Hot Wheels
Coverage of Hot Wheels in the Nexus archive.
- Hot Wheels: Here are the cities where your car is most likely to be ripped off
Nationwide vehicle thefts have decreased by 35% since their 2023 peak, but the crime remains prevalent in some blue metro areas. The article highlights that while overall theft rates are at a historic low, certain cities continue to experience significant issues with car theft.
- Crockett ripped for latest 'low IQ' jab at paralyzed Texas governor following ‘Hot Wheels’ fallout
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces backlash for mocking Gov. Greg Abbott's disability, referencing his 1980s paralyzing tree incident and reiterating prior 'Governor Hot Wheels' jabs. Critics and social media users condemned her remarks as 'low IQ' and offensive, while Abbott's office avoided direct comment.
- Mattel goes through another round of layoffs
Mattel plans to lay off 65 workers in May as part of ongoing layoffs in the past year. The company, known for Barbie and Hot Wheels, continues to face workforce reductions.