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Mustang Owner Sues Ford Over $9,500 EcoBoost Engine Replacement | Carscoops The lawsuit argues that Ford should have replaced the engine blocks to address the issue https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson August 24, 2024 at 14:29 The plaintiffs in the lawsuit paid $9,460 to replace their Mustang’s defective engine. Ford allegedly avoided proper repairs, opting instead

Suspect Ejected From Stolen Dodge Hellcat After Wild 160 MPH Police Chase | Carscoops The young driver miraculously survived the fiery crash but is now likely facing multiple charges August 24, 2024 at 20:31 Arkansas police spotted an allegedly stolen Dodge and initiated a pursuit. The chase ended when the Charger reportedly crashed while traveling

Tesla Chopped 500,000 Trees For German Gigafactory, Says It Replanted 1 Million | Carscoops Tesla recently received approval to expand the factory to produce up to 1 million cars annually. https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson August 23, 2024 at 15:15 Tesla’s tree removal is claimed to have led to a 13,000-ton rise in carbon emissions. Nearly

Kia Dealer Plays Along As Suspect Tries To Buy Two Telluride SUVs With Fake ID | Carscoops The suspect even posed for a congratulatory photo with dealership employees seconds before police swooped in August 23, 2024 at 18:14 A 63-year old man allegedly tried to steal two Kia Tellurides via forgery. Authorities say he used

Cadillac Offering $5,000 Shoes Inspired By Their EVs | Carscoops The shoes incorporate elements from the Celestiq, Lyriq, Optiq, and Escalade IQ. 1 hour ago Cadillac is offering four sets of shoes inspired by their electric vehicles. The sneakers cost $5,000 and incorporate elements of the Celestiq, Lyriq, Optiq, and Escalade IQ. Only 20 pairs

5-Year-Old Kid Hits 194 MPH In A Lamborghini Revuelto | Carscoops While the Revuelto is all-wheel drive, it’ll happily spin up its rear wheels and do donuts https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson August 22, 2024 at 20:31 Zayn Sofuoglu, a 5-year-old, set a new speed record in a Lamborghini Revuelto. The toddler went viral last year

Hero Cop Saves Mom From Sinking Dodge Charger After Seizure | Carscoops The officer performed CPR on the woman for several minutes and successfully revived her https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson August 21, 2024 at 14:44 Jonquetta Winbush suffered a seizure while driving with her two children in East Texas. Officer Charles Cobb rescued her from

Chinese EV Prototype Can Sideways Park Itself Like A Magic Trick | Carscoops IM Motors’ advanced tech stands apart from the usual self-parking systems that have become commonplace https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson August 21, 2024 at 20:15 The electric prototype from IM Motors can slide sideways into parking spots. Advanced electric motors allow the rear

Iconic Ford Probe I Ghia Concept Burned After Leaving Pebble Beach Display | Carscoops Fortunately, no one was injured when the priceless concept car went up in flames https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson August 20, 2024 at 11:15 This iconic concept has been privately owned for the past two decades. Ford unveiled the Probe I concept

San Francisco Police Seize Cars For Sideshow Fun, Including This First-Gen Cadillac CTS-V | Carscoops Authorities also scooped up a Corvette and a Mustang GT August 20, 2024 at 19:30 San Francisco Police recently seized five vehicles that were involved in a street takeover in June. Among the cars taken by authorities was a Corvette, Mustang

Waymo’s Robotaxis Locked In Midnight Honk Wars, Driving Residents Crazy | Carscoops Dozens of robotaxis from Waymo gather at a single parking lot in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson August 19, 2024 at 15:15 The tech company recently updated its robotaxi fleet to honk when a car is reversing nearby.

Don’t Fall For The Fake Parking Ticket Scam Sweeping North America | Carscoops Similar cases have been reported in several cities across the US and Canada, with scammers using fake websites to steal sensitive information August 19, 2024 at 20:31 Anyone with a parking ticket should double-check before making any online payments. These fake citations

Belltown Hellcat Driver Tests Judge’s Patience, Lands Back In Jail | Carscoops While in court over an entirely separate judicial matter, Miles Hudson ended up in cuffs related to charges of domestic violence against his own mother August 17, 2024 at 20:01 Miles Hudson, the Belltown Hellcat driver, is back in jail after a court

Hundreds Of Brand-New Teslas Roasting Under The Florida Sun In Overgrown Field | Carscoops These examples of the 2024 Tesla Model 3 are patiently waiting for a new owner August 14, 2024 at 09:50 Hundreds of brand-new Teslas were spotted in Florida, surrounded by overgrown grass. The VINs indicate that most vehicles were manufactured between

Toddlers Miraculously Survive Ejection In Jeep Rollover Crash | Carscoops According to the police, the diaper-wearing kids were not strapped into anything when the vehicle crashed 7 seconds ago A major crash involving two young occupants took place at the Interstate 10 in Texas. The kids, aged 1 and 4, were ejected from a rolling

