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Massachusetts authorities say that “huffing,” a form of substance abuse, may have led to a vehicle explosion that damaged both the occupant’s vehicle as well as nearby cars, CBS Boston reports.

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If you’re still waiting for Elio Motors to finally build the car you ordered back in 2015, I have great news. Even though your Elio will probably never get delivered, you can still mostly live the dream if you’re willing to get your hands dirty and fix up this one-of-about-300 Corbin Sparrow Pizza Butts. And yes, that…

Rugged, outdoorsy, off-road focused trims seem to be all the rage now. While many of these models and their buyers will probably never venture on anything more rough than a dirt road, that still hasn’t stopped automakers, from Toyota and its TRD and Adventure trims to GMC and its AT4 trims. Ford has recently got in on…

The Formula 1 World Championship is set to have a visually stunning night race in Las Vegas under floodlights and the colorful glow of casinos on the Strip this November. However, if you’re physically standing alongside the Las Vegas Strip, your view of the race could be obstructed. The championship’s commercial arm…

We’ve all suffered on flights that were hit by bad weather, right? Whether it’s delays to takeoff because of excessive rain or high winds leading to a bumpy landing, it can be an awkward experience for everyone involved. But as the climate gets crazier, so too does the interaction between planes and freak weather, as…

Geez, you try to party one time in Australia, and the police will lock you up and steal your yacht. At least that’s what happened to two Australians who were allegedly caught with a little cocaine. And by “a little,” we mean they stuffed more than 500 lbs of it into the hull of their yacht. So yeah, they’re probably…

The Mazda RX-8 is weird, as far as cars go. It has an engine that spins and also is likely to slowly dismantle itself if you don’t watch it carefully; rear half-doors that are also rear-hinged; and well, have you seen it? It’s just a strangely proportioned car: long and narrow and bulbous, and certainly not helped by…

The Alpine F1 Team is currently competing at each race weekend with the odds slightly stacked against them. The Renault power unit used by the French factory team is believed to be 30 horsepower behind their rivals. Under normal circumstances, Alpine would be told simply to improve on their own, but there’s currently…

This is finally your chance to own Carl Sagan’s master audio reel of the famous Voyager Golden Record. Sotheby’s will be auctioning off two reels, or tapes, on Thursday, July 27, with a starting bid of $300,000. But the reels could sell for twice that amount, or up to $600,000, according to Sotheby’s estimates.

The climate apocalypse is coming, faster than we could ever have imagined. While most of us prepare for the oncoming resource wars, readying our respirators and water purifiers and learning to manufacture our own prescriptions in bathtubs, global leaders are trying to turn back the tide — cutting emissions wherever…

Fans of the Toyobaru twins GR86/BRZ have asked their respective automakers for more power for years. While the second generation of the cars brought a little more power upon their debut in 2021, there was still no performance model. Eyes were on Subaru to get its STI performance arm on things. Instead they gave us a …

We’ve all said that we’ll do crazy things for the safety of our beloved pets. Maybe you’d risk climbing a ridiculously high tree to rescue a cat, or you might be prepared to scare off some wild animal threatening the safety of your beloved rabbit. When NFL rookie Jordan Addison was looking out for the safety of his dog

Fan favorite Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo made his much-anticipated return to the sport during this past weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. A while back, AlphaTauri canned rookie Nyck de Vries in exchange for the veteran racer, and it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that hopes were high for Ricciardo heading into the…

You would never expect to get a phone call from the fire department that someone has crashed a plane into your home. However, this was the case for one homeowner outside of Austin, Texas on Sunday. A small aircraft smashed into a two-story home while the residents were away. All three people onboard the plane survived…

The Honda E is a car that we love the idea of, but we also fully understand why Honda doesn’t sell it in the U.S. It’s adorable and charming but still too expensive for the limited range it offers. But dammit, it’s so adorable. And did we mention that it’s charming? Sadly, though, the time of the Honda E will soon…

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has had a long few months. You may not have heard, but he’s running for President of the United States — and it’s not exactly going swimmingly. The Floridian has consistently trailed Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in the polls, despite reboot after reboot of his campaign, and the…

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, July 25, 2023 and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.

Remember just a few months ago when General Motors broke our hearts by announcing that the Bolt was no more? Sure, the writing appeared to be on the wall for the budget electric vehicle, what with all the fire issues, but it was still a shock to the system. Well if you were as upset as me, I’ve got good news as …

Allegedly prices on new cars are coming down, and the average transaction price still has yet to hit $50,000, but the actual ATP is still scarily close to that mark. Too close for comfort, even. And yet, that’s the reality of the world we live in. New cars are basically just for rich people now.

Texas is trying to curb speeding in the state due to a high rate of fatalities that can be traced to speed-related car crashes. This summer, the Texas Department of Transportation is launching a “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign, which is all about convincing drivers to slow down on the state’s high-speed roadways.

This past weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix brought with it a new experiment from Formula 1: A specific, kid-friendly broadcast designed for younger audiences. Offering guidance to a broadcast crew composed of teenagers was Danica Patrick, a former NASCAR and IndyCar driver turned occasional Sky Sports F1 commentator.…

I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve wondered if a low-slung sports car like a McLaren 720S or the new Rimac Nevera would be able to pass under the bed of a semi truck trailer. They look like they should be able to fit under snugly. Well now, one Lamborghini driver has discovered that this actually isn’t the…

While its mileage may be high, today’s Nice Price or No Dice MDX has been loved enough to have accumulated those miles under just one owner. Let’s see if it’s enough of a deal for a new owner to take on the mantle.

Barbie has done a lot in her 60 years on Earth. She’s been an astronaut, a vet, a model and even a dentist through her various guises. Along the way, she’s always had one thing by her side: her trusty pink Corvette convertible.