Against the Grain: 21 Woodies That Weren’t Station Wagons
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Auto
The Genesis G90 Lowballs Mercedes-Benz, Tweaks Lexus
The new flagship from the luxury artist formerly known as Hyundai. Source: The Genesis G90 Lowballs Mercedes-Benz, Tweaks Lexus Follow Trafficscan
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September 23, 2016First Drive: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
With Subaru directly in their crosshairs, Volkswagen tweaks the Golf Sportwagen for soft-road outdoor adventure. Source: First Drive: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Follow Trafficscan
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September 22, 2016Next-Generation Toyota Supra Finally Spied on Video
A prototype from BMW and Toyota’s sports-coupe collaboration was spied outside a BMW test center in Germany. Source: Next-Generation Toyota Supra Finally Spied on...
Aviation
World’s largest aircraft damaged in crash landing
The world’s largest aircraft suffered cockpit damage on Wednesday after nosediving while landing on its second test flight, but there were no injuries, according...
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August 19, 2016The most inspiring people in aviation
Only a couple of hundred years ago, the thought of jumping on a plane and jetting round the world used to be absurd. Here,...
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July 5, 2016Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Hitting Bird Mid-Air
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June 2, 2016Boeing may be redesigning its most popular plane to fix a ‘major mistake’
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Business
The Superglue Diet: How to Make a Lighter, Fuel-Sipping Car
Carmakers are turning to airplane-quality glue for seams and thinner steel to trim weight, while looking ahead to using magnesium and coasting to save...
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April 14, 2016A Woman Created a Bikini Airline and Became Vietnam’s First Female Billionaire
This airline’s flight attendants are known for their bikini uniforms. Source: A Woman Created a Bikini Airline and Became Vietnam’s First Female Billionaire Follow...
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April 3, 2016Alaska Airlines Said to Be Near $2 Billion Deal for Virgin America
Alaska Airlines squared off against JetBlue in a final round of bidding for the popular small airline. Source: Alaska Airlines Said to Be Near...
Car Reviews
Bow Before the Audi RS7, the Brand’s Rippled Adonis
If you can’t afford one, consider storming the temple. Source: Bow Before the Audi RS7, the Brand’s Rippled Adonis Follow Trafficscan
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December 14, 2015New Cars for 2016: Reviews, Comparisons, Model-Change Info, and More! – Feature
All the details on every new and existing make and model, from A to V. View the full details at Car and Driver. Source:...
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December 5, 2015The List: Best of 2015
The List takes a look back at our automotive adventures in 2015, including driving an F1 racecar to competing in a soap box derby....
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November 12, 201510 Cars with Looks That Over-Promise on Their Performance
Think of these cars as the anti-sleepers. They’re all much slower than you would expect. Source: 10 Cars with Looks That Over-Promise on Their...
Crime
Iran billionaire sentenced to death for corruption
Iran has sentenced billionaire tycoon Babak Zanjani, reportedly one of the country’s richest men, to death, convicting him of corruption after a long trial...
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February 20, 2016Man charged in fatal shooting at Memphis gas station
Police now say no one else was involved in the robbery Source: Man charged in fatal shooting at Memphis gas station Follow Trafficscan
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February 2, 20161 dead after man opens fire at Tacoma gas station
A clerk said someone started firing into the store. Source: 1 dead after man opens fire at Tacoma gas station Follow Trafficscan
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January 29, 2016Victim’s dad: ‘Baby girl’ killed in Arlington road rage shooting
Police need your help to identify the man who shot and killed a woman in what’s being called a road rage incident on Wednesday...
Dining
United Airlines Takes Restaurant-Quality Dining Higher – In the Air and on the Ground
CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines is unveiling new premium-cabin and United Economy meal and snack options this fall, offering more customers delicious...
Energy
U.S. has more untapped oil than Saudi Arabia or Russia
America is sitting on a world-leading 264 billion barrels of oil reserves, according to a new estimate by Rystad Energy. It’s a sign of...
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June 6, 2016OPEC is ‘finished’ as cartel hands control of oil to markets
OPEC is a dysfunctional organization that has outlived its usefulness, Oppenheimer senior energy analyst Fadel Gheit said Thursday. Source: OPEC is ‘finished’ as cartel...
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May 23, 2016In North Dakota’s oil patch, a humbling comedown
The fracking party is over, and a quiet desperation has descended on the state’s oil patch and the thousands of people who were drawn...
