Automatic braking in cars cut crashes by more than 40% studies found
The studies by a government-auto industry partnership and the insurance industry each used crash data to make the calculations.
Charges: Man swindles dealership for $200K car despite negative bank account
A man with a negative balance in his bank account is charged with theft by swindle after conning a Minnetonka dealership out of a nearly $200,000 luxury vehicle.
GM recalls nearly 340K big SUVs over daytime running lights issue
The recall covers certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, as well as some GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades.
Tesla recalls over 40,000 vehicles over potential power steering problems
In rare cases, the power steering system could stop functioning properly while driving on rough roads or hitting a pothole.
Recall: Owners told not to drive older Chrysler, Dodge cars after 3 Takata airbag deaths
Stellantis and the U.S. government are warning owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata air bags apparently exploded in three more vehicles, killing the drivers.
Hyundai issues new recall for 2018 Santa Fe Sport models over fire risk
The new recall involves 44,000 2018 Santa Fe Sport models. Officials said owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are made.
Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
Toyota to limit smart keys for new cars
Automaker Toyota will cut the number of smart keys customers get with new cars from two to one.
Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Discontinued Dodge Challenger and Charger 'Last Call' muscle cars now open for orders
V8-powered Dodges being replaced by the electric Charger Daytona SRT next year
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire, owners urged to park outside
Kia Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled for a second time due to fire risks. The auto company is telling car owners to park away from buildings and other cars until they determine the cause of the issue.
30 EV chargers coming to parks in Nassau County
The Town of North Hempstead on Long Island is getting a $500,000 grant to install more than two dozen EV chargers in the town's parks.
Rolls-Royce unveils its 1st fully electric car with $400K price tag: Spectre
The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.
Taco Bell will start adding electric vehicle chargers to its locations
Need to charge your Electric Vehicle? What better place to do it than Taco Bell.
Tesla Q3 report reveals company more than doubled profit from a year ago
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.
New law in New York aims to reduce thefts of catalytic converters
Thefts of catalytic converters in New York City have almost quadrupled in 2022 compared to 2021. Now the state has passed legislation that seeks to reduce these thefts.
Chevrolet Corvette production idled again due to parts shortage
The sports car output has been hampered by supply chain issues.
Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, Florida official warns
A top Florida state official warned Thursday that firefighters have battled a number of fires caused by electric vehicle (EV) batteries waterlogged from Hurricane Ian.