Women think running from police will save at 100 mph
Connecticut police saw someone speeding late at night and tried to pull them over. The woman decided to flee the police but did not escape until the police were aware of the license plate. Now, she faces four charges because she doesn't want to risk a perfect driving record. No one wants tickets, but those who are well-planned spotless driving records don't want to ruin it. A Connecticut woman took this obsession with perfection to the extreme and decided to go beyond the police, but while she might have “escaped,” she didn’t quite get rid of the consequences. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que :()}; adpushup.que.push(function(){if(adpushup.config.platform!=="Desktop"){adpushup.triggerad("0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-4db4-8135 c5088799a76a76a76f8") adpushup.triggerad("82503191-E1D1-435A-874F-9C78A2A54A2F"); Naturally, authorities use the board number to track cars on registered addresses. At that time, they got in touch with the owner and just asked if she was driving in the 50 mph (96 km/h) area, which the officials said was 100 mph or more. According to police, Natasha Ramos-Bauza…
Cops chase Dodge Charger at speeds over 130 mph while smoking
A Virginia State Trooper smoked and had to chase the suspect. He then spent several minutes weaving through traffic at triple-digit speeds. Even after the chase ended, he showed an unusually calm head. Being a police officer is not easy. What or who will face what on a daily basis and how things might turn out. For one Virginia trooper, that meant leaving cigars in the middle of a carriage to ensure they caught the suspect. This may not seem like a big deal, but the officer's behavior throughout Shebang really stood out. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que :()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform! == "Desktop") { adpushup.triggerad(" 0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-4db4-8135-c5088799a76a76af8”) 82503191-E1D1-435A-874F-9C78A2A54A2F”);}}); This incident appears to be from May 2024. In dashboard video from a Virginia State Patrol car, we see an officer casually enjoying a cigar while driving at highway speeds. As they approached the Dodge Charger in the left lane, they activated their emergency lights to initiate a…
Teen accelerated Lexus IS F to 126 mph, then police sped it straight away
Speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway may not be the smartest way to ride in a high-performance car California police said they stopped a driver who was speeding at 126 mph. The driver, a 19-year-old, was driving a V8-powered Lexus IS F. Police arrested the teen and impounded the car for 30 days on charges of reckless driving. Many teenagers would love the chance to go for a spin in a fast car. A 19-year-old in California did put a high-performance car to the test recently. Sadly for them, they did this on a public road under police surveillance. Their joyride in the high-performance Lexus ended with flashing lights, arrest and an expensive lesson about the speed limit on public roads. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was patrolling the Pacific Coast Highway on Sunday. As they did so, they noticed a blue blur flying by and clocking in at exactly 126 mph (203 km/h). That blur is a Lexus…
Chrysler 300 hits 174 mph during police chase, still gets
Arkansas police chased a speeding Chrysler 300 that was more than three times the speed limit. Police eventually ended the pursuit out of public safety concerns after losing track of the car. The suspect was arrested while parking the sedan and trying to cover it with a tarp. Police across the country know that in some situations their firepower on the highway is at a disadvantage. Modern performance vehicles have capabilities unimaginable in everyday police cars. Some departments have even complained about such cars. Not even Arkansas state troopers have been able to keep up lately. Still, they eventually found the suspect. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); We've reported on various police chases before. These include situations where the suspect escapes with the help of a very fast car and good enough driving skills. In the video below, you'll see a very fast Chrysler 300,…
2025 Corvette ZR1 quarter mile to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds
Chevrolet has revealed that the 2025 Corvette ZR1 can hit 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds. This American supercar can run the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds at 150 mph. The ZR1 will be available next year, but the biggest question is pricing, which is still unknown. Corvette ZR1 news continues, with Chevrolet also revealing other performance specs, including a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of 2.3 seconds. The company says the feat was achieved with the ZTK Performance Package, noting that the car hits the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds at 150 mph (241 km/h). var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); The standard ZR1 is a bit slower, as it accelerates to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 2.5 seconds and completes the quarter mile in 9.7 seconds at 152 mph (245 km/h). . The company added, "All testing was conducted using 93-octane pump fuel and…
11-year-old boy flees police and flips minivan at 60 mph
