Crashes
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Cruise's driverless cars have been blocked from California's roads following an accident that occurred on Oct. 2.
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Safety driver in Uber self-driving fatal crash case pleads guilty
The safety driver behind the wheel of an Uber robotaxi prototype that killed a pedestrian in 2018 has been sentenced.
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Jay Leno suffered broken bones in a motorcycle crash—2 months after garage fire
Despite recently being knocked off a motorcycle, Jay Leno says he's OK and ready to work.
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Goldrush Rally founder crashes modified Porsche Carrera GT, charged with DUI
Goldrush Rally founder and supercar collector Benjamin Chen was arrested after crashing a Gemballa-tuned Porsche Carrera GT into multiple cars.
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Apple's self-driving car program sees first traffic accident
Apple is developing self-driving technology using a fleet of nearly 60 Lexus RX 450h crossover SUVs fitted with various cameras and sensors used to guide the vehicles. One of the vehicles was involved in an accident on August 24, California's DMV confirmed in a traffic accident report, the first...
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Toyota Supra prototype crashes while testing on the 'Ring
The new fifth-generation Toyota is the latest car to fall victim to the Nürburgring. A Toyota engineer testing a prototype was caught out late on Wednesday at the Döttinger Höhe section of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The section is a long straight where the highest speeds are...
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On May 11, 2017, a Koenigsegg Agera RS commissioned by American collector Manny Khoshbin crashed at the hands of a Koenigsegg test driver during routine pre-delivery testing at a track in Trollhättan, Sweden. A year later, almost to the day, the same car has crashed again—on a stretch of road next to the same track where last year's crash happened. Photos of the wrecked car have been posted to Teknikens Värld. From what we can tell, the damage looks relatively mild so the car should be repairable. According to the Swedish publication, the latest crash occurred on May 17, and...
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FCA's head designer Ralph Gilles hailed for actions after fatal car crash
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' lead designer Ralph Gilles is being praised for his actions after a fatal car crash in Michigan last week. According to authorities, Gilles used his Jeep Wrangler to push a burning Ford Edge SUV away from a three-car crash that killed one woman and injured the man she was...
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Bad day at bank drive through leads to car flying through air
Dashcams are a wonderful device to have hooked up inside your car. You never know what you might happen to catch with that little camera. It could be as simple as minor fender bender, as amazing as a massive meteor lighting up the sky, or a bit of crazy weather crossing your path. You might capture...
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Idaho man upset with court system does donuts in front of courthouse
An Idaho driver served up a batch of donuts to showcase his displeasure with the court system before wrecking his Honda Accord into the Boise courthouse's fountain. That's one way to grab attention. The Idaho Statesman reported on Sunday that 37-year-old Jonathan Joseph Locksmith drove into the...
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Watch what happens to an ambulance during a side impact crash
An ambulance is an incredibly tough workhorse. You know it's going to be strong, but did you ever think how strong an ambulance really is? Well, Braun Ambulances put together a crash test demonstration to show just how tough this life-saving box on wheels really is. The demonstration involves one...
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2017 Dodge Viper ACR sets 7:01.3 ‘Ring time before attempt ended by tire failure
What a way to go out. The Dodge Viper, which bowed out of production last month, this time for good, has clocked the fastest time for a rear-wheel-drive production car at the Nürburgring. On September 1, German racing driver Lance Arnold drove a 2017 Dodge Viper ACR, an uber-rare Viper GTS-R...
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Richard Hammond had a rather big off recently. While shooting footage for the upcoming season of the "The Grand Tour," the presenter lost control of the Rimac Concept_One he was driving and plunged down a hill, clipped a house, and had the car burst into flames. He escaped with some serious knee damage but he's otherwise intact. The organizers of the hill climb event during which this took place just took a hit of their own. According to Motorsport.com, a ruling has come down on the organizers of the Swiss Hillclimb Championship, the event taking place when the accident happened. The...
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Richard Hammond and Rimac boss discuss Concept_One crash
“The Grand Tour” host Richard Hammond was involved in a major accident on June 10 while taking part in a Swiss hill climb. He was driving the 1,206-horsepower Rimac Concept_One, and when approaching a sharp bend appeared to have lost control of the electric supercar which then skidded...
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Rimac provides more details on Richard Hammond’s crash
“The Grand Tour” host Richard Hammond was involved in a major accident on June 10 while taking part in a Swiss hill climb. He was driving the 1,206-horsepower Rimac Concept_One, and when approaching a sharp bend appeared to have lost control of the electric supercar which then skidded...
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Richard Hammond posts video following major crash in Rimac Concept_One
Following his major accident on Saturday behind the wheel of a Rimac Concept_One, “The Grand Tour” host Richard Hammond posted a video message for fans. The video was filmed a day after the accident which saw him slide down an embankment during the Hemburg Hill Climb in Switzerland, in...
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Richard Hammond crashes Rimac Concept_One during “The Grand Tour” filming
“The Grand Tour” host Richard Hammond managed to walk away without serious injury after a violent crash on Saturday. The former “Top Gear” host was filming a segment for the second season of his new show, which involved him driving the Rimac Concept_One electric supercar up...
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Koenigsegg to keep crashed Agera RS as demo model, build new car for customer
Koenigsegg has confirmed that the Agera RS involved in a crash during testing on May 11 will be repaired and retained by the company as a demonstration model, thus alleviating any concerns it might be sold to an unsuspecting customer as new. Although the exterior was banged up a bit, Koenigsegg...
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A Koenigsegg Agera RS ended up in a ditch on Thursday after its driver lost control in wet conditions. The accident happened on a test track in Trollhättan, Sweden and didn’t cause any injuries. The driver and a passenger were assessed at a local hospital and released shortly after. A photo of the wreck, posted to Swedish website Expressen, shows a design similar to the “Gryphon” Agera RS commissioned by Manny Khoshbin. The American supercar collector has since confirmed via Instagram that the car is in fact the one he commissioned. Sadly for him, a painfully long wait...
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Watch a 4,000-hp Corvette dragster try to fly
Four thousand horsepower is quite a lot to manage even for the most serious drivers on the planet. And every time a drag racer climbs into the cockpit, he or she knows there's a risk at hand. The circumstances were no different with this Chevrolet C7 Corvette dragster, which encountered a nasty...
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Watch a Ford GT40 collide with a Can-Am McLaren at Goodwood
The various events held on the grounds surrounding Goodwood House in the United Kingdom are some of the greatest motorsport outings around, simply because it’s often a chance to see racing machines of yesteryear find their way back to where they belong: the race track. But, drivers risk these...
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Self-driving Uber tests on hold after Arizona crash
One of Uber’s self-driving prototypes ended up on its side after a high-speed crash in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday. Fresco News has a Twitter post showing the crash site and reports that there were no injuries. While local police have confirmed that Uber’s prototype was not responsible...
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Pagani Huayra 'Pearl' back on the road
Last year Pagani unveiled a Huayra coupe whose owner had requested a number of bespoke elements including a roof-mounted scoop and split rear wing. The car was nicknamed the Pearl, and it was delivered to its lucky owner last May. Unfortunately, within months of being delivered the car was involved...
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Driver, instructor die in crash at Las Vegas performance driving experience
A driver and an instructor died Sunday afternoon in a Lamborghini at the SpeedVegas performance driving experience. According to a report on LasVegasNow.com, the driver, in his 30s, lost control and hit a wall. The car erupted into flames and both the driver and the instructor, a man only described...
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