Parents say defective Tesla door handles trapped kids in back seat

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.

Car industry experts warn prices climbing fast as discounts become 'increasingly hard to find'

While dealers and automakers may offer modest discounts on 2025 models as 2026 inventory arrives, industry experts caution the effect of tariffs could offset much of those savings.

VIDEO: Dashcam captures Honda sedan flying over freeway

During peak rush hour, a car went completely airborne over a busy freeway, flying over six lanes of traffic – and it was all caught on camera. 

Bay Area flying car company begins operations at two airports

The Bay Area aeronautics company behind what it’s calling "the first true flying car in history" announced Tuesday that it will begin operations out of two airports. 

California is about to end its popular EV carpool lane decal program

California’s long standing initiative allowing eligible clean-air vehicles access to carpool lanes, is coming to an end, after the Trump administration opted against an extension of the state's popular decal program.

Amazon now selling used Hertz rental cars online

Hertz Car Sales is partnering with Amazon Autos to sell thousands of used cars online, with initial availability in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle.

$1,000 car payments are becoming more common: Here’s where

A LendingTree analysis found nearly 1 in 10 Americans now have at least one car loan payment of $1,000 or more—and in some states, it’s even more common.

SF Police recover vintage heirloom months after theft

Police said this was a rare recovery because stolen vehicles gone for more than 30 days are usually never located.

Nissan pauses US production of 3 models amid tariff uncertainty

Nissan has suspended U.S. production of three vehicle models destined for Canada as mutual tariffs between the U.S. and Canada disrupt cross-border auto trade.

Dept. of Transportation to eliminate rule requiring speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks

A new package was unveiled by Trump’s Department of Transportation to better support truck drivers, such as investing in additional parking, driver relief, and nixing speed limiters.

Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise; these states have the most

Analysts say an increase in late car payments is a concerning trend: despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates, unemployment rates are still low.