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April 19, 2016Oil Falls as Doha Output Talks Fail Amid Saudi Demands on Iran
Oil slid after talks Sunday in Doha between the world’s biggest producers ended without an agreement to limit supplies. Source: Oil Falls as Doha Output...
Entertainment
Video Shows Carnival Cruise Liner Crush Marina In Its Wake
Carnival’s newest and largest cruise liner, Vista, made monster waves in Italy last month ― just not in the best way. The 133,500-ton ship...
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February 22, 2016SiriusXM Fights to Dominate the Dashboard of the Connected Car
While other music outlets struggle, the satellite-radio network is a success story. However, the Internet-connected car will pose a challenge. Source: SiriusXM Fights to...
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December 5, 2015Police: Cocaine in tour bus bedroom where Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland found dead
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police: Cocaine in tour bus bedroom where Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland found dead. Follow Trafficscan
Environment
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January 12, 2016EPA Report Reflects Automakers Beat Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Third Straight Year
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October 31, 2015Mercedes Air-Conditioning Technology Goes Green
Greg Kable | WardsAuto Oct 30, 2015 Mercedes will begin using liquid carbon dioxide refrigerant in E- and S-Class models next year, and in 2017...
Events
PHOTOS: What you’re missing at the 2016 Farnborough Airshow
Tag along with us here for a running photo recap of this year’s biggest airshow. Source: PHOTOS: What you’re missing at the 2016 Farnborough...
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May 30, 2016Alexander Rossi wins the Indianapolis 500 while running out of gas
Rossi made his fuel last for the final 33 green flag laps (barely) while most of the leaders had to pit. Source: Alexander Rossi...
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March 21, 2016New York Auto Show 2016 preview: all the new car debuts
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February 27, 2016Lindsey Vonn crashes in World Cup race
Vonn was transported off the hill on a rescue sled in Andorra. Source: Lindsey Vonn crashes in World Cup race Follow Trafficscan
FYI
The No. 1 ticketed car in America
Expecting a sports car to garner the most tickets in America? Think again. Source: The No. 1 ticketed car in America Follow Trafficscan
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July 8, 2016AAA Auto Club Says Not All Gasoline is the Same – NBC News
That’s the conclusion of a study released Thursday by the AAA auto club. Source: AAA Auto Club Says Not All Gasoline is the Same...
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April 25, 2016How Car Dealers Get Rid of Their Unsold Inventory – TheDailyLife.com
What could be better than buying that car you’ve been dreaming about at a rock-bottom low price? Free maintenance packages, accessories and interior/exterior upgrades...
Law Enforcement
Texas traffic stop yields nearly $1.3M | WFAA.com
Two Oregon men have been arrested during a North Texas traffic stop when their SUV yielded nearly $1.3 million. Source: Texas traffic stop yields...
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January 29, 2016Off-duty deputies come to flight attendant’s rescue in flight
Flight 2406 from Los Angeles to DFW landed safely just after 5am local time on Thursday. Just prior to landing, the flight crew reported...
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January 13, 2016Robbery suspects arrested after chase ends in Spring
A chase involving several robbery suspects ended Tuesday night in a neighborhood in Spring. Source: Robbery suspects arrested after chase ends in Spring Follow...
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November 26, 2015Dashcam catches wild police chase as officers pursue murder suspect in New Jersey
FORT LEE, N.J. (WABC) — A dramatic police chase spanning three major highways in New Jersey was caught on dashcam video as a murder...
Lifestyle
Buick Shocks Customers With New LaCrosse
Aesthetically the LaCrosse has evolved into a more modern-looking, contemporary sedan, not exactly ground breaking but elegant enough to turn heads. Source: Buick Shocks...
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September 20, 2016This Is What It’s Like to Fly in a $22,000 First-Class Seat (Feel Free to Weep)
One lucky man filmed his experience in First Class. It’s nothing like coach. Source: This Is What It’s Like to Fly in a $22,000...
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September 14, 2016The Truth Behind What Caused Paul Walker’s Fatal Crash
The likely cause is so mundane we never talk about it. Let’s change that. Source: The Truth Behind What Caused Paul Walker’s Fatal Crash...
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September 9, 2016Watch: Couple’s completely empty flight is the stuff of travel dreams
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Local Headlines
Huge crowd of Black Lives Matter supporters marches through Memphis, shuts down I-40 bridge
After rallying at FedExForum, the crowd marched to police headquarters at 201 Poplar and onto the I-40 bridge Source: Huge crowd of Black Lives...
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June 22, 2016In Ocean State, yacht club’s men-only policy rankles many
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — Taylor Swift has a home in this seaside community. But even one of the world’s most famous women wouldn’t be...
