I refused to move my car — a woman wrote a cruel message on the window

I refused to move my car — a woman wrote a cruel message on the window

Someone’s gotta moo-ve. A British woman claims she was branded a “selfish cow” after a heated parking spat Wednesday morning. Alx Chibouni, 38, said she was waiting in her car with her 2-year-old when she was approached by an elderly woman who insisted she shouldn’t be parked in a loading zone, knocking on her window … Read more

Car wash worker shocked as ‘kidnap victim’ found bound, gagged in trunk

Car wash worker shocked as ‘kidnap victim’ found bound, gagged in trunk

That was a dirty trick! British builders’ merchant manager Gary Stephenson, 38, wanted to welcome the new neighboring car wash business in an unforgettable way. So he roped in his friend Chris Peacock, 32, to give the performance of a lifetime. A video posted last month on TikTok shows a car wash employee opening the … Read more

Twins fuel trendy ‘van life’ — by converting school buses into homes

Twins fuel trendy ‘van life’ — by converting school buses into homes

A pair of twin sisters left their 9-to-5s in the dust to help drive the Skoolie trend — where adventure seekers live in renovated school buses. #Skoolie has over 2 billion views on TikTok as the laid-back lifestyle continues to grow in popularity, despite cramped quarters, loneliness struggles, hygiene challenges and safety concerns. Minnesota twins … Read more

YouTuber MrBeast slammed for ‘tipping’ server a new car

YouTuber MrBeast slammed for ‘tipping’ server a new car

MrBeast is facing mixed reactions to his latest viral TikTok in which he claimed to gift a waitress with a brand new car — wrapped with logos promoting his business ventures. The most-followed YouTuber in the world, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, posted the 42-second clip on Monday, in which he asks a server … Read more

It took me 960 tries to get my license at 69 — but it cost me thousands of dollars

It took me 960 tries to get my license at 69 — but it cost me thousands of dollars

Third time’s not always the charm. In Cha Sa-soon’s case it took 960 tries — and thousands of dollars — to get her driver’s license. However, the South Korean is now cruising along after finally passing her written driver’s test, as detailed in a viral video recently shared by Asian Culture Unlocked on YouTube. Sa-soon, … Read more

New York cars encased in ice after lake spray freezes vehicles to ground

New York cars encased in ice after lake spray freezes vehicles to ground

HAMBURG, N.Y. – No, this is not a wooly mammoth, it’s an SUV in a very unfortunate parking spot. The driver parked lakeside in Hamburg, New York, and came back to their car frozen from lake spray. This car probably had a beautiful view of Lake Erie on St. Patrick’s Day with temperatures above freezing. The temperature … Read more

Dodge unveils last super-fast gasoline muscle car: ‘End of an era’

Dodge unveils last super-fast gasoline muscle car: ‘End of an era’

The last gas-powered muscle car from Dodge isn’t leaving the road without some squeals, thunder and crazy-fast speed. The 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 will deliver 1,025 horsepower from its 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, and the automaker says it will be the quickest production car made. Stellantis, formed in 2021 by combining Fiat Chrysler and France’s … Read more

I’m a mechanic with 3-inch nails and heels — but my skills are the real deal

I’m a mechanic with 3-inch nails and heels — but my skills are the real deal

She can do it all — and she can do it in heels. A model revealed she lives a double life as a mechanic — but all the men make fun of her glamorous style. Peyton Cicconi can fix engines just as well as the men in the industry, and she can do it while … Read more

Ford recalls 1.5M cars over leaky brake hoses, windshield wiper arms

Ford recalls 1.5M cars over leaky brake hoses, windshield wiper arms

Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the US in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break. The largest of two recalls covers nearly 1.3 million 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKX midsize cars. The company says in documents posted Friday by safety regulators … Read more

My hair clip lodged into my head in a car crash: ‘Thought I was going to die’

My hair clip lodged into my head in a car crash: ‘Thought I was going to die’

Jeena Panesar said she was wearing her hair in a claw clip when she was injured in a “traumatic” car crash on Jan. 24. Now she’s advising people to eschew the popular hair accessory — at least while driving. The 19-year-old British student teacher claims she was driving 50 miles per hour on a foggy … Read more