60+ Supercars And Ultra-Luxury Vehicles Seized During London Crackdown | Carscoops Authorities seized more than $7 million worth of vehicles including models from Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Ferrari August 15, 2024 at 18:40 Police have seized over 60 vehicles as part of a crackdown on nuisance drivers in London. The cars were valued at $7.7 million

Corvette C7 Driver Causes Brutal Single Car Accident Crashing Into A Tree | Carscoops What looked like a fun cruise with another Corvette turned into a very bad day August 15, 2024 at 19:40 Two Corvettes were driving alongside each other when one of them inexplicably crashed. The damaged car lost almost its entire front

$3M Koenigsegg And $27K Buick Have An Expensive Accident | Carscoops It’s unclear what led up to the accident but it seems like a low-speed contact that probably didn’t cause much damage August 14, 2024 at 20:15 A Buick and a Koenigsegg Agera came together in a fender bender in China. The Buick in question

Toyota Now Sells Bulletproof Corolla And Hilux Models In Brazil | Carscoops Toyota Brazil partners with local armored vehicle specialists to cater to Brazilians seeking enhanced safety in their cars and trucks 53 seconds ago Toyota Brazil now offers armoring for models like the Corolla and Hilux, handled by certified experts. The armoring upgrade is

Does Your Camry Stink? You Could Get $100 From Toyota | Carscoops Only Californian residents are eligible for payouts as this is where the class action was successful https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson August 10, 2024 at 15:30 Toyota has agreed to a $7,500 settlement for plaintiffs involved in the lawsuit. California Camry owners can receive

Louisville Police Nab Street Racers Including Muscle Cars And Classic Trucks | Carscoops They even caught one Dodge Charger driver traveling at 140 mph in a 55 mph zone August 13, 2024 at 14:19 Street racers in Kentucky are without their rides after police nabbed several on August 8.  Authorities will keep the cars for

Renault’s Cheeky Ad Targets Tesla Drivers With Bespoke Messages | Carscoops The Renault Scenic E-Tech beats the Tesla Model Y in price and range, so why not have some fun with it? August 12, 2024 at 11:00 Renault used a reactive billboard for advertising the electric Scenic E-Tech in the UK. The ad is targeting

Volvo XC90 Driver Pulled From Demolished SUV Moments Before Fire | Carscoops One short clip shows what appear to be two separate miraculous outcomes 2 hours ago A violent crash on the Phu My bridge in Vietnam resulted in several burned-out cars. One Volvo driver somehow survived getting sandwiched between a big rig and another

122 MPH VW Driver Declares Gas Tank Emergency, Then Initiates Police Chase | Carscoops Woman claimed that she was doing 122 mph in an emergency to reach the gas station 1 hour ago A Tiguan driver claimed she was speeding at 122 mph due to a rapidly emptying gas tank. After initially stopping for the

AWD Owners Face Fines And Even Jail For Taking On 4WD Trails, National Park Service Warns | Carscoops A Subaru driver successfully navigated a Utah trail, but later received a National Park Service letter warning that a repeat could get him six months in the slammer https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton August 11, 2024 at 09:39

NYPD Fails To Box In Mercedes That Hit Mustang Mach-E Cop Car Head-On | Carscoops It’s unclear what led to the altercation, but the Mercedes driver in this clip managed to escape August 10, 2024 at 21:01 A Mercedes-Benz driver escaped NYPD pursuit after a tense standoff. The luxury car, possibly stolen, outran three NYPD

‘Squeeze Benz’ Antonio Ginestri Arrested For String Of ATM Robberies | Carscoops The social media influencer previously known for taunting officers with dangerous driving stunts is back in jail, facing new charges 2 hours ago Antonio Ginestri, the teenager known as Squeeze Benz on YouTube, is in jail again. This time, he’s facing charges related

McLaren Senna Backs Into Audi Q7 And Flees The Scene In Ibiza | Carscoops No matter the size of the damage, you can’t just get up and leave after hitting a parked car https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson August 9, 2024 at 13:00 If you tap another car while parking, leaving a note with your details

Tesla Driver Who Hit And Killed Motorcyclist Was Allegedly Looking At His Phone And Using FSD | Carscoops Authorities say the driver admitted to police that he was inattentive during the crash 2 hours ago A Tesla Model S driver admitted relying too much on FSD during a bike crash. Tesla disclaims responsibility for crashes

Tesla Catches Fire In Mexico After Being Plugged Directly Into Power Line | Carscoops The blaze happened just a couple of weeks after Elon Musk paused Tesla’s planned factory in Mexico https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 1 hour ago The driver is believed to have been trying to steal electricity from the grid using an illegal