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Verstappen Criticizes 2026 F1 Cars’ Limited Driver Input — 4dMax Verstappen argues that the 2026 F1 cars are numb to driver inputs, reducing the driver's ability to influence performance as shown by Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson's rapid adaptation to new teams. He says the cars reward less commitment and prefer battery-driven, top-speed strategies, and calls for regulatory changes to restore driver influence.

Stray Dog Meets Woman And Immediately Climbs Into Her CarGood News — 6d

Documentary Examines Elon Musk's Politics Self-Driving Cars and Mars Ideas — 4d

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 9M views · Sep 9, 2026

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Tesla Schedules October 1 Reveal for Long-Delayed Roadster — 20hTesla has announced October 1 as the reveal date for the second-generation Roadster, with expectations of a potential SpaceX-developed flying demo alongside a road-legal version. The long-delayed halo car has faced years of postponements since its 2017 debut, with reservations and ambiguity about when production will actually begin, even as teasers hint at futuristic thrust capabilities.

Maya Lindstrom A SpaceX flying demo sounds impressive but Tesla should prove they can deliver the road version first before hyping extras.

Chuck Colson's Prison ConversionGood News — FROM 1973Watergate figure Colson prays in his car and writes Born Again.

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Saves Unconscious Driver and Prevents Potential Tragedy — 4dAn off-duty NYPD officer stopped a car that ran a red light in Sunset Park and performed CPR on its unconscious driver.

Jared Kim It's reassuring that an off-duty officer was there to pull that driver out and stop a worse accident from happening.

Waymo Robotaxi Stops After Loaded Ghost Gun Detected — 1dTwo minors in a Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Francisco were detained after Waymo detected a firearm, prompting a high-risk stop that led to the recovery of a loaded AR-style ghost gun along with suspected marijuana and mace spray, and the youths were booked on illegal firearm possession. Waymo says it cooperated with police and notes this is not the first incident involving underage riders, with a prior July case in San Mateo where teens were found with alcohol and shooting objects from a car, and the investigation into the SF incident is ongoing.

Rachel Meyers Waymo's detection system probably prevented something worse from happening with those kids and the gun.

Fremantle, Sydney Set for Preliminary Final — 2dCFL Week 15 kicks off with four games, including ongoing Canada West play and a Saskatoon stock car race, with the Toronto Tempo also preparing to host Indiana in the WNBA. In AFL, Fremantle faces Sydney in Friday night preliminary finals at the SCG, while Brisbane’s rout of Adelaide keeps their three-peat bid alive.

Multiple Regional Car Shows Planned Across StatesAuto — Sep 1, 2026Communities across several states are hosting vintage and classic car shows this September, paired with family activities and community fundraisers. Highlights include events in Chicago on Sept. 12, Scottsville on Sept. 4, Latrobe on Sept. 6, and Nashville City Park on Sept. 12, plus a Nebraska State Fair appearance for a raffle car.

Armless Racing Driver Hits 110 mph Steering with His Feet–Aims to Make History at Le Mans — 5dCallum Smith, born without arms, drives race cars at over 110 mph using his feet and has joined Team BRIT while working toward a start at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Video — YouTubeA tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #ShortsDistantMoments · 3.8M views · Sep 11, 2026

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Rolling Stone ranks The Cars' guitar solo among the greatest ever — Sep 4, 2026Readers share a diverse array of favorite guitar solos while highlighting enduring classics across rock history, from UFO and Hendrix to The Cars and Genesis, as well as modern influences like Jack White. Recent rankings and interviews emphasize the lasting impact of iconic solos—whether concise pop-leaning tracks or sprawling progressive pieces—on shaping the sound of rock for decades to come.

Nicole Hardy Steve Hackett doing anything on Genesis records deserves a mention, that guy could say more with fewer notes than anybody.

Bystanders in Prospect Park lift car off trapped e-bike rider — Sep 3, 2026Good Samaritans in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, freed a 44-year-old woman trapped under a Volkswagen Beetle after an e-bike crash, lifting the car with no special equipment and rescuing her before she was hospitalized with chest injuries. Police and local officials praised the bystanders, while highlighting concerns about e-bike safety and calling for possible regulatory action.

Luxury Cars Show Steep Depreciation, Mazda Lowers PriceAuto — Sep 5, 2026Luxury Mercedes-Maybach models, including the GLS600 and S680, are trading at surprisingly low used-car prices relative to their high original MSRP, underscoring steep depreciation but creating strong value for well-equipped, low-mileage examples. Buyers should weigh maintenance costs, service histories, and rare configurations (like the V12 S680 and Manufaktur specs) when evaluating private-party bids against market averages that often span roughly $150,000 to $185,000 for recent builds.

Crypto Ringleader Pleads Guilty in $245 Million Theft — 3dMalone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean, led an international social-engineering crypto-theft ring that stole more than $245 million, including 4,100 Bitcoin, operating from October 2023 to May 2025 with participants in the U.S. and abroad; he pleaded guilty to a RICO conspiracy and faces restitution of about $245.1 million as prosecutors describe lavish spending on clubs, luxury cars, and other assets.

