US probes 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power, issues restarting

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.

Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece

Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.

US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany

Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.

Flying car takes first successful flight

The three-wheeled, street-legal Switchblade is priced at $170,000 to $195,000.

Amazon starting online car sales soon: Here's how it works

Amazon's partnership with Hyundai will allow customers to purchase a new car on Amazon for the first time.

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.