NHTSA updates its safety guidelines for people in self-driving cars

An updated ruling made by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides safety protections for drivers and passengers in vehicles with automated driving systems.

Flying Tesla jump crash caught on video

A video that has gone viral on social media shows the driver of a Tesla speeding through an intersection, flying into the air, and crashing into at least one parked car in Los Angeles.

Volkswagen recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking

Volkswagen’s recall comes after 47 people complained to U.S. safety regulators about the unexpected braking issue with some reporting nearly being rear-ended by other vehicles.

Porsche auctioning new 'Sally' 911 to help Ukraine

Porsche is creating a new 911 inspired by the character Sally Carrera from the film "Cars" in collaboration with Pixar and will auction it off for charity.

Study reveals SUVs, pickups more likely to hit pedestrians than cars

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that larger vehicles were more likely than cars to be involved in crashes where pedestrians were standing, walking or running near roads and away from intersections.

Cadillac’s 1st all-electric Lyriq SUV to begin production in March, GM says

General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.

The complicated reasons gas prices are so high – and what we can do about it

Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.

Gas vs. electric vehicles: Advantages of each car as gas prices soar

The national average for a gallon of gas hit $4.35 Friday, up from $3.92 a week ago, and it is expected to continue to rise amid Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine.

Volkswagen Microbus reborn as ID. Buzz electric minivan

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an all-electric minivan that features throwback styling inspired by the classic VW Microbus and goes on sale in the U.S. in 2024.

Filling a gas-powered vehicle may still be cheaper than charging an electric one

As gas prices reach record highs across the U.S., electric car owners are reveling in their purchases -- but the cost to fill up a gas-powered vehicle might actually still be cheaper than charging an electric one.

BMW recalls 917K vehicles, most for 3rd time, over engine fire risk

BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S., many for a third time, due to a possible electrical short that presents a fire risk.

US gas price average hits $4.17, an all-time high, AAA says

The price of regular gasoline on average across the U.S. hit an all-time high on Tuesday at $4.173, surpassing a record previously set in 2008.

President Biden bans Russian oil imports over Ukraine war

The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.