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Spectators at 'sideshows' will face prosecution, California city warns The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to prosecute those who watch illegal street racing and stunt shows, known as a “sideshow.” Sideshows include dangerous stunts like donuts and burnouts on public streets.

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General Motors confirms an electric pickup is coming Ready to battle Ford.

Talladega raceway pokes fun at 'post-apocalyptic wasteland' of garbage left behind by NASCAR fans Talladega Superspeedway tweets a thread of photos inviting followers to tour the “post-apocalyptic wasteland” of garbage, NASCAR memorabilia, and other burnt debris left behind by fans after Sunday’s Geico 500 race in Alabama.

Ford opening the door to Amazon Key in-car delivery service They'll find you.

Smart to end U.S. sales this year Pulling the plug.

Brad Keselowski pulls off amazing reverse pit stop at Talladega He finished thirteenth but was very lucky.

Driver beats distracted driving ticket issued while he was eating McDonald's hash brown The judge was lovin' his defense.

Elementary students design crosswalk to encourage drivers to slow down A pair of bright elementary school children have designed a 3D crosswalk to get drivers to slow down in their Massachusetts neighborhood.

You can now buy a 1,000 hp 'Hellephant' V8 from the Mopar catalog if you dare The Hellephant is breaking loose.

Chase Elliott leads Chevrolet sweep at Talladega NASCAR race Like father, like son.

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10-foot-long snake causes traffic jam in Brazil Traffic in Brazil was forced to slither to a stop when a giant snake got stuck in the road.

Ford investing $500 million in Amazon-backed electric truck startup Rivian for new vehicle "There's a lot we can learn."

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s mom, Brenda Jackson, dies after cancer battle: ‘She will live forever in our hearts’ NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. paid tribute to his mother, Brenda Jackson, who has died following a battle with cancer. She was 65.

Court: Chalking parked car tires violates Fourth Amendment Should require a search warrant.

New Ford Bronco could spawn a 'Scout' Another old name for new truck?

Musk: It's 'insane' not to buy a Tesla. Robotaxis coming next year Pitching the future.

American flag-painted convertible Cadillac limousine was born for the Fourth of July ... parade Stand up and salute...in the car.

Aquavan? Van submerged after driver parks it on beach just before high tide Great place for a sunset stroll, not a great place to park.

Electric Ford Bronco revealed with shocking price The Bronco is being rebooted.

NASCAR will test future Gen-7 car tech at all-star race A glimpse of what's to come.

The NFL was founded with the help of a 1920 Hupmobile Needed somewhere to sign the papers.

Cops burn bad parking job with coloring book lesson on staying inside the lines All you really need to know you learned in kindergarten.

Police save family aboard flaming motorcycle Three aboard.

Arizona's Nikola Motor Company touts production of hydrogen-powered semitrucks Zero-emission semi-trucks that don’t operate on diesel but instead on hydrogen fuel cells were unveiled to the public for the first time at Nikola Motor’s “Nikola World 2019” event.

2019 Porsche 911 Speedster strips down to its birthday suit A year late, but who cares?

Solar powered car gets the green light Will see the light of day.

The 2020 Subaru Outback looks the same, but is very different All-new best-seller.

Car2Go rental car service halts operations in Chicago due to fraud Over 100 cars allegedly stolen.

Mazda is finally doing diesel with 2020 CX-5 SUV Seven years in the making.

Volkswagen's Tarok is the small pickup it thinks you might like Volkswagen has a question.

Hands off: Semi-autonomous 2020 Cadillac CT5 debuts at New York International Auto Show Brand's new bread and butter sedan.

Electric Jaguar I-Pace named World Car of the Year at the New York Auto Show Three for three.

The Genesis Mint concept is the ultimate SUV alternative It's all about the style.

The 2020 Toyota Highlander aims for the top at the New York International Auto Show It's going to be a December to remember for Highlander fans.

2020 Lincoln Corsair looks to make waves in the compact luxury SUV segment Hoping to steal sales from other high-end automakers.

San Francisco mulls toll to drive down famous crooked Lombard Street A unique congestion charge.

San Francisco mulls toll to drive down famous crooked Lombard Street A unique congestion charge.

'Devil' caught on camera pouring acid on car And she's not alone.

Looking at billboards can make you a safer driver, study suggests

Electric Aston Martin Rapide E lives up to its name Mr. Bond, your car is here.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV looks ready to get down and dirty Another SUV ready to muscle its way into the lineup.

NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson completes Boston Marathon less than two days after Cup Series race Racing is in his DNA.

Wagon Queen Family Truckster replica sold for six figures Ready for a retro road trip?

Unlicensed driver takes dad's Aston Martin on joyride and promptly wrecks it License suspended for two years.

Craigslist now charging $5 for used car ads As if tax day weren't bad enough already.

Ford cranks up the EcoBoost Mustang with new high performance package A new kind of Ford muscle car.

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Truex Jr. takes Richmond NASCAR race "It was a helluva show."