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Feb. 16, 2026

Vehicle Fire on I-20 Near Terry Road Classified as Accidental

No injuries reported after firefighters extinguished blaze near vehicle's battery

Feb. 16, 2026

Intense Blaze Engulfs Chesapeake Auto Shop

Firefighters battle two-alarm fire at long-standing repair business

Feb. 16, 2026

Owasso PD Warns Drivers as U.S. 169 Widening Project Starts

Police urge caution and attention to construction signs as road work begins on major highway.

Feb. 15, 2026

Impairment Sensors in Cars Face Funding, Readiness Hurdles

Mandatory alcohol detection tech stalls despite law requiring it in new vehicles by 2027

Feb. 15, 2026

New York Toughens Driving Point System Next Week

Lowered suspension threshold and higher point values aim to keep dangerous drivers off the roads

Feb. 15, 2026

Maintenance Work Scheduled on Lafayette County Roadways

Crews to conduct shoulder repair and drainage work on Missouri Highway 23 next week.

Feb. 15, 2026

Pothole on I-440 in Raleigh Damages 20 Cars

NCDOT crews worked overnight to repair the damaged stretch of highway.

Feb. 15, 2026

New Roundabout Installed in Hilo to Improve Traffic Flow

The intersection of Kawili and Manono streets now features a roundabout to reduce delays and enhance safety.

Feb. 14, 2026

Auto Repair Industry Hiring Expert Urges Owners: Stop Hiring Babysitters, Start Hiring Managers

Automotive hiring expert Chris Lawson identifies 'The Babysitter Problem' as the hidden cause of management turnover in independent repair shops.

Feb. 14, 2026

Federal Law to Stop Impaired Driving Stalls Despite Tragedy

Proposed technology mandate faces regulatory delays and political opposition despite advocacy from victims' families.

Feb. 14, 2026

EPA Ends Mandate for Unpopular Start-Stop Technology

The Trump administration scraps Obama-era regulations that encouraged automakers to install the much-maligned feature.

Feb. 14, 2026

Mandatory Driver Impairment Sensors Face Funding, Readiness Hurdles

Alcohol-detection tech for new cars stalls despite safety advocates' push

Feb. 14, 2026

Federal Law to Stop Drunk Driving Stalls Amid Concerns Over Technology

Impairment-detection devices in new cars mandated by 2021 law face regulatory delays and opposition

Feb. 14, 2026

EPA Ends Credits for Automatic Start-Stop Vehicle Ignition

Zeldin calls the feature 'everyone hates' and says it 'kills the battery' with no environmental benefit

Feb. 14, 2026

New York Drivers Face Tougher Penalties Under DMV's Updated Point System

The state's new rules go into effect on Monday, with harsher punishments for offenses like DUI and cell phone use while driving.

Feb. 14, 2026

Car Plunges off Ohio Highway, Lands on Frozen River

Driver escapes unharmed after vehicle veers off SR 315 and crashes onto Olentangy River

Feb. 14, 2026

Lane Restrictions on I-465 and I-69 Begin for Road Repairs in Indianapolis

INDOT announces lane closures starting February 16 for barrier wall improvements and drainage work

Feb. 14, 2026

State Regulators Investigating Contaminated Gas Incident

HF Sinclair provides preliminary report, but final findings still weeks away

Feb. 14, 2026

Detroit Driver Experiences Intermittent Stalling in Dodge Journey

Mysterious issue causes vehicle to shut off at red lights and stop signs, then restart without issue.

Feb. 13, 2026

EPA Ends Credits for Automatic Start-Stop Vehicle Ignition

EPA Administrator Zeldin calls the feature 'everyone hates'