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June 10, 2016Emotional Sea of Blue honors one of Memphis’ fallen
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March 25, 2016Truck slams sideways into tree on North Parkway
Traffic is stopped in the area Source: Truck slams sideways into tree on North Parkway Follow Trafficscan
Motorsports
BMW Drivers Had a Really, Really Bad Day at the Nürburgring
M235i Cup cars turn endurance race into a demolition derby. Source: BMW Drivers Had a Really, Really Bad Day at the Nürburgring Follow Trafficscan
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September 19, 2016Go Pick Up Debris, They Said; It’ll Be Safe, They Said
F1 track worker, ordered to clean circuit after wreck, walks into a living nightmare. Source: Go Pick Up Debris, They Said; It’ll Be Safe,...
Railroad
3 missing, 1 injured in head-on train collision in Texas
DALLAS (AP) — Three crew members were missing and one was hurt Tuesday after a head-on train collision in the Texas Panhandle that caused...
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May 17, 2016Official: Radio transmissions distracted Amtrak engineer
NEW YORK (AP) — An Amtrak engineer whose speeding train jumped the tracks along a curve in Philadelphia last year, killing eight people, was...
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April 8, 20169 Stunning Train Stations Around the World | Architectural Digest
These modern gems from Southern California to the Netherlands resurrect the romance of rail travel Source: 9 Stunning Train Stations Around the World |...
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January 13, 2016Transportation museum announces new steam excursions in 2016
The 611 locomotive will soon grace the tracks once again in a series of excursions throughout Virginia. Source: Transportation museum announces new steam excursions...
Safety
Takata’s Faulty Airbags Still Exact Toll as Recalls Lag
Millions of people are still driving vehicles with Takata airbags that may pose a lethal danger because they have not been repaired or, in...
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January 26, 2016Another death prompts recall of 5 million more cars with Takata airbags
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December 8, 2015Tucson police target 6 intersections
The Tucson Police Department announced the acceptance of a $75,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, to help combat aggressive driving behavior....
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December 8, 2015Recall Alert: 2013-2014 Dodge Dart
By Matt Schmitz December 3, 2015 2014 Dodge Dart; Manufacturer image CARS.COM Vehicles Affected: Approximately 105,000 model-year 2013-14 Dodge Dart sedans equipped with either...
Space
SpaceX narrowly missed Falcon 9 rocket landing, video shows
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that exploded into a fiery ball just after landing at sea off California on Sunday had descended with pinpoint...
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January 7, 2016NASA Is Making Progress Toward Hybrid-Powered Airplanes Popular Science
It’s not rocket science, but it’s still tricky. Source: Popular Science Follow Trafficscan
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November 9, 2015Mysterious Blue Lights In California: 3 Cool Facts About UFO Sightings You Didn’t Know
Either UFOs really love the Golden State, or it’s just a prime location for covert military testing. Since the 1950s, 11,092 UFOs have been...
Tech
Japan Road Tests Self-Driving Cars to Keep Aging Motorists Mobile
Japan’s first extensive tests of self-driving cars are occurring in a sleepy beach town called Suzu. The goal is to give a growing number...
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December 18, 2015Facebook Now Lets You Summon Uber Through Messenger App
Facebook’s Messenger app now allows users to request an Uber ride without ever leaving the app. Source: Facebook Now Lets You Summon Uber Through...
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December 12, 2015New Cars: 11 Features You Need
The future has arrived: How many of these new-car features and technology have you experienced? Check out the article at Motor Trend. Follow Trafficscan
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November 11, 20152016 Motor Trend Truck of the Year Introduction
It’s a sensational time for trucks, as our latest harvest of the 2016 Motor Trend Truck of the Year aspirants establishes. Source: 2016 Motor...
Transit
This Thanksgiving, warnings raise questions about whether now is the time to travel
For Americans, this busiest travel time of the year comes with a warning. Source: This Thanksgiving, warnings raise questions about whether now is the...
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November 23, 2015the best and the worst airport to sleep if you must
No one dreams of spending a night sleeping in an airline terminal. But if you must do it, some airports are appreciably better than...
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November 22, 2015Police, MATA trying to track down teens responsible for bus beat down
Shelby County Schools would not confirm its students were involved in Tuesday’s attack, even though they were picked up right outside Northwest Prep Academy...
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November 19, 2015Thanksgiving Travel Outlook: Snowstorm to Slow Travel in West; Mild Air to Envelop East
As millions of people take to the roads and skies during the week of Thanksgiving, a storm will impact travel in the West, while...
