3 men suspected in Rohnert Park catalytic converter thefts arrested
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies say an Uber driver who reported three suspects actively stealing a catalytic converter from a Toyota Prius resulted in the arrests of three Oakland men.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies say an Uber driver who reported three suspects actively stealing a catalytic converter from a Toyota Prius resulted in the arrests of three Oakland men.
Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
Police say no one was driving Tesla in deadly crash, but Musk says car wasn't on autopilot
Two people were killed in Texas in the fiery crash of a Tesla and authorities say there was no one in the driver’s seat at the time of the crash, although it’s not clear whether the car’s driver-assist system was being used.
Two people were killed in Texas in the fiery crash of a Tesla and authorities say there was no one in the driver’s seat at the time of the crash, although it’s not clear whether the car’s driver-assist system was being used.
US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
CEO of Google's self-driving car spinoff Waymo departs from company
The executive who steered the transformation of Google's self-driving car project into a separate company worth billions of dollars is stepping down after more than five years on the job.
The executive who steered the transformation of Google's self-driving car project into a separate company worth billions of dollars is stepping down after more than five years on the job.
Marin County deputies seize hundreds of stolen catalytic converters
An extensive fencing operation involving hundreds of suspected stolen catalytic converters was uncovered Wednesday by deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
An extensive fencing operation involving hundreds of suspected stolen catalytic converters was uncovered Wednesday by deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
General Motors expands board to 13 with Meg Whitman and NBA's Mark Tatum
General Motors said Thursday that it has expanded its board to 13 members and appointed former Hewlett-Packard chief Meg Whitman and NBA executive Mark Tatum as directors.
General Motors said Thursday that it has expanded its board to 13 members and appointed former Hewlett-Packard chief Meg Whitman and NBA executive Mark Tatum as directors.
Fremont man who illegally smuggled headlights for years gets 18 month prison sentence
A man who pleaded guilty to running a long-running, vehicle headlight smuggling operation in the Bay Area was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison.
A man who pleaded guilty to running a long-running, vehicle headlight smuggling operation in the Bay Area was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison.
Edmunds compares the 2021 Tesla Model S to the Porsche Taycan
Only recently has a model come out to rival the Model S: the Porsche Taycan.
Only recently has a model come out to rival the Model S: the Porsche Taycan.
Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
Piedmont police recover stolen dump truck and tractor, suspect flees
The theft of a dump truck and trailer with a bobcat tractor was foiled Saturday by Piedmont police.
The theft of a dump truck and trailer with a bobcat tractor was foiled Saturday by Piedmont police.
Multiple racers, including Ryan Newman, involved in Daytona 500 crash
In video posted by NASCAR, some cars were seen crashing into the wall while others were pushed into the grass.
In video posted by NASCAR, some cars were seen crashing into the wall while others were pushed into the grass.
YouTubers charged with illegal street racing after investigators focus on social media
The Irvine Police Department arrested five people and charged them with conspiracy to participate in illegal street races after the group posted videos on YouTube showing them driving quickly.
The Irvine Police Department arrested five people and charged them with conspiracy to participate in illegal street races after the group posted videos on YouTube showing them driving quickly.
Richmond man arrested for stealing catalytic converters, driving stolen truck
A 32-year-old Richmond man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of catalytic converter theft and driving a stolen truck, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
A 32-year-old Richmond man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of catalytic converter theft and driving a stolen truck, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
Two catalytic converter theft suspects arrested in Sonoma County
Two Stockton men were arrested following a month-long investigation of catalytic converter thefts, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
Two Stockton men were arrested following a month-long investigation of catalytic converter thefts, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
NTSB says electric vehicle battery fires pose great risks to 1st responders
Electric vehicle fires pose safety risks to first responders and guidelines from manufacturers about how to deal with them have been inadequate.
Electric vehicle fires pose safety risks to first responders and guidelines from manufacturers about how to deal with them have been inadequate.
Hyundai adds 471K SUVs to recall, tells owners to park outside
Hyundai is adding about 471,000 SUVs to a September U.S. recall for an electrical short in a computer that could cause fires.
Hyundai is adding about 471,000 SUVs to a September U.S. recall for an electrical short in a computer that could cause fires.
US safety agency rejects petition to recall Tesla vehicles
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency has rejected claims of unintended acceleration in Tesla vehicles, saying the acceleration was caused by drivers pushing the wrong pedal.
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency has rejected claims of unintended acceleration in Tesla vehicles, saying the acceleration was caused by drivers pushing the wrong pedal.
Tesla's annual sales up 36% but comes short of delivery goal
Tesla's annual sales rose 36%, but the electric car company came short of its annual goal to deliver 500,000 vehicles.
Tesla's annual sales rose 36%, but the electric car company came short of its annual goal to deliver 500,000 vehicles.
Feds investigating the suspensions of 115,000 Tesla vehicles
DETROIT (AP) -- The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that suspensions can fail on nearly 115,000 Tesla electric vehicles.
DETROIT (AP) -- The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that suspensions can fail on nearly 115,000 Tesla electric vehicles.