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One In Seven Crashes Now Ends With A Hit-And-Run Driver

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AAA study finds hit-and-run crashes now make up 15% of reports. Many drivers who fled lacked valid licenses or proper vehicle registration. The group suggests cameras and alerts, though privacy concerns remain. Accidents involving cars happen all too often. Sadly, new data suggests the situation may be getting worse, with more drivers involved in crashes choosing to flee the scene than ever before. Evidence also indicates that many of those who run should not have been behind the wheel in the first place. Fixing this issue doesn’t appear to be a simple matter either. According to an AAA study, in 2023, 15% of all police-reported crashes involved a driver who left the scene. That’s nearly one in seven, and the largest percentage recorded in recent years. Obviously, the consequences can be severe, especially for vulnerable road users. The study found that one in four pedestrians killed in crashes was struck by a driver who fled, with cyclists facing similar risks. Why ...
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This 1,111-HP Lucid Air Lost More Than A Third Of A Typical Pennsylvania Home’s Price

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The Air Dream Edition Performance carried a hefty $170,500 MSRP. After 22,000 miles, the depreciation works out to nearly $5 per mile. Despite that, the luxury EV still sprints to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. Luxury EVs have developed a nasty reputation for losing value at a frightening rate over the past few years, especially in the upper end of the market. However, you may be surprised to learn just how much this Lucid Air has depreciated since it was delivered in March of 2022. The Air you’re looking at is the Dream Edition Performance, which was introduced as the flagship iteration of the all-electric sedan. With the exception of the almighty Sapphire, it’s the highest-powered version of the Air that’s been sold, thumping out a ridiculous 1,111 hp and 1,025 lb-ft of torque. Read: Lucid Owner Gets A $50,000 Lesson On Depreciation A look at the window sticker reveals the original owner paid $170,500 for the car . Given the performance it offers, the sleek exterior s...
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Be Honest, If Gas Hits $7 A Gallon, Would You Switch To An EV Or Keep Paying?

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Oil prices are climbing amid Iran tensions, pushing gas higher. AAA says the U.S. average recently jumped to about $3.25. Some forecasts warn gasoline prices could stay high for months. Gas prices are already starting to climb as tensions in the Middle East push oil markets higher. The increases haven’t been dramatic yet, but depending on how the war with Iran unfolds, they could keep creeping up for quite some time. How bad would it have to get for those of you with gas cars to switch to an EV? According to AAA , the U.S. average recently climbed to about $3.25 per gallon after a sharp weekly jump, as crude markets react to the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. And there’s a good chance this is only the beginning. Analysts say the biggest risk is disruption to oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important energy choke-points in the world. If supplies stay tight, gas prices could keep rising for weeks or even months. More: Globa...
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You Could Pay $500 Or Even Go To Jail For Trash Left In Your Car In This SC Town

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Hilton Head recently passed a new ordinance aimed at curbing trash. Locals may first be issued a warning, and could then be fined. Businesses could have their licenses revoked if they skirt the law. If you live in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, leaving trash in your car could now cost you up to $500, or even land you in jail. Yes, really. Local officials have introduced the unusual rule as part of a push to tackle the town’s growing rat problem, and it has only just taken effect. Unsurprisingly, the measure is already shaping up to be a contentious one among residents, The town’s new local ordinance states that “it shall be unlawful for any person to place, leave, dump or permit to accumulate any garbage, rubbish or trash in any building, vehicle and their surrounding areas in the town so that the same shall or may afford food or harborage for rats.” Under the municipal code, any breach of this rule “shall constitute a nuisance.” Read: Drivers In South Carolina Wi...
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Fast Cars And Luxury Trucks Are Getting Wildly Expensive As Cheap Cars Vanish

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High performance cars now average $134k after a 14.5% rise. Luxury pickup trucks now average nearly $100k in price. Subcompact prices jump as the cheapest models disappear. Speed costs, and always has, but a new report highlights how the price of performance vehicles is rocketing at a totally different rate to most other new car prices . According to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book data, high performance cars saw the biggest price jump of any segment in February. The average transaction price climbed to a staggering $133,918, a 14.5 percent increase compared with the same time last year. Related: EV Sales Fell Off A Cliff, Yet New Car Prices Still Set Another Record That’s nearly three times the industry average price and a clear reminder that buyers with deep pockets are still happily spending big on going fast. Contributing to that upswell, Porsche ’s average transaction price climbed 11.1 percent to $125,458. Truck Prices Also Booming Luxury pickup trucks are...
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America’s Van Market Lost Its Middle, Ram Thinks It Has The Fix

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Ram has big hopes for the 2027 ProMaster City’s return. The company sees it filling a long overlooked van segment. It arrives larger than before and priced below key rivals. The Ram ProMaster City bowed out at the end of the 2022 model year as automakers turned their backs on commercial vans. The exodus was widespread as Chevrolet dropped the City Express , while Nissan pulled the plug on their NV lineup. If that wasn’t enough commercial van blood, Mercedes phased out the Metris and Ford axed the Transit Connect in America. This left fleets and businesses with relatively few options including the Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, and Ram ProMaster . They’re joined by the ancient Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana. For shoppers, it’s been like trying to find a prom date at an all boys school. A Mid Size Gap Refilled As Ram’s Dave Sowers explained, this lack of variety forced consumers to make a lot of compromises. Some decided to wait on the sidelines and hold onto their e...
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