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automotive2 years ago

"Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion: The Museum's Elusive Escapee"

A video released by Porsche on YouTube shows a Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion, one of only 20 ever built, escaping the museum and going on a joyride in the mountains. The car, originally created as a road-legal version of the 911 GT1 race car, features a powerful 3.2-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine and luxurious interior amenities. While it's unclear if the footage is CGI or real, it's a nostalgic reminder of the rare and capable Porsches of the 1990s.

crime2 years ago

10-year-old steals SUV, leads police on chase to see mom

A 10-year-old boy stole a Buick Encore in Michigan and drove it onto Interstate 75 in an attempt to meet his mother in Detroit. The vehicle was disabled by OnStar and the boy was apprehended and taken to a juvenile detention center. Several callers reported a child driving on the interstate and a video shows the SUV swerving over three lanes before hitting a guardrail.

odd-news2 years ago

Young Malaysian brothers crash parents' car during joyride

Two Malaysian brothers, aged 6 and 3, took their parents' car for a joyride to buy a toy car. They were picked up by local police after losing control and crashing into a lamp post. The boys had sneaked out of their home while their parents were occupied and had traveled about 1.5 miles before the crash. The elder boy suffered a cut to his chin, and the case is being investigated for reckless driving.

crime2 years ago

Teenage Joyride Ends in Tragedy: 13-Year-Old Driver Causes Fatal Crash and Injuries.

A 13-year-old boy out for a joyride in the family car caused a fiery crash that killed one person and injured ten others in Woodland, California. The teen is facing felony charges of vehicular manslaughter with negligence and evading with injuries. He had refused to comply with police officers who tried to pull him over for driving erratically in a 25 mph zone. After being discharged from the hospital, he will be booked into Yolo County Juvenile Hall.