Driving Habits Guaranteed to Get You on a Police Officer’s Radar

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…

How Passenger Minibuses can be Used for Police, Schools, Tourists, and Much More

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…

Dodge’s Police Vehicles, From 2000 to Today

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…

Officer Protection Package Now Offered in 10,000 Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Vehicles

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…

2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder is Awfully Fast

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…

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New Analysis Says High-Speed Police Chases Kill One Person A Day

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…

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Ford police vehicles Archives

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…

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Powerful, Efficient 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Revealed

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…

Reminder: Don't Tell Police to 'Say Please'

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…

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Ford Offers “No Profile” Interior Visor Light Bar for 2017 Police Interceptor Utility

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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Shirtless San Francisco Man Defecates and Urinates on Police Car

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…

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Japanese Police Get Nissan GT-R Upgrade

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…

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police car Archives

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…

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Australia Gets Lexus Police Cruiser

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…

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What Are the Rules for Owning a Decommissioned Police 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…

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This Police Parody of Matthew McConaughey's Lincoln Ads is Really Good

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”…

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50 Special Edition Black and Gold Dodge Chargers Join the Michigan State Police Patrol Fleet

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…

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BMW X5 Tops List of Most Stolen and Recovered Vehicles in the UK

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,…

How Are Vehicle History Reports Compiled?

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…

2021 Ford F-150 Archives

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…

Ford Ranger Raptor Archives

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…

Musicars: Bonnie & Clyde

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…

2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit to Come Standard with Motion-Detection Technology

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…

Italy Archives

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…

Dayton’s Proto BuildBar Hosts DeLorean Club of Ohio Meet Up

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…

Getaway Driver Review: A Rousing Homage to Cinematic Car Chases

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…

Japan Archives

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…

Driving a Snow-Covered Car Will Land You with a Ticket in Michigan

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…

David Hasselhoff's “True Survivor” Music Video Showcases an '80s Lamborghini Countach

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…

From Gas Guzzlers to Propane Hogs: Pros and Cons of Propane-Powered Cars

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…

Goofy Road Trip Movies: Due Date Review

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…