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Vermont lawmakers tried to curb license plate surveillance. Police found a way around it.
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1411+ words) State lawmakers clamped down on the use of automatic cameras to track vehicles by their license plates years ago, and Vermont police have told the Legislature they no longer use such surveillance. But behind the scenes it was a different…...
Prompt roadside assistance matters even more for Black motorists as weather events intensify
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (925+ words) Prompt roadside assistance'now matters more than ever,'as it helps keep stranded drivers'from prolonged exposure to'severe, climate change-driven weather events. It also provides assurance that help will be available quickly in case of a breakdown, which is more likely to…...
Car meetup drivers say they're trying to organize legal gatherings
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (617+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " After hundreds of cars gathered in downtown Grand Rapids over the weekend, blocking streets and freeways in so-called street takeovers, two men who say they were once involved in that scene are trying to create an…...
A Frustrated Homeowner Kept Reporting their Neighbor's Massive 13-Car Fleet'Until the City Delivered a Baffling Reality Check
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (596+ words) How many cars does one person need? One, probably, but some people are really into cars and have multiple cars. I can't help but think of Jay Leno and his car collection. But imagine having a neighbor who has 13 cars,…...
Waymo Assisting City of Austin with Potholes
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (229+ words) Waymo's autonomous vehicles are helping the City of Austin identify potholes by sharing roadway data collected during daily trips across the city. The program uses sensors on Waymo's self-driving vehicles to detect rough spots in the road and report their…...
Driver Learns an Expensive Lesson After Aston Martin Vantage Takes on Flooded Road Like an SUV
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (481+ words) A video of a man driving his Aston Martin Vantage through floodwater has gone viral after the sports car stalled midway through the crossing. Low-slung sports cars, which can almost scrape the road because of their low ground clearance, are…...
Fourth of July fun in metro Atlanta: Fireworks, festivals and more
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (488+ words) Happy Fourth of July weekend, Atlanta! If you're looking for ways to explore the city, these 10 events will take your holiday experience to the next level. Skip the long-term contracts and dealership hassle with Flexcar " the first and only month-to-month…...
Waymo driverless cars are hunting for potholes in Austin
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (413+ words) AUSTIN, Texas " Austin's potholes are more than just a nuisance. They can damage cars and cost taxpayers an average of $1, 300 to permanently repair. But now Waymo's self-driving cars are on the hunt for potholes with the City of Austin using…...
Tinseltown car gathering draws heavy law enforcement presence; weekend jail log shows a dozen racing-related arrests
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (497+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " About a dozen people were booked into the Duval County jail over the weekend on charges tied to street racing. It comes as a video circulating online appears to show a large car gathering at Tinseltown, followed by…...
Waymo helps City of Austin detect potholes
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (397+ words) Autonomous vehicles are helping City of Austin crews identify road problems. AUSTIN, Texas - Austin is getting some help in the fight against potholes." Autonomous vehicles are doing more than just giving people rides, they are helping city crews identify road…...