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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Viral video: Group of men in Fortuner with HR number harass Jeep Wrangler carrying family with child on busy Dehradun road
A road rage incident on Dehradun's Main Rajpur Road turned violent on May 30, when a group of men in a white Toyota Fortuner Legender stopped a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a family inside, damaged the vehicle, and harassed the occupants. The viral video of the incident shows the confrontation unfold in full view of public traffic. Fortuner group blocks Jeep with family inside As per reports, the incident began when the Fortuner, bearing HR registration number attempted to block the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon from the left side. The Jeep was traveling with his wife and child on a busy stretch of Rajpur Road, opposite the Central Secretariat before Bahal Chowk in Dehradun. — himalayanhindu (@himalayanhindu) The Fortuner driver signaled aggressively, asking Jeep driver to stop the vehicle. When he did not comply, the Fortuner swerved too close, to block the passage. Once the vehicles stopped, the driver and passengers of the Fortuner exited their car and approached the Jeep. They shouted at Chaudhary, damaged the vehicle, and demanded that he step out. Despite the presence of his wife and young child inside the Jeep, the attackers continued to hit the vehicle. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The video shows Chaudhary asking the assailants to stop. He also asked his wife to call the police and requested the group to resolve the matter at the police station. He kept his window closed while trying to reason with the men. Locals try to help but face violence In a second video, some local residents stepped in to stop the attackers. However, the Fortuner occupants physically assaulted those who intervened. One of the men was seen hitting an elderly person standing near the Jeep. Live Events Driver takes family home, returns to report After the confrontation, the Jeep driver took his family home to safety and then returned to the location while speaking to the police on the phone. He shared details of the incident with the authorities. Police intervene but attackers flee Police had reportedly stopped the Fortuner, but by the time the Jeep driver returned to the scene, the occupants of the vehicle were no longer present.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Subaru Driver Humiliated For Taking Jeep Trail In National Park
Read the full story on Backfire News There's a certain level of delusion among some Subaru drivers, as well as other owners of all-wheel-drive crossovers, that their ride is a bonafide off-road rig. This is a topic we've covered before, especially with the newer Wilderness models from Subaru, and the marketing which makes them look like rugged trail explains why a Subaru Crosstrek owner was humiliated by the National Park Service last summer after he was caught taking his symmetrical all-wheel-drive wagon on a trail designated for four-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicles. The guy took to Reddit to share a letter he received after visiting Canyonlands National Park in Utah. He drove down one of the trails where it's posted that 'high clearance four-wheel drive is required on motor vehicles' that use it. Not understanding what that means, he thought his Subaru qualified. We've encountered this attitude many times in real life, and even more on the internet, so we knew immediately the Subaru owner would be mystified, mortified, and a little outraged by the whole thing. After all, there's a certain camp of them and other all-wheel-drive vehicle owners that really believe they own something equivalent to a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. In stock form, the Crosstrek has 8.7 inches of ground clearance. To someone who used to driving a Honda Civic, that probably seems like plenty. But consider this: stock Wranglers have about 12.9 inches of ground clearance. But there's more: an all-wheel-drive vehicle has only one set of gears. There isn't a four-low set for when the going gets really tough, allowing them to power through tough spots. Plus, Subarus have an open differential with no lockers, unlike a Jeep and other true off-road vehicles. Ther are more factors, plus we can get into how Jeeps and other off-road rigs aren't truly great trail machines unless they've been built, but the point is still the same: this refusal to understand that Subarus and other all-wheel-drive vehicles aren't true off-roaders comes with consequences. We know it's a point of pride, but the National Park Service is tired of rescuing prideful Subaru owners stuck in the backcountry where they should have never ventured. That's why this guy was threatened with a $5,000 fine, possible prison time, collateral forfeiture, and possibly other penalties if he took his Subie on a trail marked for four-wheel-drive vehicles again. Lead image via Subaru
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dodge Power Wagon Rips With Hellcat Power
Read the full story on Backfire News The only thing better than a lifted classic Dodge Power Wagon is a lifted classic Dodge Power Wagon with a Hellcat engine swap. We love trucks and muscle cars, but combining the two doesn't always work out. But with this build, we think the end result is rather pickup is a 1971 Dodge Power Wagon the owner says was a retired Air Force truck. Built by Rock Bottom Offroad, they created a custom chassis for this pickup with performance in mind. And to clarify, this works great on the street but is also capable on trails, although probably not on anything too technical. The Hellcat used in this Dodge was donated by a 2020 Jeep Trackhawk, tuned to make about 750-horsepower. That engine works with an HP95 transmission from a Ram TRX and a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon transfer case. In other words, this thing is a Mopar Frankenstein and it works beautifully, roasting tires and taking on dirt like a pro. As for the exhaust, it's built on the outside of the frame rails on both sides. The tailpipes are located in front of the rear tires, with everything tucked under the rocker panels for a clean look. Speaking of trail runs, the differentials come out of a Ford Super Duty but have Yukon aftermarket gears. The suspension is Fox Factory and the hubs are from WARN Industries. The owner says there's about 14 inches of travel in the front and 28 inches in the rear. The whole thing rides on 37-inch tires. In other words, this truck is overbuilt with top-shelf components and should be tough to break. When it comes to the interior, it's definitely a mixture of old school and modern in a strange twist. There are digital gauges, an old-style steering wheel, leather upholstery, a custom center console with cupholders, plus a cage for the front seats. This is quite the truck, so check out the video to see all the details plus it's smoky burnouts. Images via Autotopia LA/YouTube
