The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles announced thousands of personalized license plates were rejected from January to October 2022. Data for November and December was not available yet. License plates with phrases like “LA KILLA,” “2@BADASH,” and “MR.CRAZY” were three of over 5,000 denied by TxDMV, according to Fox 26 Houston. Though vehicle owners pay extra for personalized … Read more
It got turned into a Porta-Audi. A $134,000 sports car in Russia resembled a mobile septic tank after a burst pipe inundated the luxury whip with sewer water, as seen in odiferous footage with over 376,000 views on Instagram. “The sewage pipe snapped and broke the window,” responding officer Andrei Podshivalov exclaims in the clip, … Read more
Kyle Vogt is “embarrassed for our species,” but proud of his company’s self-driving technology after a recent incident that was caught on camera in San Francisco. Vogt, CEO of the General Motors-owned Cruise autonomous car company, posted a video to Twitter showing a man running in front of one of the company’s ride-hailing cars as it was in … Read more
Jay Leno is recounting his dramatic rescue by a close friend when he suffered severe burns in a horrifying freak accident last month. The funnyman and car fanatic revealed what caused the fiery explosion in the 72-year-old former “Tonight Show” host’s garage, where the incident happened on Nov. 12. “It was a 1907 White Steam … Read more
Winter is here, and with it comes snow, ice, and that dreaded extra few minutes added to your morning routine, battling every driver’s mortal, cold weather enemy: a frosty windshield. Now, one clever commuter has gone viral with a lightning-quick hack that eliminates the need to scramble for your scraper on freezing cold days. In … Read more
This year’s flu shot appears to be “a very good match” to the circulating strains, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said at a news briefing Monday. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News) Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes WASHINGTON — This year’s flu shot appears to be “a very good match” to … Read more
Thirty-one percent of Americans took fewer road trips this summer directly because of the cost of gas, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 drivers looked at their winter driving plans and found that with the cost of gas being down since the summer, nearly a fifth said this will impact how many road … Read more
The 39-year-old rapper and songwriter Future, otherwise known as Nayvadius DeMun Cash, is in contract to buy a splashy spread for just over $7.5 million at the Bentley Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., from Gil Dezer, CEO of Dezer Development, which built Porsche Design Tower. The tricked-out oceanfront pad comes with a private pool … Read more
Texas police said Thursday they apprehended a “reckless driver” who rammed a truck into two cars in a Walmart parking lot, but they were surprised to learn the identity of the culprit. A dog had somehow set his owner’s vehicle in motion while left to wait in the car, the Kilgore Police Department said. While his owners … Read more
He’s a real boob. A mother of eight reportedly ended her marriage live on the radio after her husband revealed that he took the money she had been saving for a boob job and spent it on a supercharger for his car. Renee was driving her children to school when her husband broke the news that … Read more
Jay Leno is back in the driver’s seat less than two weeks after a fiery accident that left him severely burned. The 72-year-old funnyman and former “Tonight Show” host was spotted driving a Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG to his Burbank, California, garage on Tuesday — the same spot where the incident happened on Nov. 13. Close-up … Read more
Jay Leno will be home for the holidays after suffering “serious burns” in a garage gasoline fire. The 72-year-old former “Tonight Show” host and avid car collector posed for a picture with Grossman Burn Center staff members in his first sighting since the accident in his personal garage in California. Wearing his signature all-denim outfit, … Read more
Jay Leno revealed he suffered third-degree burns and may need skin grafts after a 115-year-old car burst into flames in his famous LA garage, where he was rescued by a quick-thinking friend. The “Tonight Show” host told TMZ he was fixing a clogged fuel line Saturday on his 1907 White Steam Car when gasoline sprayed … Read more
Jay Leno has confirmed that he was burned in a gasoline fire in a new statement regarding his health status. The former “Tonight Show” host, 72, told The Post on Monday, “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.” … Read more
Inez Carrasquillo used to live in her car. Now she can haul a 700-pound car chassis across a 50-foot course by her own strength. The Rolling Meadows, Illinois, resident spent part of her twenties homeless and sleeping in her Honda Civic She eventually moved into her boyfriend’s house but, after having her son in 2016, … Read more
Radio Flyer is recalling all the Tesla Cyberquad for Kids ATVs it built in partnership with the automaker for failing to meet safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the battery-powered vehicle “fails to comply with the federal mandatory safety standard requirements for youth ATVs, including mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure.” It … Read more
Talk radio was abuzz on Wednesday morning after a motorist sent a picture of the rear of the car in front of him into Melbourne radio station 3AW. Jeff told 3AW that he took the photo on the Nepean Highway, in Brighton, and initially thought it was mud. “I saw this X4 in front of … Read more
It’s a car so nice, it was sold for big bucks twice. The 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition raised $1,000,938.00 for charity at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Houston, despite having a sticker price of just $112,385. The limited-edition Brittany Blue coupe was donated to the event by philanthropist George Shinn, with all proceeds from the sale … Read more
Anyone looking for a deal on a new car will dig this story. A British man won a Fiat 500 after a mysterious phone call led him to keys buried in a field. The search was part of a treasure hunt held by Scrap Car Comparison, an online marketplace that matches the owners of scrap and salvage … Read more
Christian Bale, John David Washington and Margot Robbie in “Amsterdam,” which opened in theaters Thursday. (20th Century Studios) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes AMSTERDAM — During this time of year, many people ask me, “What does this movie have in it?” That’s because this is the time of year studios start releasing the films they … Read more