Ford recalls nearly 100K Ranger trucks over faulty air bag inflators

Ford recalls nearly 100K Ranger trucks over faulty air bag inflators

Ford Motor said it is recalling 98,500 older Ranger pickup trucks in the US because replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly. The new recall covers 2004-2006 model year Ranger trucks recalled in 2017 and 2018 to replace a small number of inflators that were installed incorrectly. Those original replacement inflators were … Read more

$2.2M Pininfarina Battista claims world’s quickest car title with mind-blowing quarter-mile sprint

.2M Pininfarina Battista claims world’s quickest car title with mind-blowing quarter-mile sprint

It goes like a Bat-tisata out of Hell. The Automobili Pininfarina Battista has cemented its claim to be the world’s quickest production car after a series of tests on a high-speed track in India. The Mahindra-owned, Italian-built electric supercar is powered by four electric motors with a combined 1,877 hp and is built with lightweight carbon fiber … Read more

New Mercedes-Benz has TikTok livestream for influencers while they’re driving

New Mercedes-Benz has TikTok livestream for influencers while they’re driving

This car will be fueling Influencers’ clout. Mercedes-Benz revealed a brand-new E-series sedan on Wednesday that would allow drivers to film TikTok videos and access other apps while on the road, reports The Washington Post. “Customers can look forward to a particularly immersive entertainment experience in the new E‑Class,” Mercedes-Benz said in a statement. “Music, … Read more

I’m retiring at 11 years old — and own a $52K Mercedes-Benz

I’m retiring at 11 years old — and own a K Mercedes-Benz

Forget Mario Kart – this preteen is showing off her Mercedes-Benz. An 11-year-old girl, who allegedly makes more than $133,000 a month, said that she plans on retiring so that she can focus on her schooling, according to News.com.au. The girl, Australian native Pixie Curtis, also revealed that she owns a luxury car . . … Read more

How the ‘traffic light of the future’ would save drivers time and money

How the ‘traffic light of the future’ would save drivers time and money

Surely this will complicate the game red light, green light. Researchers at North Carolina State are proposing a major change to traffic patterns across the country as they say a new, four-colored light at intersections would ease congestion and lower drivers’ fuel consumption — thus inadvertently saving car owners money. The fourth artificially intelligent “white … Read more

Men with small penises are more likely to buy flashy sports cars: study

Men with small penises are more likely to buy flashy sports cars: study

The faster the car, the smaller the stick shift. Men with smaller-than-average penises are more likely to want to own high-performance sports cars, according to an engine-revving new study. Psychologists from University College London deceived guys ages 18 to 74 into believing they didn’t measure up to other men — then asked them to rate … Read more

Electric cars may reduce severe asthma attacks, improve lung health: study

Electric cars may reduce severe asthma attacks, improve lung health: study

These findings are a breath of fresh air. A new study from the University of Southern California shows a potential link between electric cars and improved lung health. Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at USC analyzed the number of asthma-related hospital visits compared to electric car ownership in the Golden State. They discovered … Read more

Jay Leno breaks collarbone, ribs in second accident in two months

Jay Leno breaks collarbone, ribs in second accident in two months

Looks like Jay Leno took breaking a leg a little literally ahead of his Las Vegas return. Mere months after his horrific facial burn accident, the former “Tonight Show Show” host has gotten yet another boo boo: The comedian broke multiple bones in a freak motorcycle accident last week. The subject came up when the … Read more

I interviewed for a car dealership job — in a race car going 110 mph

I interviewed for a car dealership job — in a race car going 110 mph

Don’t call us — wheel call you. Four job-seekers in England endured the most nerve-wracking interview of their lives in December while hurtling around a racetrack in a BMW clocking speeds of 110 miles per hour. The quartet vied for a sales executive position at a Big Motoring World car dealership — and they were … Read more

Electric vehicles win top North American awards for first time

Electric vehicles win top North American awards for first time

Electric vehicles took two of three categories for the first time in this year’s North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards. Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric pickup won the truck category, while Kia’s EV6 battery-powered EV was named the top SUV. The Integra, a small sedan from Honda’s Acura performance brand, won car … Read more