Police were notified that a minivan was traveling erratically on the highway and, due to public safety concerns, pursued the 11-year-old girl only briefly. go through Brad Anderson December 19, 2024 14:35 It's unclear how the child obtained the keys to the minivan. The truck rolled over after traveling through a flooded stretch of road at about 60 mph. The 11-year-old was taken to hospital but did not suffer any visible injuries. If you're like us, when you were 11 years old, you probably enjoyed playing Gran Turismo or Need for Speed during the holidays. But an 11-year-old boy in Oroville, California, recently decided to drive a real car on the street, prompting authorities to respond quickly and launch a brief pursuit before the minor crashed. On the morning of December 14, the California Highway Patrol received multiple reports of a reckless driver traveling at a high rate of speed on State Highway 99 and weaving in and out of…
McLaren warns 765LT owners not to exceed 96 mph using Windows
British company plans to install custom fasteners to prevent polycarbonate rear panels from flying off on the road go through Brad Anderson December 5, 2024 17:30 The McLaren 765LT recall affects 163 cars due to the risk of the rear window detaching at high speeds. Warranty claims revealed the rear panel had debonded or separated, prompting the recall. This recall is limited to 765LT Coupes without the MSO carbon fiber roof scoop. The McLaren 765LT will start at nearly $400,000 when it's launched in the U.S., and with options, that number could soar to more than $500,000. Despite its high value and excellent engineering, the British supercar is now the subject of a local recall affecting 163 cars nationwide. McLaren has revealed that the supercar's rear window, which is made from lightweight polycarbonate, could become detached from its supporting frame due to bond failure. The automaker believes the failure may occur when the panels are subjected to air load forces…
Watch an Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale hit 207 mph
Alfa Romeo has released a new video of the 33 Stradale reaching a top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h) around the Nardone Circuit. Engineers have completed testing ahead of first delivery in December. 33 Stradale launched last summer and all 33 units have been sold. Work on the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale continues, with the company releasing a new video showing the prototype being tested at the Nardo Technical Center. There, it underwent "intensive dynamic testing" to ensure the road-going supercar could achieve all of its performance targets. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); As part of the latest round of testing, the team "monitored and verified dynamic parameters such as aerodynamics, top speed, maximum temperature, propulsion cooling system and cabin sound insulation." While there were many, the real highlight was at the famous Nar High-speed running on multiple rings. More: Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale…
YangWang U9 can hit a top speed of 244 mph, but can’t beat it
Nearly 1,300-horsepower all-electric supercar laps the Green Hell a full 31 seconds slower than Xiaomi SU7 Ultra November 13, 2024 12:10 The Yangwang U9 is the fastest Chinese production model with a top speed of 243.54 mph. The electric supercar lapped the Nürburgring in 7 minutes, 17.900 seconds, but it could do better. The lap time is inferior to Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Rimac Nevera. Not bad, but far from great Let's start with the Nürburgring lap time: 7:17.900 is respectable, especially for a pure electric car. However, in the pantheon of high-performance electric vehicles, the Yangwang U9 doesn't exactly rewrite history. It's a full 30 seconds behind the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype's astonishing 6:46.874, and it's also behind production benchmarks like the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (7:07.55) and the Rimac Nevera (7:05.298). More: Mercedes-AMG One breaks its own Nürburgring record with 6.29 lap time The Chinese car manufacturing giant also shared an in-car video of…
Arkansas police jump charger at 100 mph to get away from suspect,
The officer narrowly missed hitting a utility pole, then realized he may have broken the cruiser's oil pan November 10, 2024 21:05 An Arkansas State Trooper rode his Dodge Charger in pursuit at speeds of nearly 100 mph. The resulting injuries separated him from pursuit and allowed the suspect to escape. This video highlights a consistent theme surrounding the ASP chase. Criminals evade justice every day around the world. The police were right to try to pursue them, but the methods of the pursuit were often controversial. A series of videos from Arkansas illustrate the dangers of some of these methods. In one instance, a soldier drove his Dodge Charger at nearly 100 mph (160 km/h) before the chase ended due to self-inflicted injuries. On October 15, Arkansas State Trooper Jackson Shumate conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Charger. For unknown reasons, the Charger initially stopped at a gas station and fled the station. Shumate was getting out of…
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 top speed 233 mph
"Oh my god, this is so fast!" When four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon talks about your latest machine, you know you're doing something right as a performance car manufacturer. Those were the words that came out of Gordon's mouth as he watched the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 speed past him as it accelerated to 233 mph. Photo Credit: Chevrolet As automakers tend to do, Chevrolet under-promised when it released preliminary numbers for the C8 version of the ZR1 in July. Its DOHC 5.5-liter V8 (aka LT7) features a flat-plane crankshaft and twin turbochargers that help it pump out 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque. "The Corvette ZR1 has a top speed of over 215 mph on the track and runs the quarter mile in what GM estimates is less than 10 seconds." Boy, does it over-deliver. Chevrolet recently took the ZR1 to the high-speed oval track at ATP Car Testing in Papenburg, Germany, and achieved a two-way…