Travel
Shocked passenger refuses to pay $3 for water
Over the last few years, Bay Area airports have welcomed a new type of airline known as “ultra-low-cost carriers” or, in travel industry parlance, “ULCCs.”...
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September 7, 2016Turkey from The World’s Most Dangerous Cruise Ports
Many of the cruise companies which had any city in Turkey in their itineraries have rerouted their ships. Source: Turkey from The World’s Most...
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September 1, 2016Historic Flight From US Touches Down in Cuba
For the first time in more than 50 years, a scheduled commercial flight from the United States has landed in Cuba. JetBlue Flight 387...
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August 26, 2016How To Get A First Class Upgrade Every Time
Even if you’re a frequent flier, you can no longer rely on a free first class upgrade. But you can beat the system. Here’s...
Trucking
Brownsville officer hit by FedEx Driver – WBBJ TV
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Trucks
10 of the Quickest Trucks of All Time
Just because trucks are for towing things and getting dirty doesn’t mean they have to be slow. In fact, far from it, as these...
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November 4, 2015Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Showcases Expanded S2G Applications With First In-Use Box Truck
; 01/28/2015 GAFFNEY, SC — Jan. 28, 2015 — As sales of the propane-autogas S2G truck continue to grow among its initial market...
U.S. News
Cuba won’t allow Cuban-American flight crews to stay overnight, so an airline grounded them
How’s this for a historic U.S.-Cuba relations development? The Cuban government’s long arm is cherry-picking the assignments of employees at an American company. Source:...
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August 29, 2016Loud noise prompts evacuation at LAX
Police later confirmed it was a false alarm after calls suggesting possible gunfire at Los Angeles’ busy air travel hub on Labor Day weekend...
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August 12, 2016Video: Memphis airport police, disabled St. Jude patient fight
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August 2, 2016Pilot takes down unruly passenger: ‘You don’t put your hands on my flight attendant!’
New video shows a Lexington, Ky. man being subdued by a pilot after a confrontation with the flight crew of an American Airlines flight...
Uncategorized
U.S. flights between Paris and U.S. returning to normal
U.S. airlines said flightsbetween the U.S. and Paris were operating close to normally onSaturday, after explosions and shooting attacks in the Frenchcapital caused delays...
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November 11, 2015Video captures close call with tornado: ‘I don’t know how to get away’
his is a tornado and I cannot tell which way it is going, so I don’t know how to get away from it,” Sam...
Videos
Truck Runs Into Railroad Bridge
June 8, 2015 8:45 AM Filed Under: Box Truck Crash, East Street Railroad Bridge, Lobster Truck Crash, Lobster Truck Fire, Massachusetts, Penske, truck hits...
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October 31, 2015Supercar Shootout | Ferrari 458 vs McLaren vs Audi R8 | SE0205
WARNING: Video does contain some abusive language and may not be suitable for children to listen to. Published on Jul 5, 2014 Someone asked...
Weather
One Dead Near Philly, Hundreds Still Stranded on Pennsylvania Turnpike; Severe Flooding in New Jersey, Delaware
Winter Storm Jonas brought significant coastal flooding to New Jersey and Delaware. Here’s the latest. Source: One Dead Near Philly, Hundreds Still Stranded on...
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December 29, 2015I-40 EB reopens after historic storm
Areas of I-40 eastbound will reopen at different times Monday morning. Source: I-40 EB reopens after historic storm Follow Trafficscan
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December 28, 2015New Mexico’s governor declares state of emergency
Those wishing for a white Christmas in New Mexico perhaps got more than they bargained for this weekend when a massive winter storm slammed...
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World News
French Road Is Only Drivable Twice a Day, Then It Disappears Under 13 Feet of Water
The Passage du Gois is located in France and connects the Gulf Burnёf with the island of Noirmoutier—while that sounds innocuous and even banal,...
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September 15, 2016Malaysia confirms debris found in Tanzania is from MH370 – Times of India
A search of more than two years has turned up few traces of the Boeing 777 aircraft that disappeared in March 2014, with 239...
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September 13, 2016Iran threatened to shoot down US Navy spy planes in the Persian Gulf
Iran threatened to shoot down two US Navy surveillance aircraft flying close to Iranian territory in the Persian Gulf over the weekend, the latest...
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September 6, 2016Protesters occupy runway, stop flights at London airport
London City Airport says all flights impacted as Black Lives Matter U.K. protest group somehow accesses runway Source: Protesters occupy runway, stop flights at...
