Hyundai says recalled vehicles should be parked outside until repairs are made

Hyundai has reversed itself on a recall to fix a defect that could cause engine fires. It is now telling owners of more than 200,000 vehicles to park them outdoors until repairs are made.

Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone

A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.

Workers: Tesla threatens firing if they don't return to jobs

The group wants the practice to stop, and it also wants state and county officials to do a better job making sure proper safety procedures are followed at the factory in Fremont, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide

Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.

Police warn Marin County residents of uptick in catalytic converter thefts

The Central Marin Police Authority was notified of a converter theft at 2:45 a.m. on Riviera Circle, with a resident telling police the thieves fled the scene in a silver Honda CRV. 

General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals

General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.

California company to sell China-designed SUVs in U.S.

A Southern California company on Monday announced it will build and sell Chinese-designed automobiles in the U.S. at the end of next year or early in 2022.

US agency examining Tesla unintended acceleration complaints

An unidentified person petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asking for an investigation into the problem. An agency document shows 127 owner complaints to the government that include 110 crashes and 52 injuries.

Self-driving truck completes first cross-country trip from CA to PA

The truck's autonomous driving system was able to handle a wide range of weather and road conditions driving across Interstate 15 and Interstate 70, navigating high elevations, and wet and snowy roads. 

California recovers $23M from auto parts makers' bid rigging

The parts makers suppressed competition by conspiring to fix prices in automobile manufacturers' requests for bids, Becerra said.

San Jose car enthusiast a finalist in custom-car Hot Wheels show

Carlos Uribe of San Jose entered his customized 1995 Honda Civic in the Hot Wheels Legends tour at their Gilroy stop in September.