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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Perfectly Good Dodge Hellcat Ditched Dangling
Read the full story on The Auto Wire A perfectly good Dodge Charger Hellcat (with some front end damage) was left just abandoned in Santa Cruz County, California recently. As you can see from the photos, California Highway Patrol came across the Mopar which was dangling from a guy wire for a utility seen this sort of thing before, but usually there's some crazy story of a car accident and the vehicle riding up the wire after. But there's none of that in this case. In fact, there's no story at all. When officers came across this Hellcat, it was just abandoned with no driver in sight. Why the person took off isn't clear, although there are some possibilities. As CHP notes, leaving the scene of a crash like this can result in misdemeanor charges because it's against the law. One possible explanation is that the Charger was stolen. Obviously, car thieves just aren't as careful with a vehicle they don't own and don't have any true responsibility towards. Plus, many thieves will go joyriding in boosted rides. In other words, while driving recklessly, a thief might have crashed this car, then taken off instead of sticking around so the cops would catch him. Another possibility is the owner of the Hellcat was in fact behind the wheel and intoxicated, which it was crashed in such an odd way. We're not even sure what the driver had to do to get the car over the barrier and onto the guy wire. Knowing that sticking around to talk to the police would result in a citation for DUI, the driver took off, called a friend, or maybe got an Uber. Then the owner can report the Dodge Hellcat stolen and claim someone else wrecked it, collecting the insurance money. We hate to say it, but this does happen. Either way, this Dodge Charger Hellcat is going to need some work with damage to the front fascia and what appears to be a coolant leak, perhaps from the radiator ruptured. Hopefully it's treated properly in the future instead of abused like this. Image via CHP – Santa Cruz/Facebook Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Car and Driver
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Well . . . The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Is Back Again for 2026
Dodge revealed details for the 2026 Durango lineup, quashing rumors that the current generation would end after 2025. In addition to carrying over the current generation for at least one more year, Dodge also announced the return of the V-8-powered R/T and SRT Hellcat Durangos. Pricing for the GT and R/T models is unchanged from 2025, starting at $40,490 and $51,990, respectively, while pricing for the SRT Hellcat won't be revealed until later this year. Dodge did it again. When it launched in 2021, the 710-hp Durango SRT Hellcat was only supposed to stick around for one model year. After taking a year off, Dodge's executives must've realized their stack of money bags was quickly dwindling, so they pivoted and brought the Durango Hellcat back for 2023. Then again, for a final year of production in 2024. And, as money is a hell of an enticement, once more with a slew of final editions for 2025. If you haven't caught on to the theme yet, the Durango is back for a final, final, final, final edition for 2026. Stellantis Okay, so Dodge isn't actually mentioning anything about final editions this go-around of the Durango SRT Hellcat, which could mean they're planning for more than one year of production. The brand is promising to release more details about the seven-seater Hellcat in the third quarter of this year. Along with the high-powered model, Dodge released details on the rest of the 2026 Durango lineup, which includes the V-6 GT model and the V-8 R/T trim. The GT carries over to 2026 unchanged, down to the price, which starts at $40,490. The R/T model adds two new wheel options and brings back the $5990 Tow 'N Go package as a stand-alone option. There's also a new $3495 Blacktop Redline package that adds 20-by-8.0-inch Black Noise wheels, blacked-out badging, and special SRT spoilers for the front and rear. The R/T trim starts at $51,990, the same as last year. Order books for the GT and R/T are scheduled to open in June, with cars arriving in dealerships sometime in the third quarter of this year. Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Everyday Hero: A lifetime of service
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—The Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor, was recently presented to Rear Adm. James H Flatley III aboard the USS Yorktown—the perfect place to honor a man who dedicated his life to protecting others and preserving history. 'It's a man whose given service over himself his whole life and is an example to us all,' said Chauncey Clark with the USS Yorktown Foundation. Similar words are often spoken about Admiral. Flatley, who was surrounded by family and friends for the special ceremony The Order of the Palmetto is presented to the South Carolinian who has demonstrated extraordinary lifetime achievements, service, and contributions of national and statewide significance. Admiral Flatley, who is 91 years old and lives in Mount Pleasant, graduated from the Naval Academy. He was a US Naval aviator from 1956 until his retirement in 1987. He flew combat missions in Vietnam. But what made this ceremony special for Admiral Flatley was that it was aboard the same aircraft carrier in which his father landed the first Hellcat fighter plane. 'That meant a lot because it goes so far back to my dad helping put this ship together and get it to sea. You know he was a World War 2 hero. All the more reason to follow in his footsteps, which I tried to do,' Flatley explained. Admiral Flatley is no stranger to making history. In 1963, he became the first person to complete 21 C-130 Hercules landings on an aircraft carrier. In later years, after retirement, Admiral Flatley also ran Patriots Point for seven years. He has spent a lifetime dedicated to service. 'I think you can't find a lifetime that's more expansive than his was from his Navy career to his community career,' said Clark. He is the kind of person who thanks others who were there to thank him, and now he will always be remembered for his outstanding service and career. 'That's why we honor him here today. It's something we're losing in the American society today. People that give everything for their country and for their family' said Clark. Congratulations, Admiral Flatley! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New York Giants' Darius Slayton named NFL's most underrated wide receiver
