Driving News
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In one of the most outrageous driving offences reported for a while, a man has been filmed driving while using his laptop and phone while listening to music through earphones in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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Aspen -
Lance Armstrong was once known for beating the odds on his bike before being disgraced for doping. Today it was revealed that he let his girlfriend take the rap for a driving offense before coming clean with police.
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A man in Georgia was eating a burger while driving, but he was eventually pulled over and then given a ticket for the act.
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Microsoft has publicly revealed the next installment in its Forza Motorsport Xbox racing series. The sixth major addition to the long-running franchise accompanied by the spin-off Forza Horizon, it is expected to launch at some point this year.
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Dubai -
Human Rights Watch on Wednesday urged Saudi authorities to "immediately release" two women arrested after one of them attempted to drive into the kingdom in defiance of a ban.
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Possibly the falling gas prices played a role, or last year's harsh winter, but once again the data is proving Americans love affair for trucks has not ended. People in the U.S., again are deciding to purchase popular light trucks over sedans.
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George Zimmerman allegedly threatened to kill a fellow motorist recently after a confrontation at a red light apparently escalated into a shouting match.
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Taxi companies are claiming that Uber, the popular car sharing app, is “poaching” business at record speed while some critics point to the potential risks and dangers of encouraging car sharing amongst strangers.
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Indiegogo campaigns rarely reach massive levels of funding. However the hi-tech Skully AR-1 motorcycle helmet has broken all expectations and is one of the most popular projects the site has ever seen.
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New technology may see electric vehicles gaining a similar boost of speed to their older counterparts. By using an "electric turbo" system drivers allegedly can get both the speed they want and still be environmentally conscious.
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One Ukrainian driver barely avoided a lethal crash after a projectile smashed into the space in front of his car. Viewers disagree about whether it was a missile, mortar or other weapon.
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Gaydon -
Green energy is a big deal for many today. As such Aston Martin has created a race car powered by the sun and intends to use it in upcoming competitions.
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Hyde Park -
Sarah Espinosa, 22, had allegedly been out drinking and taking drugs. And she stole a python. She then went out for a drive which ended in an unusual crash and rescue.
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Saginaw -
Bees contributed to a complicated incident involving a St. Charles man, a hive and rescuers attempting to get him out of the car.
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Jacksonville -
Irena Mujakovic brought her Saab back under warranty for a second round of repairs and received a bill for $400 in labor. She filed a complaint with the DMV and got a refund in the form of two bags full of pennies and some dollar bills.
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New research says cellphone bans do not actually cut down on accidents. After many media and government campaigns against "distracted driving" this may change how some people think.
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Nissan has introduced a type of paint which causes liquids to fall off of your car. Rain, dirt and even poop slide off of your vehicle due to the protective layer this paint forms.
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According to a recent report issued by insuranceQuotes.com, the insurance policy premium for a married couple jumps by a national average of 79 percent when adding a teenage driver to the roster.
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London -
A UK woman has managed to fail her driving theory test a staggering 110 times without yet being allowed to attempt the practical portion.
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Pensacola -
Most headlines such as this read "can't stop you for the color of your skin." After a recent ruling even the color of your car should not matter to police.
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Ramstein -
One cabbie decided he was tired of just being a regular driver. Therefore Marcel Klingbiel wrapped himself in the colors of the German flag and also placed those same colors on his car. Should we call him Captain Germany?
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Selecting your car from a certain subset of colors may be the key to getting a great value later on according to one major driving site.
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Wenzhou -
Three people were involved in a car crash while they were trying to have sex. The bizarre incident took place in China when three people were trying to have an unusual experience and their car rolled into a tree.
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As the warm weather ushers in summer, for many auto hobbyists, that means opening their garages in order to work on their cars.
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Chillicothe -
Texas newlyweds and parents Cristina Munoz, 26 and Nicolas Cruz, 31, were killed when their vehicles smashed on a unlined country road Wednesday morning near their place of employment. They are survived by their three young children.
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Beverly Hills -
The “Summer Sun” is starting to beat down and keeping sunscreen on while outdoors is on the many people’s minds. What about in the car? A leading doctor has contacted Digital Journal to explain why this is important.
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A rock throwing Lamborghini Aventador incident was caught on camera on the streets of Playa Vista, California. Automobile blogs could only speculate on what caused the supercar to be stoned.
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We recently learned Google's self-driving cars have never received a ticket, and now the big question is if autonomous vehicles will have such a spot-free driving record that law enforcement budgets won't get billions in speeding ticket revenue.
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Hoffman Estates -
Sears Holdings Corp is considering selling its controlling stake in Sears Canada, which could mean all of the department store operator's 400 Canadian locations are for sale.
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Riyadh -
A Saudi woman was killed in a car crash in the capital Thursday as she defied the kingdom's long-standing ban on female driving, local media reported.
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The 2014 Toyota Corolla Moto "Club4AG" Miwa
A woman getting roadside assistance Corey Taratuta
Miller Driving School teaches people of all ages from beginners to veteran drivers who just need to "brush up" on their driving skills. To schedule a lesson session or to learn more about 'package deals' talk to Becky. Courtesy of Miller Driving School, Cotati, CA
Older drivers will often avoid heavy traffic spots. AAA
View from the drivers seat of a 79 Ford.
On a road trip in Canada near Crowsnest Pass, Alta. Ricky Leong
The aftermath of a car accident chrisyarzab
The Florida I-75 highway near Gainesville monstarmike
"Technology is fascinating and can do lots of wonderful things, said Roileen Miller, owner and instructor at Miller Driving School. But texting and driving or talking on the cell phone is dangerous," she said. "That is right next to speeding, drinking and driving and not looking both ways before crossing the intersection," she said.
texting while driving http://www.hanford.gov
On the road in Alberta C. G. P. Grey
TRAGEDY: Metro North railway inspectors examine scene of the Feb. 4 accident in which an SUV was struck by a Metro-North commuter train in Valhalla, N.Y., killing six. NTSB/Wikimedia Commons
As you can see one side received the treatment and the other did not. YouTube, Nissan
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