United States – October 27, 2026 -- Coffee, cold showers and workouts will not lower your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and only time lets your body clear alcohol, according to guidance from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Judgment slips before the 0.08% limit

Alcohol can affect your judgment well before you reach the 0.08% legal limit used in most states. Feeling alert does not mean you are safe to drive. Even under the limit, your reaction time and coordination may not be where they need to be behind the wheel.

Auburn Hills – October 21, 2026 -- Car fans heading to the 2026 SEMA Show can find Mopar in the West Hall, booth 59119, at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Nov. 3 to 6.

Mopar moves to a new home in the West Hall

The Stellantis parts and accessories brand is relocating within the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show this year. Mopar says its booth will focus on passion, performance and personalization.

SMYRNA, Tenn. – October 21, 2026 -- DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) gets nonstop jet service to Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare starting February 1, 2027, when Contour Airlines launches two new routes.

Mattoon – October 21, 2026 -- Drivers in Central Illinois can now get new tires installed the same day at a Plaza Tire Service store that has opened at 1304 Fort Worth Way in Mattoon.

The new store sits minutes from Interstate 57

The location is near the city's primary retail corridor. It is meant to serve local residents, commuters and travelers across Coles County and the surrounding Central Illinois region. It also adds another option to Plaza Tire Service's existing network of stores.

Denver, Pa. – October 19, 2026 -- A 1932 Cadillac limousine registered to gangster Al Capone sold for $78,000 at Morphy's October 4 Automobilia, Petroliana & Advertising auction, edging out a 1964 Chevrolet Impala hardtop that fetched $74,400.

The sale offered more than 650 lots of motoring-related signage, service station items and vehicles. It was held live at Morphy's Pennsylvania gallery, with remote bidding available.

Plano – October 16, 2026 -- The 2027 Lexus TX three-row SUV starts at $58,890 (including DPH), offers 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, and comes with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard on every model.

Ocala – October 15, 2026 -- Whether a car dent can be fixed with paintless dent repair (PDR) depends on the paint, the metal and the dent's shape and location, not just its size. That is the message of a HelloNation article featuring Prescott Fairfield of Precision Dent Removal in Ocala, Florida.

Intact paint and flexible metal come first

PDR may be appropriate when the paint is intact and the metal underneath can be carefully reshaped. Stretched metal or similar damage can make repair harder, because the panel may no longer respond as needed.

Washington – October 15, 2026 -- Parents of new drivers can get free training, a customizable family driving agreement and a practice-tracking app through the National Safety Council's DriveitHOME program, offered with General Motors ahead of National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 18-24).

Crashes remain the top preventable killer of teens

Car crashes are the leading cause of preventable death for U.S. teens. In 2024, 5,247 people died in crashes involving drivers ages 15-20, a 6.5% decrease from the prior year.

Los Angeles – October 15, 2026 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show runs Nov. 20–29, 2026, giving shoppers a chance to compare gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles from nearly two dozen brands in one place. Test drives and ride experiences are included with admission.

Austin, Texas – October 15, 2026 -- Electric motorbike brand Monday Motorbikes has relaunched with a new cruiser, the Shavano, which is available now through authorized dealers and the brand's website for an MSRP of $2,299.

A 90-day teardown produced a tougher identity

The relaunch is the first major milestone under Monday Mobility Group, a portfolio company of Volara Holdings. Over 90 days, the company rebuilt its logo, visual identity, product story, website, dealer program and retail experience. Monday is now headquartered in Eugene, Oregon.