Dodge, Chrysler sedans recalled over airbags that can explode
Stellantis, the company that owns Dodge and Chrysler, says the airbags can inflate even without a crash if temperatures inside the car get too high.
Stellantis, the company that owns Dodge and Chrysler, says the airbags can inflate even without a crash if temperatures inside the car get too high.
Homeless mom's car towed in Oakland, faith community working to get it back
As city council leaders and community members cheer new legislation that helps crews more swiftly remove abandoned cars off Oakland streets, one homeless mother's story sheds light on another facet of the issue.
As city council leaders and community members cheer new legislation that helps crews more swiftly remove abandoned cars off Oakland streets, one homeless mother's story sheds light on another facet of the issue.
Hyundai, Kia offer free software upgrades to stop rash of car thefts: What to know
Hyundai and Kia are offering more anti-theft software upgrades to drivers after a TikTok trend revealed how easy it was to steal older models.
Hyundai and Kia are offering more anti-theft software upgrades to drivers after a TikTok trend revealed how easy it was to steal older models.
Cybertruck engineer urges owners to stop shooting, abusing their trucks
“Cybertruck has lived a tortured life for entertainment - Jumped on, kicked, burned, beaten, and shot (multiple times), the Cybertruck engineer wrote on social media. "Maybe Cybertruck can roam freely on and off-road in peace?"
“Cybertruck has lived a tortured life for entertainment - Jumped on, kicked, burned, beaten, and shot (multiple times), the Cybertruck engineer wrote on social media. "Maybe Cybertruck can roam freely on and off-road in peace?"
GM pickup recall: Drivers warned of tailgate issue impacting 820,000 trucks
GM is recalling 820,000 pickup trucks in North America because the tailgates could unlatch and unexpectedly open. Here’s what vehicles are under recall.
GM is recalling 820,000 pickup trucks in North America because the tailgates could unlatch and unexpectedly open. Here’s what vehicles are under recall.
Car prices are finally falling: Here's the average price for new, used in US
The average price of vehicles is finally slowing. Experts say 2024 will be the most affordable year of the past five in which to buy a new car or truck.
The average price of vehicles is finally slowing. Experts say 2024 will be the most affordable year of the past five in which to buy a new car or truck.
Apple scrapping electric car project
Apple is reportedly abandoning efforts to build an electric car after spending nearly a decade and billions of dollars on the project.
Apple is reportedly abandoning efforts to build an electric car after spending nearly a decade and billions of dollars on the project.
At least 50 cars broken into in Berkeley
Police are investigating at least 50 car break-ins around West Berkeley.
Police are investigating at least 50 car break-ins around West Berkeley.
Tesla Cybertruck owners claim their 'stainless steel' cars are rusting
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are voicing their concerns over potential rusting on their new vehicles.
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are voicing their concerns over potential rusting on their new vehicles.
Refineries agree to obey Bay Area pollution laws, a win for public health
Calling it a landmark victory for public health with historic penalties, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has etched a new and necessary approach to dealing with refinery pollution, perhaps as a model for the nation.
Calling it a landmark victory for public health with historic penalties, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has etched a new and necessary approach to dealing with refinery pollution, perhaps as a model for the nation.
California tech leader targets Elon Musk, calls for boycott of Tesla in Super Bowl ads
Elon Musk was the target of a pair of Super Bowl ads, as a California tech entrepreneur called for a boycott of Tesla's Autopilot technology. “Anyone who buys a Tesla from Elon Musk is an enabler for his reckless behavior," Dan Dan O'Dowd's The Dawn Project said.
Elon Musk was the target of a pair of Super Bowl ads, as a California tech entrepreneur called for a boycott of Tesla's Autopilot technology. “Anyone who buys a Tesla from Elon Musk is an enabler for his reckless behavior," Dan Dan O'Dowd's The Dawn Project said.
Toyota warns 61,000 US vehicle owners to stop driving, get immediate repairs on air bag inflators
Toyota and General Motors said the Takata air bag inflators in certain Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
Toyota and General Motors said the Takata air bag inflators in certain Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
Ford cuts production of F-150 Lightning pickup trucks after slow EV sales growth
The automaker said about 1,400 workers will be impacted by the move, with the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center transitioning to one shift, effective April 1.
The automaker said about 1,400 workers will be impacted by the move, with the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center transitioning to one shift, effective April 1.
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.