one of two categories: Either they’re motorsports races or they simulate the economics of vehicle manufacturing. Even with the abundance of inventive games being produced in this golden age, rarely does a title tackle automobiles from any other angle. Designer Jeff Beck…
Honda’s 5% raise is its largest since 1990 and beats the nation’s rate of inflation. The company says the extra money will largely to go boosting starting salaries… The announcement was made alongside news that Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda would skip Friday’s opening ceremony… There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a…
The driver of a black Camaro forgets that patience is a virtue The drunken driver of a black fifth-gen Camaro wreaked havoc on the New York State Thruway last Tuesday, colliding into two vehicles on I-90 in Batavia, New York, on April 21st. Fortunately, none of the motorists were injured (even though the a-hole in…
Those extra minutes needed to clear your car during a winter’s morning are preferable to a hefty ticket Photo: Pexels Due to several bouts of nasty winter weather, clearing your car of snow and ice can be a time-consuming and frustrating endeavor. Unfortunately, many motorists decide to forego the process altogether, traveling down busy highways with snow…
The Hoff leans against a Lamborghini Countach Photo: David Hasselhoff via YouTube One of this year’s biggest cinematic epics wasn’t released on theater screens by a major studio, but rather on computer screens in homes across the world. Fans of cheesy 1980s nostalgia helped make Kung Fury a hit when it debuted online. The crowd-funded…
Since the Oscars, many Americans like me have been trying to catch up and see all of the films nominated for the various awards, if only so you could sound like the smartest person at the coffee pot. Last week, I took a break from artistic indie films and went with a large group to…
If you’ve ever crossed state lines on a road trip, you’ve probably seen the signs that read, “Click It or Ticket,” reminding you that seat belts are mandatory by law in that state. Not every state has identical seat belt laws, so it’s important to know the laws in your own state and any states…
Stepping foot on Cuba is like taking a time machine… When you first get engaged, planning a wedding seems like a fun,… Some of you might think you’re a lucky son-of-a-gun. Maybe you’ve won… Oh, love—what a magical thing. When you first fall in love, everything… You don’t like it when your toilet…
Photo: Patrick Feller If you’re a car enthusiast, you’re no stranger to the world of alternative fuel — we’ve showcased everything from algae-source biofuels to cars that run on coffee grounds. But have you considered driving a propane-powered car? Here’s what the experts have to say on the matter. Maximize Your Gas Mileage: Maintenance is…
There’s a lot of personality between the two lead actors. Too bad the script couldn’t keep up. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Two of this century’s highest-grossing and renowned comedic personalities have banded together for an outrageous and unforgettable cross-country adventure. Sounds promising, doesn’t it? Too bad we got Due Date. More: Read our other road trip…
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