Bay Area air district offers buy-back program for older, high polluting vehicles
Bay Area residents with a vehicle made before 1999 can receive up to $1,200 as part of a buy-back program to improve local air quality, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced Monday.
Bay Area residents with a vehicle made before 1999 can receive up to $1,200 as part of a buy-back program to improve local air quality, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced Monday.
Mercedes-Benz releasing 'Acceleration Increase' subscription fee for electric vehicles
The $1,200 a year subscription allows Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph one second faster.
The $1,200 a year subscription allows Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph one second faster.
Ford recalls over 634K SUVs due to fuel leaks and fire risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires.
Ford has reinvented the wheel ... the steering wheel
The new design turns the wheel into a table.
The new design turns the wheel into a table.
Lawyer: Driver in sheriff’s academy crash fell asleep
The driver of an SUV that crashed into Los Angeles County law enforcement recruits on a training run last week fell asleep at the wheel while driving to work, his attorney told a newspaper Monday.
The driver of an SUV that crashed into Los Angeles County law enforcement recruits on a training run last week fell asleep at the wheel while driving to work, his attorney told a newspaper Monday.
Consumer Reports survey: Hybrids are most reliable vehicles
Gas-electric hybrids were the most dependable vehicles sold in the U.S. in the past year, while big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles performed the worst in Consumer Reports’ annual reliability survey.
Gas-electric hybrids were the most dependable vehicles sold in the U.S. in the past year, while big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles performed the worst in Consumer Reports’ annual reliability survey.
GM recalls nearly 340K big SUVs over daytime running lights issue
The recall covers certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, as well as some GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades.
The recall covers certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, as well as some GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades.
California voters reject tax on rich for more electric cars
California’s wealthiest residents won’t see a tax increase after voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have boosted rates on incomes above $2 million to help put more electric cars on the roads.
California’s wealthiest residents won’t see a tax increase after voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have boosted rates on incomes above $2 million to help put more electric cars on the roads.
Hyundai issues new recall for 2018 Santa Fe Sport models over fire risk
The new recall involves 44,000 2018 Santa Fe Sport models. Officials said owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are made.
The new recall involves 44,000 2018 Santa Fe Sport models. Officials said owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are made.
Rolls-Royce unveils its 1st fully electric car with $400K price tag: Spectre
The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.
The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.
Tesla Q3 report reveals company more than doubled profit from a year ago
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.
Chevrolet Corvette production idled again due to parts shortage
The sports car output has been hampered by supply chain issues.
The sports car output has been hampered by supply chain issues.
Toyota says information from nearly 300,000 T-connect customers was possibly leaked
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Elon Musk's floating Cybertruck tweet torpedoed by government agencies
Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday that the upcoming Cybertruck will have the ability to float, adding to its utility.
Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday that the upcoming Cybertruck will have the ability to float, adding to its utility.
Elon Musk claims Cybertruck can float ahead of Tesla AI day
The Tesla Cybertruck is almost ready to set sail … apparently.
The Tesla Cybertruck is almost ready to set sail … apparently.
East Bay father speaks out after he and 5-year-old son hit by car crashing into Trader Joe's
An East Bay father and his young son are recovering after being hit by a car while shopping inside Trader Joe's. Oz Ledesma told KTVU how the crash has impacted him and his family.
An East Bay father and his young son are recovering after being hit by a car while shopping inside Trader Joe's. Oz Ledesma told KTVU how the crash has impacted him and his family.
Catalytic converter thieves targeted by new California laws
California is cracking down on catalytic converter thefts with two new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday.
California is cracking down on catalytic converter thefts with two new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday.
Tesla recalling 1.1 million vehicles to fix faulty window reversing system
Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.
Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.
Hyundais and Kias stolen nearly twice as often as other vehicles, national study finds
The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.
The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.
Tesla owner says he’s locked out after battery died, replacement costs $26K
Some Tesla owners have voiced frustration about the electric vehicles, including a group in Norway that went on a hunger strike last month.
Some Tesla owners have voiced frustration about the electric vehicles, including a group in Norway that went on a hunger strike last month.