Kia, Hyundai thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of cars
TikTok videos have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai models by using only a screwdriver and a USB cable.
TikTok videos have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai models by using only a screwdriver and a USB cable.
Tesla announces big plans for cheaper iron-based batteries
Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.
Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.
No driver? No problem. Robotaxis eye San Francisco expansion
Two trailblazing ride-hailing services are heading toward uncharted territory as they seek regulatory approval to transport passengers around the clock throughout one of the most densely populated U.S. cities in vehicles that will have no one sitting in the driver’s seat.
Two trailblazing ride-hailing services are heading toward uncharted territory as they seek regulatory approval to transport passengers around the clock throughout one of the most densely populated U.S. cities in vehicles that will have no one sitting in the driver’s seat.
How to Survive: Police chases
Collateral damage from police chases is sometimes an unfortunate reality of catching "the bad guy." Here's what experts say about how to stay safe on the road.
Collateral damage from police chases is sometimes an unfortunate reality of catching "the bad guy." Here's what experts say about how to stay safe on the road.
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles with mirrors at risk of falling off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don't comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don't comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements.
Cruise wants to test self-driving cars all over California
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Ford recalls 1.5M vehicles to fix leaky brake hoses, faulty windshield wipers
Ford says it's aware of at least one crash linked to the recall.
Ford says it's aware of at least one crash linked to the recall.
Volkswagen introduces its first affordable all-electric vehicle, set for release in 2025
Volkswagen says its new ID. 2all will cost about $27,000.
Volkswagen says its new ID. 2all will cost about $27,000.
Honda to recall 500,000 vehicles to repair seat belt issue
The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.
The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.
Ford recalling 18 F-150 Lightning electric pickups after battery fire
Ford said it became aware of the issue when a truck parked in a holding lot at the Dearborn, Michigan, factory caught fire.
Ford said it became aware of the issue when a truck parked in a holding lot at the Dearborn, Michigan, factory caught fire.
New task force to remove abandoned cars from streets in Oakland
A new task force will remove abandoned cars on Oakland streets as part of the City's "Reimagining Public Safety" effort, officials announced.
A new task force will remove abandoned cars on Oakland streets as part of the City's "Reimagining Public Safety" effort, officials announced.
Car thefts in US top 1 million for first time since 2008
California led the nation in car thefts last year, followed by Texas. Meanwhile, Illinois experienced the highest spike from 2021, followed by Washington and New York, according to a new report.
California led the nation in car thefts last year, followed by Texas. Meanwhile, Illinois experienced the highest spike from 2021, followed by Washington and New York, according to a new report.
US investigates Tesla after complaints of steering wheels that can fall off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
Future Ford vehicles could repossess themselves if drivers miss payments
A patent application describes multiple ways in which technology could make vehicle repossessions easier in the future for Ford vehicles.
A patent application describes multiple ways in which technology could make vehicle repossessions easier in the future for Ford vehicles.
Most drivers fear autonomous cars, AAA study says
Nearly seven in 10 respondents to a AAA survey said that they fear autonomous vehicles, which is an increase of 13% compared to last year's study.
Nearly seven in 10 respondents to a AAA survey said that they fear autonomous vehicles, which is an increase of 13% compared to last year's study.
Tesla says it will cut the cost of next generation vehicles in half
Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.
Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.
U.S. Postal Service buys 9,250 electric vans, 14,000 charge stations
US Postal Service will purchase charging stations from Blink Charging Co., Siemens Industry Inc., and Rexel USA Energy Solutions in contracts totaling $260 million.
US Postal Service will purchase charging stations from Blink Charging Co., Siemens Industry Inc., and Rexel USA Energy Solutions in contracts totaling $260 million.
Hyundai recalls 65,000 cars over possible exploding seatbelt pretensioners
A seat belt pretensioner is a part of the seat belt system that locks the seat belt in place during a crash.
A seat belt pretensioner is a part of the seat belt system that locks the seat belt in place during a crash.
Study finds General Motors and Tesla have the most loyal customers
A study of 11.7 million automobile sales found General Motors and Tesla had the highest percentages of loyal customers during the 2022 calendar year.
A study of 11.7 million automobile sales found General Motors and Tesla had the highest percentages of loyal customers during the 2022 calendar year.
New Mercedes models will have TikTok built in
Car owners will also be able to set up “routines” for various things in their cars, like automatically turning on heated seats when temperatures reach a certain degree.
Car owners will also be able to set up “routines” for various things in their cars, like automatically turning on heated seats when temperatures reach a certain degree.