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Safety June 6, 2021

100 deadliest days for teen drivers: What parents need to know

AAA calls summer the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers and urges parents to instruct their children on good behavior behind the wheel. Distraction and speeding are key factors in the high risk.

Safety June 4, 2021

Rise in risky driving led to 38,680 deaths in 2020, NHTSA reports

NHTSA reports there were 38,680 on U.S. highways in 2020. The agency blames a rise in risky behavior brought on by the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.

AUTO June 4, 2021

DC Democrat calls for gender equality – in crash-test dummies

The world of auto crash-test dummies is apparently male-dominated – but a Democrat in Congress is hoping to change that, according to a report.

Tesla May 12, 2021

California police arrest backseat Tesla 'driver'

The California Highway Patrol arrested Tesla owner Param Sharma on Monday after an officer saw him riding in the backseat of his car with no one behind the wheel. The vehicle was apparently under the control of one of its electronic driver aid features.

Performance May 10, 2021

$1.9 million SSC Tuatara supercar wrecked on the way to 300 mph run

The $1.9 million SSC Tuatara supercar that holds the unofficial production car speed record has been damaged in a car accident. The vehicle was being trailered to Florida for an attempt to hit 300 mph.

General Motors May 6, 2021

General Motors CEO says autonomous vehicles may be on sale by 2030

GM CEO Mary Barra said GM may start selling autonomous cars by the end of the decade. The vehicles would leverage technology being developed by its Cruise division.

Nascar May 5, 2021

NASCAR's next generation Cup Series car revealed -- here's what's changed

NASCAR's next generation cars have been revealed ahead of their racing debut at Daytona next February. The cars have been fully redesigned with independent suspensions, composite bodies and provisions for hybrid powertrains.

Electric May 4, 2021

Uber is getting its own electric car

Uber is teaming up with electric vehicle startup Arrival to develop an electric car for the ride-hailing service. The companies hope to have it in production by 2023.

Safety May 4, 2021

Car drives onto car to avoid cat

A taxi ended up on the hood of a Jeep when the driver swerved to avoid a cat in Long Eaton, U.K. No one was injured in the incident, including the feline.

Police and Law Enforcement May 1, 2021

Sacramento proposes city's highest-ever police budget, bucks 'defund' trend

At least 24 major cities are looking to increase their police budgets this year, including Atlanta, Omaha and Phoenix.