The origin of credit cards, rumored Capital One / T-Mobile card, and Hertz's AI car inspections (Saturday Selection) – Frequent Miler
This week we’ll be hearing some fun stories about how credit cards first came about. After seeing rumors about CapitalOne/T-Mobile credit card, we talk about the introduction of Hertz, an AI-driven system for rental car inspections. Credit cards were invented as businessmen forgot their wallets. According to this article, credit cards were invented in 1949 […]
Three Tourists Among Dead in Cable Car Crash in Naples, Italy
ROME (AP) – Three tourists, including a British couple, were among the four people killed when a mountain cable vehicle plunged into Naples’ southern valley, officials confirmed Saturday. The UK’s Foreign, Federal and Development Authority said in a statement that it was “supporting the families of a British couple who died in Italy and are […]
Introducing ‘Quick Fix’: Practical answers to all your car questions
Here in California, cars have always been kings. Look at the respect we refer to the highway. It is not just the 405, but the 405, a very unique monument to human ingenuity and aspirations as the great pyramid of Giza. Still, California is the worst place to become a driver in many ways. It’s […]
Shocking video captured moment Florida cops dodged death as high-speed car rammed police cruiser
The shocking footage captures the moment when two Florida officers faintly missed being attacked by a fast-pilled highway vehicle by a police cruiser on the side of a busy highway. A horrifying incident took place around 3am Sunday as Florida Highway Patrol troopers and a deputy from the Volsia County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a […]
80-Year-Old Grandmother Survives Six-Storey Fall Onto Car Roof
Russia may be suffering from the prejudice trend, but one lucky Babushka survived her ordeal. Surprising footage of an older woman, 80-year-old grandmother and reportedly survived a serious fall from height, has circulated among Russian broadcasters. These reports suggest that the woman fell from her sixth floor apartment while trying to wash the windows. Luckily, […]
Wild Video Shows Car Crash Suspect In Boxers, Aftermath Of Cops Shooting Musician’s Wife
The newly released video showed a hit and rank rush that sparked a series of events, including shooting police guns and arresting the wife of a musician allegedly pointing a gun at a police officer. Multiple cars collided with each other on April 8th at Eagle Rock. video Shared on Thursday by ABC 7 News. […]
Florida bride late for wedding caught on wild police video ‘racing to the altar’ in speeding car
He was caught in his hand. A high-speed bride gets caught up in bodycam footage “Race to the Altar” while her rushing driver was flying on the Florida highway to take his wife to her wedding. The bride and her Dapper wedding guests told officers they were running late to the ceremony when they were […]
Trump looking at tariff exemptions 'to help some of the car companies'
President Trump said Monday that he is considering tariff exemptions to provide relief to auto companies as he works to restructure supply chains in the latest potential adjustments to tariff policy. “I’m looking at something to help some of the car companies switching to parts made in Canada, Mexico and elsewhere,” Trump said when asked […]
More new car buyers resorted to 84-month loan financing terms
Some Americans are rushing to dealers to get ahead of the car toll kickoff. Jeff from Fox Business flocks more. More car buyers used seven-year loans to fund new vehicles in the first quarter. Recently released reports. Edmunds said last week that he discovered 84 months of loans in the first three months of 2025 […]
‘Leno’s Law’ could be big win for California’s classic car culture
If you're keeping an eye on the California automotive scene, you've probably heard about Senate Bill 712, which is lovingly called “Leno's Law.” yes, that Jay Reno – The comedian, former host of The Tonight Show with Jay Reno and legendary car collector, throws weight behind a proposal that can make life much easier for […]