New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras

Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.

List: New California laws in 2026

The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.

These carmakers had the most recalls in 2025

More than 24.4 million vehicles were recalled by the nation’s largest automakers in 2025. See if your car made the list.

Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models

Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.

Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.

Delivery of world's first flying car approaching, with production underway in Bay Area, Alef says

Aeronautical and automotive history is being made in the Bay Area, with production officially beginning on the world’s first flying car. "We are happy to report that production of the first flying car has started on schedule," Alef's CEO announced.

These used car brands are the least reliable, report finds

A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:

List: New California laws taking effect in 2026

The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.

California police warn of new trend among criminals stealing cars

Police are warning of a new, sophisticated trend where thieves are using technology and computer smarts to steal cars.

Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards

President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.