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.
U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.
GM to run robot cars in San Francisco without human backups
Cruise CEO Dan Ammann said in a statement that the company got a permit Thursday from California's Department of Motor Vehicles to let the cars travel on their own.
Cruise CEO Dan Ammann said in a statement that the company got a permit Thursday from California's Department of Motor Vehicles to let the cars travel on their own.
US investigates fire reports in Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire.
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire.
Santa Rosa tracks and tows cars to curb sideshows
Catching drivers in the act is difficult, so going after their vehicles after the fact, is another tactic.
Catching drivers in the act is difficult, so going after their vehicles after the fact, is another tactic.
Waymo removing backup drivers from its autonomous vehicles
The vehicles, which will have no back-up drivers behind the wheel to take over in sticky situations, will serve an area of 50 square miles.
The vehicles, which will have no back-up drivers behind the wheel to take over in sticky situations, will serve an area of 50 square miles.
Tesla sales surge as global demand picks up speed
The company reported Friday that it had delivered 139,000 SUVs and sedans from July through September, compared with 97,000 deliveries during the same period a year ago.
The company reported Friday that it had delivered 139,000 SUVs and sedans from July through September, compared with 97,000 deliveries during the same period a year ago.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.