15-year-old beat police at 100 mph in stolen Corvette
Police pursued an allegedly stolen Chevrolet Corvette Saturday night. Eventually, the car crashed after police used spike strips to puncture one of the tires. Police later discovered a 15-year-old boy was driving the vehicle with a 19-year-old passenger. A routine night out for San Bernardino police quickly turned into a high-speed chase involving a stolen sports car and two teenagers. On Saturday night, police spotted a Chevrolet Corvette that had been reported stolen, and a pursuit began that escalated to the point where the California Highway Patrol had to take over. After the incident, which involved spike strips, a blown tire and a crash, police found two teenagers in the car, including a 15-year-old driver. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The chase apparently began shortly before 10 p.m. in Hesperia, California, when the driver allegedly sped away from a traffic stop. A news…
Teen’s Honda accelerates to 120 mph, police save life
The 18-year-old driver said the SUV continued to accelerate even after slamming on the brakes. A 2022 Honda Pilot allegedly accelerated to 120 mph without the driver pressing the accelerator. After the teen struggled to control the out-of-control Honda, his mother called 911. Police helped stop the speeding SUV by controlling the collision, averting a disaster. An 18-year-old driver had a horrific experience behind the wheel of a Honda Pilot after the SUV allegedly accelerated to 120 mph (193 km/h) without him pressing the gas pedal. The teenager's mother called police, who coordinated a controlled crash on the highway and averted disaster. The incident occurred in Becker County, Minnesota on the evening of September 17. Sam Dutcher, who had just graduated from high school a few months earlier, was driving home to West Fargo, North Dakota, when the family car started having trouble. MORE: Driver distracted by mobile phone crashes into classic Jaguar XK120, leaving it in ruins According to…
2025 Rivian R1S will hit 60 mph, on par with the Corvette Z06
The four-motor R1S is also faster than the Lamborghini Urus Performante, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT and Aston Martin DBX707. The Rivian R1S's four-motor configuration boasts 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 pound-feet of torque. Motor Trend says the 2025 model will have a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time of 2.6 seconds. It also conquered the quarter mile quicker than a Lamborghini Urus. For years, SUVs were never really considered fast or fun to drive. Then Porsche broke the mold with the Cayenne, and more have followed. Now, Rivian may have just set a new high bar with the 2025 R1S, which has a quad-motor setup that delivers 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 pound-feet of torque. A new independent test proves it's one of the fastest production cars (not just SUVs) ever built. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 2.6 seconds, the same as the new C8 Corvette Z06 and E-Ray. It's quicker than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, McLaren…
Suspect throws stolen Dodge Hellcat at 160 mph
The young driver miraculously survived the fiery crash but could now face multiple charges Arkansas State Police spotted a suspected stolen Dodge and launched a pursuit. The chase ended when the Charger reportedly crashed while traveling at 160 mph. The driver was ejected from the vehicle as a result of the impact, but miraculously survived. Nowadays, stolen cars can be big business. On August 9, Arkansas police were notified to keep an eye out for one such car. The next day, they found the stolen car. But what they didn't expect was that the chase would result in speeds of up to 160 mph (258 kph) and a fiery crash that ejected the driver from the vehicle. The initial report of the Dodge Charger being stolen came from Memphis, Tennessee. On August 10, Arkansas police allegedly spotted the same car about an hour away from the Tennessee capital. They began hunting it down, but we're talking about a Charger Hellcat.…
5-year-old boy reaches 194 mph in Lamborghini Revuelto
Five-year-old Zayn Sofuoglu set a new speed record in a Lamborghini Revuelto. Last year, the toddler went viral for doing donuts on a Ferrari SF90 Stradale. Zayn's father, Kenan Sofuoglu, is a former world champion motorcycle racer who won five championships. In 2015, Max Verstappen made motorsport history when, at just 17 years old, he became the youngest Formula 1 driver ever. However, if a five-year-old Turkish lad named Zayn Sofuoglu keeps working his way up to the pinnacle of the sport, he just might make Verstappen look like an old-timer. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); You may have heard of Sofuoglu before. He became an internet sensation in early 2023 when his parents posted a video of him doing donuts in a Ferrari SF90 Stradale at the age of three. Since then, he has continued his racing adventures on two and four wheels,…
The driver of the Volkswagen that was traveling at 122 mph claimed that he had a gas tank emergency, then
