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Nissan Has Explosive Problem, Lawsuit Claims
The rear windshields on certain Nissan Rogues are prone to randomly shattering, a recently filed lawsuit alleges. New York residents Nicole Delucia-Roitman and Darren Chang filed the proposed class action suit on Jan. 6. The suit alleges that the backlites … Continue reading
That Was One Expensive Backlite
Auto glass shops are used to dealing with the consequences of accidents, just not typically ones that happen at their shops. One couple’s recent glass replacement left the car with more damage than it started with. Anthony and Heidi Sutton’s … Continue reading
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‘Like a Gunshot’: Longview Mother Seeks Help After Rock Thrown at Car Window
A family in Longview, Texas, experienced a terrifying moment when a rock hit their back window, and now they are seeking the public’s help. Read more here.
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Toyota’s Upcoming 4Runner SUV Will Get a Roll-Down Rear Window, Debut Soon
Toyota has dropped a new teaser for its upcoming 4Runner SUV in the U.S. The Toyota 4Runner is set for a global debut on April 9, 2024. The upcoming 4Runner will get an electrically operable roll-down rear window and the … Continue reading
King’s Lynn Man Punched Man and Smashed Car Window Before Swearing and Spitting at Police Officers
In the United Kingdom, a drunk 22-year-old smashed a driver’s rear window with a wine bottle before punching a man in the back of the head and spitting at a police officer. Read more here.
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No Rear Window is no Problem for Polestar 4, Says Car-Maker
Using steel in place of a rear windshield, the 2024 Polestar 4 will instead come with a back camera that streams to a high-definition display in the same spot a rear-view mirror would be. Read more here.
I Test Drove the Toyota Corolla Commercial and This Low-Cost Hybrid Van Has One Surprising Feature
It looks like a car, with blacked-out rear windows rather than metal. Toyota has discovered that a “car” parked in your drive overnight is less likely to get broken into than a van. The vehicle also has a full set … Continue reading
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Man Recalls Running Through Home Dodging Bullets
A 60-year-old man ran for his life through his home as bullets sprayed his home and broke the windshield and backlite in his pickup truck. It’s an experience he would love to erase, but in reality it’s one he will … Continue reading
One-off Ferrari SP48 Unica Looks Ahead, Loses Rear Window
Other design tweaks include the use of LED light bars at the rear; a new wheel design; and a liberal application of black surfaces to highlight the flow of the side skirts. Click here to read more.
Paralympic Gold Medals Stolen From Car, Recovered Easter Sunday
On April 16, three-time Paralympic Gold Medalist Jen Lee found his back car window in shambles while parked in a parking garage in the Rim at La Cantera. His gold medals from Paralympic Winter Games Sochi 2014, Paralympic Winter Games … Continue reading
Driver Dies, Passenger Rescued Through Back Window
Good Samaritans were able to rescue a male passenger by breaking out the back window of the vehicle. Police say that while the man survived, they suspect the woman died on impact from the crash. Click here to read more. … Continue reading
Police Say Rome Man Smashed Car Window
A 37-year-old man is accused of smashing out a vehicle’s rear window on Thursday, according to the Rome Police Department. Click here to read more.