U.S. States Ranked by Auto Repair Shop Density — 2dAcross multiple state snapshots, California houses the most auto repair shops overall (20,998) but per-capita density varies widely by state, with Idaho ranking eighth in per-capita shops and Hawaii ranking near the bottom in per-capita terms. The national picture from the BLS-backed data shows 176,403 automotive repair and maintenance establishments in Q4 2025, and highlights that sparsely populated, car-reliant states like Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana tend to have high shop density relative to their populations due to driving needs.

Rachel Meyers Wyoming and South Dakota topping the density list tracks with how far apart towns are and how much folks drive out there.

Uber, WeRide Secure Spain’s First Level 4 Permit — 3dSpain's Directorate General of Traffic granted WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO the country's first national Level 4 autonomous-vehicle permit, authorizing an initial 20-vehicle Madrid fleet for mapping, route validation, and readiness testing ahead of planned commercial operations by end-2026. This milestone under the ES-AV framework positions Madrid as the fourth city in their expansion toward tens of thousands of autonomous rides across 15 cities by 2030, with in-car specialists supervising the initial phase.

Rachel Meyers Madrid traffic is tough enough already so starting with just 20 cars under close watch seems like the right cautious approach.

2026 SUV and sports car rivals split on price, power and space — Sep 4, 2026Across five car comparisons, buyers weigh not just performance and price but features like large touchscreens, standard wireless tech, and warranties; they also consider differences such as roof-removal in convertibles, data-driven ratings, and ownership costs when choosing between rivals like Honda vs Hyundai, Mazda MX-5 RF vs Subaru BRZ, Subaru vs Toyota, Jeep vs Lincoln, and Ford vs Toyota. The articles collectively emphasize how packaging, tech, and total cost of ownership—not just headline horsepower or price—shape the final choice.

Video — YouTubeSaii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)SaiiKayVEVO · 55K views · Sep 9, 2026

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Mexican ruling party lawmaker found dead, cause of death unclear — Sep 5, 2026Mexican Morena congressman Zenyazen Escobar was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound in Veracruz, with authorities saying investigators are reviewing whether it was suicide or homicide. The case underscores heightened concerns about political violence and organized crime impacting elections ahead of June 6.

Swift 50K Donation Supports Mom Hit by Car — Aug 28, 2026Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe for Ashley Taunton, the mother who was injured after helping others during a car incident in a severe rainstorm, as part of her ongoing charitable support network. Coverage across outlets underscores Swift’s pattern of large philanthropic gifts to individuals in crisis and the affected families' gratitude and recovery updates.

Volvo Wheel Loader and Classic Wagons Appear in Listings — 2dVolvo’s current lineup and collectors’ market highlight a mix of practicality and performance: the L150H wheel loader under the H-series is designed for durable, productive material handling in demanding sites, while the 2025 V90 Cross Country offers a high-end, car-like wagon with mild-hybrid power and rugged styling for those seeking wagon versatility over SUVs; the 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R, though rare and heavily modified to a manual, remains highly sought after with ongoing strong valuation and detailed maintenance history. In older Volvo lore, the 960 estate stands out for its large size, robust straight-six engine, rear-wheel drive, and ongoing considerations of running costs in today’s market.

Elena Vasquez The 850 T-5R values holding up even modified tells me the right examples are still worth chasing.

Britax recalls 114,000+ car seats over handle defectAuto — Aug 28, 2026More than 114,000 Britax child car seats are being recalled because a screw in the carrying handle can loosen and cause the handle to partially detach, raising the risk of a child falling and injury. A remedy is being developed with owner notification letters expected by October 19, 2026; caregivers should check model coverage, avoid using the handle if possible, and contact Britax or use the NHTSA recall lookup for details.

Carly Pearce Debuts Honest Woman, Broadens Audience — Aug 27, 2026Carly Pearce released her fifth studio album Honest Woman, produced with Ben West, exploring womanhood, love, heartbreak, and self-discovery with bluegrass-inflected country and collaborations with Riley Green, Dan Tyminski, and Molly Tuttle. The project features singles such as She Don’t and Happy for Myself, a cinematic video for Same Circus, and a North American tour, with critics praising its honesty and connection to traditional roots.

Owner Asks for Help After Car with Beloved Dog Inside Is Stolen, Damaged and Found EmptyReporting — May 18, 2022It’s one thing to have your car stolen, it’s another to have your car stolen while your furry friend is inside. That’s the reality Samantha Fullam of Pennsylvania is facing after a thief made off with her car and pup on…

Russian Strikes Kill One, Injure Six Across UkraineWorld — Sep 3, 2026Russian forces renewed heavy shelling in Donetsk, causing civilian damage and forcing about 915 people, including 136 children, to evacuate from front-line areas in a single day. In parallel, attacks on Odessa left at least one person dead and multiple others injured, with residential buildings, cars, and other property damaged across the city.

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 6.5M views · Sep 10, 2026

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