One Tiguan driver said she reached speeds of 122 mph as the gas in the tank ran out quickly. After initially stopping to wait for police to catch up, she sped off again, sparking a second chase. Police eventually forced her car into a ditch and subdued the repeat offender. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes in life, and driving is no exception. But some people keep making bad decisions. One woman driving a Volkswagen Tiguan through eastern Arkansas is one example. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); While no names have been revealed, we do have some important details about the female driver involved. The chase took place just after 3 a.m. on April 7, 2024, in West Memphis, near the Tennessee-Arkansas border. If you’ve followed our coverage here at Carscoops, you know that Arkansas police officers don’t hesitate to use force…
Snapchat CEO faces lawsuit over 107 mph crash
In 2015, a Georgia man suffered permanent brain damage after he was knocked out by Christal McGee while using a now-defunct app go through Chris Chilton July 31, 2024 15:10 Snapchat's current CEO must answer questions about his company's speed filter as part of a lawsuit over a 2015 Georgia highway crash. Crystal McGee was driving at 107 mph when she struck Wentworth Maynard, leaving him with permanent brain damage. In 2021, Snapchat pulled its controversial filter that superimposed your speed over what your phone’s camera saw. Social media giant Snapchat has been unable to shake off the negative publicity surrounding its controversial “speed filter,” even though the company withdrew the feature in 2021. Last week, a Georgia judge ruled that current Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel must be questioned in a case involving a woman who was involved in a high-speed collision while using the app, seriously injuring the driver of another vehicle. Snapchat’s speed filter, a digital speedometer that…
Hennessey Venom F5 hits 219 mph in just half a mile
The supercar is powered by a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine dubbed "Fury." With 1,817 horsepower, the Venom F5 is one of the most powerful street-legal cars on the planet. Earlier this month, a Venom F5 crashed during testing at 250 mph. The Hennessey Venom F5 promises to be the fastest production car in the world, and while we eagerly await the small manufacturer's attempt to break the 300 mph barrier, Hennessey has shown us just how fast the hypercar can go around a half-mile course. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); As part of the most recent half-mile test of the Venom F5, company founder John Hennessey personally drove the Venom F5 through the half-mile. When the Venom F5 passed the half-mile, it reached a staggering speed of 219.07 mph (352.5 km/h), which is faster than many supercars. Later, company test driver David Donohue also…
124 mph Dodge Challenger test drive accident kills mother
The 2021 Challenger R/T Scat Pack was traveling nearly three times the speed limit during a test drive at All American Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Odessa when it crashed go through Chris Chilton July 29, 2024 16:50 A mother of three from Texas was killed when her Honda Accord was struck by a Dodge Challenger traveling at more than 120 mph in a 45 mph zone. A customer test drives a 2021 Challenger R/T Scat Pack at All American Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Odessa. The driver, Benjamin Meece, who had been arrested more than 25 times, fled the scene and was found hiding in a backyard. An Odessa, Texas, woman was killed in a high-speed test drive of her Dodge Challenger when the Mopar muscle car, traveling at speeds of more than 120 mph (193 kph), slammed into the woman's car, ejecting her from the vehicle and killing her instantly. Kumar Carrillo's three children have filed a wrongful…
Dodge Challenger hits and kills woman during test drive in Odessa, Texas
Odessa resident Benjamin Means was test driving a Dodge Challenger at 124 mph. July 27, 2024 — A mother of two was killed in a fatal Dodge Challenger test drive when the driver was driving more than 120 mph in a 45 mph zone and struck another vehicle. Now a lawsuit claims the dealership, dealer salesperson and the driver of the Dodge Challenger should be paid at least $1 million for the fatal crash. The Texas lawsuit names Lithia Motors (Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Odessa National), car salesman Kenneth Salas, and Benjamin Kyle Meece, who was driving the 2021 Dodge Challenger during a test drive. On the morning of June 7, 2024, dealer salesman Salas and potential buyer Benjamin Meece prepared to test drive the 2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack from dealerships across the United States. The two were traveling in the 4800 block of East University Drive in Odessa when the Challenger approached an intersection at 124…
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 is a 1,064-horsepower supercar with a top speed of more than 215 mph
Chevrolet has unveiled the all-new Corvette ZR1. It has a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine with 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque. When the model goes on sale next year, it will have a top speed of more than 215 mph. The Bugatti Veyron made its debut nearly 20 years ago with a W16 engine that produced 987 hp (736 kW / 1,001 PS). This was an incredible number for a comfortable production car, but it has now been surpassed by the Corvette. We're talking about the all-new ZR1, which exceeds expectations with its twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine that produces an astonishing 1,064 hp (793 kW / 1,079 PS) and 828 lb-ft (1,121 Nm) of torque. 2024 Corvette E-Ray review: All-wheel drive and hybrid power make the Corvette even better Those are supercar numbers, putting the ZR1 on par with the Ferrari 296 GTB, 12Cilindri and SF90 Stradale. It's also more powerful than the Lamborghini Revuelto, McLaren 750S,…
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