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The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old
Auto journalists and enthusiasts love buying new cars, but the general public isn’t as hyped about the process. A recent study from S&P Global Mobility found that the average age of vehicles on U.S. roads has continued increasing, reaching 12.6 years in 2024. That figure, which applies to cars and light trucks, grew two months…
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Whistle Express donates $2,500, offers free Memorial Day car wash to military members
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSET) — Just in time for Memorial Day, Whistle Express has partnered with Children of Fallen Patriots to help military children with scholarships. The business is also offering free car washes for military personnel. The car wash company announced a partnership with CFP, a nonprofit organization that provides college scholarships and educational counseling…
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Registering a vehicle in Maryland is about to get more expensive
It’s about to get a bit more expensive to register a car in Maryland. Beginning July 1, the cost to register a vehicle weighing up to 3,700 pounds for two years will be $221. Right now, it’s $135. That’s a more than a 60% increase. The new and increased fees were part of a budget…
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I Drove the World’s First Production Drift Car and Felt Like a God
34 photos Photo: Andrei Minzu When I was about 16 years old, I signed up for a media program that taught me about movie production, theater, and marketing. It also started a religious period for a whole year, in which I would pray to God multiple times a day. Trying to get close to the…
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Am I at fault if my car crashes while it’s driving itself to pick me up in a parking lot?
My Tesla Model 3 has Smart Summon, a feature that lets the car drive itself to me from where it’s parked when I’m not in it. I’ve been afraid to try it, but my son’s urging me to. If it hits something, who’s responsible – me or Tesla? Will my insurance rates go up? For…
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Woman seriously hurt after single car crash early Sunday
COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A South Carolina woman was seriously hurt after a crash in Cooper County early Sunday morning, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the crash happened at 1:10 a.m. on I-70 near the 87.2-mile marker. Lilierth Arenas Luna was driving a 2015 Hyundai Veloster when…
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Crash involving speeding car destroys guardrail, temporarily closes I-70
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Two people suffered critical injuries in a car crash after the driver lost control and hit a guardrail on I-70, KCPD reported. The crash happened just before midnight on Saturday, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department. A black Toyota Corolla was speeding on eastbound I-70 when the driver…
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Verstappen says Red Bull car ‘found out’ over long standing major weakness
Max Verstappen has voiced his concerns over the “fundamental” problems plaguing Red Bull Racing during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, revealing that these issues are being masked by the team’s car advantage from 2022. According to Verstappen, Red Bull’s car struggles with bumps and kerbs, making it behave more like a “go-kart” than a high…
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Ocon says both Alpine drivers fell short of car’s potential in qualifying
Esteban Ocon failed to accompany his team mate into Q3 yesterday but said neither Alpine driver got the most out of their car. While Pierre Gasly ended Q2 in fifth place, Ocon missed the cut for the final 10 by less than seven-hundredths of a second. Gasly went on to take 10th on the after…
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Man Rescues 1-Lb. Kitten from Busy New York Street After She Is Tossed Out of a Car Window
A newborn kitten gets to live to see another day thanks to the heroic actions of one man. Joseph Logiudice was stopped in traffic earlier this month, when someone threw the small cat out of their car window and into the middle of the lane, according to a press release from the Dutchess County SPCA…