The best-selling car in America is going hybrid-only

Toyota's announcement comes after a recent analysis of more than 1 million vehicles found that hybrid vehicles and trucks hold their value the best.

Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?

While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.

Jersey City Fire Department looks for new ways to fight electric vehicle fires

As more electric vehicles hit the road, the chances of EV fires increases.  Firefighters are trying to stay ahead of the game by finding new and safe ways to fight those fires.     

These cars lose their value faster than any type of vehicle, study finds

All vehicles are holding their value better today than they were before the pandemic, but some cars have a notably higher depreciation rate than others.

Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4 SUVs over potential fire risk

Toyota said the recall impacts certain RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. due to a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.

Chevron clarifies future of Hess Toy Truck after $53B deal

After Chevron shelled out $53 billion for Hess Corp., the oil giant made a deal of its own, telling customers its iconic Hess Truck will remain a holiday staple. 

US automakers lay off hundreds more workers as UAW strike's ripple effects grow

The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's Big Three continues to hit production at the automakers, leading Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to each lay off more workers this week.

Teen wins car in raffle after attending stranger's funeral

A woman passed away last year from an unexpected illness, but she had her final wish fulfilled as her 2016 Volkswagen Beetle was raffled off during her funeral.

South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'

Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.

New cars are supposed to be safer yet roadway deaths continue to rise, data shows

Government test data shows new passenger vehicles in the U.S. are extremely safe, but roadway deaths are steadily rising. Some of the biggest increases are deaths of pedestrians and cyclists.

Ford temporarily lays off 600 workers due to Michigan Assembly strike

"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.