How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Hyundai, Kia car thefts up more than 1,000% since 2020
New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.
New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.
Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from rental fleet; will reinvest in gas-powered vehicles
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Latest consumer product recalls: Whole Foods frozen fish, Tesla vehicles, hoverboards, and more
Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.
Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.
Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
3 food truck workers suffer burn injuries after stove bursts
San Francisco Fire was called to a report of people injured at a food truck around 8:35 p.m. Saturday.
San Francisco Fire was called to a report of people injured at a food truck around 8:35 p.m. Saturday.
Over 2.5 million Honda, Acura vehicles recalled over fuel pump defect
Honda Motors said it will replace fuel pumps for all vehicles impacted by the recall at no cost — but in a staggered approach, with owner notification letters not beginning until February.
Honda Motors said it will replace fuel pumps for all vehicles impacted by the recall at no cost — but in a staggered approach, with owner notification letters not beginning until February.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag issue
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
Cruise suffers downfall, sees layoffs amid mounting safety issues
More than 900 workers at Cruise were notified by email Thursday that they had been let go. The layoffs come after months of safety issues plaguing the autonomous vehicle company owned by General Motors.
More than 900 workers at Cruise were notified by email Thursday that they had been let go. The layoffs come after months of safety issues plaguing the autonomous vehicle company owned by General Motors.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Tesla unveils 2023 updates with automated 911 calls, custom horn sounds
Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.
Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.
Subaru issues recall for over 95K Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
BMW SUVs recalled after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, injuring driver
The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.
The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.
Tesla delivers about a dozen Cybertruck pickups as it tries to fix production woes
With manufacturing kinks still to be worked out, Tesla has delivered the first dozen or so of its futuristic Cybertruck pickups to customers.
With manufacturing kinks still to be worked out, Tesla has delivered the first dozen or so of its futuristic Cybertruck pickups to customers.
US gas prices have either declined or held steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Over 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs recalled over potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
Watch: Flying car takes first successful flight
The three-wheeled, street-legal Switchblade is priced at $170,000 to $195,000.
The three-wheeled, street-legal Switchblade is priced at $170,000 to $195,000.
Thieves raid Hayward car dealership, return for more
Surveillance video captured intruders breaking into a car dealership in Hayward.
Surveillance video captured intruders breaking into a car dealership in Hayward.