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This Steam-Powered Drag Bike Hits 62 MPH In 0.4 Seconds And It’s Absolutely Unhinged
Going fast on two wheels is a different flavor of terror than going fast in a car. Strap yourself into…
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Tow Of Shame Tuesday: A Range Rover Drowns, A Tesla Goes For A Swim, And A Truck Discovers The Boat Ramp Works Both Ways
Welcome back to Tow of Shame Tuesday, our weekly roundup of the vehicles that ended the week somewhere their owners…
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Florida Man Allegedly Used His Car As A Weapon Against His Girlfriend, Because Of Course He Did
A Tampa woman is recovering after deputies say her boyfriend deliberately ran her down with his car during a domestic…
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Michael Jordan’s Lost Ferrari Just Resurfaced After 24 Years
Here’s a thing about Michael Jordan: the man does not do anything halfway, and that apparently extends to the Ferrari…
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Two Guys Allegedly Stole $630,000 In Semi-Trucks, Then Had The Audacity To Rent Them Back Out
Stealing a car is one thing. Stealing a fully loaded semi that tips the scales around 80,000 pounds is a…
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Florida’s New ‘Super Speeder’ Law Might Kill A NASCAR Heir’s Entire YouTube Career
A YouTube channel built on footage of motorcycles ripping through Central Florida traffic at more than 150 mph appears to…
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Thieves Have Decided Your Ford Truck Is a Rolling Tire Buffet, and Business Is Booming
There’s a special kind of dread reserved for the Ford owner who strolls out to the driveway, coffee in hand,…
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Ford Fired an 11-Year Worker Over a $1.95 Cookie, Then Found Out He Actually Paid for It
Imagine surviving 11 years at a company that once paid an 800-pound bear to maul an F-150 for marketing, only…
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The 10 Best Outdoor Knives of 2026: Top-Rated Picks for Hunting, Camping, and Survival
Our top-rated picks for the 10 best outdoor knives of 2026, spanning fixed blades, folders, and multi-tools for hunting, camping,…
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Race Weekend Recap: Russell Pounces in Austria, SVG Bullies Sonoma, and Endurance Mayhem at The Glen (June 25–28, 2026)
Buckle up, gearheads — the weekend of June 25–28, 2026 served up a little bit of everything: a Mercedes resurgence…
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Here’s What Actually Separates A Hypercar From A Supercar In 2026
A clear explainer on hypercars versus supercars, covering the performance, rarity, and price that separate the two and the record-setters…
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So You Want To Go Overlanding: Here’s How To Actually Get Started In 2026
A beginner-friendly guide to overlanding: what it is, the vehicle and gear you need, trip planning basics, and the rookie…