New York Giants' Darius Slayton named NFL's most underrated wide receiver Entering the 2025 offseason, the New York Giants were expected to part ways with free agent wide receiver Darius Slayton after six seasons. The 2019 fifth-round pick was looking at a rich receiver market, while the team appeared poised to move on. "Definitely, winning and being in an advantageous situation are probably two things that are really important for me right now," Slayton told the New York Daily News before free agency. "Obviously, five out of my six years with the Giants we weren't competitive. We didn't make the playoffs. We weren't really close to making the playoffs. "I have learned over my career that I do want to go off and I do want to get paid. But it weighs on me so heavy just losing. Every. Single. Week. I can't take [it]. Like, there's no money that's gonna make me just go home and be like -- I'm obviously gonna be a little more happy in my Hellcat than in a Camry -- but like my spirit, the core of me cannot take that." Then came a surprise. On the first day of the legal tampering period, the Giants re-signed Slayton to a three-year deal worth $36 million. They obviously sold him on their vision and the two turned away from divorce and instead chose to renew their vows. That may turn out to benefit the Giants, who will look to throw downfield more in 2025. And that's good news as the always-consistent Slayton was recently named the NFL's most underrated wide receiver by Aaron Schatz of NFL Media. Slayton wasn't supposed to be anything special as a fifth-round pick in 2019, but he started nine games and caught eight touchdown passes in his rookie season. Sure, he hasn't come anywhere close to that end zone production since then. But the Giants played Slayton alongside Malik Nabers last season, and you need at least two starting wide receivers to survive in the modern NFL. Slayton caught 39 passes for 573 yards, which was convincing enough for the Giants to bring him back on a three-year, $36 million contract. Advanced metrics support the move since Slayton has had a positive receiving DVOA (defense-adjusted value over average) for three straight seasons. And it's not like he has done that while working with any of the NFL's best quarterbacks. With Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and/or Jaxson Dart under center in 2025, Slayton should continue to work as a deep threat opposite Nabers. He'll probably put up another quietly productive and surprisingly efficient season. Slayton is a selfless team-first player who produces at a consistent clip despite the inconsistencies around him. With a more stable and talented quarterback situation in 2025, he could even be headed for a breakout season.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in York County dealership theft charged amid DNA evidence
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A single hair that was found in a stolen Dodge Challenger from a York County dealership has led to an arrest one year later, police announced Thursday. Northern York County Regional Police said the DNA they submitted for testing came back as a match for Andrew Boyd, 22, of Fairfield. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Investigators obtained DNA from Boyd, who was at the Adams County Prison on unrelated charges. It was noted by police that Boyd matched the description of the one suspect seen on video footage from the dealership. Inside the stolen vehicle, investigators had recovered the single hair in the back seat, and they also swabbed the steering wheel and gear shifter, police said. That evidence was sent to PSP Labs, and the results that came back on April 25 showed a match of Boyd's DNA, police said. Boyd and another suspect are accused of entering the lot and smashing a Chevy Camaro through a window at Thornton Automotive – Dover, located at 3885 Carlisle Road in Dover Township, on May 13, 2024, just before 4 a.m. The suspects then tried to steal a 2016 Dodge Charger Hellcat inside the showroom but were thwarted when the Camaro got stuck on the front stairs. A golf cart was also hit and pushed into the Hellcat. The damage cost was determined to be just over $12,000, police said. The thieves did find the keys to the Challenger parked outside and drove away. That vehicle was found the next day in Maryland, and investigators searched it for DNA. Prior coverage -> Stolen car from York County dealership recovered in Maryland, police say Boyd faces felony charges of burglary, theft, receiving stolen property, and criminal mischief. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of unauthorized use of motor vehicles. He is currently locked up in Adams County Prison with bail set at $25,000 by Magisterial District Judge David Eshbach. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 29. Police did not say if they've identified the other suspect in the theft. Anyone with information is asked to reach out to them by calling (8355) or tips@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
