Storm-flooded cars may or may not be salvageable

Videos show cars stranded across major roadways in New York. AAA reports a 450% increase in the number of tows during the storm. AAA Northeast's Robert Sinclair Jr. said the damage is likely worse than after Superstorm Sandy.

Mississippi highway collapse leaves 2 dead, at least 10 injured

A portion of a Mississippi highway collapsed, potentially caused by torrential rain in the area following Hurricane Ida, officials said.

Hurricane Ida brings 'nightmare scenario' for gas prices

Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst. 

GM recalls all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk

General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.

Wild ride: Car strikes berm, flies through air, lands next to people eating

Police in New Jersey are calling it a ‘miracle’ after a car went airborne into a Wendy's outdoor dining area and no one was seriously injured.

U.S. Highway traffic agency announces probe into Tesla's auto pilot

The investigation covers 765,000 vehicles, almost everything that Tesla has sold in the U.S. since the start of the 2014 model year. Of the crashes identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of the investigation, 17 people were injured and one was killed.

US agency opens formal probe into Tesla Autopilot system

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified 11 crashes since 2018 involving Teslas on autopilot

Nissan to close huge plant for 2 weeks due to chip shortage

Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.

Senators on left, right push infrastructure bill closer to final passage

After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan.

2021 New York Auto Show canceled over coronavirus fears

The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.

Tesla reaches milestone with first $1B quarterly profit

The financial milestone announced Monday extended a two-year run of prosperity that has erased questions about Tesla’s long-term viability raised during its early years of losses and production problems.

Younger travelers fuel boom in RV 'glamping' amid pandemic

When COVID-19 put the brakes on travel, RVs were there to salvage the industry by allowing people to get around safely while maintaining social distance, according to the CEO of RVshare.

Dashcam video shows wild chase ending with SUV flipping over on Florida highway

A group of teens attempted to steal an SUV, but failed, investigators said. It sparked a chase on I-95 which ended with the young suspects’ getaway vehicle overturning, causing several other crashes -- and it was all caught on camera.

Queens driver shot in stomach during possible road rage incident

Police are investigating a possible road rage incident in Queens that left a driver with a gunshot wound to the stomach.

Chevy Bolt fire risk: GM warns owners of older models to park outside

General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made.

GM issues 2nd diesel pickup truck recall over engine block heater issues

The recall covers certain 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups with 6.6-liter diesel engines and block heaters. Shorts can develop in the heater cord or terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.

Toyota will stop donating to lawmakers who objected to 2020 election certification

Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”