Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk; owners urged to park outdoors

Ascent SUVs made between 2019 and 2022 are being recalled after reports of two fires with no injuries. Subaru says owners of these SUVs can find out if their vehicle is affected by visiting the company's website.

Driver fatally crashes during pursuit in Stockton

A driver died Friday night near Stockton after leading deputies on a pursuit and crashing, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.   

Suspected vehicle wanted in hit-and-run of Brentwood teenager

Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run after it allegedly struck a teenager Friday afternoon in Brentwood.

California man, 88, charged with killing girl in car crash

An 88-year-old Southern California man has been charged with killing a 9-year-old girl with his car in a crash a year ago.

Car collision in Marin leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized

A car accident Saturday on Point Reyes Petaluma Road, north of Hicks Valley Road, resulted in the death of a driver and serious injuries of another, CHP authorities said.

SFPD discuss plans to derail sideshows

San Francisco police say they're monitoring chatter and preparing crews for the possibility of sideshows. It was just one week ago that a series of illegal car stunt shows took over the streets of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. 

Tesla delivers its first electric Semi trucks promising 500 miles of range

Tesla has started production of its electric Semi, which has a range of up to 500 miles per charge and the ability to recharge to 70% in a half-hour.

Tesla delivers electric semis to PepsiCo at Nevada factory

Tesla delivered its first electric semis to PepsiCo Thursday, more than three years after Elon Musk said his company would start making the trucks.

Gas prices fall to lowest level since February, GasBuddy data shows

“It’s entirely possible the national average price of gasoline could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas,” Patrick De Haan at GasBuddy revealed.

Watch: Garbage truck explodes into flames after hitting overpass in Indianapolis

A resident, whose camera captured the moment, said vehicles often accidentally hit the overpass, but that this particular crash was one of the worst in years.

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.   

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.

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.

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.