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Rally driver and stunt performer Travis Pastrana was hospitalized this weekend following a base jumping stunt gone wrong in Florida. The stunt saw Pastrana jump from a Hyatt Hotel and although his parachute did unfurl, an Instagram video shows him hitting the ground with force. Fort Lauderdale Fire Chief Stephen Gollan said, per TMZ, that

Legendary actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has discovered the hard way what can go wrong if you don’t pay attention while behind the wheel. During the early evening of January 21, U.S. media reports that Schwarzenegger crashed his GMC Yukon into a Toyota Prius at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Allenford Avenue in Los Angeles. A

Buying a brand new or even a used car is an exciting experience for most of us. It’s exhilarating to go from prospective buyer to proud owner and for some, that excitement is so overwhelming that they submit fraudulent loan applications. The practice has skyrocketed in recent years with around $1 billion worth of loan

It shouldn’t have to be said, but when behind the wheel one must always pay attention, especially when driving at high speeds. If you don’t, you could end up like this distracted driver, who ended up causing a multiple-vehicle crash on I-95 in Maryland. The driver’s Chevy Silverado can be seen cruising in the left

Dodge is looking to fill the position of Chief Donut Maker and is accepting applications right now. The contract will last one year and offers the successful applicant $150,000 in compensation as well as the opportunity to burn a lot of rubber. “We’re looking to hire someone just like [the Dodge Brothers] as our chief

A motorist in South Africa found out the hard way what can happen if you annoy an elephant as the massive animal rammed into and flipped over their vehicle. The incident happened at the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Nata province earlier this month when a Ford SUV was driving through the park. Footage shared online

Traveling with a dog is great but it can remind you that vehicles are primarily designed for their human occupants. Nissan Australia has introduced a series of accessories specifically designed to make dogs more comfortable in the Qashqai, X-Trail, and Patrol. The Dog Pack includes a rear protection tray (or a mat depending on the

The Ferrari Enzo, named after the company’s founder, is one of the most iconic flagships coming from Maranello. Unfortunately, a red example was crashed this morning in the Netherlands, allegedly during a test drive. While no serious injuries were reported, the Enzo sustained severe damage on both ends and looks like it will be spending

A couple of weeks ago, we were happy to see Toyota embrace the AE86’s anime fame with a series of Initial D-inspired commercials for the GR86. If anything, they left car fans around the world clamoring for some more illustrated adventures within the Initial D universe. But it appears that Acura may end up overshadowing

Mad Max is a pretty cool movie franchise and unsurprisingly it has a large following all around the world. Some of the hardcore fans are gathering in “tribes”, organizing meetups where they show up with cars and gear inspired by the post-apocalyptic atmosphere of the movies. Morning Raven is one of them that took things

The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles has released the list of vanity plates it denied to Oregonians in 2021. The list is surprisingly long and shows just how excited people were to drive around with dirty words on their cars. While it’s obvious why some of these plates were denied, I genuinely struggle to understand

It’s no secret that the used car market is exploding right now. The classic car market has been growing even more in some niches. It’s no surprise then that traditional auction houses and online auction sites are raking in serious profits. What is surprising is that for the first time ever Bring A Trailer, an

Buying a new Ford Bronco isn’t easy and thousands of customers with orders will be waiting many months before they can take delivery of their SUV. However, for one particular Bronco enthusiast who shared her experience on the Bronco 6th Gen Facebook page, it was all pure luck. Taking to Facebook, Wendy Sue H. revealed

A Tesla owner in Germany has just recorded more than 1,500,000 kilometers (932,256 miles) in his Model S P85. For those unfamiliar with the P85, it’s the original performance version of the Model S. Long before the Model S Plaid became the fastest accelerating production sedan on the planet, Tesla had a much simpler nomenclature:

One of the original Audi R8’s best features was the fact that it was offered with a gated manual transmission, but that feature unfortunately departed with the introduction of the second-gen model. Now, Underground Racing, the tuning company best known for extracting thousands of horsepower from Audis and Lamborghinis with their monstrous twin-turbo kits, says

