This is the time when roadways get extremely dangerous. With holiday gatherings and company Christmas parties, driving under the influence is at an all time high during this time of the year. According to the California Highway Patrol’s data from the San Joaquin Valley offices, there were 162 DUI arrests over the five-day Thanksgiving period….
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VW Sold 6,700 Test Cars to That Weren’t Ready for the Road
The automotive industry has always made sure that test cars don’t make their way to consumers. These pre-production cars, which are not safety-tested or ready for the road, are typically retained by the factory and crushed. However, according to a report on Autoblog.com, it appears that German automaker Volkswagen has been bending these rules and…
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Man Pushed in Front of Truck in Shock Attack by Homeless Stranger in LA
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Man Arrested on Suspicion of DUI May Have Been Driving with Tesla on Autopilot
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Recall of Salmonella Tainted Ground Beef Expands to More Than 12 Million Pounds
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