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What States Are Most Likely to Ticket You for Speeding?

According to RideLust, these 10 states are most likely to ticket you for speeding1) Florida2) Georgia, Nevada (tie)4) Texas5) Alabama6) Missouri7) New York8) North Carolina9) Washington D.C.10) New Jersey 

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Lexus Recall Affects 17,000 Hs 250h Vehicles

Lexus recall affects 17,000 2010 model year Lexus HS 250h vehicles due to safety concerns.  Mark Templin, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, issued a statement on June 25, 2010 in reference to the Noncompliance Information Report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety...

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Toyota Recalls More Vehicles, This Time for Engine Problems

Toyota has announced the recall of some 270,000 Toyota and Lexus models worldwide, to address faulty engine components that could lead to the engige stalling as the car is being driven.  The recall affects vehicles equipped with the 3.5 liter V6 engine and the 4.6 liter V8 engine, and includes...

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Damian Hirst Painted Audi Fetches $525k for Charity

Pop artist Damian Hirst's paint job on an Audi A1 helped the car sell for over $525,000 at a recent charity auction for Elton John's AIDS Foundation.  The A1, Audi's answer to the Mini Cooper, was spin painted by Hirst in shades of pink, green, red and white. There's no word on the identity...

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What Is the Deadliest Day of the Year for Automobile Accidents?

According to data compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and reported on RideLust, July fourth has more fatal traffic accidents than any other day of the year.  An average day sees 114 traffic fatalities, but July 4th averages 148.  Other days with higher than average...

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Hiromu Naruse, Toyota's Senior Test Driver, Killed in Road Accident

Hiromu Naruse, the man responsible for development of such cars as the Toyota Supra and the Lexus LFA, was killed in a highway crash of a Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition near the famed racetrack in Germany.  The Lexus LFA driven by Naruse crossed lanes and struck an oncoming BMW, severly injuring...

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How to Spot an Unmarked Police Car

According to RideLust, there are seven ways you can spot an unmarked police car.  Some are subtle and some are obvious, but when combined can help you avoid that expensive speeding ticket.  Also keep in mind that none of these tips are absolutes, since police departments also use confiscated...

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What Is a Horex Vr6?

A Horex VR6 is a new motorcycle designed and built in Germany.  Named for a once revered motorcycle brand that ceased production in 1956, the Horex VR6 features a supercharged, narrow angle V6 motor that produces 197 horsepower.  Styling is conservative, and favors rider comfort over wind...

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Study: Both Adults and Teens Text While Driving

As cited on RideLust, a recent study by Pew Research revealed that both teen drivers and their adult counterparts text while driving in equal numbers.  Fourteen percent of teens and adults admitted to the dangerous practice, but the rates of speaking on a cell phone while driving were...

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What Are the 10 Lowest Ranked Car Manufacturers in Initial Quality?

According to J.D. Power and Associates, the 10 automakers who ranked lowest in initial quality are listed below, along with the number of defects reported per 100 vehicles:33) Land Rover (170)32) Mitsubishi (146)31) Volkswagen (135)30) Mini (133)29) Jaguar (130)28) Dodge (130)27) Jeep (129)26) Kia...