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Some people aren't happy with the classic black-and-white look and American flag emblazoned in lettering on the sides. There isn’t a standard-issue design for police cars in the United States, though a few things are usually expected. Black and white paint schemes have been common since pretty much the first police cars hit the streets, and the word police is usually on there somewhere. One might think that an American flag on an American police car would make sense as well, but the police department in Laguna Beach, California is getting some pushback over incorporating Old Glory onto its new cruiser. Ford's New Police Interceptor In Detail: 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid First Drive: Boys In Blue Go Green According to the Los Angeles Times, some residents of the seaside town found the police department’s new black-and-white paint scheme with police emblazoned in red, white, and blue rather aggressive. Exactly what that means … [Read more...] about California Town’s New Police Cars Causing Controversy

This is why street racing is just plain stupid. This video makes a very compelling case why street racing is both stupid and dangerous. We'll try not to get too preachy here, but there are so many facepalm moments in this crazy clip that must be pointed out. First things first – the driver of this older Fox Body Ford Mustang received just minor injuries and nobody else was involved, so that’s a good thing. Considering this 'Stang was virtually cut in half, it’s a straight-up miracle he survived at all. More people behaving badly: 109 Street Racers Arrested In Major Southern California Sting Mustang Hoon Loses Wheel, Gets Busted Doing Donuts On SF Bridge The location of this crash isn’t known, nor do we have any in-depth details on the car or its driver. Frankly, none of that matters, because this clip could represent any street in America. And the car could be any garage project built by someone with perhaps more mechanical skill than … [Read more...] about Ford Mustang Ripped In Half During Crazy Street Race Crash

The fire spread out rapidly due to the dry grass and strong winds. Cars can withstand a lot of things – snow, extreme desert heat, thunderstorms, and even hurricanes. However, one thing that vehicles aren't made to withstand is fire, and that's the fate of over 300 cars had to face during an air show in India. According to a report by NDTV, more than 300 cars have been destroyed due to a fire that broke out in a parking lot that contains almost a thousand cars. The area is a parking lot for the Aero India 2019 – a biennial event that happened in an open field in Bengaluru, India. Gallery: Massive Fire Takes Out 300 Cars 8 Photos The report states that the fire could have been started by a lit cigarette that was disposed of carelessly onto a dry grass field. Because of this, the fire spread out rapidly. The strong winds in the open field also aided in spreading the fire across the field of parked cars.The fire started at 11:55 a.m. and has been … [Read more...] about Massive Fire Takes Out More Than 300 Cars In India

The fire torched 20 acres in South Bakersfield, California and caused over $2.1 million in damage. Wildfire season is picking up across the western United States, and no place is more on edge than California. That holds especially true for the densely populated areas in the state, so when a fire broke out on June 24 in South Bakersfield, people were understandably concerned. Fortunately this fire was dealt with quickly and thankfully, there were no injuries. But it did wipe out no less than 86 cars at a CarMax dealership. In addition to the Facebook video above from the San Diego Fire Brigade, 23ABC News in Bakersfield covered the fire extensively. Witnesses say the blaze began around 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, and a semi-truck dragging a chain on the nearby highway could’ve been the source but authorities are unable to confirm that. Apparently, the chain was emitting sparks that ignited grass along the road, which quickly spread in dry conditions. Aerial … [Read more...] about Semi Allegedly Sparks Fire, Burns 86 Cars At CarMax Dealership

A tree on the side of the hill stopped her from falling farther. A woman in California recently had a terrifying experience while driving a new Chevrolet Camaro when she collided with a pickup truck and took a 200-foot (60.96-meter) plunge off of a cliff. Despite the crash and subsequent fall off the side of the road, there were no injuries. The crash occurred around 9:00 PM local time on Highway 175 near Hopland, California. Firefighters arrived at the scene, and four of them used ropes to lower themselves down the mountain. They found the woman in the Camaro, which was against a tree. "That stopped her from rolling 1,000 feet to the bottom; it’s so steep," Hopland Fire Chief Mitch Franklin told The Press Democrat, a local newspaper in the area. The rescuers then helped the woman back up the slope.The three people were in the pickup truck, and they also didn't sustain injuries. Check Out These Other Odd Crashes: ⠀ Watch Crazy Pickup Truck Driver … [Read more...] about Woman Unharmed After Driving Camaro Off 200-Foot Cliff