Driving on snowy terrain can be challenging, especially if your car has plenty of horsepower, is rear-wheel-drive, and doesn’t come with winter tires. This was likely the case with the pictured Porsche 992 that ended up stuck in a ditch on the side of the road in Poland. Thankfully, a Toyota GR Yaris was there

The dashcam of an unsuspecting driver cruising down the highway captured the moment when a Dodge Challenger hit the crash barrier during a police chase. Thankfully there were no other vehicles involved although the car came pretty close to nearby traffic. The incident happened on January 2, 2022, on the I-395 in Alexandria, Virginia. The

Five decades after its last lunar rover, and eight months after it announced its intentions to build a new one, GM has shown off what its new extraterrestrial vehicle will look like. In a post on Instagram, the team has shown its design concept. As with the original lunar rover, the new “Lunar Terrain Vehicle”

Andrew Peters, an Uber passenger who got stuck in the snowstorm that shut down the I-95 near Richmond, Virginia, received a shocking bill from the ride-hailing service after his ordeal had ended. Peters landed at Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC, earlier this week on his way back from San Francisco. He hailed a ride

Black ice is nothing to play around with, as even the most skilled drivers can be caught off guard by its unpredictability. A prime example of this is what happened on one New Jersey highway this past Wednesday, where icy roads led to a series of two accidents that resulted in a 65-car pileup. The

We can’t think of many things worse than losing a wheel while you’re driving along but losing a wheel while performing donuts in a modified Chevrolet Monte Carlo in front of a crowd of spectators is certainly enough to leave anyone red faced. This is exactly what happened to the owner of a Monte Carlo

Hollywood is a truly wild place and sometimes the stars like to indulge themselves. Such is the case with this $2.5 million mobile estate once owned by Will Smith that was featured on Ridiculous Rides. The biggest, tallest, and widest RV on earth, according to the show, it’s more like a converted 18-wheeler than a

As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to avoid driving in the snow if you don’t have to. But if the trip is necessary, it’s crucial to take the proper precautions to keep you and those around you safe. However, no matter how safe you drive, sometimes nature just has other plans, and a

The Honda Civic Si has always been a car that embodied affordable sportiness. However, as the latest model is just beginning to reach consumers, it seems one dealership in California must not have gotten the memo about the affordable part, as they have a 2022 Civic Si in their inventory listed for an eye-watering $42,694.

We are in the heart of winter in the North Hemisphere and many US states are covered in snow, making roads slippery. Vehicles with all-wheel-drive and snow tires are less prone to sliding but the driver of a brand new two-door Ford Bronco thought otherwise and decided to do some donuts. Donuts look quite easy

The YouTuber who destroyed a brand new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Ignition Edition and was fined for damaging a property in rural Pennsylvania is back at it and has purchased a new TRX. He is also performing some crazy stunts with it. Just a couple of weeks ago, Street Speed 717 picked up the keys

Mercedes has pulled an ad it posted to Chinese social media app Weibo this week. The ad featured a model whose makeup allegedly exaggerated the slant of her eyes, making her look more like what certain Weibo users argue are offensive western representations of Chinese people. The ad was published on December 25 and could

Built at the height of pony car mania, the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ranks among the most highly regarded American cars ever made. And this one, being sold at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Auction, is kind of a two-in-one. I say “kind of” because, although it comes with two engines, neither powers it. Built as a promotional display

The Range Rover Sport is a very capable off-roader but this video shows one getting defeated by a snowy hill somewhere in Europe. Initially, the Range Rover Sport can be seen heading up the hill, seemingly without issue. However, as it continues, it begins to slow down until it grinds to a halt, unable to

The Tesla Cybertruck, unveiled in concept form two years ago, is not yet available for sale but its crazy angular design has inspired many different products including Tesla’s own Cyberquad for Kids and Cyberwhistle. With winter already here and snow starting to cover a lot of states, independent company Spyker Workshop presented the CyberKAT, a remote-controlled