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Florida Highway Patrol officer caught on video racing against Lamborghini Old video comes back to haunt him.

Stoned driver crashes $250,000 Ferrari seconds after getting in A British man has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs after he got behind the wheel of a Ferrari and preceded to wreck it just 1,000 yards down the road.

Amelia Earhart's stolen car found in LA neighborhood A rare vintage car that once belonged to Amelia Earhart went missing last week — but was found three days later parked on the street in a Los Angeles neighborhood.

Driver in stolen U-Haul leads police on high-speed chase and crashes ... again He was definitely hauling something.

Nissan veteran Diaz to head Mitsubishi N.A.; Virtual ride with Waymo; GMC teases '19 Sierra; Report: GM slashing exec ranks in S. Korea; A spinoff at KAR; Who is Geely's Li Shufu? from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed http://ift.tt/2BUDTWu

Amelia Earhart's stolen car found in LA neighborhood A rare vintage car that once belonged to Amelia Earhart went missing last week — but was found three days later parked on the street in a Los Angeles neighborhood.

NASCAR's Richard Petty is auctioning off cars and memorabilia from his racing career “The King” is cleaning out his closet.

The world's best car salesman broke a 44-year-old record, and someone's not too pleased Ali Reda isn’t just the best car salesman in the world, he single-handedly outsells most dealerships.

Ford to test self-driving delivery in Miami with Domino's and Postmates Ford Motor Co. is making Miami-Dade County its new test bed for self-driving vehicles.

Trespassing tourists caught when their SUV gets stuck on protected beach A trio of tourists were caught red-handed in the sand when they illegally took their SUV onto a protected beach in England and got stuck.

NHTSA 'quiet car' rules to require electric cars to make noise by 2020 Electric cars are about to make some noise.

Calif. to allow public tests of driverless cars; Aston wants a 'big brother'; Diesel bans get green light; Lexus offers peek at UX; VW convertible CUV; Porsche's LA 'experience.' from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed http://ift.tt/2EXrYG4

California OKs autonomous car testing without backup drivers Driverless cars will be tested in California for the first time without a person behind a steering wheel under new rules that state regulators approved Monday for the fast-developing technology.

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio review: Not the best SUV, but close The Alfa Romeo Stelvio isn’t the best SUV, but came close.

'Heroic' Fiat Chrysler executive Ralph Gilles rammed his Jeep into a burning SUV to save lives Quick-thinking move kept car with two passengers stuck inside from catching fire.

'Heroic' Fiat Chrysler executive Ralph Gilles rammed his Jeep into a burning car to save lives Quick-thinking move kept car with two passengers stuck inside from catching fire.

$400,000 Lamborghini Aventador crashes into city bus A $400,000 Lamborghini brought traffic to a standstill in Nottingham, U.K., on Sunday night, but not for the right reason.

FCA dropping diesel cars - report; Reaction to Geely chief's Daimler stake; VW trial averted; '18 Toyotas, Hyundais recalled; Subaru's new Jersey home; Two for the record books? from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed http://ift.tt/2or26vW

Kevin Harvick wins rain-delayed Atlanta NASCAR race 17 years in the making.

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John Force crashes hard into Jonnie Lindberg at NHRA Arizona Nationals John Force is having a rough start to the 2018 NHRA season.

NHRA champ Brittany Force still can't remember huge season-opening wreck, but is cleared to race at Arizona Nationals Brittany Force still can’t remember the huge crash that took her out of the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif., on Feb 11, but has been cleared to race at this weekend’s Arizona Nationals.

Break for Tesla faithful?; GM said to mull Korea wage freeze, extension of Canada production cuts; Nissan robotaxi test; Mini output in China?; Losing incentive for incentives. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed http://ift.tt/2HF6RtN

Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Jeep Cherokee shows its new face Jeep’s midsize soldier is getting in line.

Consumer Reports picks Genesis as top auto brand Toyota has four of the 10 vehicles on Consumer Reports' annual top picks, the most of any brand.

Kumar Galhotra named Ford North America chief after predecessor ousted for 'inappropriate behavior' A veteran executive who has led Ford's Lincoln luxury brand will now head American operations, replacing an executive who was ousted this week over allegations of inappropriate behavior.

New Santa Fe to be Hyundai's 1st U.S. diesel; Ford's Nair out after probe into 'inappropriate behavior'; Neo-Nazis trying to infiltrate Daimler?; Tops in rear-crash prevention. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed http://ift.tt/2CDkJ46

Forget fumbling for change, Audi is making cars that can ‘talk’ to toll booths Audi is launching a vehicle-integrated toll-payment system that the automaker claims is compatible with all toll systems in the United States, as well as parts of Canada and Mexico.

Ford North America President Raj Nair ousted for 'inappropriate behavior' Ford Motor Co. has ousted one of its top executives over allegations of inappropriate behavior.

NASCAR heads to Atlanta with a Daytona 500 hangover, driver controversy Austin Dillon is still celebrating his Daytona 500 victory and Bubba Wallace is relishing his sudden breakout as NASCAR's newest star.

10-year GM Korea rescue plan?; Bosch buys Detroit startup; VW tries to delay trials, citing 'inflammatory' comments on Netflix; New Lexus hybrid math. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed http://ift.tt/2CBH2He

Want to see Tim Allen take his Ford GT for a spin? You're kind of alone Tim Allen is into cars.

GM said to offer debt-for-equity swap to buoy Korea unit; Toyota finds way to cut EV battery costs; Hyundai Nexo rolling tech showcase; World without Camrys?; Cars, pets and Google. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed http://ift.tt/2FhYunc

Detroit Auto Show: The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is an all-new SUV that looks like an old one Germany’s geriatric “Jeep” has been rejuvenated.

Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon celebrates win with tattoo you'll never see For a guy who sits down on the job, Austin Dillon picked a strange way to commemorate his Daytona 500 victory.

Ram recalling nearly 229,000 pickups to fix faulty column shifters Can be shifted out of park without a key in the ignition or a foot on the brake.

Daniel Craig's Aston Martin Vanquish heads to charity auction This 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition is "Exceptional."

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SUV impaled by guardrail in crash, but its drunken driver survives A suspected drunken driver is twice lucky to be alive.

Austin Dillon wins Daytona 500 in race that saw several NASCAR stars crash Austin Dillon won the 60th Daytona 500 in overtime on Sunday.

How to watch the Daytona 500 Drivers will compete in the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Fla.

Hitler's Mercedes-Benz unsold after $7 million bid is rejected Not nearly enough.

Tyler Reddick wins closest NASCAR race ever at Xfinity Series Daytona race Tyler Reddick needed five overtimes, a brief red flag and the closest finish in NASCAR history to take Dale Earnhardt Jr. to victory lane.