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Gas Prises To Rise Higher Before Memorial Day Weekend [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:06:57 +0000

We know they go up around summer holidays. But the questions are…how much and why? Find out here. According to AAA, gas prices in Michigan have risen 10 cents just in the past week. The current average in Michigan is $3.88 – about 13 cents per gallon more than this time last year. Here’s why: [...]

Texting Teen Dies During Her First Solo Drive [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:39 +0000

This is why there is a law against texting while driving. It can Kill. She had just turned 16 years old last week, and her family had allowed her for the first time to drive alone. Savannah Nash was en route Thursday afternoon to the grocery store to pick up items for the family dinner [...]

Deer Crashes Through Bus Windshield Then Walks Out [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:19:17 +0000

Bad time to be sitting in the front seat. I would imagine that got the drivers heart pounding. A Pennsylvania bus driver had a surprise passenger recently that entered the bus unconventionally but left just like any other passenger. The bus was only carrying one female passenger at the time, and no injuries were reported. The [...]

National Transportation Safety Board Asks States To Adopt Much Lower Blood Alcohol Level To Determine DUI

Steph — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:06:22 +0000

It’s estimated that 170,000 people are involved in an alcohol related traffic accident and recent studies confirm that almost 4 million people drive under the influence of alcohol. That’s a huge concern in regards to public safety. That concern is causing the National Transportation Safety Board to rethink it’s recommendation on an acceptable blood alcohol [...]

If Your Traveling In Genesee County Heads Up Orange Barrels Are Out [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:14:06 +0000

It’s a sign of the season. Spring in Michigan means construction zones popping up all over the state. Here are the ones to watch out for in Genesee County.One of the biggest projects in Genesee County is already causing headaches for drivers while they navigate their way through the orange barrels. In Genesee County, drivers [...]

Old Spock And New Spock Appear In Hilarious Audi Commercial [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:10:55 +0000

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" hits the big screen in just over a week, but Audi's new TV commercial is out now... and it's out of this world!

Man Clings To Car Hood For Two Miles After Hit-And-Run [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:53:48 +0000

Elton Kim tried to stop a hit-and-run driver from speeding off after she backed into his wife’s car. Somehow, he ended up clinging to the woman’s hood for about two miles. This happened Roswell, Georgia, just north of Atlanta. Another driver was able to catch some of the ordeal on video. You can hear Elton [...]

Traffic Alert! Some Genesee County Road Work Begins Today

Rod Prahin — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:39:48 +0000

Be prepared for some delays today around Burton and Davison.Construction starts this morning on the Irish road bridge over I-69. One lane in each direction on I-69 will be closed in each direction for the duration of the construction. Work will conclude at 10pm nightly. The project is expected to be over in August.

Be Careful! Rain Has Created Many Surprises On Genesee County Roads [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:02:35 +0000

Here is an example of what you could run into unexpectedly on county roads. It looks somewhat harmless now, but early Friday, one patch of road caused quite the problem in Flint. All this is a side effect of the heavy rain. Hope you didn’t hit this one Friday morning. Take a look. ABC 12 [...]

This American Automobile Icon Came Into Our Lives 49 Years Ago This Week [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:12:13 +0000

This American automotive brainstorm changed the entire landscape of the car buying public 49 years ago this week. Women really loved this car. I’m proud to say I have one of these.Have you figured it out yet? Here’s the first commercial for that car. Here’s a picture of My 1970 Mustang..wild pony.

Would You Take Advantage Of A 97 Month Car Loan?

Steph — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:57:14 +0000

So you’d like to buy a new car but the one that you have your eye on might come with a monthly payment your budget won’t allow. Don’t worry! Lenders have a solution for that. Love the new car smell but experiencing a bit of sticker shock? You are not alone. Personal incomes have been [...]

Road Construction That Could Affect You If You Drive North Of Flint [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:04:09 +0000

Maybe you work north of flint or travel north for the weekend. It’s that time of year – construction season. Orange cones will be popping up all over the roadways.Yesterday two big projects began. Both will likely create some headaches in Saginaw and Bay counties. MDOT is putting $70 million into I-75 and Zilwaukee Bridge [...]

Traffic Crash Involving a School Bus Slows Traffic for Flint-Area Commuters

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:09:52 +0000

A traffic crash on Bristol Road ini front of Bendle High School has traffic at a crawl this afternoon. Two cars and a school bus were involved in the accident. As Bendle school bus 95-1 was pulling into the school to pick up students today, it was rear-ended by a vehicle and it was hit [...]

This Car Runs on Air and Nothing But [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:47:27 +0000

Is this the car of the future? It runs on air, not gas.

Women Swear Behind The Wheel More Than Men [AUDIO]

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:44:16 +0000

According to a new survey by Direct Line car insurance, women are more likely than men to swear while driving. In fact, that's why I insist on driving during family road trips. Nearly half of all women, 48%, admit to cursing behind the wheel while only 40% of men do. We've got the top five things most likely to make us swear while driving.

What Would Make You Consider Buying A Electric Car? [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:22:47 +0000

General Motors says it’s developing an electric car with a range of 200 miles. Would that get you to buy one?The automaker says by 2017, it will have a half million hybrid and pure electric cars on the road. GM is working on two all-electric models with extended range. Right now, the plug-in Chevy Spark [...]

Dozens Of Flint GM Workers Will Be Laid Off [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:28:32 +0000

GM has confirmed it is eliminating its third shift at the Flint Engine Operations plant next month. Over 100-GM workers will be out of job. GM says the shift will go away in April. But this was a not a complete surprise. Flint engine has been building and exporting engines to Korea until GM Korea started [...]

Mid-Michigan Drivers With No Child Safety seat Govenor Says 'Show Me The Money'

Rod Prahin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:57:10 +0000

Have you gotten off the hook in the past when child passengers were in your car not in a child passenger seat? Not any more. Uncle Rick wants the money.Violators now can avoid up to $103 in fines and court costs if they buy a child safety seat before the court appearance date on their [...]

Heads-Up I-69 And I-75 Travelers Almost Time To Exercise The 'P' Word [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:02:51 +0000

I have been saying spring is just around the corner. Here is a sure sign. In a few short months, we’ll see orange barrels and road closures signs. Time to exercise the ‘P’ word, that stands for patience. Several road construction projects will be getting under way. From east to west, the I-69 road sign [...]

Watch Worlds First Ever Successful Car Back Flip [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:18:27 +0000

Guerlain Chicherit, a professional stunt driver from France, became the world s first person to complete a successful car back flip. This is so cool.If it looks like Chicherit was driving slow, it’s because he was. He approached the 25-foot-high ramp at 37 miles per hour. The rest is history. Watch.