Offbeat

The weird, the wild and the criminal: the car stories you will be telling people about.

A YouTuber Tows A Car Using His Toyota Prius

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A YouTuber Tows A Car Using His Toyota Prius

Backfire News January 10, 2025

Why would anyone think this is a good idea?

This 14-Passenger Mercedes Sprinter Van Is Built For Groups

Would You Party In This Mercedes Sprinter Passenger Van

This 14-Passenger Mercedes Sprinter Van Is Built For Groups

Backfire News January 8, 2025

This is the party wagon you need.

A Baby Spider Monkey Turns Up During A California Traffic Stop

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A Baby Spider Monkey Turns Up During A California Traffic Stop

Backfire News January 7, 2025

It was wearing a onesie and looks adorable!

A 1967 AMC Amitron Electric Concept Emerges From A Barn

AMC Concept Electric Car From 1967 Discovered In A Barn

A 1967 AMC Amitron Electric Concept Emerges From A Barn

Backfire News January 7, 2025

Imagine what might have been.

Does This Pontiac Chieftain’s Maaco Paint Job Hold Up?

Does the Maaco Paint Job On This Pontiac Chieftain Look Good

Does This Pontiac Chieftain’s Maaco Paint Job Hold Up?

Backfire News January 5, 2025

The guy says it only cost $2,500.

A Stolen Excavator Leads German Police On A Destructive Hour

Angry German Man Steals Excavator And Goes On Destructive Rampage

A Stolen Excavator Leads German Police On A Destructive Hour

Backfire News January 3, 2025

Seems he had some bones to pick.

An Ohio Man Unexpectedly Buys An Entire Street At Auction

Ohio Man Buys A City Street

An Ohio Man Unexpectedly Buys An Entire Street At Auction

Backfire News January 3, 2025

And the city wants it back.

A Stolen GMC Sierra Stop Escalates Quickly For Officers

Stolen GMC Sierra Bust Gets Spicy In A Hurry

A Stolen GMC Sierra Stop Escalates Quickly For Officers

Backfire News January 1, 2025

This is why confronting car thieves is risky business.

Another Agency Pulls Its Dodge Durangos From Service

Another Police Department Is Ditching Its Dodge Durangos

Another Agency Pulls Its Dodge Durangos From Service

Backfire News January 1, 2025

It cites a design flaw for the reason.

A Dump Truck Helps Bring A Police Chase To An End

Dump Truck Helps End Police Chase

A Dump Truck Helps Bring A Police Chase To An End

Backfire News January 1, 2025

Someone should deputize that man.

A Honda CBR Rider Attempts To Outrun Georgia Troopers

Honda CBR Rider Tries His Luck Against Georgia Troopers

A Honda CBR Rider Attempts To Outrun Georgia Troopers

Backfire News December 31, 2024

Does he have the right stuff?

Influencer Known For Filming Police Encounters Arrested In New Mexico

New Mexico Cops Bust Social Media Influencer And Serial Runner

Influencer Known For Filming Police Encounters Arrested In New Mexico

Backfire News December 29, 2024

It turns out bragging about breaking the law can backfire.

Actor Aaron Paul Says He Was Deceived Over A 1969 Ford Torino

Aaron Paul Was Conned In A 1969 Ford Torino In Scam

Actor Aaron Paul Says He Was Deceived Over A 1969 Ford Torino

Backfire News December 28, 2024

It can happen to anyone.

Former Schumacher Security Member Accused In Alleged Blackmail Plot

Michael Schumacher Security Detail Accused Of Blackmail

Former Schumacher Security Member Accused In Alleged Blackmail Plot

Backfire News December 27, 2024

This is sick if true.

Florida Pilot Program Will Test Roads Built With Phosphogypsum

Radioactive Roads Are Coming To Florida

Florida Pilot Program Will Test Roads Built With Phosphogypsum

Backfire News December 26, 2024

They might be coming to your state, too.