Photo: Jim Bowen Fantasy novel plot: Arthur Pendragon, aka King Arthur, described famously in Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur as well as many older texts, is pulled to modern times, and longing for something to connect to his own age, goes to Stonehenge, where he can’t pay for parking and is turned away. Real world…
It’s better than doing it here Photo: Alex92287 Part of buying or selling items on Craigslist is the understanding that the safest place to perform the transaction is away from your house. As a result, many times buyers and sellers will meet in business parking lots. However, this is not a perfect solution, as the…
As self-driving cars advance in sophistication, a lot of questions come up. Foremost in the public’s mind is undoubtedly worst-case scenarios like those in the Moral Machine experiment. However, there are more mundane, everyday questions to consider, like what a self-driving car will do when an emergency vehicle comes by. Well, now we have one…
Some thieves fall short of their heist goals…like one from the U.K. that got locked in a car A wannabe thief in the U.K. lost his focus last weekend when he tried to steal a car. Unfortunately, that Focus did not lose him and he found himself trapped inside the very car he was trying…
And she would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for that pesky impound lot. So, remember two weeks ago, when a woman wanted for violating her probation became the target of a police chase when she ran from cops in a van painted like the Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo? If you don’t, then…
The Dodge Charger Pursuit is finally on the patrol in California Last July, The News Wheel ran a story about the California Highway Patrol exchanging its older patrol vehicles with Dodge Charger Pursuit sedans. As 2017 progresses, it would seem that some of those Dodge Chargers are beginning to arrive at Highway Patrol stations across…
Scott Richardson, 49, was pulled over in Addison, Texas, on May 2nd for speeding (50 mph in a 40 mph zone). However, rather than provide his license and proof of insurance, he argued with the officer, telling him that, in Texas, according to the DA, speeding in and of itself is not a crime. Watch…
There are a few things that police might expect when they are chasing someone – driving through grass: And driving into oncoming traffic: Notice all the arrows are pointing the wrong way. However, what they probably didn’t expect was his safe use of the passing lane on the highway: Giving a group of kids on…
So, clearly our future robot overlords have begun taking over. I can think of no better explanation of why I could truthfully write the following: The Police Chief of Overton, Texas, Clyde Carter, shut down a roadside lemonade stand run by two girls, aged seven and eight. They were trying to raise some money to…
In light of the overabundance of unhappy news stories of late, it is good now and then to reflect on the happier side of life, on stories that reflect the kindness of strangers. This story is especially heartwarming, as it demonstrates a time when police officers and citizens work together to make something magical happen….
Driver’s-license-dispensing government agencies around the world are facing the same conundrum over the past decade or so—does the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (CFSM) count as a legitimate religion, and if so, does a colander constitute religious headgear? Lindsay Miller On the one hand, the Church of the FSM asserts firmly that it is…
The relationship between minorities and the police has been a hot button topic in the United States for quite a while now, and the discussion has only turned more intense in the wake of our current election season. Rather than shy away from the controversy, though, Nissan is attempting to do something about it. Today…
Most of the police cars you see today are special models, with improved brakes and turbocharged engines that make it difficult—if not impossible—for anyone to slip away. But speed is not all that police officers need, which is why Ford has come up with a completely new technology designed to help protect officers instead of…
Ford has been proving its supremacy as a provider of law enforcement officer vehicles, be it from the perspective of sales or constant innovation geared toward stealth and safety. The automaker has now reaffirmed once more its domination from a performance perspective, topping tests conducted by the Michigan State and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department….
Well, it’s official, everybody. We are all doomed, and it’s all thanks to some police officers in Huzhou, a city in China’s Zhejiang province. In a video captured by police, officers stopped a young man in a compact car. However, this exchange was fated to be different from any one before. It started when officers…
It is happening, people: the animals are beginning to rise up against us. It’s hardly surprising. I mean, we are filling the air with smog, and it seems a certain percentage of us purposely swerve to run over animals on the side of the road. But now, it seems that owls are stepping their game…
San Jose Police have proposed putting license plate readers on garbage trucks to help crack down on crime Photo: Jeffrey Beall Police surveillance is hard work, especially when you live in a city as large and as populated as San Jose, California. To help out the men and women in blue, the San Jose government…
There are many people around the world that love the idea of owning a Porsche Boxster, and for good reason. The 2016 Boxster features a 375-horsepower flat-six engine, and the machine can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.3 seconds. Unfortunately, there are just some people out there who are not very smart….
Wednesday was a Dog Day Afternoon for those in northern Phoenix as a high-speed game of fetch brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 17. Two small terriers had the time of their lives yesterday afternoon, racing around Interstate 17 for almost an hour as motorists, firefighters, animal control, and eventually Arizona Department of Public…
Federal regulators have launched an investigation into Waymo after one of its driverless taxis failed to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.
The first-ever Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang, one of only five ever built, re-emerges after 17 years in private hands and is set to be auctioned, offering collectors a rare opportunity to own automotive history.
A Utah mechanic’s tip has revealed a quick and effective way to uncover major vehicle damage that may be missing from Carfax reports.
California police pulled over a driverless Waymo taxi for an illegal U-turn during a DUI patrol—no driver, no ticket, and no legal way to hold it accountable.
French President Emmanuel Macron was briefly stuck in the streets of New York on Monday, September 22, after being stopped by police due to the passage of Donald Trump’s motorcade. Unable to continue by car, Macron walked several blocks on foot, even taking time to engage with surprised passersby—one of whom kissed him on the head.
A recent statewide crackdown in South Carolina could cost unaware drivers up to $500 in fines for a law that many still overlook. The initiative targets motorists who fail to follow the move-over rule and those using phones behind the wheel, prompting a wave of warnings — and soon, citations.
Some US states don’t just frown upon flashy exhausts and tinted windows—they punish them with hefty fines or even jail time. From noise violations to emissions tampering, vehicle modifications can land owners in serious legal trouble depending on where they drive.
Car part theft is on the rise, with thieves targeting everyday vehicles. Discover how this sneaky trend affects you and what you can do to protect your ride from becoming the next target.
A shocking video shows Turkey’s Transport Minister speeding at 140 mph, igniting debates on accountability and road safety.
A mysterious formula car was spotted racing down a Czech highway, igniting debates about safety and legality.
A viral video reveals a shocking rental car blunder that left one man facing the law. What happens when your rental ride isn’t road-ready? Discover the unsettling details and join the conversation about rental car mishaps.
A chilling reminder: a 14-month-old baby was left in a scorching car for five hours. This tragic incident sparks urgent questions about safety and vigilance—how can such a mistake happen? Discover the full story and its implications.
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…
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