California could see car insurance rates soar by more than 50% this year: Here’s why
A new report identified California among the three states that could see auto insurance costs spike by more than 50% by year’s end.
A new report identified California among the three states that could see auto insurance costs spike by more than 50% by year’s end.
Driver with 4 DUI arrests, suspended license involved in deadly Santa Rosa crash
Two deadly crashes occurred Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa, including one with a driver who was arrested multiple times for DUI, police said.
Two deadly crashes occurred Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa, including one with a driver who was arrested multiple times for DUI, police said.
Vehicle owners slow to address recall alerts for potentially deadly issues
Nearly 30% of vehicle owners haven't addressed a recall impacting their car.
Nearly 30% of vehicle owners haven't addressed a recall impacting their car.
Rash of car wheel thefts expand to Walnut Creek
Last week, vehicle owners in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Petaluma also reported their vehicles stripped down to their hubs. Similar to the crimes in Sonoma County, police in Walnut Creek say the thieves are striking apartment complexes, mostly at night, and targeting Honda and Toyota models.
Last week, vehicle owners in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Petaluma also reported their vehicles stripped down to their hubs. Similar to the crimes in Sonoma County, police in Walnut Creek say the thieves are striking apartment complexes, mostly at night, and targeting Honda and Toyota models.
How can you find out if your car is spying on you for your insurance company?
The habits of drivers can be monitored and shared with their auto insurance providers, which may impact their premiums. Here’s what you need to know.
The habits of drivers can be monitored and shared with their auto insurance providers, which may impact their premiums. Here’s what you need to know.
California gas prices drop while national prices rise
California’s gas prices are trending downward as many areas of the country see their prices swing in the opposite direction.
California’s gas prices are trending downward as many areas of the country see their prices swing in the opposite direction.
Tesla's profit drops 45% as sales decline despite price cuts
Tesla’s second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company’s global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing.
Tesla’s second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company’s global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing.
Americans are falling behind on their car payments, data shows
Recent data from auto experts shows that Americans are struggling with car payments, with the number of defaults industrywide up in the first half of 2024.
Recent data from auto experts shows that Americans are struggling with car payments, with the number of defaults industrywide up in the first half of 2024.
Some Jeep, Ram vehicles under investigation by feds after safety complaints
Some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs are under investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators after 80 complaints from owners that the engines can shut down.
Some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs are under investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators after 80 complaints from owners that the engines can shut down.
Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
Here's why people are siding with a driverless car company after its vehicle hit a pedestrian
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs due to steering issue
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Car dealership losses from CDK software outage could soon reach $1 billion, study finds
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
Electric vehicles spend more time in repair shops than gas-powered cars, J.D. Power finds
An electric vehicles technological features can be appealing, but the upkeep required to maintain the cars can be a hassle for some owners, a recent report shows.
An electric vehicles technological features can be appealing, but the upkeep required to maintain the cars can be a hassle for some owners, a recent report shows.
CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Nearly half of American EV owners want to switch back to gas-powered vehicle, McKinsey data shows
New findings from consulting firm McKinsey & Co. show a significant share of Americans who own electric vehicles have buyer's remorse. Nearly half want to switch back to gas.
New findings from consulting firm McKinsey & Co. show a significant share of Americans who own electric vehicles have buyer's remorse. Nearly half want to switch back to gas.
Tesla recalls thousands of Cybertrucks over windshield wiper, trunk bed trim issues
Tesla issued two recalls for Cybertrucks due to potential issues with trunk bed trims and front windshield wipers, affecting nearly 11,400 and 11,700 vehicles, respectively.
Tesla issued two recalls for Cybertrucks due to potential issues with trunk bed trims and front windshield wipers, affecting nearly 11,400 and 11,700 vehicles, respectively.
Ford announces new Bronco off-road driving school in Tennessee
Ford Motor Co. announced this week that it will open a new off-road driving adventure school in Tennessee.
Ford Motor Co. announced this week that it will open a new off-road driving adventure school in Tennessee.
Stellantis recalls 1M vehicles due to rearview camera issue
The recall includes Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles.
The recall includes Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles.
Ferrari's first EV to cost over $500K: report
Ferrari's planned EV offering will be made at a new plant in Maranello, Italy.
Ferrari's planned EV offering will be made at a new plant in Maranello, Italy.